Invasive Plant Workshop

507 March Hill Road,Walpole NH 03608

26 August, 2022

Description

INVASIVE PLANTS AND HOW TO CONTROL THEMMany non-native plants in the U.S. have become problematic invaders of native and managed ecosystems. With climate change, a new wave of invasive species may be at our doorstep. This workshop will discuss what makes plants invasive, and look at many of the current invasive plants in the Northeast, along with some common garden plants that have the potential to become invasive in the not too distant future. Two UNH Extension County Foresters and Natural Resource Field Specialists, Mike Gagnon from Hillsboro County and Matt Kelly from Cheshire County, will lead the workshop. You will learn about the various issues, characteristics, identifying features, and control measures of some of the most aggressive non-native plants found in New England. This workshop will help you to:~ Identify invasive species in your neighborhood~ Understand how they got here and how they impact our environment~ Learn how to control their spread and preserve native plants~ Learn about some common gardens plants that have the potential to become invasive ~ How to get involved with community efforts to monitor and control invasive plant species Space is Limited - Registration is Required !Suggested Donation: $10/ AdultYour donation helps make Distant Hill Nature Trail more accessible !Controlling Japanese Knotweed along a stream.