Are you interested in learning more about the plants you see in our environment? Did you know that there are good ones and bad ones? Are the bad ones invading your space? All these questions and more will be answered at the upcoming Invasive Plant Management Trainings at URI. Read on for your options!

#1: INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT 101 WORKSHOP
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 9:00 – 4:00PM
URI Kingston Campus, Pharmacy Building, Room 130

This full-day educational workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about invasive plant ecology, management methodologies, control strategies and restorative planting. Registration Fee: $100.00 (includes coffee/tea, lunch and training materials).

#2: INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION 
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 and Thursday, July 19, 2018 | 9:00 – 4:00PM (both days)
URI Kingston Campus, Pharmacy Building, Room 130

This two-day certification program is open to those seeking certification recognized by the RI CRMC for coastal buffer zone management permits for invasive plant management. Day 1 will cover invasive plant ecology, management methodologies, control strategies and restorative planting; while Day 2 will delve into rules and regulations related to invasive plant management in sensitive areas and associated permitting processes. The program will culminate with a site visit to a restoration project site in Narragansett, RI. Registration Fee: $200.00 (includes coffee/tea, lunch, training materials and 3-year certification pending completion of program requirements).

More information and registration details can be found by visiting https://web.uri.edu/coopext/ipmcp/

QUESTIONS? Please contact Kate Venturini at kate@uri.edu.