Tuesday Talks in the Hexagon – Invasive Species ID and Removal with Louisa Crane
July 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Invasive Terrestrial Plant Ecology
In this talk, Louisa will focus on the pathways through which terrestrial invasive plants are introduced and now spread in Midcoast Maine, and why invasive plants have such a strong competitive edge over native plants. Understanding these ecological qualities of invasive terrestrial plant species is key to successful management. Louisa will use “case study” invasive plants impactful in Maine, such as Asiatic Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), and Shrubby Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), to demonstrate essential concepts about invasive terrestrial plant ecology, empowering listeners to understand the “why” behind various invasive plant control strategies.
Please join us each Tuesday at noon for an in-person talk in the Hexagon on ecology, horticulture or conservation.
In-person Tuesday Talks are free for members and $10 for non-members (cash and check). Thanks to our sponsors Reny’s a Maine Adventure and Riverhouse Hotel & Inns.
Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact info@merryspring.org or call 207-236-2239.
