Sonoma Ecology Center hosts workshop on invastive plants

Nature-loving locals should know about this free workshop on how to protect Sonoma Valley habitats so that native species can thrive.|

In an effort to increase its ranks of volunteers, the Sonoma Ecology Center is hosting an Invasive Plant Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sonoma Garden Park. Nature-loving locals of all ages are welcome to attend this free workshop and learn how to protect Sonoma Valley habitats so that native species can thrive.

Led by experts from SEC’s Restoration Department – in partnership with the California Invasive Plant Council, Pepperwood Preserve, Calflora and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District – the hands-on workshop will provide the knowledge needed to identify and remove unwanted plants from the local landscape.

One of the more recognizable, and widespread, is French broom – destructive, hard to kill, and a dangerous fire fuel in summertime, according to the SEC. Although native to the Mediterranean region, it is considered an invasive plant in most places where it has been introduced and spread.

Beside improving native habitat, stress SEC naturalists, removing invasive plants is a straightforward way to make local landscapes fire-safe during the wildfire season.

Those interested can learn more or register for the event by going to sonomaecologycenter.org/event/invasive-plant-workshop.

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