October 2017
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Invasive Species Network News

 

With the fall colors comes the last workbee of the season, an autumn olive jam recipe, and a quick note about website updates.

If you are looking to get involved with ISN, see our Volunteer Opportunities & Upcoming Events section below or on ISN's website .
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Volunteer Opportunities & Upcoming Events
  • ISN Fall Partner Meeting - Tuesday, October 31, 1:00-4:00pm
For more information on all ISN and partner-hosted events, including how to RSVP,  please visit our website .

 JBJapanese Barberry Workbee - Rotary Park

On October 3rd, ISN partnered with the City of Frankfort and Periwinkle Garden Club to remove Japanese barberry in Rotary Park - located right downtown. Incorporated into the landscape many years ago, the 27 plants had extensive root systems and the work was a challenge. That being said, our incredible volunteers were relentless and now, beautiful natives are displayed instead of the former invasive species. Thank you to all who helped with this project! Some photos from the event are featured below. For more, please visit our website. 




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Edible Invasives

Many gardeners start to can the remainder of th ei r harvest near the end of September, into October. Along with the tomatoes and 
green beans, keep in mind you can harvest the berries from your invasive autumn olive. 

You will be rewarded not only with knowing you helped to prevent the s pread of this invasive species, but also with a delicious jam. 

Follow this link for an autumn olive jam recipe.

Harvest of autumn olive berries for jam | Benzie County  Photo by: Rebecca Koteskey 
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Website Updates

ISN has made some updates to the website! There are now individual pages for our  Go Beyond Beauty participants, a photo gallery, an "Invasive Species in the News" feature, and a current events page! Find us at habitatmatters.org and check it out.


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