Join the Catskill Center’s Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) for a field trip exploring ongoing research into the best ways to manage mile-a-minute (Persicaria perfoliata), a fast-growing invasive plant that is spreading throughout the Catskill region and can threaten forest regeneration.
Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Meet at Napanoch Fire Co, 25 Smith And Sons Rd, Napanoch, NY 12458
Catskill Science Collaborative Research Fellow Kass Cerny and mentor Bryan Brown, Ph.D., from Cornell Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are working with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to study six different mile-a-minute treatment methods at a DEP property in Napanoch. During this field trip, participants will visit the research site, explore results from the first year of the study, and learn how CRISP and its partners are working to better understand and control this invasive plant.
Mile-a-minute can spread rapidly, with its seeds dispersed by wildlife, birds, water, and accidental human transport. As new populations continue to appear and established infestations grow, identifying effective management practices is an important part of protecting forests and other natural areas throughout the Catskills.
What to Bring:
Participants should come prepared for tick exposure. We recommend wearing long pants, tall socks, and sturdy footwear and bringing insect repellent.
Registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact the Catskill Center CRISP Director, John Thompson, at JThompson@catskillcenter.org.
This project is supported by the Catskill Science Collaborative Research Fellowship Program and has been funded in part by the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) through a grant administered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Invasive Species Grant Program.
Please Note: Pets are not permitted at Catskill Center programs and events with the exception of trained service animals assisting their handlers.