Southern Michigan Daylily Society Presents: 
Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species
With guest speaker: Amanda Ruffini,
Director of Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA)

FREE: RSVP required via email to: marietta.crabtree@gmail.com
WHERE: Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Rd., Shelby Township
WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10 am

Learn:

• how to apply integrated pest methods to your garden
• about monitoring, identifying pests, preventing pests, choosing proper control methods 
• control methods of:  Mechanical, Biological, Chemical, Cultural (habitat), Physical
• scientific definition of classifying an organism, plant or animal, as invasive
• what a gardener can do to get rid of invasive species
• how invasive species harm home and natural environments
• about local and currently new invasive species to watch for
• about Michigan Invasive Species Information Network, report invasive species

Receive handouts about Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species to take home.

Bring your invasive species photos and questions, Amanda may be able to help

North Oakland Wild Ones

Presents: 

Healthy Soil, Healthy Plant:
Exploring Regenerative Agriculture

FREE
WHEN: Weds, May 21, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
WHERE: EL Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302 Map

Description: What does it mean to have a healthy soil and what are people talking about when they talk about regenerative agriculture? Join us for a conversation about planting with the soil in mind and using holistic management practices.

Christine Charles is a Michigan State University (MSU) Extension educator located at the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners. She has a background in soil science, agronomy, and environmental science. Christine works to support and increase the adoption of regenerative practices, like those that improve soil health and weather resiliency.