The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is looking for volunteers in Pennsylvania for their Riparian Ranger Program. Participants will “adopt” a riparian buffer and help to monitor and tend to recently planted trees. This will include tasks like straightening tree tubes, fixing bird nets, removing weeds, monitoring invasives, and helping to replant any trees that …
Registration is now open for Blue Ridge PRISM's Summer Invasive Plant Workshops. All workshops are virtual via Zoom. Wednesday May 26, 1 - 4 pm - Register Saturday June 12, 1 - 4 pm - Register Thursday June 24, 9 am - noon - Register Topics covered include: Identifying invasive plants Invasive plants you can best control now or should treat later Best …
While insects often get a bad rap in gardens, a wide array of insects are quietly performing essential functions for food webs and ecosystems. On Tuesday, June 15, University of …
Have you ever seen plants that are so poorly pruned you feel embarrassed for them? Just like a bad haircut, plants don’t get to show off their best structural attributes with bad pruning. Once you have practiced a few times, pruning becomes intuitive or second nature. Pruning is a Necessity Not an Option with Eva …
Join partners of the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium to learn about the latest research and guidance on successful riparian buffer projects. Participants will tour Virginia Tech’s Catawba Sustainability Center, a beautiful 377-acre farm and living laboratory, finishing with lunch from Roanoke Co+op. What you’ll learn: Best practices for site preparation and ensuring tree …
