The SMIPP Team
Building partnerships to manage invasive plants and promote native plants through education.
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SMIPP, the St. Joseph-Marshall Counties Invasive Plant Partnership, is a local CISMA, or Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. Read more about CISMAs here.
Since 2022, SMIPP has hosted a variety of events, including Walk & Talks, Homeowner Trainings, and Weed Wrangles®. Check the calendar on our home page for upcoming SMIPP events, as well as invasive-related events from other organizations.
The SMIPP Team
AJ Popovic
SICIM Regional Specialist
Ronda Spaulding
Rum Village Lead
Lindsey Spaulding
Centennial Park
Co-Lead
Misty Sorchevich
Centennial Park
Co-Lead
Jodie Overmyer
Marshall County SWCD District Coordinator
Sarah Longenecker
St. Joseph County SWCD County Conservationist
2025 Weed Wrangler
2025 Weed Wrangler
Award Winner!
Award Winner!
We are grateful for the recognition and proud to support invasive species management across St. Joseph and Marshall Counties.
Thank you to all of our SMIPP team members for the work they put in!
Together we are Making a Dent 👊
SMIPP Strike Teams
Our Strike Teams are dedicated groups of volunteers that perform regular invasive plant removals at their favorite community parks.
If you know of a public space that needs the work, we can help you form a Strike Team of your own! Help us make a dent! Contact Us
Partnerships
Partnerships
This coalition would not be possible without the major support of these organizations.
Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District
Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District
Our Mission is to provide the community with conservation leadership and quality service dedicated to improving and sustaining our natural resources.
Shirley Heinze Land Trust
Shirley Heinze Land Trust
Shirley Heinze Land Trust preserves and restores natural lands and waters in northwestern Indiana, and engages people in nature and conservation.
SICIM - State of Indiana Cooperative Invasive Management
SICIM - State of Indiana Cooperative Invasive Management
Our mission is to protect, restore, and enhance Indiana’s landscapes by coordinating efforts to identify, prevent, and control invasive species.
St. Joseph Soil and Water Conservation District
St. Joseph Soil and Water Conservation District
Helping St. Joseph County Residents improve their natural resources through conservation and education.
Wild Ones South Bend
Wild Ones South Bend
Promote native landscapes and the wildlife that depends on them. We serve the greater Michiana region of Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, to connect people and native plants for a healthy planet.
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