University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Bangor Public Library are set to host a free webinar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, featuring two pressing ecological concerns impacting local landscapes: jumping worms and browntail moths.
State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms have been confirmed in 13 of 16 Maine counties, how they potentially impact the state’s ecosystem, and provide guidance on how to slow their spread.
Brittany Schappach, Maine State Forest Service entomologist, will discuss the browntail moth and its disruptive presence, from irritating caterpillars to defoliation of trees. Her presentation will cover the moth’s life cycle, ecological significance, and how communities can address their presence, according to a news release from Kate Garland with the extension.
Advance registration is required at umaine-extension. A recording and relevant resources will be shared with all registrants.
To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Candis Joyce at [email protected] or 207-922-6054. Receiving requests for accommodations at least seven days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, but all requests will be considered.
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