5 results for tag: native plants
Webinar: Lake weeds or plant communities? Some thoughts on Eurasian watermilfoil management, control prioritization, and new work to nurture care and appreciation
Free Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Webinar
Registration: http://midwestglaciallakes.org/resources/webinars/
Description: This presentation will start with some findings about Eurasian watermilfoil management and management prioritization – in that work, we wanted to better understand and provide context to some of the effects of whole lake herbicide treatments we observed in survey data. From there, we developed a model to predict lakes likely to experience future EWM introductions and lakes likely able to support dense populations. We hope that information could help guide smart prevention and smart management. More recently, we are interes...
July 2023 Webinar – A Broad Scale 2,500 Acre Wetland Habitat Restoration Project in South Florida
Monthly webinars are offered as a benefit of membership. Once each quarter, in March, July, September, and December, the monthly SWS webinar is open for non-members to attend (and at no cost), as well.
Avenir is a mixed-use development in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The parent property was comprised of 4,763 +/- acres of highly altered lands, ditched and drained to support various agricultural uses for over 50 years. Over 50% of the property (2,400 +/- acres) was set aside for habitat restoration, wetland mitigation, and conservation. This webinar focuses on the approach, design, and implementation of the native habitat restoration and conserv...
Nature Safari
Explore the ecosystems at Asbury Woods with a different theme each week, rain or shine, so be sure to dress for an outdoor adventure.
Dates: Wednesdays, June 21 – August 16
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Age: All ages, children accompanied by an adult
Location: Nature Center
Free, no pre-registration required
Young Trees 2023 – Middle School
The next generation of gardeners and nature enthusiasts is just on the horizon! This program is designed for middle-schoolers to receive training in plant science. 10 SESSIONS! All dates listed.
The next generation of gardeners and nature enthusiasts is just on the horizon! This program is designed for middle-schoolers to receive training in plant science. It includes numerous hands-on experiences in field botany and garden maintenance. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend this program with their children, but are not required. Please register for each session separately.
Dates for the 2023 Season
Session 1: Garden Design (June 15)
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Lake Friendly Landscapes – How to Add Native Plants to Your Yard and Garden
Learn how adding native plants to your landscape can help protect our waterways. Local experts from Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District will share tips and tricks for incorporating native plants, dealing with invasives (like buckthorn), and what additional resources may be available to you such as grants, landscape planning assistance, and equipment rentals.
RSVP is encouraged: https://tinyurl.com/LakeLandscapes2022