American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) a native shrub that thrives in moist soils.
In addition to an amazing diverse overstory of hardwood trees, our woodlands in Appalachia Ohio are home to a wide variety of native shrubs which are critical components of our woodland ecosystems. These shrubs are important hosts for many native species of insects, provide food and cover for many species of wildlife, and offer many other benefits.
- Understand the relationships between our native pollinators and shrubs
- Learn to identify common native and non-native shrubs
- Understand the impacts of non-native invasive species on our ecosystems
This program will take place at the Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur on Friday August 11th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. A registration fee of $15 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials.
Please use one of the following methods to register by August 7th:
- Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/vintonswcd
- Call Vinton SWCD 740-596-5676
- Email Jessica Burns at burns.1097@osu.edu
For brochures and more information about this and upcoming programs visit: http://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods
Don’t forget to check out our tree and shrub identification videos at: http://go.osu.edu/treeid
For directions to the program location visit: GPS Coordinates or Map to the Vinton Furnace
“A Day in the Woods” and the “2nd Friday Series” are sponsored by the Education and Demonstration Subcommittee of the Vinton Furnace State Forest with support from Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District, Central State University Extension, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hocking College, Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Pheasants and Quail Forever, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee.