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Overview Tree-of-heaven is an invasive tree that is native to China. It was introduced to the US in 1784 as an ornamental and is found throughout most of the continental states. This tree typically lives 50 years, though some specimens can live over 100 years. Appearance More Info Know the Difference! Invasive vs. Native Native…
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Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) Facts: To report sightings: Reporting, maps, and more on invasive, pest, and biocontrol species
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Spring Gardening Article by Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County It’s that time of year again. The time of year when everyone is itching to get outside and plant something. The sun is out, the breeze is nice, the bugs aren’t too bad yet, and everything is starting to bloom. When it comes to gardening,…
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Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Follow this link for details and registration: Georgia DNR – Build Your Own Rain Barrel Webpage
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Monarchs Across Georgia – POLLINATOR SYMPOSIUM Creating Landscapes for Beauty, Biodiversity & Ecological Benefits Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 9 AM – 2 PM | The Wimberly Center for Community Development 163 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | Winder, GA 30680 Keynote: Anne Spafford – author of “Pollinator Gardening for the South: Creating Sustainable Habitats”…
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Join the Okefenokee Swamp Park on March 11, 2023 in a community effort to remove invasive plant species from the park and prevent their spread into the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Schedule of Activities:9:30am – Educational Program & Instructions10:30am – Invasive Species Removal12:00pm – Lunch Break12:45pm – Invasive Species Removal3:00pm – Special Thanks – Free…
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Creating an Edible LandscapeArticle By Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County Not everyone likes the look of, or has the space for, a traditional food production garden. Or perhaps you have a vegetable garden but would like a way to incorporate more edible plants into the space you have. Edible landscaping can be a great…
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Lawn Diseases 101Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County One of the most common issues that I receive questions about throughout the year is suspected lawn disease. Though there are several diseases that affect turfgrass in Georgia, often there is an abiotic source of the issue. Even if there is a disease present, the…
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Georgia DNR in Brunswick, Georgia is hosting a ‘Build Your Own Rain Barrel’ workshop on 2/28/23 from 10:00am-12:00pm. The registration fee is $35 and includes the 50 gallon drum, instructions and all supplies needed to build your own rain barrel. Registration is limited and is available on a first come basis. Additional Information & Registration…
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The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens will host the SEGA Bee Symposium on February 23rd-25th, 2023. This will be an educational event for beekeepers of the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire! On Thursday, qualified participants will have the opportunity to become a Certified Beekeeper through the University of Georgia Master Beekeeper Program. Join us Friday and Saturday…