Meet your Invasive Species Coordinator

Sara Rahn, Invasive Species Coordinator

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Sara Rahn (formerly Huetteman) is the Invasive Species Coordinator for Barry, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo counties. In this role, she manages the BCK CISMA and oversees the Strike Team that takes action for the good of the service area and partners in BCK CISMA. These actions include outreach, regional monitoring, consultations, and management activities, such as invasive species control and post-treatment restoration.

Sara has 10 years of experience managing natural areas in mid-Michigan, Maryland, and SW Michigan, including extensive experience in invasive species control. Along with managing land for recreation and habitat, Sara enjoys sharing with the community what she has learned firsthand and from fellow professionals, empowering everyone to control invasives and keep a watchful eye for new invasions.

Sara enjoys all things outdoors and spending time with her family and pets - a dog, Lola, and a cat, Gaston.