Phragmites Workshop for Residential and Natural Area Landowners

The health of Michigan's wetlands is being challenged by the epidemic spread of the non-native species Phragmites australis ( also known as common reed or elephant grass). A workshop is being offered through the Mid-Michigan Stewardship group and Ingham County Parks to help residents to identify and control its spread. The workshop takes place on Saturday, February 4, 2012. 10am - noon. The cost is Free. The location is Van Atta's Nursery, 9008 Old M-78, Haslett, MI. A Maximum of 25 participants will be accepted. You can register in advance for this workshop at www.stewardshipnetwork.org, or calling 734-966-3190. Questions? Contant Leslie Kuhn at midmich@stewardshipnetwork.org.