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Invasive Species Removal Event: Japanese Knotweed

Location: Nature Preserve in Taymouth

Date: June 13th

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Cost: Free

Leader: NTNB Staff

Number of Available Registrations: 20

Description: Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an incredibly invasive woody-stemmed species that is an aggressive spreader and is a threat to forest biodiversity and even building foundations. You’ll learn how to identify Japanese knotweed and how to manage it as best as possible (unfortunately it’s nearly impossible to eradicate)!

This event counts towards certification in Restoration Corps: Invasive Species Removal.

This is an outdoor event so please dress according to the weather.

What to Bring:

-          Work gloves

-          Proper footwear and work attire

-          Water and lunch

Optional:

-          Loppers or garden clippers

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick acknowledges that the preserves which we protect are located on the traditional territories of the Wabanaki peoples.