Join us for the next set of FREE webinars to learn about The Good, the Bad and the Earthy! These engaging webinars are each followed by Q&A. Registration is required for each webinar…. attend only one or all three! This series is open to the public. All webinars will be recorded.
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Spotted Lanternfly: An Invasive Insect Knocking on Wisconsin’s Door
Date/Time: April 26, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: PJ Liesch, Assistant Faculty Associate & Extension Entomologist.
UW-Madison Department of Entomology
The spotted lanternfly (SLF) (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive insect that was first reported in North America in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since that time, this pest has spread through neighboring states, reaching parts of Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. With SLF poised to appear in Wisconsin, this webinar will cover how to identify this invasive pest, its biology, and management approaches used in areas with established SLF infestations.
Understanding Your Garden Soil
Date: May 3, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Doug Soldat, Soil Extension Specialist/Faculty, UW-Madison.
Description: Soil is the foundation for a healthy and productive garden. Join us to learn what soil characteristics are important for gardening. We will also discuss how you can determine organic matter and fertilization needs and how you can improve your garden soil.
Bee Lawns: Using Your Lawn to Provide Food for Pollinators
Date: May 9, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Kristine Moncada, University of MN, Department of Horticultural Science
Description: You may have heard of “No-mow May” with the goal of not mowing lawns in May to allow early-season flowers to bloom for pollinators. Because turfgrass alone doesn’t provide food for pollinators, an even more proactive way to provide food resources for pollinators is to intentionally incorporate flowers in your lawn that have the right type of nectar and pollen for bees – a “Bee Lawn.” In this presentation, you will hear from University of Minnesota researcher Kristine Moncada on the research behind bee lawns, about the best bee lawn plant species, how to establish and maintain bee lawns, and much more.
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This webinar series is hosted by UW-Madison, Division of Extension, Horticulture. For upcoming events and learning opportunities go to: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/events/
