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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Workshop with Longview Forest and Alex Barrett
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Workshop with Long View Forest and Alex Barrett\nSaturday 10/07 9AM – 12PM\nAt The Nature Museum. Outdoors. Indoors if particularly bad weather.\nRegistration by Donation\nJoin us for a hands-on workshop on the management of non-native invasive plants with local forest management professionals from Long View Forest.\nLearn –\n\n\nto identify numerous common invasive species;\n\n\nwhy they should be removed to enhance ecosystem function;\n\n\nthe best removal techniques by species, age, concentration, and season;\n\n\ndisposal techniques and considerations.\n\n\nhow to execute taught management practices on your property \n\n\nWe will be exploring surrounding natural areas as part of this program and actively managing areas of concern on the Nature Museum property as part of this experience. Registration cost is by donation. Also, please consider bringing work gloves, pruners, and/or tree saws. Additional equipment will be available to borrow.\nPlease come prepared with the weather and activities in mind. Proper clothing, footwear, a water bottle, insect repellent, a snack, etc. This will happen light rain or shine. If there’s particularly bad weather, there will be an alternative indoor program focusing on the topic.\nWe’ll be focusing on several terrestrial non-native plants on the property. TNM Property Species:\n\n\nJapanese knotweed\n\n\nOriental bittersweet\n\n\nJapanese barberry\n\n\nGlossy & common buckthorn\n\n\nBurning bush\n\n\nPresenter Bio: Forest Management Services\nLong View’s foresters work with individuals, families, and organizations to develop and implement long term plans to care for and improve their forestland.  In tackling management challenges, our specialty is finding creative approaches that help clients achieve the near universal, but elusive goal of “leaving the land better than we found it.”      \n
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LOCATION:186 Townshend Rd., Grafton, VT
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