Invasive plants are a major threat to the health and diversity of our native wildlife. Introduced from faraway lands and lacking natural predators, buckthorn and other non-native species have spread into woodlands, prairies and wetlands disrupting or degrading diversity that can change the function of entire ecosystems. Many of these aggressive non-natives find their way into our yards, spreading into gardens and overrunning the landscape. Removing these noxious plants can be frustrating and time consuming, especially the ones that keep coming back year after year.
Join us for an evening with Community Ecologist Sarah Michehl. She will share practical information on how to rid your property of buckthorn, honeysuckle, garlic mustard and other invasive plant species. She will discuss strategies for controlling these non-native bullies plus she’ll recommend some great native plant replacements.
About Our Speaker
Sarah Michehl is the Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. She has spent 20+ years working in the environmental arena as an educator. Through her current role, she’s had the opportunity to consult on hundreds of private and municipal properties while working with people to use native plants in a way that offers beauty and function.