Why OIPC Exists
The Ohio Invasive Plants Council is a coalition of agencies, organizations, and individuals throughout Ohio concerned about the introduction, spread, and control of invasive, non-native plants in Ohio's natural habitats. OIPC promotes public awareness of invasive species issues and encourages land management and research to detect invasive species and prevent new invasions into natural ecosystems. OIPC was formed as a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization in 2005 as a result of efforts in the late 1990's to improve awareness of the threats of invasive plants.
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OIPC and Five Rivers MetroParks hosted an invasive plant workshop on Saturday, September 15th at Possum Creek MetroPark on the southwest side of Dayton. The focus of the workshop was identifying, controlling, and replacing invasive plants in landscaping and backyards. Approximately 34 people attended and learned about a variety of invasive plants, as presented by Jennifer Windus, OIPC President. Mary Klunk from Five Rivers MP spoke about control efforts in the MetroParks and David Listerman spoke about good, non-invasive alternatives to replace invasive plants. The last part of the workshop was several outdoor demonstrations of control methods for invasive plants. It was an excellent day!
If you missed this workshop, a similar workshop will be held on October 17th in Perrysburg in partnership with the Wood County Park District. You can register below.
If you missed this workshop, a similar workshop will be held on October 17th in Perrysburg in partnership with the Wood County Park District. You can register below.
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Invasive Plants in Your Backyard Workshop
Perrysburg, Ohio
An OIPC Workshop for Landowners & Gardeners Hosted by Wood County Park District
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
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Online registration is closed.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
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Online registration is closed.
Perrysburg Workshop Agenda
09:30 a.m. |
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10.00 a.m. |
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Registration & refreshments |
10:00 a.m |
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10:45 a.m. |
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"Good Plants Gone Bad: An Overview of Invasive Plants" Jennifer Windus, OIPC President |
10:45 a.m. |
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11:30 a.m |
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“Invasive Plants and Control Measures” Adrien Lowien-Kirian, Woodland Specialist, Wood County Park District |
11:30 a.m. |
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12:30 p.m. |
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Break to review invasive plant specimens Lunch (buffet lunch provided, or bring your own) |
12:30 p.m. |
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01:15 p.m. |
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“Choosing Good Alternatives for Invasive Plants” Peter Lowe, Director of Landscape Operations, The Dawes Arboretum |
01:15 p.m. |
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03:00 p.m |
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Outdoor tour of grounds & on-going invasive plant removal projects Break into small groups if needed. Time for Q & A with land managers. |
03:00 p.m. |
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Workshop ends |
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In this issue:
- President's Corner - New OIPC Brochure Available Now - OIPC Seeking Applications for Research Grant - ODA Invasive Plant Rules - OIPC Workshop in Northwest Ohio - Save the Date: OIPC Research Conference, Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 - Native Grasses for your Landscape - Spread of the Ornamental Grass - Native Milkweeds Promote Pollinator Habitat in Ohio - 2 Easy Ways to Support OIPC - OIPC Board of Directors |
OIPC is Seeking Applications for Research Grants!
OIPC is soliciting applications for our Invasive Plants Research Grants. This grants program funds research projects on invasive plants in Ohio for amounts up to $1,000. Projects initiated by graduate students, land managers, or amateur botanists are welcomed.
We will accept and review proposals that focus on basic biology, ecology, management, distribution, or horticultural aspects of invasive plants in Ohio. Our highest priority for funding is for proposals that address questions about potential invasive plants for which the lack of published data hinders their evaluation by the OIPC Assessment Team. In addition, we will also prioritize proposals that directly connect to management of invasives. When the grant evaluation team reviews grant proposals, extra points are given for proposals which address these priority areas. More details about this opportunity, including questions needed by the OIPC Assessment Team, can be found HERE.
Applications are due no later than November 1, 2018.
Contact Emily Rauschert, OIPC Research Chair, Cleveland State University at e.rauschert@csuohio.edu if you should have any questions.
We will accept and review proposals that focus on basic biology, ecology, management, distribution, or horticultural aspects of invasive plants in Ohio. Our highest priority for funding is for proposals that address questions about potential invasive plants for which the lack of published data hinders their evaluation by the OIPC Assessment Team. In addition, we will also prioritize proposals that directly connect to management of invasives. When the grant evaluation team reviews grant proposals, extra points are given for proposals which address these priority areas. More details about this opportunity, including questions needed by the OIPC Assessment Team, can be found HERE.
Applications are due no later than November 1, 2018.
Contact Emily Rauschert, OIPC Research Chair, Cleveland State University at e.rauschert@csuohio.edu if you should have any questions.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OIPC RESEARCH CONFERENCE: Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
The OIPC Research Conference has been scheduled for this winter at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on the OSU campus in Columbus. Registration, a call for posters, and a detailed agenda will be available soon on the OIPC website. It is not too early to get this date on your calendar to be sure not to miss it!
The OIPC Research Conference has been scheduled for this winter at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on the OSU campus in Columbus. Registration, a call for posters, and a detailed agenda will be available soon on the OIPC website. It is not too early to get this date on your calendar to be sure not to miss it!
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Habitat Heroes
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REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER.
Sign-up to volunteer!
Volunteers receive a t-shirt, mug and lunch. There is an optional naturalist-led nature hike following lunch. We appreciate all of our habitat heroes and their dedication to being good stewards of our natural environment.
Sign-up to volunteer!
Volunteers receive a t-shirt, mug and lunch. There is an optional naturalist-led nature hike following lunch. We appreciate all of our habitat heroes and their dedication to being good stewards of our natural environment.
UPDATE: 38 Invasive Plants Now Regulated by the ODA in Ohio
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The hearing for the ODA Invasive Plant Rules was held at the Ohio Department of Agriculture's office on November 30th. There were only 3 people providing testimony, Jennifer Windus (OIPC), Theresa Culley (OIPC and University of Cincinnati), and Anthony Sasson (The Nature Conservancy). All three were supportive of the rules, so there was no opposition. The JCARR hearing was held on December 11th and the rules were approved. The new rules went into effect on Jan. 7, 2018, so be sure to watch the ODA website for more details and the final wording of the rules, including the list of invasive plants. ODA will be forming their Invasive Plant Advisory Committee early in 2018.
On January 11, 2018, Jennifer Windus was interviewed by WOSU's Ann Fisher. Listen HERE. Theresa Culley was also interviewed on Cincinnati's WCPO. Watch HERE. |
Ways You or Your Organization Can Help
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Research Needs Identified by Assessment Team
OIPC is collaborating in an effort to assess invasive plants in Ohio. During that process the Assessment Team has encountered a number of important information gaps. Filling these gaps will lead to a better understanding of the invasive potential of particular species. We encourage researchers to help us address these issues. See the Help Answer Research Questions page for detailed questions.