Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group

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The CONNECTICUT INVASIVE PLANT WORKING GROUP (CIPWG) is a consortium of individuals, organizations, and agencies concerned with invasive plant issues.

Upcoming Events

Apr 21 Woodbury Earth Day12:00pm
Apr 21 Hamden Earth Day Celebration12:00pm
Apr 28 EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) WORKSHOP9:00am
May 19 Flanders Farm Day7:00am
Oct 4 CIPWG Invasive Plant Symposium12:00am

Woodbury Earth Day

Saturday, April 21st, 2018

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Other
Hollow Park, Woodbury CT

Woodbury Earth Day, Saturday April 21, 2018 http://www.woodburyearthday.org

Contact Information: earthday@pomperaug.org

Hamden Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 21st, 2018

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Other
Hamden, CT

Hamden Earth Day Celebration, Saturday April 21, 2018 http://www.hamden.com/earthday

Contact Information: hstarvaggi@hamden.com

EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) WORKSHOP

Saturday, April 28th, 2018

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Other
CT FOREST & PARK ASSOC. 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481

Claire Rutledge is one of the leading researchers on EAB, and is responsible for dissemination of parasitoid bio-controls in Connecticut, in order to control EAB spread over the long term. Following a presentation at CFPA, we will car pool to a nearby site in Cromwell for a first hand look at trees. Dr. Rutledge will teach the straightforward technique of bark peeling. It shows whether the parasitoid wasps are present, and doing their work. If so, tree removal can be delayed until late May, after wasps have emerged. Various techniques to slow the spread of EAB from infested trees will be discussed, like heat treatment or debarking prior to use as fire-wood.

Topics to be covered: *history of EAB infestation *ash identification *life cycles of EAB & parasitoids *ecology of ash regeneration *woodpecker predation on EAB *systemic insecticides to protect specimen trees.(One can limit harm to pollen harvesters and other non-target insects by using a short-lasting product Dinotefuran after the ash pollen season.)

We will also learn why it is important to maintain reservoirs of uninfected trees, and naturally progressing infestations. This will allow for future spread of the three parasitoid wasps. It will also maintain populations of the many other harmless native insects (>100) that depend on ash trees. Releases have taken place in ten towns so far. The tiny wasp, Tetrastichus in particular, is surviving Connecticut winters, and spreading to other ash infestations in neighboring towns. Dead ash wood decomposes quickly, so prompt removal of street-side trees is important for safety. However, fallen trees may be left lying in a forest to support fungi and other decomposers, serving as habitat for bugs and amphibians. Resistant genotypes may also emerge in minimally logged forest stands.

Directions: On north side of Rte 66/Meriden Rd, about midway between Middletown & Meriden

See CFPA website for directions: Go to âAboutâ Tab, click on CFPA Headquarters, go to bottom

To register E-mail sigrun.n.gadwa@gmail.com Limit 20. Free but donations to CAES welcome

Contact Information: sigrun.n.gadwa@gmail.com

Flanders Farm Day

Saturday, May 19th, 2018

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Other
Woobury, CT

Flanders Farm Day, Woodbury, Saturday, May 19, 2018 http://flandersnaturecenter.org/current-calendar/

Contact Information: none

CIPWG Invasive Plant Symposium

Thursday, October 4th, 2018

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday October 4, 2018

Invasive Plant Symposium

Convened by the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG)

UConn Student Union, Storrs, CT

Details soon to be posted at: http://www.cipwg.uconn.edu or call 860-486-6448

Contact Information: donna.ellis@uconn.edu

SAVE THE DATE- Oct 4th, 2018 CIPWG Symposium
SAVE THE DATE Thursday October 4, 2018 Invasive Plant Symposium Convened by the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) UConn Student Union, Storrs, CT Details soon to be posted at: www.cipwg.uconn.edu or call 860-486-6448
Posted on February 21, 2018

2017 IPC Annual Report
The 2017 IPC Annual Report is now available to view here.
Posted on January 4, 2018

2017 CIPWG Annual Report is now available
The CIPWG 2017 Annual Report is now available. Click here to view the report. Many thanks to those who contributed to the report and many others who conduct invasive plant educational outreach through the year.
Posted on December 18, 2017

Japanese Barberry, Ticks, and Lyme Disease
Listed below are various news articles regarding Japanese Barberry, Ticks and Lyme Disease: http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Expert-Suggestions-for-Removing-Japanese-Barberry–448183243.html http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Popular-Shrub-Linked-to-Rising-Rates-of-Lyme-Disease-in-Ticks-447990093.html http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/troubleshooters/Efforts-Underway-to-Reduce-Risk-from-Common-Shrub-Linked-With-Ticks-447993493.html http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Japanese-Barberry-Plant-Big-Problem-In-Spread-Of-Ticks-Lyme-Disease-446821003.html
Posted on September 29, 2017

2016 IPC Annual Report is now available
Read the Complete 2016 Invasive Plants Council Annual Report (PDF)
Posted on January 10, 2017

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Phone:	860-486-6448
E-mail:	cipwg@uconn.edu
Address:	University of Connecticut Department of Plant Science & Landscape Architecture 1376 Storrs Rd Unit 4067 Storrs, CT 06269

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