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Non-Native Invasive Plant Removal Class
June 8, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Registration required: http://caseytrees.org/event/non-native-invasive-plant-removal/
Come learn about non-native, invasive plants and how they are threatening our native landscapes. Participants will learn how to identify and control species of non-native, invasive plants found in the Washington, D.C. area including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa), Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) and mile-a-minute (Persicaria perfoliata). Native alternatives to common and incoming invasive plants will also be discussed.
The course consists of two parts on two different days: a 2.5 hour classroom session at the Casey Trees headquarters (Wednesday, June 8th) followed by a 2.5 hour field session (Saturday, June 11th from 9:00am-11:30am) in Rock Creek Park.
Instructors
Ana Chuquin, Rock Creek National Park
Jorge Bogantes Montero, Anacostia Watershed Society
Damien Ossi, Department of Energy & Environment
Who Should Attend?
Open to the general public for those interested in learning to identify non-native, invasive plants found in the region and how to control these species.
Meals
All attendees will be provided with a light dinner. Please note your dietary preferences and/or allergies when registering so we can attempt to accommodate your needs.
Continuing Education Credits
ISA Continuing Education Credits available.
Getting There
The Metrorail station is Brookland-CUA (Red Line) which is a 10 minute walk. The Metrobus stop is near the intersection of 12th and Irving Street NE (served by the H8) or the Brookland-CUA Metro station (served by the H2, H4, H6, G8, R4 and 80). At our office, there is ample street parking and we accommodate bicycles on-site.
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