EcoWalk: Invasive Plants at Pinecraft Park

1420 Gilbert Avenue,Sarasota FL 34239

25 February, 2022

Description

Learn more about invasive plants and their impacts on our ecosystems during National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) Join Dr. Katherine Clements,UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County ecology and natural resources educator during national Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) at Pinecraft Park for a walking tour to identify non-native, invasive plants. Learn about how and when they were introduced to our region,n their impacts on our Florida ecosystems, and find out what you can do to be a responsible property owner.  Non-native invasive plants and animals are one of the leading threats to native biodiversity around the world. They can negatively affect property values, agricultural productivity, public utilities, fisheries, tourism, outdoor recreation, and ecosystem function, and are estimated to cost the United States as much as $120 billion in economic damages and control measures each year. Masks and social distancing are recommended and expected at all University of Florida events. NOTE: Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events. For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email [email protected]. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or [email protected]. Instructor: Dr. Katherine Clements, Ecology and Natural Resources Educator, Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension & Sustainability NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates. Keywords: Wild Sarasota, nature, invasive plants, EcoTalk, EcoWalk, native plants, Clements UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This service is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Sarasota County. For regular updates on the latest news and happenings at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, sign up to receive our e-newsletters. An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Tom Obreza, interim dean. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.