Invasive Plant Workshop & Management
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About this event
One of 7 upcoming events at The Nature Museum.
Invasive Plants Workshop & Management Saturday, October 17th from 10am - 12pm Under the Danforth Pavilion at The Nature Museum Registration encouraged Join us at the nature museum to learn about common invasive plant species across our region that exist on the museum’s property. These include… Japanese knotweed Japanese barberry Burning bush/winged euonymus Glossy & common buckthorn Multiflora rose Asiatic bittersweet Reed canary grass The beginning of this program will take place in the Danforth Pavilion where we will learn about the basics invasive plants with accompanying slides and photos. For the invasives management portion of the program, we will be exploring surrounding natural areas and get our gloves dirty! We will be cutting, pulling, and removing some of these invasive plants for those who are willing and able. Gloves and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. If you will be helping out with this management work, please be sure to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy/comfortable shoes. This program will happen rain or shine! Registration is strongly encouraged. If you have any questions contact Education Director, Jay DeGregorio, at [email protected] OR by calling 802-843-2111.
