During a webinar hosted by former Governor Mike Leavitt, put on by the University of Utah, House Speaker Brad Wilson stated Utah is in a better spot than expected 60 days into the pandemic. | Pixabay
During a webinar hosted by former Governor Mike Leavitt, put on by the University of Utah, House Speaker Brad Wilson stated Utah is in a better spot than expected 60 days into the pandemic. | Pixabay
Monday, May 9, 2022
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Online event
Suitable for: Adults - Ages 18 +
Type: Home & Garden
Nature & Environment
Language: English
Description
Learn how invasive plant species cause problems for our environment and native wildlife, then discover how to resist the charms of these invaders and avoid making matters worse. Control methods and native alternatives to this vexing vegetation will also be discussed.
Register now to receive an email with further instructions. Connect via video conferencing on the day of the event.
About the Presenters
Mark Dilley and his wife Christine are co-owners of a Westerville-based environmental consulting firm, MAD Scientist Associates, specializing in ecological and wetland consulting. They are also part owners of a native plant nursery, Scioto Gardens, in Delaware. They have been systematically improving their landscape to replace invasive species with native plants, and their property is now a Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation.
Mark has nearly 30 years of experience as a field biologist, ecologist, and wetland scientist. He is an EPA-certified Level 3 Qualified Data Collector (QDC) for fish and habitat studies in Ohio, a Certified Senior Ecologist, Certified Ecological Restoration Professional (CERP), and Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS). Mark is also a lecturer at The Ohio State University, where he teaches Wetland Ecology & Restoration.
Presented in partnership with the Westerville Garden Club.
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