Learn to Steward Healthy Woodlands
Purdue Extension in Wabash and Whitley Counties is offering a 3-session course in May entitled, “Stewarding Healthy Woodlands, Controlling Invasive Species.” The series is designed for woodland owners and commercial applicators; all are welcome. The series is an offering of Purdue Extension's signature program on invasive species.
Class sessions will take place on May 4, 11, and 18 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
On May 4, the first class session will be at the Whitley County Ag Museum, on the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds, 680 W. Squawbuck Road, Columbia City, IN. Look for the building with the old-fashioned windmill out front. The May 4 session will cover an introduction to invasive species as well as reporting, recording, and tracking invasive species.
The second session on May 11 will be at the Beacon Credit Union Heritage Hall on the Huntington County Fairgrounds, 631 E. Taylor St., Huntington, IN. In this session, we will cover harmful forest insects and pathogens.
On May 18, we'll be at Salamonie Lake Nature/Interpretive Center, 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, IN. The final class will cover the identification and management of invasive forest plants, as well as taking a look at emerging invasive forest plant species.
The modest class fee of $45 will cover handouts, extra resources, and light refreshments. Commercial Applicator CCHs may be available.
Should you have further questions, feel free to contact Geoff Schortgen, gschortg@purdue.edu or 260-563-0661 (x1408); or John Woodmansee, jwoodman@purdue.edu or 260-244-7615. Geoff is in Wabash County; John is in Whitley County.
Register now! Registration must be completed by April 27.
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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact John E. Woodmansee prior to the meeting at 260-244-7615 or jwoodman@purdue.edu by April 27, 2026.
For special dietary needs contact John E. Woodmansee at 260-244-7615 or jwoodman@purdue.edu by April 27, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact John E. Woodmansee prior to the meeting at 260-244-7615 or jwoodman@purdue.edu by April 27, 2026.