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Invasive plant Removal & Demonstration Workshop
Sep
27
9:00 AM09:00
outside activity, volunteer, work day, workshop

Invasive plant Removal & Demonstration Workshop

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Hands-On Invasive plant Removal & Demonstration Workshop

Learn how to identify invasive plants, removal techniques, & help remove select invasive plants at Hagerstown Community College

9/27, 9am-noon
Free to attend but sign up is required.

  • Two 20 minute education stations will be offered: plant identification & remove/treat methodology.

  • Then we will put our skills to work removing invasive species around Parking Lot O & nature trail. 

  • Stations will be led by Bob Schwartz (DNR-Watershed Forester), Anna Twigg (DNR-Community Forester), & Ann Aldrich (Botanist & Native Plant Expert).

  • Species known to be in the area (but others may be identified during the workshop) include: Russian & Autumn Olive, Bittersweet, Honeysuckle, multiflora rose, wineberry, and various thistle.

This is a follow on session from our first Invasive Plant Workshop in August but ALL are invited to attend this demonstration/workshop day!

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An email with additional event details will be sent prior to the event, including any updates regarding cancelations due to weather.

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Mushroom Workshop
Oct
25
2:00 PM14:00
education, outreach event, workshop

Mushroom Workshop

Join other ACWA volunteers in a hands-on, instructional workshop on how to cultivate one of Maryland’s native, edible oyster mushrooms (pleurotus ostreatus). Mushrooms in the oyster family play a vital role in our forest ecosystem as decomposers and nutrient recyclers. Learn how to cultivate them on logs! All materials will be provided, all ages welcome, no experience necessary. Logs should produce mushrooms in 6 - 12 months.

Notes:

  1. Event will take place October 25, 2026 from 2pm - 5pm.

  2. Cost is $10 per log, but feel free to bring kids, family, friends etc. to help!

  3. Power tools will be used as part of the process (drills or angle grinders).

  4. Snacks and water will be provided.

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Invasive Plant Workshop Aug 2026
Aug
22
9:00 AM09:00
education, training, workshop

Invasive Plant Workshop Aug 2026

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NOW Licensed Tree Experts can earn 3 Continuing Education Credits by provided their LTE at the workshop.

Learn to identify & control invasive plants on your land, plus resources to get help

Washington County, MD Public Safety Training Center

18350 Public Safety Place, Hagerstown, MD

$15 per person

Attendees will receive:

  • Hardcopy of Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas Field Guide (limited quantities)

  • Fact sheets on select invasive plant species

  • $10 credit to ACWA Fall Native plant sale

  • chance for native plant and DIY management tool giveaways

  • morning refreshments

  • assistance in identifying plant cuttings from their property

Workshop Agenda

Workshop speakers:

  • Aaron Cook, Maryland Forester, MD Forest Service

  • Robert Schwartz, Watershed Forester, MD Forest Service

  • Ann Aldrich holds masters in sustainable landscape design. She is a former Federal Land Manager and passionate botanist who spends countless hours controlling invasive plant species on her property in Washington County.

  • Richard Anacker of President of A&A Tree Experts, Inc.. Richard holds a Bachelor's Biology and a Master’s in plant pathology. He served as a plant pathologist for the MD Department of Agricultural Plant 2003-2006.

  • Anna Twigg, Community Forestry Coordinator; Western Region, MD Forest Service OR Delaney Curran, Tree Planting Specialist, MD Forest Service will be presenting the oppotrunities for funding of native tree and shrub plantings within Maryland to meet the State’s 5 Million Tree Goal by 2031.

  • Emma Tarquinio, Outreach & Engagement Manager, Catoctin Land Trust. Bio: Emma connects communities and conservation partners across Frederick and Washington Counties. She leads outreach for the Whole Watershed Program in the Antietam Watershed, fostering collaboration and connecting landowners to opportunities that preserve the woods and waters of the Appalachian mountain landscape 

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Space is limited. If Sold Out, email us to be placed on waitlist and you will be notified if there is a cancellation.

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