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Education
IT NAISMA

The Friendly Forager

Oh hi, welcome to Cafe au Naturel. The specials today are sure to satisfy any “invasivores.” Foraging in the West? Might I interest you in some Shepherd’s purse? In the

A serious queer asian man in deep thought. With a cross pendant earring. Outdoor scene.
Education
IT NAISMA

Creating New Habits with PlayCleanGo

The Coronavirus pandemic taught us a lot about how humans behave and create new habits. For instance, how quickly were you able to adjust working from home in 2020? Washing

Poster of a silver fox kayaking with blue bottom border and white text that says, "Stop Invasive Species in Your Wake."
Steward's Trail Mix
IT NAISMA

Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, oh my!

I don’t know about you but I love early morning flatwater paddling. It’s beautiful watching the sun rise over the horizon, casting its amber glow across the ripples. Whether you’re

worn out boot brush station closeup
Prevention
IT NAISMA

Boot Brush Stations Maintenance Tips

Prevention tools like boot brush stations placed at trailheads and other recreation access points are critical in our fight to Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks®. We can’t do this

Muddy bike trail leading towards dry ground with texture of tire profile clearly visible in the wet mud.
Steward's Trail Mix
IT NAISMA

Reign the Terrain

Well hello, welcome to my neck of the woods. Do you ride? I’m just about to hit the trails. I know a few spots with miles and miles of exciting

woman taking picture of invasive plant with cell phone
Education
IT NAISMA

Are You a Good Plant, or a Bad Plant?

Want to identify a good plant from a bad plant? Easy! Download the PlaySnap app to help identification. No botany class needed. Once you’ve got plant ID down pat, it’s

Steward's Trail Mix
IT NAISMA

Braving the Cave

Are you brave enough to repel down into a cave? I’ll admit it: I’m not. Seems cool though. Before you descend, make sure your gear is clean and has been