Control Invasive Woody Plants

Invasive plants—non-natives that spread vigorously outside their natural range—are causing environmental and economic problems globally and can wreak havoc on your landscape. Learn about identification, biology, and control of troublesome woody, exotic invasive plants plaguing the area. We will cover the invasive traits of these plants and why they are so successful at displacing our native species in local woodlands. We will also review tools for control and helpful websites. The first session is an indoor class, and the second session is a field trip with guest Elaine Crowder of Arlington, MA Invasives.

Elaine Crowder

Elaine Crowder spent covid days roaming back woods and open spaces on the lookout for invasive plants. "It's one of those things that the more you look, the more you see, and the more you feel compelled to pull out." Starting with a gaggle of kids pulling up garlic mustard, she decided to ramp it up, founding the Arlington-MA Invasives "ArMI.” The goal? Remove invasives to make way for the natives.

Bruce Wenning

Bruce Wenning has university degrees in plant pathology and entomology and is the horticulturist at The Country Club in Brookline. He has used eco-conscious gardening and landscaping practices for more than 25 years.

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