The departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources will hold a workshop on Riparian Buffers and Invasive Plants at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center in Berks County May 18.

Topics to be covered include invasive plant identification, control of invasive plants and establishing and maintaining a riparian buffer.

The course is designed for conservation districts, watershed groups, municipalities, master gardeners and landowners. Attendees will receive wildflower field guide, a tree identification book, a riparian invasive plant identification book and many other useful materials.

To register, contact Ryan Zerbe, Berks County Watershed Specialist, 610-372-4657 x 208 or send email to: rzerbe@countyofberks.com .

4/14/2006