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  • Saturday, October 3, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Invasive Earthworms in Managed Landscapes: Impact & Solutions

    Jumping worms have garnered a lot of interest from the public in recent years. This October 3 live presentation will discuss the identification and biology of invasive earthworms in MA, and their role/ impact in the urban landscapes. This will include information about “crazy/jumping worm” species (Amynthas spp.) that have many homeowners in Massachusetts and New England concerned. Dr. Olga Kostromytska, Extension Assistant Professor and Turf Entomologist, UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture will also share updates about current research.

    Registration Required: https://middlesexconservationdistrict.org/events/

    This program is offered in partnership with the Concord Free Public Library and begins at 1 pm. The Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ Division of Conservation Services Conservation District Innovation and Basic Grant Program provides funding for this program.

  • Wednesday, January 26 and Thursday, January 27, 9:00 am – 11:45 am – Jumping Worm Conference, Online

    Are you a land manager and have been receiving requests for more information about so-called “jumping/snake worms”? Are you a homeowner who is looking to learn more, ask questions, or perhaps you just found jumping worms on your property in 2021? No matter who you are, if you are curious or concerned about jumping/snake worms, this conference is for you!

    Join UMass Extension as we welcome scientists who specialize in jumping/snake worm research to discuss the latest understanding of these earthworms. How to identify jumping/snake worms, what their potential impacts are, and the latest research into how we might manage them to be discussed. Speakers include .Dr. Olga Kostromytska, UMass Stockbridge, Dr. Justin Richardson, UMass Amherst, Dr. Josef Gorres, University of Vermont, and Dr. Annise Dobson, Yale School of the Environment. These LIVE virtual presentations will also give you the chance to get your questions answered following each speaker’s presentation. So, bring your questions! $25 for individual days, $40 if registering for both days, January 26 and 27. For complete schedule and to register visit www.ag.umass.edu