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Saturday, May 18, 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Ever notice a strange vine growing in your backyard, plants appearing along your hillside or other newcomers to your property? Though they may seem harmless, these plant invaders may negatively impact our communities, forests and water bodies. They can decrease our enjoyment of nature, increase our cost of living and even put our health at risk.
As a landowner, it can be overwhelming to think about starting a management project. You may not know what options are available, how much it will cost or whether the species you’re looking at is harmful in the first place.
This workshop is split between indoor and outdoor experiential learning.
CFE credits will be provided by the Society of American Foresters for attendance to this workshop.
A $25 workshop fee includes morning refreshments and catered lunch. Advance registration is required no later than Thursday, May 16.
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Contact Matt Smetana, Model Forest Facilitator
at msmetana@greenchimneys.org or 845.216.0239
Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and live in herds at high elevations. Historically, chinchillas occupied a large area that included Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Argentina, but now only exist in the wild in Chile. Chinchillas are excellent jumpers, have the densest fur of any land mammal, and can live up to 20 years! Green Chimneys is home to many exotic animals, and your generosity equates to safety and security for them all.