Invasive Species
Beyond Bonsai: The Rise of Japanese Black Pine
Jun 12
Treasure At Home Japanese black pine bonsai. Photo: Wikipedia commons In Japan, the black pine (Pinus thunbergii) holds a deep cultural significance as a symbol of strength, endurance, and longevity. […] ...
10 Plants NOT to Grow in Your Yard
May 29
Everywhere around us, trees are leafing out, grass is growing taller, and flowers of all kinds are blooming. Nurseries across Martha’s Vineyard are having huge plant sales, and there are […] ...
Spring into Action: An Invasive Plant Brigade Update
After a long winter hiatus, the Invasive Plant Brigade (IPB) has returned with newfound fury. Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, marked the first of many removal sessions planned for 2026, […] ...
Sneaking into Spring: Early-Emerging Invasive Plants on the Prowl
Mar 26
Invasive plants have a way of stealing the spotlight from island-native showstoppers in the early spring. As many of our native plants prepare to unfurl new leaves, Norway maple (Acer […] ...
Southern Pine Beetle: Addressing the Root Cause, Not the Symptom
Jan 30
Old SPB stuck in pine resin (Photo: Robyn Graygor) On Saturday, January 17, BiodiversityWorks Director, Luanne Johnson, Wildlife Technician, Silas Beers, and I ventured off to the mainland to attend […] ...
How to Dispose of Terrestrial Invasive Plants
Dec 19
At the end of an invasive plant removal you can expect sore muscles, some pebbles and dirt in your boots, a deep thirst for a crisp glass of water — […] ...
Winter is Coming But the Weeds are Still Here: The Invasive Plant Brigade’s Autumn Update
As summer petered out and cold winds blew in, the hustle and bustle of the island simmered down — but not for the Invasive Plant Brigade (IPB)! Since August, we […] ...
Remove, Replace, Restore: Encouraging Native Regrowth After Removing Invasive Plants
Invasive plant removal can create disturbances that leave areas susceptible to new invasive infestations. To make all of the hard work removing invasive plants worth it, native ecosystems need a […] ...
In The Weeds: Managing Invasive Species for Climate Resilience and Conservation with The IPB
Aug 27
It’s about time we uproot the invasive plant problem on the island. Luckily, the Natural Neighbors Invasive Plant Brigade (IPB) is here to help. Whether it’s pulling fistfulls of Japanese […] ...
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