Wherever you are in the country, there are plants that have evolved to survive under the given growing conditions, and chances are, there are some that have moved in more recently. Native plants grow naturally in a region and have developed a healthy relationship with the other plants and animals in the ecosystem, strengthening biodiversity. Invasive plants have been introduced to an area where they do not grow naturally, competing with native plants for needs like space and nutrients.

This Invasive Plants activity guide helps elementary and middle schoolers identify invasive and native plants in their regions. 

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