Ohio’s Non-native Invasive Species

No matter where you look today in Ohio you can see the impact of non-native invasive species in some shape or form.  Emerald ash borer opened up many of our woodlands so that now we have to deal with invading plants and other insects. 

The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program is holding this one day in-depth training session on invasive species.  The class, titled ‘Ohio’s Non-native Invasive Species!’ will be held Friday October 11, 2013 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Auglaize County Administration Building in Wapakoneta, Ohio and is offered through the Ohio State University Extension office.  The class will give participants in-depth training and practice in identifying some common invasive plant species along with some options for control. In addition there will be a session on invasives impacting your pond and what invasive insects are on the horizon (or already here). Invasive species also impact wildlife and how that happens will also be discussed.  The class will begin indoors with some in-depth information on a wide variety of invasives.  Time will be spent with hands on samples for identification purposes.  If time permits an optional outdoor session will round out the day. 

Registration costs for the class are $35/person which includes lunch and materials.  For more information contact the Auglaize County Extension office at 419-739-6580 or the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program at 614-688-3136.  Register online at http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu. 

For more detailed information, visit the Darke County OSU Extension web site at www.darke.osu.edu, the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page or contact Sam Custer, at 937.548.5215.