WEBINAR On Proper Disposal Methods for Invasive Plants, Feb. 25, 2015

A webinar will be presented on Proper Disposal Methods for Invasive Plants on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The webinar is sponsored by the New York State Invasive Species Speaker Series and Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM).

Information presented in the webinar will include the two Connecticut guidelines for disposal of terrestrial and aquatic plants, available on the CIPWG website at http://cipwg.uconn.edu/cipwg-publications/. 

Click on the link below to join the webinar on Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m.:
 

http://lhprism.org/event/webinar-nys-monthly-0

NORTH CENTRAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SPRING WORKSHOP 2/28/15

The North Central Conservation District will hold its 2015 spring workshop on Saturday, February 28th at the Tolland Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, CT. from 10:00 AM to noon. The workshop is FREE.

The workshop will be presented by:

• Jane Seymour, Wildlife Biologist, with CT DEEP and Steward of the Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon.
• Pam Cooper, Plant Technician/Educator, UConn Home and Garden Center.

The focus of this years workshop will be: Using native plants to attract wildlife and desirable insects to your backyard.

If you have any questions contact the Conservation District at 860-875-3881.

CIPWG 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS

Please note the following information provided by the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG):

1. Save the Date:  The next CIPWG general meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at CT DEEP Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area, 341 Milford Street, Burlington, CT 06013.  Directions.
2. Please visit the CIPWG website at http://cipwg.uconn.edu/2014-symposium/ for symposium presentations, a photo album from the October 2014 conference, and a booklet of speaker abstracts and bios.  Additional presentations will be added in the future.
3. You are welcome to participate in a free webinar on February 24, 2015 presented by Steve Manning, “Weed Wrangle 2015: A Template for Engaging Local Communities through a Citywide Invasive Plant Event.”  Information about the webinar and the link to register appear below:

Weed Wrangle 2015:  A Template for Engaging Local Communities through a Citywide Invasive Plant Event Join us for a webinar on Feb 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM EST. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1239740406817348353 The first annual Weed Wrangle Nashville will be held during the 2015 National Invasive Species Awareness Week. This event is intended to act as a template for other cities in the United States to engage local communities to pull together to learn about and manage invasive plants. Steven Manning will discuss the financing, staffing, PR and goals behind this project including 10 sites (from elementary schools to the Nashville Zoo) that create a circle of natural areas around the greater Nashville area.   Inspired by national and international efforts now underway, Weed Wrangle Nashville represents a fresh new push to stem the tide of biological pollution in local communities. The goal is two-fold: restoration and preservation. Organizers seek to raise awareness of the “green scourge” before more of our native plants lose the fight for the light and nutrients they require to survive. The Garden Club of Nashville and other planners are working hard to pull in other local groups to establish a corps of organized resistance to this blight on our environment. Friends of Warner Parks, Greenways for Nashville and the Radnor Lake State Natural Area are just a few of the partners now backing Weed Wrangle Nashville. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements

2015 PLANT AND SEEDLING SALE

The North Central Conservation District has announced its 2015 plant and seedling sale. The deadline for placing orders is Thursday March 26th. Pick-up dates are April 10th and 11th.

This is the Conservation District's main fund raising event for the year. All proceeds are used to fund conservation programs, environmental education, and technical assistance to landowners and municipalities.

This is a great opportunity to stock up on native plants for your garden and landscape.

Why are native plants important?

• Native insects need native plants to thrive.
• Native birds and mammals need native insects as well as native plants to thrive.
• Often non-native plants do not supply a viable food source for our native insects and wildlife.
• For example, our native oaks support over 500 native butterflies and moths. By contrast, invasive Phragmites supports 170 species in its homeland, while only 5 species here.

To view photos of the plant selection and to get more information visit www.conservect.org/northcentral