FARMINGTON — The Maine Forest Service in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an invasive plant identification and control workshop 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Forster Ricardo Farm, 261 Miller Road. UKV chapter of SWOAM is a co-sponsor.

This training will help participants: identify common upland invasive plants common to Maine’s forests develop mechanical and chemical control strategies for invasive plants.

Dr. Lois Berg Stack, extension specialist/ornamental horticulture, will have a presentation on invasive terrestrial plant identification issues, and the control of these invasive plants. Patty Cormier, of the Maine Forest Service, will serve as facilitator.

Directions: From route 27, take a right onto route 234 in New Vineyard (Anson Valley Road) towards Anson, drive 2.2 miles and turn left onto Miller Road, drive 1.3 miles to the large grey farm on the right. (Do not use your GPS or you will end up on a muddy dead end road.)

Pre-registration is required. Call Franklin County SWCD at 778-4279.

Registration form and a $14 check should be mailed to Franklin County SWCD, 107 Park St., Farmington, ME 04938; the check should be made payable to FCSWCD.