Come hear the dynamic Forest Pest First Detector, Sue Lovering explain and share the story of how residents of five towns in Lamoille and Franklin Counties formed the Regional Invasive Insect Preparedness Team (RIIPT). By working collaboratively, RIIPT inventoried the ash trees, wrote preparedness plans, and educated residents in all five towns – and they had a lot of fun doing it!
We'll get to know one another and share ideas for activities over an optional potluck lunch. After lunch, there will be an optional visit to a once derelict rec field that Sue and other RIIPT members have turned into a Community Arboretum – including ash trees they have treated. Come prepared to walk outside and dress appropriately for the weather.
Schedule
- 11:00 - 12:00: Presentation
- 12:00 - 1:00: Potluck lunch
- 1:00 - 2:30: Visit Johnson Arboretum
We'll send directions and numbers of people coming by August 5th.
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, contact Ginger.Nickerson@uvm.edu by July 5th so we may assist you.
Registration required by August 5th.
*This event was postponed from July 11, 2024.