This workshop, led by Field Botanist William Moorhead, focuses on identification of terrestrial invasive plants in late summer and early fall when leaf and fruit characteristics are most important. Learn to distinguish non-native invasive plants from related native species and look-a-likes. Development of field identification skills is emphasized, and most of the day will be spent in the field, following classroom introduction. A number of "watch list" species will also be covered, i.e. species which may become invasive or are invasive but are not yet in our region. The workshop is designed for professionals interested or already involved in invasive plant control, and private land owners interested in managing their properties as natural areas. Participants should bring a 10X hand magnifier, a field notebook and writing implement, bags for collecting specimens, sun block, and appropriate footwear and clothing for hiking and standing outside.
Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aton Forest Headquarters, 270 North Colebrook Road, Norfolk, CT. 06058. Cost is $109. Lunch is provided in the Egler Victorian Mansion. Checks should be made out and mailed to Aton Forest. P.O. Box 509, Norfolk, CT. 06058. To register and for more information, please contact Aton Forest at (860) 542-5125 or contact@atonforest.org.