Photo: English Ivy, a widespread invasive in northern Virginia
When: Tuesday, February 24, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Online
Fee: FREE for NVBA members; $6.80 for non-members
During this year's National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Northern Virginia Bird Alliance (NVBA) is hosting an online course focused on invasive species identification in Northern Virginia!
Hosted in partnership with Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) and the Virginia Invasive Plant Coalition, this webinar includes an hour-long presentation from Blue Ridge PRISM's Executive Director, Lauren Taylor. During her presentation, she will guide participants through identifying invasive plants in your landscapes, leaving time for questions at the end.
Whether you're looking to brush-up on your invasive species ID before our next Stretch Our Parks event, learning about our partner groups, or just curious about what invasives might be in your backyard, join us on February 24th at 6:45pm!
This online program is FREE to attend for all NVBA members. Learn more about NVBA membership and consider joining our flock!
About the Speaker: Lauren Taylor
Lauren began her journey with invasive plants ten years ago as a volunteer helping build the new Patagonia National Park in Chile. She continued to volunteer on public and private lands in northern Virginia, including with the Fairfax County Invasive Management Area program and the Urban Forest Alliance. In 2022 she launched the Change.org petition asking Home Depot to stop selling invasive plants. Lauren received her MBA from UVA and has been a senior executive in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, as well as an entrepreneur. She has a native plant micro-nursery in Greene County.
NVBA Webinar Policies
Participants must register through Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link and attend this program. This event will be recorded and the recording will be shared with those who RSVP'd.
Questions may be directed to NVBA’s Community Engagement Coordinator, McKenzie, at mckenzie@nvbirdalliance.org.