Invasive plant control training for landowners – Sept. 21
Learn to manage out-of-control invasive vegetation on your forest property (Dubois, IN)
Landowners are invited to register for this comprehensive one-day training located at Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center (11371 Purdue Farm Road Dubois, IN).
The training costs $25 and will run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday September 21, 2024. Register by September 13th by contacting Veronica Helming at 812-482-1171 x3, or duboisswcd@gmail.com.
For several years Purdue Extension has worked with local partners to put on this annual event. The majority of past attendees report that they are very likely to recommend this training to a friend or colleague. As one 2023 attendee put it: “Invasive plants weren’t in the conversation years ago, but now I see how my property has changed in the last 25 years. I really wish I had done this years ago. I learned so much PRACTICAL information on winning my invasive battle!”
This is a practical, hands-on training by foresters and natural resource professionals, and includes topics such as: assessing your invasive plant program, the three pillars of invasive plant management, selecting control options, herbicide use and considerations, control funding and technical assistance, and setting invasive management goals and objectives. It will consist of classroom portions, as well as in-field demonstrations of equipment and invasive control methods. Lunch is included, and registrants are encouraged to ask about any accessibility needs during registration.
This event is hosted by Purdue Extension Forestry & Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Orange County Invasives Partnership, the Invasive Species Awareness Coalition of Dubois County, the Dubois and Orange County Soil & Water Conservation Districts, and Indiana DNR Forestry. Purdue Extension is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.
