Wondering what plants around Long Pond are invasive and what you can do to help the health of our pond? If so, please attend the upcoming Weed Watcher Workshop offered by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Lakes and Pond Program to learn how to best to monitor Long Pond for harmful invasive plants. During this hands-on workshop focused on plant identification, you will learn how you can help prevent the spread of invasive weeds.

DCR’s Lakes and Ponds Program staff will bring live plant specimens to the training for a hands-on identification workshop. Those who register for the event will receive more information about how to bring potential nuisance plants from your ponds to identify at the workshop.

What are the Harmful Effects of Invasive Aquatic Plants? When invasive plants become established in a lake or pond, they are almost impossible to remove and very expensive to control. Invasive plants spread rapidly and form dense mats that can make boating, fishing, and swimming impossible. As the recreational and aesthetic value of the pond declines, property values around it also decrease. Invasive species also alter pond habitat and disrupt the ways aquatic ecosystems normally function. If a pioneer infestation of invasive plants is identified early, there is a greater chance that the plant can be eradicated before it becomes established in the pond.

By monitoring Long Pond, you are taking an active role in ensuring its protection for the future!

June 24th at 1:00pm at Centerville Public Library

You can register for the workshop here.