Ivy Talk: Invasive Plants: What Are They and How Do I Manage Them?

Tony Russell

Invasive plants present a complex set of problems that require a range of actions to mitigate their impacts to land, native plants and animals, and the overall health of our environment. This session will identify specific challenges that invasive plants pose for conservation and explore the ways to realistically address them on your land.

Rowena Zimmermann is the Director of Communications and Outreach for Blue Ridge PRISM.  She has a long history of service in the nonprofit world – as an executive director, board member, employee, and volunteer. She was also a partner and principal grant writer for Virginia GrantWorks. Prior to her nonprofit work, Rowena was a senior analyst for JLARC (Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission), the oversight agency for the Virginia General Assembly. She holds a master’s degree in public policy with a specialty in regulatory economics from William & Mary, and is also a writer who has been published in several literary journals. 

Rowena recently completed Master Naturalist training, and looks forward to helping with many future conservation projects – especially with birds! She lives in Albemarle County with her family, dogs, and an unkempt yard. Her favorite wildflower is the spring beauty (Claytonia virginica).

This talk will be virtual. Registration: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/0V8VZ