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2010 November - - October - - September - - August - - July - - June - - May Beech Bark Disease found in Door County and its Management - see Brochure New Firewood Rule - Effective June 1, 2010
WI-DNR -
Controlling Asian Carp Fall 2009
Press Release for Door County: Beach Bark Disease and Events Calendar
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Press Release (Green Bay), Firewood Rules ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ October 2008
Emerald Ash Borer Update by Bill McNee, Wisconsin DNR Forest Pest Specialist
Monday October 13, 2008 2 pm Collins Learning Center Auditorium - Crossroads At Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
The emerald ash borer, destructive tree pest from China that was discovered in the Detroit area in 2002, was confirmed in Wisconsin (north of Milwaukee) earlier this summer. (See attached photo of an adult emerald ash borer by H. Russel, Michigan State University.) The Door County Invasive Species Team is pleased to host Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forest pest specialist Bill McNee for a primer on the emerald ash borer and an update on the current status in Wisconsin.
Bill's presentation will cover:
--> the life cycle and impacts of emerald ash borer
--> what property owners should look for
--> what landowners
should do now that the pest has been found in Wisconsin Bill McNee is a plant pest and disease specialist with the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources in Green Bay. He is responsible for the detection and management of invasive species, such as gypsy moth and emerald ash borer, that threaten Wisconsin's forests.
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Glossy Buckthorn Control Demonstrations 2 consecutive Fridays : Friday October 3 and Friday October 10 10am - noon Crossroads At Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Glossy buckthorn, a woody invasive, has been spreading on the Crossroads grounds for years. Now, concerned and active citizens are turning the tide and restoring the forest along Big Creek. Why is exotic buckthorn a concern? It's thick and unchecked growth chokes out native shrubs and plants. When gobbled up by migrating birds, the ripe black fruit of both common and glossy buckthorn give the birds traveler's diarrhea. The cramping and dehydration resulting from the digestive insult hinders birds on their long migration. Come to Crossroads, learn how to properly identify and treat woody invasives like glossy buckthorn and exotic bush honeysuckle and help restore the land.
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September 2008
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Help restore Peninsula State Park - Exotic Bush Honeysuckle Removal
Friday September 12th thru Tuesday Sept 16th 9am til 3pm Skyline Parking Lot, Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park office: 868 - 3258
The Friends of Peninsula
State Park will be working from Friday September 12th thru Tuesday the 16th
to remove exotic bush honeysuckle along Shore Road. We will meet at the
Skyline parking lot at 9:00AM and plan to work until 3:00PM. People do not
have to work the entire time if that isn't possible. Any time you can give
will be helpful.
I would appreciate hearing via email from
anyone who can work: kemps99@msn.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ September Meeting of the Door County Invasive Species Team and 'Learn By Doing' hands-on session
Assist the WDNR Natural Areas Crew and The Nature Conservancy Volunteers in maintaining these very special wetland ecosystems: Mink River Estuary
Tuesday September 9th
9 am
Assist the Ridges Sanctuary and Friends of Toft Point at: Pickerel Pond at the Ridges Sanctuary and Toft Point
Bundling at these sights will be coordinated daily from September 8th thru September 18th. Contact DCIST: 920 - 746 - 5955, dcist1@gmail.com
Phragmites grows in wetland and shore areas. Wear work clothes, appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Gloves, water bottle and insect repellent will make the day more enjoyable.
2pm Collins Learning Center Auditorium, Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
All property owners, land managers, landscapers, gardeners and interested citizens are welcome to attend the September meeting of the Door County Invasive Species Team. There will be a brief invasive species informational session including the viewing of a video short entitled "Invasive Phragmites, What It Is, What We Can Do" by award winning film maker Barbara Lucas of In-Site Video. The film highlights citizen and agency efforts to control exotic phragmites on Lake Michigan's Beaver Island.
Then join UW-Extension County Ag Agent Dean Volenberg and DCIST Coordinator Bob Bultman for a hands-on walking tour of the Crossroads property to identify invasive plants, shrubs and trees. Proper control techniques will be demonstrated for invasive vegetation including: phragmites, japanese knotweed, glossy buckthorn and exotic bush honeysuckle.
Need a plant ID'ed? Bring it along. Dress for the weather and a walk outside. Bring gloves and work clothes if you wish to participate in hands-on training. Questions? Please call the Door County Invasive Species Team at 920 746 5955.
Stay tuned for more upcoming 'Learn by Doing' educational sessions at Crossroads.
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The Door Peninsula encompasses globally significant habitats that are home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the entire Midwest. The Door County Invasive Species Team aims to safeguard our native ecosystems by elevating the level and degree of invasive species education, control and eradication.
DCIST generally meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 2pm at Crossroads at Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. To make a donation, set up a training session for your association or group, inquire about our Equipment Loan Program, or to be added to our mailing list, please contact the coordinator.
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