Wild on Weeds--- WOW
Presented by The Nature Conservancy
January 23, 2008—Wednesday, 1-3pm
LOCATION: UVM Horticulture Farm, S. Burlington, VT. w/ Emily Seifert
Fee: Members $5; Non-members $10; Walk-ins welcome; pre-register by 1/14/08.
Most of today's worst invasive terrestrial plant species arrived as ornamental additions to gardens and landscapes. A key factor in keeping invasive plants out of our natural areas is to place non-invasive plants into our landscaping. By being Wise on Weeds, you will ensure that what you display will stay in your garden.
Join other interested VAPH members in these informative workshops and stay ahead of the curve on this important topic. The overall goal is to educate ourselves and our customers about how even some fairly common and well-known ornamentals can adversely affect the natural environment. There are plenty of great alternatives to chose from as we learn just which non-native invasives are having a significant impact on Vermont's natural ecosystems.
Directions from Burlington and the north:
Travel 1.5 miles south from the intersection of Interstate I-189 and Shelburne Road (U.S. Route 7). Turn left at the traffic light onto Green Mountain Drive after the state highway sign indicating the UVM HORT. FARM. Travel .3 miles on Green Mountain Drive and turn right onto the Horticultural Research Center access road.
Directions from Shelburne and the south:
Travel 3.5 miles north from the intersection in the center of Shelburne Village on U.S. Route 7. Turn right at the traffic light onto Green Mountain Drive after the state highway sign indicating the UVM HORT. FARM. Travel .3 miles on Green Mountain Drive and turn right onto the Horticultural Research Center access road.
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