Wet n' Wild: Recognition & Management of Aquatic & Natural Area Pest Plants

About this event

Earn 4 Category CEUs in this training that tackles unwanted vegetation in natural and aquatic areas.

Being able to identify unwanted weeds in natural areas, as well as in and around waterbodies, is key to proper management. Increase your confidence, skillset, and knowledge in this 4-hour workshop. Breakfast and coffee provided!

Agenda

7:45am -8:00am Sign in and refreshments

8:00am - 9:00am How to differentiate between invasive plants and beneficial native lookalikes in aquatic and natural areas

9:00am - 9:50am Understanding and avoiding risks: damage to non-target organisms, harm to natural and aquatic habitats, harm to off-site organisms, drift, and runoff

9:50am - 10:00am Break

10:00am - 10:50am Proper treatment selection and understanding how different herbicides behave in soil, water, and plant tissue

10:50am - 11:40am Calculating application rates, dilution, and application area/volume

11:40am - 12:00pm Equipment and methods for remaining safe while implementing treatment strategies in aquatic environments, natural areas, and right-of-ways

Instructors

• Tracy Calla, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Commercial Horticulture Specialist

• Michael D'Imperio, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Water Resources Agent

• Susan Haddock, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Commercial Horticulture and IPM Agent

• Michelle Atkinson, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, Environmental Horticulture Agent

• Dr. Eli Russel, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, Assistant Professor of Aquatic Plant Management

This FDACS CEU workshop will cover the following:

Approved for 4 CEUs in the following categories:

NATURAL AREAS WEED MGMT, RIGHT-OF-WAY PEST CONTROL, AQUATIC PEST CONTROL, FOREST PEST CONTROL, DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH, ORNAMENTAL AND TURF PEST CONTROL

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/check-in: 7:45 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and coffee are provided.

Cost : $40.00 per person (excluding additional Eventbrite fees). Free for verified Sarasota, Manatee, and Hillsborough County Gov't employees

Advance registration is required. You may buy your tickets online or register to pay at the door.

If paying with check, make checks payable to the University of Florida.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

UF/IFAS Photo by Marisol Amador

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Type: Take a Class

Topic: Landscape, Nature

Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County