Join PCSWCD for an invasive plants workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — What are invasive plants? How did they get here? Why and how do they grow here? What impact do they have on our environment? What can we do about them? Join PCSWCD on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 3-5 p.m. to learn about invasive plant ecology, impacts, identification and management with presenter Nancy Olmstead, invasive plant biologist from the Maine Natural Areas Program of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

This workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning how to best identify, manage and understand invasive plants. Whether you are a natural resource professional, biologist or a homeowner, odds are you are dealing with invasive species!

There is a small registration fee and space is limited for this workshop. Participants will meet at the SeDoMoCha parking lot and the workshop will take place on the Dot Warren Nature Trail. The workshop will include an overview of invasive plant ecology, impacts and prevention, along with management: how to prioritize, set goals, assess, map and control invasive plants. For more information and to register, please contact the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District by visiting our website www.piscataquisswcd.org, our Facebook page www.piscataquisswcd.org, calling 207-564-2321 ext. 3 or by emailing us at info@piscataquisswcd.org.

The Invasive Plants Workshop is sponsored by Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Maine Woodlands Owners. This workshop is presented by Olmstead, Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.