Defeating Bermuda Grass and Invasive Cogongrass
The Carriage House at Knoxville Botanical Gardens, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37914 Map
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Public Welcome Family-Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Register here for this seminar. This event will be in-person and simulcast live via Zoom. Refreshments will be provided to those attending in-person!
They say 'Know thine enemy' - and this could not be more true if you want to defeat Bermuda grass! Wild Ones Board Member Regina Santore will share methods for eradicating Bermuda grass in your yard, based on the season.
Adam Datillo of the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation will present on a new, devastating threat to our local area - invasive Cogongrass. You will learn how to spot Cogongrass and eradicate it before it can take hold in our area.
This could very possibly be the most useful seminar you will ever attend! Learn the secrets of these tenacious grasses and how to prepare your yard so your beneficial native plants will thrive!
From the Desk of Adam Datillo:
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is one of the worst weeds in the world. Until recently, this invasive plant species native to Asia has been restricted to the deep south where it is well established and wreaks havoc on natural ecosystems, wildlife, forestry, and agriculture. In the last few years, cogongrass has been documented at multiple sites in Tennessee. Join us for an in-depth and fun journey where we’ll learn what’s at risk, how to identify cogongrass, to whom to report a possible infestation, and how we’re going to work collectively to stop this species before it becomes well established here in Tennessee.
Adam Dattilo is a professional botanist and ecologist with over 20 years’ experience working to better understand and protect the flora of the Southeastern United States. Currently he serves as the vegetation ecologist within the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, where he works to protect biodiversity across Tennessee by documenting natural plant communities, facilitating applied research, and working with partners to move the needle on conservation. He lives in Knoxville Tennessee with his wife Clare, daughters Annabel and Fern, and two dogs Willow and Nikki. He loves to garden (both vegetables and native plants!), stay in shape, and get together with friends. Maybe one day he’ll be better at playing guitar and speaking Spanish.