Sylvan Kaufman
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Overview
Maryland 21629Sylvan Kaufman brings Ecology to life in her talks and workshops. Through lively descriptions and beautiful photos she leads audiences to discover how their gardening practices make a difference to the environment.
w: http://www.SylvanGreenEarth.com
w: http://www.InvasivePlantGuide.com
e: view email sylvan.kaufman@gmail.com
Description
Sylvan Kaufman consults, writes and teaches and lectures on ecology, botany and restoration topics through her business, Sylvan Green Earth Consulting located in Denton, MD. She is also active on the board of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. Sylvan has a BA in Biology from Vassar College and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rutgers University. She has worked as a researcher at Harvard University and as the curator and land manager at Adkins Arboretum. Sylvan co-authored “Invasive Plants, Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species” published by Stackpole Books.
Topics
Is It An Invading Alien? Invasive Plant Identification and Control
Do you think your yard or forest is being invaded? Learn how to identify common invasive plants and how to distinguish them from similar looking native plants by looking at plant samples and photos. Find out what problems these plants can cause in natural areas. Basic control methods are covered appropriate for home gardeners.
SuperGardener! Saving the Neighborhood from Invaders. Being a great gardener requires more than just a green thumb. From Japanese honeysuckle to hemlock wooly adelgids, the introduction of plants for horticulture and accidental transport of pests and diseases on those plants has altered our environment. Gardeners can make a huge difference by choosing what plants to grow and by knowing how to look for signs of problem plants, pests and diseases. Learn what resources you can use to identify and control invasive species. Discover amazing alternatives to invasive plants that can make your garden more than just a pretty face.
The 8 Elements of a Conservation Landscape. Conservation landscaping works with nature to reduce pollution. It incorporates environmentally sensitive design, low impact development, non-invasive native and beneficial plants, and integrated pest management to create diverse landscapes that help protect clean air and water, support wildlife, and provide a more beautiful, healthier human environment.
Gap Ecology. What happens when a tree falls in the forest? A gap forms! Gaps are extremely important to the development of forests. Join plant ecologist Sylvan Kaufman to learn about the science behind gaps. Learn how trees at the edges respond, what new plants are likely to grow, and what animals use gaps. Use your new knowledge to better understand the natural history of the forest and forest management.
Flowers and Fruits, Identification of Plant Familes. Many plants' scientific families can be identified based on the characteristics of flowers and fruits. Once you have identified what family a plant is in, it is easier to identify its species. This indoor, hands-on class will briefly review the parts of flowers and fruits and then look at a variety of flowers and fruits to help participants identify plant families commonly found in the region.
Evergreens. As winter approaches the evergreen pines, cedars, laurels and hollies stand out in the landscape. What other evergreens grow on the eastern shore? How do these plants stay green all winter? Why have they been such an important part of our folklore? Get ready for winter and the holidays by learning more about these amazing plants
Plant More than just a Pretty Face. Native Alternatives to Invasive Ornamental Plants
Gardeners often unknowingly harbor some serious invasive plants in their backyards, or maybe they know but aren’t sure what to replace them with. In this lecture participants learn about how using native plants to replace invasive plants can offer benefits from attracting more butterflies and birds to reducing the spread of invaders in their neighborhood. Participants will learn how gardens can reflect their native landscapes as well as being ornamental.
Who’s Afraid of Invasive Plants? The Story of Invasive Plants
What are invasive plants and when are they a problem? Invasive plants come from around the world, introduced both deliberately and accidentally. Most introduced plants have served people well, but a minority cause serious environmental and economic harm. This lecture covers the basics of what an invasive plant is, interesting ways invasive plants got here, and why they cause many people great concern. Hear some odd stories about well intentioned introductions gone wrong and about the dramatic effects invasive plants can have on native plant and animal communities.
Plants Gone Wild! Community Solutions to a Growing Problem
What are invasive plants and what can be done about them? Learn what invasive plants are and why they are a problem in your community. People have profoundly influenced their environment, and invasive plants are a consequence and a cause of change. Hear what’s being done in different communities to deter invasive plants. From public education to legislation to management plans and cooperative agreements, there are many possible ways of taming plants gone wild.
Invasive Plant Management: The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend
This lecture tells the story of why some invasive plants act differently at home and abroad. Some have left their natural enemies behind and we are learning to reach back into their home territories and import the enemies that kept their populations under control there. Others have been selected for their hardy growth or prolific showy seed production, but horticulturists now try to find ways of slowing the spread of new introductions. Increasing the resistance to invasion of native plant communities can also slow the spread of invasive plants.
Locations
Maryland and the D.C. Metro area
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