Save Your Chickens! Identifying Invasive Species with Dugan Julian

On this episode of The Lake Doctor Podcast, we’re joined by Dugan Julian, Northeast Regional Specialist for Indiana at the Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) and a former student of Dr. Nate Bosch (The Lake Doctor). Dugan shares how his circumstances and time with the marines eventually led him into a career combating invasive plant species across Northern Indiana. From lake shores to neighborhood landscaping, we explore the real-world impact of invasive plants on Indiana's ecosystems—and how we can help to stop their spread.You’ll also learn how to tell the difference between look-alike plants like Queen Anne’s lace and the dangerous poison hemlock. Dugan shares how foraging and eating certain invasive plants—like garlic mustard—can be a fun and practical way to protect the environment. Whether you’re a homeowner, a hiker, or a weekend lake goer, this episode is packed with insights on how you can play a role in native biodiversity.Visit lakes.grace.edu to learn more about the research mentioned in this episode and discover how you can support healthy lakes and streams in your community.Learn more about the Lilly Center's work at https://lakes.grace.edu/.Have a question we could answer on the podcast? Send an email to [email protected] or submit a comment below.Help us improve the podcast by filling out this short survey: https://forms.gle/MzGSXHcnkEQC8T74A.