Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop July 6
Contact: Laura Wilson at 581-2971
ORONO — Invasive plants pose a serious threat to Maine’s lakes, rivers and streams. To help deal with this growing problem, the Maine Center for invasive Aquatic Plants is developing an Invasive Plant Patrol, an organization of trained volunteers who can help detect offending plants at an early stage, providing the best opportunity for eradication.
The Greater Pushaw Lake Association and University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a July 6 workshop to train those interested in becoming volunteers. The workshop is free, and open to anybody who is interested. It is scheduled for 4-9:30 p.m. in UMaine’s Deering Hall.
The workshop will provide the following: