Defeating Invasive Bittersweet & Reversing Forest Collapse

A Free Two-Part Event Hosted by the Sharon Land Trust, the Salisbury Association Land Trust, the Sharon Conservation Commission, the Sharon Energy & Environment Commission, and the Sharon Audobon.

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Morning Presentation: Defeating Invasive Bittersweet & Protecting Standing Trees at Hamlin Preserve
Sharon Town Hall, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Join local conservationist Tom Zetterstrom for a powerful discussion on the devastating impact of invasive bittersweet at the Sharon Land Trust Hamlin Preserve. Tom will share the specific strategies the Land Trust uses to combat invasive species, save trees, and restore native habitats. Learn how volunteers and experts are working to save hundreds of conifers and preserve notable trees, including a towering American elm, multi-stem paper birches, and the Connecticut Champion Wild Apple Tree.

Afternoon Workshop: Hamlin Notable Trees Walk & Hands-on Invasive Control Demonstration
Hamlin Preserve, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Following the talk, join us at the Hamlin Preserve for a guided Notable Tree Walk and survey the scope of the forest losses due to bittersweet. Learn best management techniques to combat bittersweet, porcelainberry, buckthorn, and privet with expert demonstrations.

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