AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a workshop in Bath for those interested in learning about the history of invasive pests in Maine, how to identify them, and how to go about reporting an infestation.
The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath.
The workshop is part of the Invasive Forest Pest Outreach Program with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It’s designed to help residents identify current and potential forest invasive pests and host species, to understand the threats the pests pose, and to learn how to report suspected pest sightings and damage. All participants will receive an information packet with fact sheets, species lists and other relevant information regarding these three workshop goals.
This workshop provides attendees with the chance to earn free CEU’S from the Society of American Foresters Credits (Category 1-CF:2.0), Maine Board of Pesticide Control Credits (2.0), and the Maine Board of Licensure of Foresters (2.0 category 1). Contact the district at 207-241-5377 or at info@androscogginswcd.org with any questions or to reserve a spot. Attendance is free and open to the public.