Invasive Species Early Detection Trainings
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Numerous invasive species of insects and diseases are attacking, and killing, our forests and landscapes. In order to keep an invasive pest from wiping out massive swaths of woodlands, as emerald ash borer is currently doing, government agencies and university specialists need to know what is out there, and where it’s being found. The best way to do this is to encourage landowners to act as our eyes and ears, and report to us when something new is found.
If you would like to participate in the Forest Pest Outreach and Survey Project and protect our trees, please consider signing up for the Early Detector training. This program is FREE, and open to the public. We are encouraging Master Gardeners, foresters, and land owners to participate at one of these upcoming programs:
May 22nd
5:30-8:30 PM CST
Mesker Park Zoo
Carousel Event Room
May 23rd
5:30-8:30 PM EST
May 24th
5:30-8:30 PM EST
Dearborn Adult Center
Registration is REQUIRED but there is NO COST to attend.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPOSP1
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Barnes at barne175@purdue.edu or 765-494-0822.
Master Gardeners may count this program as 3 hours of Continuing Education…SWIMGA members please use code 902.
Certified Arborists and pesticide applicators may receive continuing education hours.