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  • Saturday, October 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Invasive Plants: What Are They and What Can Be Done?

    The Ecological Landscaping Association will present a free educational event at Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street in Newton, on Saturday, October 12, from 10 – noon, with Bruce Wenning, a horticulturist at The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where he is responsible for garden management and design, invasive species management, and natural history of the grounds.  Invasive plant species damage the lands and waters that native plants and animals need to survive.  During visits to Cold Spring Park, Bruce discovered that several types of invasive plants are present and spreading along the trails.  Learn how to identify several types of invasive plants and learn what you can do in your own landscape to safely remove them.  Register by calling 617-436-5838, or email ela.info@comcast.net.

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  • Saturday, October 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Plant Identification: What is That Beautiful Plant and How Can I Grow It?

    The Ecological Landscaping Association will sponsor a free Eco-Tour on Saturday, October 5, from 10 – 12 at Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street in Newton, Massachusetts.  The tour will provide access to dozens of plants that Bruce Wenning, an ELA Board member since 2003 and a regular contributor to the ELA Newsletter and the Newton TAB, will identify and discuss.  Learn plant identification skills, learn the names and growing characteristics of some plants that you recognize, discover the name and characteristics of plants new to you, and learn growing tips on plants that you might want to consider for your own landscape.  This will be a slow paced walk, with more time spent discussing plants than walking.  The event is free but please book your place as numbers are limited.  Call 617-436-5838, or email ela.info@comcast.net.

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  • Wednesday, May 29, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Invasive Plants: What Are They? And What Can Be Done?

    The Ecological Landscaping Association will sponsor a free educational event on Wednesday, May 29, from 6 – 8, at Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street in Newton, entitled Invasive Plants: What are They? And What Can Be Done? Invasive plant species damage the lands and waters that native plants and animals need to survive. What are they and what harm do they do to the ecosystem?  Newton native and ELA Board member Bruce Wenning is an invasive plant specialist.  During visits to Cold Spring Park, Bruce discovered that several types of invasive plants are present and spreading along the trails. Join Bruce for a professionally guided walking tour at Cold Spring Park  to learn how to identify several different types of invasive plants spread and what removal methods are effective on each.  Bruce will also discuss the important topic of how to properly dispose of invasive plants once removed.  Registrations are limited – for more information call 617-436-5838 or email ela.info@comcast.net.  You may register on line at https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1010424.

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  • Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Invasive Plants: Understanding the Threat to Our Parks and Backyards

    The Ecological Landscaping Association and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department are sponsoring a free program on Wednesday, April 25, from 6 – 8, on Invasive Plants: Understanding the Threat to Our Parks and Backyards, at Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street in Newton.  Invasive plant species damage the lands and waters that native plants and animals need to survive.  What are invasive plant species and what harm to they to to an ecosystem?  Newton native and ELA Board Member Bruce Wenning is an invasive plant specialist.  During visits to Cold Spring Park, Bruce discovered that several types of invasive plants are present and spreading along the trails.  Join Bruce for a walking tour at Cold Spring Park to learn how to identify several types of invasive plants and learn what you can do in your own landscape to safely remove them.  Bruce will explain how different types of invasive plants spread and what removal methods are effective on each.  He will also discuss the important topic of how to safely dispose of the invasive plants once removed from the landscape.  Registrations are limited. Call 617-436-5838, or email ela.info@comcast.net.