The Vanderburgh County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is a grassroots group of volunteers with a focus of educating local residents of the environmental dangers of invasive plant species.

There current program is focused on invasive vines in trees. Invasive vines such as English Ivy, Wintercreeper, and Asian Bittersweet can damage and eventually kill trees. The Vanderderburgh County CISMA is looking for 20 residents with these invasive vines on their property to demonstrate how to safely and effectively remove them. You can find more information below.

Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA)

Vanderburgh.cisma@gmail.com

LANDSCAPE RESOURCES

Books:

• “Planting Native to Attract Birds to Your Yard” by Sharon Sorenson, available at local bookstores and Amazon
• “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants” by Douglas W. Tallamy, available at Amazon
• “The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden” by Rick Darke and Douglas W. Tallamy, available at Amazon
• “Shrubs and Woody Vines of Indiana and the Midwest: Identification, Wildlife Values, and Landscaping Use” by Sally S. Weeks and Harmon P. Weeks, available at local bookstores and Amazon

Arborists:

• Caplan’s Tree & Landscape Consulting
  • Website: www.CaplanTree.com
  • Email: Larry@CaplanTrees.com
• Bur Oak Tree Service, LLC
  • Email: treegoog@att.net

Local Native Plant Nurseries:

• Goldfinch Native Plant Nursery:
  • Facebook: Goldfinch Native Plant Nursery
  • Email: Goldfinchnativeplants@gmail.com
• Ancient Roots Native Nursery, LLC:
  • Website: https://www.ancientrootsnativenursery.com
  • Email: ancientrootsnativenursery@gmail.com
  • Phone: 812-729-ROOT
• Bur Oak Tree Service, LLC
  • Email: treegoog@att.net