Rooting Out Invasives with Henry Homeyer

Identifying and Managing Invasive Plant Species

Cultivating Green Spaces Gardening Series

Saturday, May 4, 2024

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn about the world of invasive plant species in Rooting Out Invasives with Henry Homeyer. Topics include the impact of invasive plant species on ecosystems and effective strategies for their identification and management. This class is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to combat invasive plants and protect our local environments.

Workshop Highlights:

Understanding Invasive Plants: Explore the concept of invasive plant species and the threats they pose to the native ecosystems.

Identification Techniques: Gain practical skills in identifying common invasive plant species in your region.

Ecological Impact: Understand how invasive plants outcompete and displace native flora, affecting biodiversity.

Best Practices for Management: Explore effective strategies for managing invasive plants, including manual removal and herbicide application.

Q&A: Get answers to your questions about invasive plant identification, management strategies, and restoration from Henry Homeyer.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle invasive plant species.

Register now to secure your spot in this workshop, space is limited.

Cultivating Green Spaces Gardening Series (see individual listings for details of other workshops in the series):

Backyard Organic Gardening 

Saturday, March 9, 2024   10:00 am  – 12:00 pm

Fruitful Harvest: A Home Garden Workshop on Growing Your Own Fruits

Saturday, March 23, 2024   10:00 am – 12:00pm

Hands-on Pruning: Cultivating Healthy Gardens with Precision

Saturday, March 23, 2024   1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cultivating Biodiversity: Gardening with Native Plants for Pollinators

Saturday, May 4, 2024   10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Rooting Out Invasives: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plant Species

Saturday, May 4, 2024   1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and embark on the path to a greener tomorrow!

Sign up for this class only:

Museum Member – $35/person

Non-Member – $40/person

Sign up for the series of 5 workshops:

Museum Member – $150/person

Non-Member – $175/person

All proceeds from this workshop go to support the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.

Coming from a distance? Why not plan to stay overnight in the historic Great Stone Dwelling? Check out room availability here.

Want to know more about Henry Homeyer?

Henry Homeyer (The Gardening Guy) is a lifelong organic gardener living in Cornish, NH, where he has been planting flowers and trees since 1970. He is the author of four gardening books and has written a weekly gardening column for newspapers around New England for more than 24 years. He teaches organic gardening workshops throughout New England and is a regular monthly commentator on Vermont Public Radio.