Urban Forestry Workshop

 

 

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. 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. (No refunds unless we cancel.)

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

Workshop Locations & Registration:

Click on a date and location to be taken to the registration for that site.

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.


 

Extension Waukesha County * University of Wisconsin-Madison
515 W Moreland Boulevard  * Administration Center Room G22  * Waukesha, WI 53188 
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday  * Phone: (262) 548-7770  

 

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