Invasive Plant Workshop with Long View Forest at Grafton Nature Museum

June 1, 2024 from 9-12

Join Grafton Nature Museum on Saturday, June 1st from 9-12 for a hands-on workshop on the management of non-native invasive plants with local forest management professionals from Long View Forest.

Learn how to:

to identify numerous common invasive species;
why they should be removed to enhance ecosystem function;
the best removal techniques by species, age, concentration, and season;
disposal techniques and considerations.
how to execute management practices on your property

We will be exploring surrounding natural areas as part of this program and actively managing areas of concern on the Nature Museum property as part of this experience.

Learn to identify and remove the following species on The Nature Museum property:

Japanese knotweed
Oriental bittersweet
Japanese barberry
Glossy & common buckthorn
Burning bush

Please consider bringing work gloves, pruners, and/or tree saws. Additional equipment will be available to borrow. Please come prepared with the weather and activities in mind. Proper clothing, footwear, a water bottle, insect repellent, a snack, etc. This will happen light rain or shine. If there’s particularly bad weather, there will be an alternative indoor program focusing on the topic.

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