Join Blue Ridge PRISM in kicking off National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2023! The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that was discovered in Virginia in 2018, and has the potential to cause significant economic and ecological impacts. Help us monitor its spread by looking for egg masses in high-risk areas. This training will cover […]
The Florida First Detector Program teaches on topics of invasive species and early detection. In this webinar hosted in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, we will focus on invasive pests and pathogens of palm trees! Participants will also learn how to how invasive species arrive in Florida and how they can use the distance […]
Join us during National Invasive Species Awareness Week for the 11th annual Invasive Species & Exotic Pest Workshop! We have a great lineup of speakers who will dive into topics surrounding zebra mussel contaminated moss balls, pathways to ornamental weeds, spotted lanternfly risks to agriculture, first foods and invasive species management, riparian restoration techniques, and […]
Have you ever gone to the store or nursery and purchased a plant that then began to take over your yard? Some invasive species are prohibited for sale in our state, however many remain available. These plants can wreak havoc on our environment, economy and can be a general burden to society. Join us to […]
Florida’s unique climate and growing conditions allow for a huge variety of exotic plants to thrive. While some are well behaved in the home landscape, many garden favorites are actually invasive species. These “invaders” pose a threat to our native plants and natural ecosystems. In this presentation, Florida Wildflower Foundation Executive Director Stacey Matrazzo will […]
Members of the James River Park System Invasive Plant Task Force will give a virtual presentation explaining why invasive plants, many of them common in gardens and yards, threaten our […]
Climate Action Coffee and the City of Takoma Park invite you to join us for a Lunch and Learn panel discussion and Q & A on invasive plant species. The March 1st, 2022 event will be held 12:00 - 1:30pm. Featured speakers Corinne Stephens, Sara Tangren, Jesse Buff, and Lily Fountain will provide an overview […]
Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee Jen Gensits will discuss common housplants that are now on the invasive species list. National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022 is February 28th - March 4th. This presentation will focus on prevention of houseplant escape and why it matters. Find out what houseplants are likely to become invasive, or known to […]
