Thursday, April 29, 2010

May 15 invasive plants workshop

If you’re interested in Indiana invasive species identification and their impacts; management strategies; and control options for private owners then don’t miss “Invasive Plants and Our Forests: What’s the Big Deal?” 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.

Purdue foresters Don Carlson and Ron Rathfon team up with Vigo County Parks Superintendent Keith Ruble and Purdue’s Habitat Specialist Matt Kraushar to provide important information on exotic invasive plants in Indiana. There will be an opportunity for hands-on experience after lunch.

The cost is $15 per person by May 7 and $20 per person after May 7.

To register, send name, address, e-mail and phone number(s) with check made out to Sycamore Trails RC&D to Sycamore Trails RC&D, 1007 Mill Pond Lane, Suite B, Greencastle, IN 46135-1887.

Workshop cooperators are Sycamore Trails RC&D, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources Dept., The Nature Conservancy, Vigo County Soil & Water District, and Purdue Extension.

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