When you support the Midwest Invasive Plant Network, you support invasive species prevention, early detection, and management as well as the health of our Midwest ecosystems. Learn more about MIPN’s work by downloading our Annual Report or this one-page flyer with highlights from 2025 and goals for 2026. Contributions of any amount are welcome at any time and are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Learn more about becoming an Individual Supporter or Sponsor below.
Support MIPN in style! Choose from one of three themes, each available as t-shirts or hooded sweatshirts in a variety of colors and sizes. Click on the images below to see each item in detail and the available options.
We would like to thank our 2026 sponsors! Your support helps us achieve our mission of reducing the impacts of invasive plants across the Midwest by sharing information and resources across borders. If you are interested in supporting MIPN, whether as an individual, organization, or business, you can learn more below.
MIPN greatly values all of the individuals who support our work!
Invasive Species Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
The Invasive Species Centre is a not-for-profit organization that mobilizes action against invasive species that harm the environment, economy and society. The Invasive Species Centre is a hub for collaboration and knowledge sharing, and is a respected partner and leader in invasive species science, education and action.
Eco Logic, LLC, Bloomington, Indiana
Eco Logic LLC is an ecological restoration and green infrastructure firm founded in Bloomington Indiana in 1999. We work with clients focused on restoring natural areas and improving the sustainability of our urban environment. We bring over 20 years of experience to every project from assessment and planning through to implementation and long-term management.
Wildtype Native Plant Nursery, Mason Michigan
Mark M. Holeman, Inc, Indianapolis, Indiana
In Memory of Kelly Kearns (anonymus)
Monika Chandler
Vince Mosca
George Yatskievych
Dianne & Paul Umansky
John Taylor
Emily Finch
Kirsten Lyons
Theresa Culley
David Gorden
Arbutus Garden Club, Indianapolis
Anonymous donors
If you represent a business or organization, consider becoming a MIPN Sponsor. Sponsorship helps your company demonstrate a commitment to heathy, sustainable natural environments. There are three levels of sponsorship: Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), and Gold ($1,000). The chart below specifies how different levels are recognized by MIPN. Sponsorships are honored for a full year from the date of your contribution.
Becoming a MIPN Individual Supporter is a great way to bolster invasive species education and outreach across the Midwest. The chart below specifies how Individual Supporters are recognized by MIPN. Individual gifts can be made at any time and are honored for one year from the date of your contribution.
If you treasure natural spaces and rich, biodiverse habitats, consider a legacy gift to MIPN. MIPN’s mission is to reduce the impact of invasive plants and in doing so, protect our native ecosystems. A legacy gift can support both day-to-day operations and allow MIPN to set and achieve ambitious goals that will benefit the entire Midwest region (and beyond!). Your commitment to the prevention of invasive species will make you integral to our successes, and ensure that your passion for natural resource conservation lives on. We invite you to contact us if you’d like to make a legacy gift.
Complete payment by credit card HERE.
To pay by check please complete our Contribution Form, then print and send a copy of the completed form and your payment to our fiscal agent, The Morton Arboretum.
Midwest Invasive Plant Network, c/o The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle IL 60532
| Level | Recognition during Webinars | Featured Webinar Sponsor (logo, description, & link) | Featured in Quarterly Newsletter | Discounted Conference Registration | 10% Discount on Publications | Quarterly Email Newsletter | Acknowledgement in Annual Report | Copy of Annual Report | Acknowledgement on MIPN Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 (or more) Individual | NA | NA | NA | 1 | YES | YES | YES | YES | Name |
| $250 Business/Org. Sponsor | YES | NA | NA | 1 | YES | YES | YES | YES | Business/Org. Name |
| $500 Business/Org. Sponsor | YES | YES OR NEWSLETTER FEATURE | YES OR FEATURED WEBINAR SPONSOR | 2 | YES | YES | YES | YES | Business Name, Logo, Link |
| $1,000 Business/Org. Sponsor | YES | YES | YES | 3 | YES | YES | YES | YES | Business Name, Logo, Link, and Description |
