English ivy on a forest floor. (Photo courtesy of Nina Fisher)
Invasive vines—such as English ivy, bittersweet, wisteria, and Japanese honeysuckle–can stress and ultimately kill trees, causing serious ecosystem disruption. On Oct. 20, join Nina Fisher and Ginger Woolridge, two co-founders of Save Our Trees in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County, for a webinar exploring the most prevalent invasive vines in Maryland. They’ll outline the harm they cause, how to remove them correctly and how to prevent them from returning, along with a discussion of some native species you can plant instead. They will also cover proper mulching technique, creation of “soft landings” for beneficial insects, and preparation of your yard for autumn and winter.
This event is part of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)’s free evening science webinars, and it will be recorded! Closed captions will be available during the live stream and on the recording. By signing up on Zoom, you’ll be able to watch live and receive a link to the recording a few days after the live stream. SERC seeks to showcase a wide variety of topics and perspectives for its evening science talks. Views expressed during these talks belong to the individual speakers and not the Smithsonian.
