Want to learn more about invasive species? Check out this program brought to you by the OSU Ohio Woodland Stewards Program.
Who: Anyone wanting to learn more about invasive species - insects, plants and diseases - and their identification and management
What: Ohio's Invasive Species: ID and Management Class
Where: Warren County Fairgrounds, Welcome Hall, 665 N. Broadway Street, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
When: May 8, 2025, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Map: Warren County Fairgrounds
Program Flyer: Invasive species.pdf
Contact: Hayli Skinner, 614-688-3421, ohiowoods@osu.edu
There are many non-native invasives in Ohio today: plants, insects and diseases. Learn how to identify key non-natives, how to monitor and manage them, and how to report them when you encounter them. Join Ohio State Extension's Joe Boggs, Carrie Brown and Amy Stone as they introduce you to the key non-native species you need to have on your radar and how to manage them.
9:30 am - Welcome and Introductions
9:45 am - Background and Quick Case Studies
10:15 am - Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)
10:45 am – Break
10:55 am - Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)
11:25 am - Box Tree Moth (BMT)
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 pm - Invasive Plants – The Obvious, The Ones to Watch, and What To Do
3:00 pm - Beech Leaf Disease
3:30 pm - Questions and Evaluation
Registration deadline is Thursday, May 1st.
