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    • Backyard Conservation
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      • COVID-19 Garden Vegetable Donation Guidelines
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      • Garden Resources
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      • BYC Cost Share
      • Heartland Backyard Conservation Program & Cost Share
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      • Site prep
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    • Where to buy native plants
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Hamilton County Invasives Partnership

The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership (HIP) was established in 2019 and the counties Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). CISMAs were first known as CWMAs, or Cooperative Weed Management Areas.  Sometimes called Coalitions, Partnerships, or Councils, CISMAs are formed to collectively combat the problem of invasive species spreading across the landscape.  CISMAs can vary greatly in their geographic range, activity level, and focus, and are usually comprised of representatives from various governmental agencies, non-profits, and concerned citizens or citizen groups (from SICIM).

Any individual or representative who is interested in addressing invasive species in Hamilton County is invited to join us-- you do not have to be an expert.  Fill out the sign up form below to get on the mailing list. 
February Newsletter

Recorded Webinars

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Grow Native Program Slides - (pdf)
View the webinar recording here
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​The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership is a coalition whose mission is to mobilize land stewards to manage and eliminate invasive species in Hamilton County. We will do this through education and encouraging action.
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The HIP technical committee issued a survey to find the most problematic invasive species in Hamilton County. See the results at the button below.
2020 Survey Results

Upcoming Meeting Schedule
 1st Wednesday of each month
(alternating 12pm & 6pm)
Location: virtual until further notice
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2021 Meeting Schedule
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Click on the meeting date to register
​for the mtg. and get the access link.


March 3, 12 pm
draft agenda
April 7, 6 pm
May 5, 12 pm
June 2, 6 pm
July 7, 12 pm
August 4, 6 pm
September 1, 12 pm
October 6, 6 pm
November 3, 12 pm
December 1, 6 pm

​These meetings are open to the public, please join us if you would like to learn more or join the fight against invasive species in Hamilton County.

Want to present an "Education Station"?
Sign up using this form.
Notes from previous meetings
Order HIP Logo Apparel via Lands' End
The HIP logo can be added to any item via this link. Choose your item and select "Apply Logo" and the HIP logo will pop up.

Upcoming events & important dates:

Virtual Weed Wrangles
Ongoing, more info below.
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Learn more about VWR

HIP in the News
IndyStar - Here's why you should think twice before planting a Bradford pear tree (4.21.20)
The Times - 
HIP awarded as recipient of 2020 Weed Wrangler Award (10.6.20)
Current Publications - Survey reveals most invasive plant species in Hamilton County (10.21.20)
Indy Star - Volunteers seek to clear White River Banks in Hamilton County of invasive plants  (11.9.20)



Questions about HIP or invasive species?  Email hcinvasives@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or call the SWCD at 317-773-2181. 
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