Invasive Species: Identification and Management

Start Date

06/20/2020

End Date

06/20/2020

Description

Join us to discover the Preserve’s most unwanted! In this session, you will learn about the problems caused by invasive plants, which species are of concern at the Preserve and beyond, and the methods we are using to control these exotic intruders. Naturalist Mary Anne Borge will introduce you to invasive plants through an indoor presentation and Grounds Manager Rick Fonda will join Mary Anne to lead you on an outdoor walk. Walk is weather dependent.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Yes

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will learn to identify common invasive species.
2. Students will learn about common and best management control practices
3. Students will learn how invasive species endanger the environment and native plant and animal communities

Instructors

Mary Anne Borge

Course Codes

Provider

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

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