Department of Entomology Native Plants and Ecosystem Services

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  MSU Extension’s partnership with NEMIGLSI empowers youth, strengthens communities in northeast Michigan

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Working together, partners help Extension in quest to fulfill its mission.

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  Introducing Michigan insects in the garden

  Published on June 11, 2020
  Thirteen weeks of facts about lesser known insects in the garden and a survey about milkweed insects.

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  Diversity in when milkweeds emerge supports monarch butterflies

  Published on June 21, 2019
  The timing of milkweed emergence determines egg-laying opportunities for monarchs

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  How pollinators can help farmers and renewable energy score

  Published on June 18, 2019
  A new state policy will allow installation of solar arrays on preserved farmland if pollinator protection practices developed in a scorecard by Michigan State University entomologists are followed.

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  Become a Michigan Master Naturalist

  Published on April 1, 2019
  Bringing nature home is the motto for Michigan Master Naturalists as they learn about conservation. Master Naturalists do this through gaining understanding of the interconnectedness of native plants and animals and human activity.

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  Could you please tell me what native plants I can plant on the drain field?

  Published on September 7, 2018
  Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system.

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  Learn All About Southwest Michigan’s Plants in a Field Botany Course

  Published on July 23, 2018
  The course is open to plant enthusiasts of all levels, from hobbyist gardeners to professional plant biologists.

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  Will dicamba herbicide drift destroy all the milkweed?

  Published on March 23, 2018
  The question of what impact dicamba drift might have on milkweed populations is addressed.

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  Beautiful gardens are also resource-responsible

  Published on February 14, 2018
  Learn earth-friendly and resource-responsible techniques that’ll make your garden shine at the 2018 Grand Rapids Smart Gardening Conference on March 3.

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  Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 5: Selecting native plants

  Published on December 29, 2017
  Planting native plants on your lakeshore can help to enhance the ecosystem by providing habitat for animals and aquatic animals. There are many resources available to help you select the plants that are best suited to your lakeshore.