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Invasive Species Alert: crapemyrtle bark scale (Acanthococcus lagerstroemia) Crapemyrtle bark scale informationCrapemyrtle bark scale Fact Sheet (PDF) OverviewCrapemyrtle bark scale is native to Asia and was detected in Texas in 2004. Infestations are scattered around the southern US. Primary hosts in the US are crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) and American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), but several other…
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Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), has not yet been found in Georgia, but it is a well-known invasive in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic and we want to know if/when it gets to Georgia. This insect is fairly easy to ID in the US and is an adult right now in the areas it is found. It…
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In an effort to track the locations of this species, please participate in the Joro Spider Spotting Contest! Date/Time: October 9th 12:00a – October 15th 11:59p (this means it enters our database between this time frame) Goal: Joro spider reports Prizes: We will be mailing out Joro Watch stickers for accounts for: Report the sightings…
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Last Palm Short Course this year! This will be a great opportunity to see, hear and learn from the palm experts if you’re In the Central and North Florida regions. ISA, FDACS CEUs available. Don’t miss it! WHEN: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 — 8:00 am – 3:30 pm WHERE: Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff…
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Georgia Urban Ecologists / Georgia Audubon 2023-24 – Registration for Brunswick Urban Ecologists is finally open! This program is for students in grades 8 – 12 from surrounding counties (McIntosh, Camden, Brantley). The first session is coming up on October 14, from 10 AM-1 PM. See below flyer with QR code for registration and program…
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Join us to become one of Georgia’s First Detectors, and to help fight the spread of invasive species in our beautiful state. Mission The primary goal of the Georgia First Detector Program is to establish a network of well-trained and dedicated volunteers, also known as “First Detectors” that will: We will have professional speakers from…
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Camden and McIntosh county agents hosted the first Coastal Junior Naturalist Program during July, 2023. The program aimed to educate youth ages 11-15 on natural resource issues and careers through interactive experiences.
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Learn how to protect Georgia waters & know how to report ‘Aquatic Nuisance Species’ (ANS). Get ANS certified today! Visit the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources website for more information. Aquatic Nuisance Species Flyer (PDF)
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What makes a weed? – Jessica Warren, ANR Agent Camden County What is a weed? Much like beauty, a weed is in the eye of the beholder. The definition of a weed is any plant that is growing where you don’t want it. Today I’ll discuss the characteristics of weeds, uses and benefits of some…
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Jessica Warren, 38 Camden County Extension Coordinator and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Business: UGA Camden County Extension Office Lives in: Kingsland Professional responsibilities: My job is to disseminate research-based, unbiased information to the public on all things natural resources and agriculture related. This includes answering questions on landscape, garden, wildlife, pond and insect questions,…