Invasive Plant Education Workshop

Sponsored by:  Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge

When:      Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

                6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

                Dinner provided

Where:     Chimney Rock Fire Department

                109 Terrace Dr, Chimney Rock, NC 28720

The workshop, which begins at 6:30 pm at the Chimney Rock Fire Department, will focus on the importance of maintaining native plant species and identifying invasive plants. It will also include information on the best way to attack and remove invasive plants.  You are encouraged to bring a plant from your property to be identified in a ziplock bag. 

6:30 pm - 7:00pm     Dinner, meet & greet 

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Workshop

•         Learn why we should protect native plants

•         Learn to identify invasive plants

•         Learn why invasive plants should be removed

•         Learn best practices in invasive plant removal

Invasive plants are posing a huge threat to the native plants of Hickory Nut Gorge.  Everyone can help protect our native plants by learning the best methods of identification and removal and encourage your neighbors to do the same.  Please bring a friend and join us in a very informative evening. This is the second in a series of workshops on invasive species

If you plan to join us for dinner at 6:30pm, please RSVP no later than Tuesday, September 22nd. 

To RSVP call Becky at 828-685-8798 or e-mail batcave25@yahoo.com

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