My name is Amber Gray and I am the Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator for the Discovery Center. Below is a list of Aquatic Invasive Species programs being offered this summer. See our program guide for more details. If you would like to volunteer for Clean Boats, Clean Waters or Citizen Lake Monitoring please feel free to reach me at AIS@DiscoveryCenter.net.
SUMMER 2010 PROGRAMS
Unless noted, all programs are free and meet at the Discovery Center. SIGN UP SOON! Call or register online.
Thursday, 6/3 Purple Loosestrife Containment and Beetle Collecting Workshop Family
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Brock Woods, Wisconsin Loosestrife Biocontrol Manager, will teach us about this invasive plant and how to collect, propagate and release the Galeracella beetle that selectively eats loosestrife. One hour workshop at the Discovery Center followed by a field trip to collect beetles. Beetle collecting is great family fun! Bring a sack lunch.
Saturday, 6/12 Clean Boats, Clean Waters Workshop Adult
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. For volunteers who want to help keep our lakes free of aquatic invasives, this hands on class will teach you how to inspect watercraft for Eurasian milfoil and other invasives, as well as how to approach boaters at landings. Conducted by the Lac du Flambeau Town Lakes Committee.
Thursday, 6/17 Lake Monitoring Workshop Adult
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. At this hands-on class, you will learn how to identify the many native plants that reside in our lakes along with some non-native aquatic invasives. So, roll up your sleeves and check out what is in your lakes. To register call - 715-588-3358. Presented by the Lac du Flambeau Town Lakes Committee. Program held at the Lac du Flambeau Town Hall.
Wednesday, 6/23 AIS Lake Monitoring Adult
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vilas County Invasive Species Coordinator Ted Ritter provides an easy and practical approach to monitoring lakes for invasive species. The “Why, when, where and how” of everyday lake users and waterfront property owners paying attention to lakes and helping with early detection of invaders will be discussed, with emphasis placed on the species of primary local concern. Participants will depart with a sense of, “I didn’t know it would be that easy. I can do that!”
Monday, 6/28 Discover Your World: Lake Invaders! Youth
9:00 – 11:30a.m. This fun and interactive program centers around aquatic invasive species. Designed by former kindergarten teacher Judy Ruch, this program uses the book UP NORTH AT THE CABIN to set the stage for why we should care about out lakes, what invasives are and how they spread. 4 – 9 year olds. $8 member $10 non-member
Thursday, 7/22 and Thursday, 8/19 AIS Pontoon Tour on the Manitowish Chain Adult
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join Aquatic Invasive Species coordinator Colin Brainard for a afternoon pontoon boat tour focusing on the unique water system of the Chain and the threat to its water quality by aquatic invasive species. Preregistration Required.
Wednesday, 8/4. Lake Steward Workshop Adult
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Lac du Flambeau Town Lakes Committee and several resource experts will conduct a day-long workshop to help attendees understand the limnology and chemistry of our lakes. The goal is to have 2 informed individuals from each of the Lac du Flambeau and Manitowish Waters lakes that will be able to guide their neighbors in lake stewardship, and answer any of their questions. Held at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Convention Center. Call Lac du Flambeau Town Hall by June 15 to register - 715-588-3358 Lunch provided. Limited enrollment.
Thursday, 8/12 Nibbles ’n Knowledge: “If you can’t Beat ’em, Eat ’em – Rusty Crayfish Boil” Adult
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Learn about and celebrate our summer’s AIS efforts while you munch on tasty invasives. Start your night with complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and mingling prior to this evening’s entertaining presentation. $12 member $15 non-member
For detailed information on Invasive plant identification and treatment please go to the following website: This is an excellent site.
http://www.glifwc.org/invasives/Lythrum_salicaria/slides.html
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