Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) will host a Live Plant Identification workshop, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Coastal Rivers’ Denny Conservation and Education Center in Damariscotta.

In this indoor class, participants will learn how to identify a number of common native and invasive aquatic plants. This program will cover basic botany, plant structure, and life cycles of approximately 40 aquatic plants.

Participants will learn how to use LSM’s “Field Guide to Aquatic Invasive Plants” to determine whether plants are native or invasive, discover which aquatic invasive plants are infesting Maine lakes, and learn how to record and submit data as an invasive plant patrol (IPP) volunteer. This class is required for those seeking Tier 2 IPP Certification through LSM.

This class is free to all. Pre-registration is required and may be done online at
https://www.lakestewardsofmaine.org/workshops-events/ais-workshops/

This workshop is co-sponsored by Lake Stewards of Maine with Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Midcoast Conservancy, and Muscongus Pond Association.

Lake Stewards of Maine is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which works to protect Maine lakes and to promote lake stewardship through widespread community participation in the gathering and dissemination of credible scientific information pertaining to lake health. For more information, please contact 207-783-7733, email stewards@lakestewardsme.org, or visit www.lakestewardsofmaine.org.