Advance registration required at https://bit.ly/CPL_Invasives22

Ever seen a pretty plant in the wild...then another, then another...and realized the entire forest floor was covered? That's an invasive species! Whether you're a green-thumb, a naturalist, or just want to know what on earth is taking over your backyard, come join us to learn about common invasive plants in our region. We will go over how to identify common species, how they grow and spread, and why they're so detrimental to habitat.

JJ Käthe has worked as a field technician for a few invasives management groups including the Lower Hudson PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management), CRISP (Catskill Region Invasive Species Partnership), and Invasive Plant Control Inc. She is currently pursuing her master's at UAlbany where she is researching the invasive Spotted Lanternfly and working with DEC's Harmful Algal Blooms program. She loves sharing her knowledge of invasives and learning more about ecology along the way!

This program will take place on Zoom. Please register at https://bit.ly/CPL_Invasives22 to receive the Zoom link.

Email your questions or photos of your mystery plants for JJ to help identify in advance to mccreeryj@chatham.k12.ny.us.