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Green Thumb – Poisonous Plants of the Olympic Peninsula

May 25, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free
A tansy ragwort infestation.
A tansy ragwort infestation.

The Olympic Peninsula hosts a diverse number of plants, including many edible plants. But unfortunately, poisonous plants, both native and introduced, also grow on the Peninsula. These poisonous plants run the spectrum from causing skin rashes when touched all the way up to potentially killing humans and pets if consumed. But with a little bit of knowledge and a good eye, you can identify these plants and protect yourself, your family, friends and pets from their harmful effects. Join Christina St John for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Poisonous Plants of the Olympic Peninsula” on May 25th.

Join the Zoom Presentation Via This Link

Learn common poisonous plants found on the Olympic Peninsula, how to identify them and hear tips on how to safely remove them from your landscape if necessary. We will also compare them with non-poisonous plants that look similar. There will be samples available to look at for some of these poisonous plants.

Christina is the coordinator for the Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Program, which works with private and public landowners to ensure the control of noxious weeds within the county and is responsible for treating noxious weeds on county-owned land. Previously she worked at Shore Road Nursery and the Matt Albright Native Plant Center growing native plants of the Olympic Peninsula. She has also worked on restoration projects in California and North Carolina. Christina obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UC Santa Cruz and her Master’s in Sustainable Forest Management at Oregon State University.

The rosette of Poison Hemlock.
The rosette of Poison Hemlock.

The Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Poisonous Plants of the Olympic Peninsula”

will be held in person on Thursday, May 25th

from Noon – 1:00 p.m.

at the Port Angeles Library’s Carver Room

2210 S. Peabody St. in Port Angeles.

Or you may join via Zoom from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 936 2989 8830

Passcode: 676224

The Green Thumb Education Series, sponsored by the Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardeners, is held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month through October. In November, December, and January, one lecture is offered. Scheduled presentations are subject to change. Visit the WSU Extension Clallam County website calendar for the latest information on upcoming presentations. For questions, call 360-565-2678. 

Details

Date:
May 25, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organizer

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program
Phone:
(360) 565-2679
Email:
laurel.moulton@wsu.edu
Website:
https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/

Venue

Port Angeles Main Library
2210 South Peabody
Port Angeles, 98362
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Phone:
360-565-2679
Website:
http://ext100.wsu.edu/clallam/gardening/mg/training/