Where: Community Resources Building

Address:
30 Duke Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
United States

Event Type: Class/Workshop
Carla Porter – Maryland Master Gardener & Maryland Woodland Stewards

Description/Notes:
In this 3-hour workshop you will learn how to identify invasive plant species found growing in landscaped and natural areas by examining cut samples from live plants. Following the presentation and hands-on exercise, we will apply our new skill set by searching for invasive plants while walking a short distance along a parking lot to view landscaped plants, and on a paved path that meanders through a natural area located between the Community Resources Building and the Phillips House to view wild growing plants. Please bring a handheld magnifying lens if you own one, and wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather and for biting insects. Plant identification guides (including Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas and Mistaken Identity? – Invasive Plants and their Native Look-Alikes) will be supplied for use during the plant identification exercise and outdoor walk. Snacks and beverages will also be provided.

Suggested Audience: Professionals within the Landscape Industry (Licensed Tree Experts, landscape maintenance, lawn care, etc.) and Natural Resources Industry (foresters, land managers, etc.), as well as informal education volunteers.

Pre-Approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Maryland Licensed Tree Expert
Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional
National Association of Landscape Professional

Optional: If you own a mobile computing device, please install the Mid-Atlantic Early Detection Network (MAEDN) smartphone app prior to the workshop. It can be used to identify invasive species and it is available to download free of charge.
https://www.eddmaps.org/midatlantic/ (link is external)

Optional: At the end of the workshop you can purchase your own hardcopy of the field guide entitled Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas (5th Edition, Updated 2014) for $5.00 each.

Cost:  Free

Limited to 20. RSVP 410-535-3662