The Penn State Extension will host a full-day Managing Invasive Plants Workshop in State College on August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Arboretum at Penn State.

Join us for a comprehensive workshop tailored to equip landowners and professionals with the skills to identify and treat invasive plants in natural areas and rights-of-way.

Gain practical knowledge and experience through demonstrations designed to enhance your expertise in invasive plant management.

The morning session features in-depth presentations on plant identification, species-specific control techniques, equipment calibration, and proper chemical handling and mixing.

In the afternoon, you'll get hands-on practice, applying herbicides to various invasive species under expert supervision.

This workshop will be held outdoors, so participants should be prepared to be on their feet for most of the day. Restrooms will be available nearby, and lunch will be provided.

Space is limited. Preregistration is required.

Who is this for?

-- Private Landowners

-- Conservation organization staff and volunteers

-- Natural resource professionals

-- ROW managers

-- Municipal employees

-- Landscape contractors

-- School and institutional grounds personnel

What will you learn?

-- Invasive plant identification

-- Backpack sprayer spray technique and calibration

-- Labels, Personal Protection Equipment, and proper herbicide mixing

-- Proper herbicide application in the field

            Click Here to register and for more information.

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(Reprinted from the latest Penn State Extension Community Trees newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy-- bottom of the page.)

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[Posted: July 31, 2024]

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