This week, Alina's ramblings are all about invasive species. She chats about what they are, how they are problematic, her experiences with them, and some ways you can get involved in the battle against them! 

RESOURCES: 

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/what-are-invasive-species 

https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/isac_definitions_white_paper_rev.pdf

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/snakes-ate-florida-180972534/

https://www.conservation.org/blog/why-is-biodiversity-important/

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/national-invasive-species-management-plan

https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/0,5664,7-324-103724_68072---,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/invasives/Invasive_Plant_Disposal_Guide_pdf_626156_7.pdf

https://www.audubon.org/content/why-native-plants-matter

https://extension.psu.edu/why-use-native-plants

https://www.epicgardening.com/invasive-species-sold-at-garden-centers/

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJW-Zgjz7G0