The 2025 Urban Forestry Workshop topic is Invasive Species Plant Identification and Management. This workshop will be held this fall in six locations throughout the state. Each location will include morning classroom instruction followed by hands-on field demonstrations in the afternoon. Lunch is included in the registration cost. The cost of the workshop is $40 per person, discounted from $70 due to a USDA Urban Forestry Grant awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Topics:

Identification of common invasive plants in your area
The most recent information on effective invasive plant removal
Post-removal management techniques to minimize regrowth

2025 Workshop Locations:

October 7 – Madison Area: Fitchburg Library, 5530 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg WI 53711
September 10 – Waukesha Area: Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha WI 53188
September 23 – Eau Claire Area: Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek WI 54742
September 24 – Wausau Area: Rib Mountain State Park, 149801 State Park Rd, Wausau WI 54401 (vehicle admission purchase required)
October 1 – Green Bay Area: Village of Howard, 670 Hillcrest Heights, Howard WI 54313
October 2 – Oshkosh Area: Winnebago County Extension, 625 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh WI 54901

Speaker Bio: Mark Renz, Professor, UW–Madison

Mark Renz, PhD, is a Professor and Extension Weed Specialist with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He researches and extends information about the biology and management of invasive plants. Research goals in Dr. Renz’s lab are centered on developing information that will improve management by improving the knowledge and understanding of invasive plant biology. Education efforts focus on providing technical information and educational opportunities for agency staff, consultants, companies, and citizens concerned about invasive plants.

Call (262) 548-7775 with registration questions.

Funded in-part by the USDA Forest Service through Wisconsin DNR. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Lisa Johnson at johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov or 608-224-3715 by September 22, 2025. There’s no added cost to you for these services.