Riparian Buffer Maintenance
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About The In-Person Workshop
Join Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center's Greening the Lower Susquehanna Program for Riparian Buffer Maintenance, a hands-on opportunity to support the health of our waterways. Riparian buffers are among the most cost-effective tools for protecting water quality, but they require care in their early years to thrive. During this session, you will learn the fundamentals of buffer maintenance and put your knowledge into action by assisting with the upkeep in a previously planted buffer. Roll up your sleeves and make a tangible impact on local stream health while gaining valuable skills in conservation stewardship.
Event Details
During this no-cost, half-day workshop at the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, participants will assist in maintaining a previously planted riparian buffer while gaining hands-on experience in conservation efforts.
What should you bring?
- Gloves
- Water bottle
- Shovel
- Mallet or hammer (if possible) to help with driving supportive stakes into the ground next to the trees
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Anyone interested in learning about riparian buffer maintenance through hands-on experience
- Those looking to volunteer their time to help keep local waterways clean
- Families, friends, and groups
- Individuals wanting to connect with like-minded people in their community
The basics of buffer maintenance, including:
- How to assess the overall condition of a buffer
- How to straighten tree shelters
- How to remove weeds from inside shelters
- How to replant trees that did not survive
- How to identify other needs to ensure tree and shrub survival in a young riparian buffer
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