Invasive Species Field Day at F.W. Kent Park

Oxford, IA - The month of June is Invasive Species Awareness Month. If you have no idea what an invasive species is than an upcoming field day at F.W. Kent Park may be a great event for you to attend. The Hawkeye Cooperative Weed Management Area will be hosting an Invasive Species Field Day on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Conservation Education Center at F.W. Kent Park. The event will highlight issues regarding invasive plant and insect species effecting land owners and land managers in Iowa.

Invasive species are defined as organisims that are typically non-native and have negative effects on our economy, environment, or human health. Each year billions of dollars across the United States are spent controlling these invaders. You may have some of these plants and/or insects sneaking onto your property right now!

Attend this free educational event to learn more about how to identify and control these pests. A lunch will be provided free of cost, but attendees must register prior to June 3 to ensure availability. Register by call (319) 645-1011 and providing your name and phone number, or by sending the same information to: bfreidhof@co.johnson.ia.us

Learn how you can be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem. Register today!