Sep
10
Invasive Plant Workshop
Invasive Plant Workshop
When
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where
Viles Arboretum
Augusta
Cost
FREE
Difficulty
Easy
Add to My Calendar 09/10/2025 10:00 AM 09/10/2025 2:00 PM America/New_York Invasive Plant Workshop Viles Arboretum , Augusta

About This Event

Join us for an engaging half-day workshop that combines classroom learning with hands-on field experience. We'll also include a brief introduction to the Maine Forest Service District Forester services with Jared Gregory, with a sign-up opportunity for those interested in learning more about available forestry assistance.

This workshop will be led by Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Biologist with the Maine Natural Areas Program (Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry).

Morning Classroom Session (2 hours)
Learn about invasive plant ecology, spread patterns, and environmental impacts. Discover the critical importance of Early Detection/Rapid Response (EDRR) and which species to prioritize. Master identification techniques for common invasive plants and explore effective management strategies. Get hands-on training with iMap Invasives, Maine's citizen science mapping platform that allows you to contribute valuable data to statewide conservation efforts.

Lunch Break (30 minutes)

Afternoon Field Experience (60-90 minutes)
Put your new knowledge to work during our Invasive Plant Walk & Talk! Explore the trails of the Arboretum while identifying invasive species in nature, learn to recognize environmental patterns that favor invasive establishment, and practice using the iMap Invasives mobile app to document your findings.

All attendees will receive a free Maine Invasive Plants - Field Guide!

Event Organizer

Viles Arboretum, Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
Bethany Drouin
Viles Arboretum, Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

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