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Native Plants and Ecosystem Services

Using Michigan native plants to produce win-win situations for agriculture, communities and the environment.

Aug 24

Sedge Identification

August 24, 2020 5:00PM – 7:45PM 6:30-7:45 p.m. Zoom

This course will impart an understanding of sedge identification, diversity, and ecology into your botanical skillset.
Sep 23

Wild About Backyard Conservation Webinar Series-September 23rd

September 23, 2020 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

This webinar series is for anyone concerned about our natural resources and what they can do on their own property to promote conservation.
Oct 14

Wild About Backyard Conservation Webinar Series-October 14th

October 14, 2020 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

This webinar series is for anyone concerned about our natural resources and what they can do on their own property to promote conservation.
Aug 12

Wild About Backyard Conservation Webinar Series-August 12th

August 12, 2020 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

This webinar series is for anyone concerned about our natural resources and what they can do on their own property to promote conservation.
Aug 26

Wild About Backyard Conservation Webinar Series-August 26th

August 26, 2020 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

This webinar series is for anyone concerned about our natural resources and what they can do on their own property to promote conservation.
Sep 9

Wild About Backyard Conservation Webinar Series-September 9th

September 9, 2020 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

This webinar series is for anyone concerned about our natural resources and what they can do on their own property to promote conservation.
Erick Elgin

Water Resource Educator
elgineri@msu.edu
231-928-1053
Native Plants and Ecosystems Services: Producing Win-Win Solutions for Agriculture (E3167)

Published on April 2, 2012
This brochure explains the many benefits of growing native plants in a variety of settings (agricultural, urban, suburban, and semi-natural and natural landscapes).
Smart Gardening: Trees and shrubs suitable for Michigan landscapes

Published on May 11, 2016
Beautiful landscapes begin with a strong foundation of woody trees and shrubs.
Don't Pick Poison: When Gathering Mushrooms for Food in Michigan (E2777)

Published on November 10, 2015
The ultimate decision whether to eat a wild mushroom is yours. MSU, the Michigan Department of Public Health, the authors of the publication and those contributing to the subject assume no responsibility for the safety or well-being of mushroom collectors.
Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)

Published on July 26, 2017
Selecting Native Plants or Well-adapted Plants Video

Published on May 23, 2016
Selecting native or well-adapted plants to simplify meeting the plant’s needs.
Smart lakefront plants

Published on May 10, 2016
Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

Published on June 10, 2016
Using native plants in landscape design projects: what contractors need to know

Published on September 17, 2013
A series of three tours of Michigan native plant and seed production facilities increases understanding of this ‘growing’ industry.
Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline

Published on August 18, 2015
Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here.
A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 2

Published on September 15, 2015
A lakefront property owner describes next steps in restoring his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home for birds and butterflies.
Smart lakefront plants

Published on January 24, 2013
Learn how you can love your lake by planting smart plants that are native to Michigan.
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.
Students find winter is a perfect time to prepare for spring pollinator garden project

Published on December 15, 2017
Alcona first-grade students spend day learning and preparing for their part in creating library garden.