Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District - CISMA

Mission: To Partner with and educate community members to manage invasive species for the improvement of Bartholomew Co.’s natural habitat.

We’re the Blazing Stars CISMA (Cooperative Invasives Species Management Area) in Bartholomew County.  We are a local community group who is dedicated to removing invasive species from our public lands to allow native plants to thrive and restore balance to our local ecosystem.

We, at the Blazing Stars CISMA, are dedicated to managing, protecting, and enhancing the county’s public lands and freeing them of invasive species.

We host “Weed Wrangles” or events that bring volunteers together to remove invasive plants that are negatively impacting our public spaces. During these events, community members learn to identify and control invasive plants which are causing harm to our native plant communities. By engaging our community members, we foster a collective effort to have a substantial positive impact for our native plants, pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

During a Weed Wrangle Indiana® you will not only learn about plants, wildlife and how to manage invasive plants, but will also join a national effort to positively impact our communities.  And it’s fun! Each event is a rewarding opportunity to work together locally to celebrate and protect our cherished green spaces and natural areas!