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

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