WORKSHOPS
OIPC Workshops are Back!
Following a COVID-induced pause in programming, OIPC was thrilled to hold an in-person workshop at the Lowe-Volk Nature Center in Crestline on September 1, 2022. It was well-attended with almost 40 people who enjoyed a morning session with speakers and an outdoor afternoon session with hikes and control demonstrations. We appreciated the support from Crawford Park District for hosting this event. Speakers at the workshop included Jennifer Windus, 3 park district land managers – Kyle Bailey from Crawford Park District, Chris Roshon from Preservation Parks of Delaware County, and Austin Roby from Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, as well as Madison Brown from the Ohio Natural Areas & Preserves Association.
Following a COVID-induced pause in programming, OIPC was thrilled to hold an in-person workshop at the Lowe-Volk Nature Center in Crestline on September 1, 2022. It was well-attended with almost 40 people who enjoyed a morning session with speakers and an outdoor afternoon session with hikes and control demonstrations. We appreciated the support from Crawford Park District for hosting this event. Speakers at the workshop included Jennifer Windus, 3 park district land managers – Kyle Bailey from Crawford Park District, Chris Roshon from Preservation Parks of Delaware County, and Austin Roby from Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, as well as Madison Brown from the Ohio Natural Areas & Preserves Association.
Invasive Plants in Your Backyard - A Workshop Co-Sponsored by OIPC and Kingwood Center Gardens
When: May 16, 2019
Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield, OH
This first workshop of the year was for landowners and gardeners. It featured several speakers and a tour. An agenda is available HERE. Speakers included OIPC President Jennifer Windus, speaking about "Good Plants Gone Bad: An Overview of Invasive Plants" and OIPC Board Member David Listerman speaking on "Choosing Good Alternatives for Invasive Plants". Following was a tour of Kingwood's Gardens with Willie Hofsetter and Mike Albert who provided an overview of invasive plants at the site.
When: May 16, 2019
Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield, OH
This first workshop of the year was for landowners and gardeners. It featured several speakers and a tour. An agenda is available HERE. Speakers included OIPC President Jennifer Windus, speaking about "Good Plants Gone Bad: An Overview of Invasive Plants" and OIPC Board Member David Listerman speaking on "Choosing Good Alternatives for Invasive Plants". Following was a tour of Kingwood's Gardens with Willie Hofsetter and Mike Albert who provided an overview of invasive plants at the site.
OIPC/Franklin SWCD Workshop for Central Ohio was Successful!
When: August 21 2019, 6-9pm
Where: Franklin SWCD Offices, 1404 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH
The second OIPC workshop this year was held at the SWCD office on Goodale Boulevard in Columbus. Similar to the first workshop in Mansfield, there were two speakers from OIPC talking about invasive plants & control methods, as well as recommended alternatives. In addition, information was provided about the Franklin SWCD’s Community Backyards Rebate Program and the Central Ohio Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (CO PRISM). More than 60 people attended, many of which were new to OIPC’s programs. A selection of invasive plant specimens were provided for the attendees to view during a break. Please see the agenda HERE.
When: August 21 2019, 6-9pm
Where: Franklin SWCD Offices, 1404 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH
The second OIPC workshop this year was held at the SWCD office on Goodale Boulevard in Columbus. Similar to the first workshop in Mansfield, there were two speakers from OIPC talking about invasive plants & control methods, as well as recommended alternatives. In addition, information was provided about the Franklin SWCD’s Community Backyards Rebate Program and the Central Ohio Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (CO PRISM). More than 60 people attended, many of which were new to OIPC’s programs. A selection of invasive plant specimens were provided for the attendees to view during a break. Please see the agenda HERE.
Alternatives for Invasive Plants in Ohio
|
Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Toledo Botanical Gardens, Conference Center 5403 Elmer Drive Toledo, Ohio |
The Ohio Invasive Plant Council and Metroparks Toledo teamed up to show participants how to learn about identifying and removing invasive plants in your landscape or natural area. Attendees learned about some of the excellent alternative plants that can be used to replace invasives and about the wildlife that will thank you! Some plants were available for purchase.
The Dawes Arboretum & Ohio Invasive Plant Council presented "Alternatives for Invasive Plants in Ohio" - June 28, 2018
Invasive plants are non-native species that threaten Ohio’s natural areas by altering the native biodiversity found in our forests, grasslands, prairies and wetlands. We can help minimize the impact of invasive plants by removing these species when they occur in our landscaping or surrounding habitat and replacing them with more desirable plants. This workshop provided some suggested alternatives of native and ornamental plants that are available in many Ohio nurseries and garden centers. Live specimens and herbarium plants were on display for hands-on learning and identification, and many alternatives were available for purchase.
Invasive plants are non-native species that threaten Ohio’s natural areas by altering the native biodiversity found in our forests, grasslands, prairies and wetlands. We can help minimize the impact of invasive plants by removing these species when they occur in our landscaping or surrounding habitat and replacing them with more desirable plants. This workshop provided some suggested alternatives of native and ornamental plants that are available in many Ohio nurseries and garden centers. Live specimens and herbarium plants were on display for hands-on learning and identification, and many alternatives were available for purchase.
Invasive Plants in Your Backyard Workshop
An OIPC Workshop for Landowners & Gardeners in cooperation
with Five Rivers Metro Parks
Dayton, Ohio
Saturday, September 15th, 2018, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Possum Creek MetroPark
Possum Creek MetroPark
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dayton Workshop Agenda
Dayton Workshop Agenda
"Good Plants Gone Bad: An Overview of Invasive Plants"
Jennifer Windus, OIPC President
“Invasive Plant Control in Five Rivers MetroParks”
Mary Klunk, Regional Conservation Manager, Five Rivers MetroParks
“Choosing Good Alternatives for Invasive Plants”
David Listerman, Listerman & Associates & OIPC Board Member
Outside demonstrations to review invasive plants, tools, & control techniques
Five Rivers MetroParks Staff
Jennifer Windus, OIPC President
“Invasive Plant Control in Five Rivers MetroParks”
Mary Klunk, Regional Conservation Manager, Five Rivers MetroParks
“Choosing Good Alternatives for Invasive Plants”
David Listerman, Listerman & Associates & OIPC Board Member
Outside demonstrations to review invasive plants, tools, & control techniques
Five Rivers MetroParks Staff
Highlights from Invasive Plant Workshop in Dayton a Great Success!
|
|
|
OIPC and Five Rivers MetroParks hosted an invasive plant workshop on Saturday, September 15th at Possum Creek MetroPark on the southwest side of Dayton. The focus of the workshop was identifying, controlling, and replacing invasive plants in landscaping and backyards. Approximately 34 people attended and learned about a variety of invasive plants, as presented by Jennifer Windus, OIPC President. Mary Klunk from Five Rivers MP spoke about control efforts in the MetroParks and David Listerman spoke about good, non-invasive alternatives to replace invasive plants. The last part of the workshop was several outdoor demonstrations of control methods for invasive plants. It was an excellent day!
|
|
|
Invasive Plants in Your Backyard Workshop
Perrysburg, Ohio
An OIPC Workshop for Landowners & Gardeners Hosted by Wood County Park District
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Perrysburg Workshop Agenda
"Good Plants Gone Bad: An Overview of Invasive Plants"
Jennifer Windus, OIPC President
“Invasive Plants and Control Measures”
Adrien Lowien-Kirian, Woodland Specialist, Wood County Park District
“Choosing Good Alternatives for Invasive Plants”
Peter Lowe, Director of Landscape Operations, The Dawes Arboretum
Outdoor tour of grounds & on-going invasive plant removal projects
Highlights from Invasive Plant Workshop in Perrysburg
OIPC held another invasive plant workshop on October 17th at the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg in cooperation with the Wood County Park District. Approximately 30 people attended. There were presentations by Jennifer Windus, Adrien Lowien from the Wood County Park District, and Peter Lowe from The Dawes Arboretum. There were also indoor displays of invasive plant specimens for viewing at the lunch break. After the presentations, the participants went on a field trip to see some of the work the Park District has done to control invasive plants on the preserve.