Suncoast CISMA Grass Identification Workshop-Boyd Hill

UF/IFAS Hillsborough Extension

Join Suncoast CISMA to learn to identify native & invasive grass species within the Tampa Bay Area.

Hammock Hall

Urban Forestry Programs

UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County Urban Forestry programs cover 'all things tree' from selection, planting and maintenance in your home landscape to community forest benefits, policy development and ecosystem services.

About this eventJoin Suncoast CISMA to learn to identify native &amp; invasive grass species within the Tampa Bay Area, and how to tell the difference between the two to help you in your invasive species management goals. Network with like-minded individuals, &amp; get the newest &amp; latest information on how to control invasive grasses. Two workshops are being offered. Participants can only register for one of the workshop events. Workshops are FREE. Approved FDACS CEUs: 1 Core, 2 Natural Areas.What to Bring: Come prepared to traipse around in the woods! Bring your own lunch; snacks will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes or boots, long-sleeved shirt, a hat and sunglasses. Bring your sunscreen, hand lens, grass ID references, and water bottle – we will have coolers and water fill stations for fill-ups. AGENDAMorning – Classroom8:30 – 9:00 AM – Check-inSession 1 – 9:05 AM – 10:15 AM(Myakka) - Chris Matson – basic grass anatomy and ID(Boyd &amp; Myakka) - Liz Gandy - basic grass anatomy and ID Mini-Garden of Evil Display - MikeSession 2 – 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMInvasive Grass Treatments frequency and methods– Mike Sowinski - Methods, treatment frequencies, interval between treatments, seasonality of treatments, herbicide mixes and rotations, other promising application techniques.11:30 AM – 12:00 LUNCH – Participants must bring their own lunch. We will eat lunch before departing for field.12:00 – 3:00 PM – FieldAfternoon – Field Grass Identification1) Break up into 2-3 teams with lead instructors – (2 teams at Myakka; 3 at Boyd)2) Myakka Breakout Teams - 1 team local around classroom area, 1 team on tram, then switch out.3) Boyd Hill – Smaller area with pedestrian access.

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Suncoast CISMA Grass Identification Workshop-Boyd Hill

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