NICE – Native and Invasive Community Educators

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Purpose:

The purpose of the Native & Invasive Community Educators (NICE) Committee is to educate the public about the beneﬁts of using plants native to Indiana in our landscapes and about the adverse eﬀects invasive plants have on our environment, health and economy.“

Display Beds:

The NICE Committee maintains two display beds at the 4-H Fairgrounds that highlight how native plants can be successfully utilized in our home landscapes and oﬀer examples of alternatives for the invasive plant species often found on our own properties. “

History of Committee:

Our committee began in 1985 as the Native Plant Bed Committee located on the 4-H Fairgrounds. The original beds in front of the Purdue Extension oﬃce have expanded over time and now also include the bed surrounding the Centennial Pavilion. These beds are experimental in nature and constantly evolving with the installation of new native plant species almost every year. In 2020, the scope of the original committee was broadened to include the environmentally critical topic of invasive species and rebranded as the NICE Committee.

NICE Committee Information:

Click on the pdf slide deck below for more detailed information about the NICE Committee and why you should be concerned about the important issue of natives and invasives and the eﬀects they exert on our environment, health and economy.