Field Identification: Invasive Terrestrial Plants of Merryspring

Join Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (KLSWCD) on Tues., July 29th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Merryspring Nature Center in Camden for Tuesday Talks. We will be focusing on learning field identification skills of key terrestrial invasive plant species impacting Midcoast Maine, such as Norway Maple (Acer platanoides), Shrubby Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Ornamental Jewelweed (Impatiens glandulifera), and more.

Louisa Crane, Program Development Specialist at KLSWCD, led the efforts in 2021 on phase two of the invasive plant management plan at Merryspring. She helps landowners and organizations identify invasive plant species and develop invasive plant management plans.

This program will require some standing and walking around Merryspring’s grounds, primarily in the horticultural garden area. We may venture a couple hundred feet onto some woodland trails.

In-person Tuesday Talks are free for Merryspring members and $10 for non-members (cash and check).