Non-native plants can wreak havoc on our local ecosystem, even still, many are available commercially, but these 44 are illegal to sell in Indiana.
If you chooseIndiana native plants, you can also simplify their maintenance. They are naturally adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, making them more resilient and easier to care for. Here’s what to plant in Indiana based on your region: What to plant in Northern Indiana Marsh ...
We investigated the effects of prescribed fire, herbicide treatment, and sod removal on the eradication of exotic grasses and the establishment of native plant species in 24 experimental restoration plots in three razed residential sites within the boundary of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. During ...
The dunes are teeming with biodiversity; they are home to 1,130 native plant species, along with hundreds of birds and mammals.Advocates have been pushing to see the dunes designated as a national park for more than a century; the campaign began, in fact, with Stephen Mather, the first ...
Hoosiers are predominantly white, native-born Americans of native-born parents, most of whom trace their ancestry ultimately to Germany, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Significant concentrations of ethnic minorities, however, are found in the larger metropolitan areas. People of African descent, who...
Biodiversity The redesignation proposal emphasized that more than 1,100 native plant species make the park the fourth most diverse plant ecosystem, only behind the much larger Great Smoky Mountains, North Cascades, and Grand Canyon. That diversity is directly linked to the dunes. As the last grea...
Whether growing in forests, fields, or wetlands, these 11 poisonous plants found in Indiana require safety precautions for humans and the animals in their care. Protect yourself from plant poisoning by learning about them, wearing protective clothing, and steering clear of unfamiliar species. And do...
More than 420 species of birds are native to Indiana. There are more than 420 bird species on the official Indiana bird list. What is the most common bird in Indiana? The most common bird in Indiana is the Northern Cardinal. According to sightings in eBird, this species has been seen mor...
Whereas the accumulation of road salt constituents impedes the establishment of native plant species, the retention of soil organic matter is a primary soil determinant for sustaining or increasing plant productivity [42]. Soil organic matter either increased or stayed constant at 30 of 36 sample loc...
Spend the day roaming the trails, viewing the crumbling foundations of a town that was once known as Conrad, birding for rare and threatened species or volunteering at the Native Plant Nursery.Enjoy exciting drag racing at the U.S. 41 No Limit Raceway quarter-mile drag strip. Check out the...