Sponsoring Organization: Barry Conservation District
Date: September 14, 2107 - October 19, 2107
Start Time: 6 pm
End Time: 8 pm
Location : W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Auditorium, 12685 East C Avenue, Augusta, MI 49012
Description of the Event:
Join the BCK CISMA for this engaging course to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to take back your land from invasive plant species. Participants will learn the necessary steps for strategic management, from identification and surveying to site restoration. Sessions will feature guest speakers from various aspects of invasive species management. The course culminates with a customized invasive species management plan specific to your property and goals.
Participants will need a computer with internet access, either in the home or at a reliable public facility. Portable computers or smart devices are not required but are welcome in class.
Week 1: September 14
Introduction- Identification
Week 2: September 21
Evaluating the land part one - Surveying and mapping invasive species
Week 3: September 28
Evaluating the land part two - Setting and prioritizing goals
Week 4: October 5
Treatment options and methods
Week 5: October 12
Determining management actions and a timeline
Week 6: October 19
Implementation, monitoring, and restoration
Course Fee: $100 for Sanctuary Members, $120 for Non-Members
This course is funded in part by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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Education Credit Hours: Please check with your Extension Agent
