The below resources were compiled by the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network. They serve as wonderful aids in regard to landscape decision-making. This is by no means an extensive list - if you are familiar with others relevant to Michigan and the Midwest, please let us know!

Invasive Plant Resources

• Midwest Invasive Species Information Network
• Midwest Invasive Plant Network
• Woody Invasive Species of the Great Lakes Collaborative​​

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Native Plant Resources

• Michigan Native Garden Design (For the Birds!) (Michigan Audubon)
• Michigan Native Plants for Bird-Friendly Landscapes (Michigan Audubon)
• Michigan Native Plants for Pollinators (MI DNR)
• Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
• Sources of Native Plants (compiled by Wildflower Association of Michigan)
• Native Plant Finder (National Wildlife Federation)​
• Landscaping with Native Plants to Ward Off Invasives & Benefit Wildlife: A Homeowner's Guide (Midwest invasive Plant Network)

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Replacement Resources

• Plan Before You Plant Brochure PDF (Invasive Species Network)
• Landscape Alternatives Guide PDF  (Midwest Invasive Plant Network)
• Native Alternatives to Japanese Barberry (Invasive Species Network)
• Native Alternatives to Autumn Olive (Invasive Species Network)​​

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Printed Resources

• Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy
• Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan by Lynn M. Steiner
• Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants by C. Colston Burrell
• The Midwestern Native Garden by Charlotte Adelman & Bernard Schwartz
• Midwestern Native Trees and Shrubs by C. Adelman and B. Schwartz

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    Apps

• Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (ID and reporting)
• iNaturalist (observations and discussion)
• Landscape Alternatives (native alternatives to invasive species)

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For information on invasive aquatic plants and pests visit RIPPLE