Buckthorn beneath dead ash trees at Big Foot Beach State Park. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

By Wisconsin DNR

Is buckthorn taking over your urban property? Would you like to be able to determine which plants are doing harm to the native landscape? Are you ready to arm yourself in the fight against invasives?

If so, this day-long workshop is for you!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the UW-Madison Division of Extension to host fall workshops on urban invasive species plant identification and management. Dr. Mark Renz (professor and Extension specialist with UW-Madison) will lead the instruction, with Travis Wilson, Matt Wallrath and John Zabrosky assisting.

Each workshop will include morning classroom instruction followed by hands-on field demonstrations in the afternoon. The cost is $40 and includes lunch.

Attendees will choose from one of multiple locations around the state.

• Sept. 23: Eau Claire area
• Sept. 24: Wausau area
• Oct. 1: Green Bay area
• Oct. 2: Oshkosh area
• Oct. 7: Madison area