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All About Invasive Buckthorn
2024-10-21 19:00:00 2024-10-21 20:15:00 America/Chicago All About Invasive Buckthorn Buckthorn is a highly invasive shrub that crowds out native plants. Learn how to identify buckthorn, find out why it threatens wildlife habitat, and learn how to control it in your yard. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Monday, October 21
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-21 19:00:00 2024-10-21 20:15:00 America/Chicago All About Invasive Buckthorn Buckthorn is a highly invasive shrub that crowds out native plants. Learn how to identify buckthorn, find out why it threatens wildlife habitat, and learn how to control it in your yard. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Buckthorn is a highly invasive shrub that crowds out native plants. Learn how to identify buckthorn, find out why it threatens wildlife habitat, and learn how to control it in your yard.

We'll also hear how Northbrook supports residents in eradicating buckthorn.

Matt Evans is an ecologist with the Chicago Botanic Garden.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Environment | Adult Learning |

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