NEW VINEYARD —  The Maine Forest Service in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an invasive plant identification and control workshop from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Forster Ricardo Farm, 261 Miller Road. UKV chapter of SWOAM is also a co-sponsor.

This training will help participants identify common upland invasive plants common to Maine’s forests develop mechanical and chemical control strategies for invasive plants. Anyone with an interest in invasive plants is encouraged to attend.

Dr. Lois Berg Stack, Extension specialist in ornamental horticulture, will have a presentation on invasive terrestrial plant identification issues, and the control of these invasive plants. Patty Cormier, of the Maine Forest Service, will serve as facilitator.

Directions: From Route 27 take a right onto Route 234 in New Vineyard (Anson Valley Road) towards Anson, go 2.2 miles and turn left onto the Miller Road, go 1.3 miles to the large grey farm on the right. Do not use your GPS or you will end up on a muddy dead end road.

Cost is $14. Preregistration is required. Continuing education credits may be available. To register or for more information, contact Franklin County SWCD at 778-4279.