Beaver Staff
Anyone looking to learn more about invasive species such wild parsnip, dog-strangling vine and gypsy moth will want to tune in to the fifth installment of the Winter Speaker Series, held April 20.
Hosted by Friends of Salmon River and Friends of Napanee River, the online event will be broadcast via Zoom, starting at 7 p.m.
Amanda Tracey, experienced local biologist with the Nature Conservancy of Canada will present Invasive Species in Central and Eastern Ontario – Phragmites, Dog-strangling Vine, Wild Parsnip, Gypsy Moth and more.
Invasive species are wiping out many of the region’s native plants and threatening creature habitat. Local biodiversity is under attack. Tracey will demonstrate local invasive species such as zebra mussels and gypsy moth, as well as invasive plants such as dog-strangling vine, garlic mustard, wild parsnip, flowering rush and phragmites. She will explain the biology, identification and impacts of each.
Tracey will also cover what landowners can do to manage these species on their own properties. She will spell out some control options based on established best management practices. She will also cover how to report invasive species and how to get involved in this important activity.
Tracey is currently the Coordinator of Conservation Biology for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (Central Ontario-East) based in Napanee. She has her PhD in Biology, and is an educator with the Kingston Field Naturalists Junior Club. She is also is a director with Friends of the Salmon River and a partner with the Lennox & Addington Stewardship Council.
The event is free, via Zoom, and will be available on a YouTube link afterward. Those interested are encouraged register ahead at friendsofsalmonriver.ca and also see the entire speaker lineup there or contact susan@moorepartners.ca.