Everyone can become a steward against invasive species spread in Nebraska, whether you're an educator looking for a lesson plan or someone just starting to learn about invasive species! There are plenty of state-specific and national resources made for you.
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Resources for Everyone
2025 Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week Webinars
Check out these webinars from the first annual Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week in 2025! Webinars were developed for the public and invasive species professionals.
Weeds of the Great Plains Book
Weeds of the Great Plains is a hardcover book containing colored images and detailed information about nearly 300 species of weeds in the Great Plains region. This book is designed to help farmers, ranchers, and homeowners identify weed species on their property. Books are available for purchase from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture for $35.
2026 Guide to Weed Management
The 2026 Guide to Weed Management is a comprehensive guide to pest management for Nebraska crop producers, with special sections on fungicides, insecticides, and pesticide application equipment and safety. Copies are available for purchase for $35.
Don't Move Firewood YouTube Channel
Learn more about invasive insect and disease transfer through firewood in these educational videos! New videos are frequently added so you can keep on learning!
NAISMA Biocontrol Fact Sheets
NAISMA has free, online biocontrol fact sheets that are peer-reviewed and designed to help landowners and weed managers identify and understand weed species. Fact sheets cover plant identification, distribution, habitat, and comparisons to look-a-like species.
NAISMA Prohibited Weeds Booklet
NAISMA's Prohibited Weeds Booklet contains one-page ID sheets for many common and invasive plants across the continent.
Resources for Educators
Tick, Tag, Go Educational Resources
Tick Tag Go has resources for educators to help students learn about ticks and tick safety in fun, creative ways!