Announcements




May 20, 2008

Northwoods CWMA Meeting

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. (business meeting) and Donut Discussion @ 9:00 a.m.

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center - Ashland, Wisconsin     MAP

Contact:
Miles Falck
Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission
Odanah, WI 54861
(715) 682-6619

Come early (9:00 a.m.) for the "Donut Discussion" - an hour for sharing ideas about invasive species management and education (donuts provided).

Topic: Working with volunteers and hold harmless agreements.




June 2, 2008

Invader Crusader Awards Ceremony

Monday, June 2, 2008 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species has selected the Northwoods CWMA as a 2008 Invader Crusader. The recognition ceremony will be held at the state capital in the Governor's Conference Room. All NCWMA members are encouraged to attend and accept the award. Contact Dara for carpooling details.

Contact:
Dara Olson
Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission
Odanah, WI 54861
(715) 682-6619




June 2-5, 2008


Galerucella Collection Field Days (Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Agents)

Monday, June 2 - Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center - Ashland, Wisconsin     MAP

Volunteers are needed to help collect Galerucella beetles for biological control of purple loosestrife. Land managers, landowners and lake association members with purple loosestrife infestations are encouraged to attend and collect beetles for their loosestrife conrol efforts. Meet at the Great Lakes Visitor Center at 9 a.m., then we'll travel to established sites around Chequamegon Bay to collect Galerucella beetles.

Bring:

  • lunch
  • something to drink
  • appropriate footgear for knee-high water
  • empty plastic soda bottles
  • Optional:

  • knowledge of purple loosestrife infestations in need of biological controls
  • cooler and cold-pack for beetle transport
  • duct tape
  • funny jokes
  • Contact:
    Miles Falck
    Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission
    Odanah, WI 54861
    (715) 682-6619





    June 7, 2008

    Native Plant Sale - Northern Native Plants Project

    Saturday, June 7, 2008
    9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute - Ashland, WI     MAP

    Come find native plants to replace your backyard invasives or to start your very own native plant garden or landscape. Regional native plant nurseries will be selling locally grown plants. Not sure what would work in your yard? Stop by and learn from the experts!

    Contact:
    Karen Danielson
    (715) 682-6619




    June 20-21, 2008

    Knotweed Knock Out in Bayfield

    Friday, June 20 - Saturday June 21, 2008

    Contact:
    Michele Wheeler
    (715) 682-2003




    July 10, 2008

    “The Buckthorn Battle: Why This Plant Means War and Why You Should Fight”

    Thursday, July 10th, 2008
    7:00 – 8:00pm

    Madeline Island Historical Museum




    July 12, 2008

    “Get Into The Thick of It!” -- an outdoor work session

    Saturday, July 12, 2008
    9:00am – Noon

    Capser Trail Head, Madeline Island

    Contact:
    Steve Mueller
    (612) 817-9180




    August 22, 2008

    NCWMA Invasive Plants Field Day

    Friday, August 22, 2008

    Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center - Ashland, Wisconsin     MAP


    This annual workshop is designed to foster information-sharing among local professionals regarding invasive plant control. Topics from previous years have included biocontrol, weed torches, reed canarygrass treatment, herbicide application tools, and more. The event is free and open to the public, and would be most useful for those with some experience managing invasive plants. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, whether good or bad, regarding invasive plant control. Contact Darienne McNamara for details, or to suggest a topic for discussion at this year's event.

    Contact:
    Darienne McNamara
    (715) 685-2648




    September 12-13, 2008

    Leafy Spurge Education & Control Days on Maple Hill

    Friday, September 12 - Saturday, September 13, 2008

    Check back for more info on this event.