Master Gardeners of Hamilton County “Native Plants for Wildlife” Series: Pushing Back Invasives that are Pushing Out Wildlife

Learn how to push back against invasive species to protect native biodiversity!

When exotic invasive plants outcompete plants that are native to our corner of the world, it is our wildlife that suffers first. Don will teach you how to control these rapidly growing and reproducing non-native plants that so many of us struggle with.

Presenter: Don McKenzie

Presenter Bio: Raised in Decatur, AL, Don's education includes a B.S. degree in Wildlife Management from Auburn University and M.S. in Wildlife from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has worked as a biologist, a Conservation Policy Coordinator, Asst Chief of Wildlife Management, a Southeastern Field Representative, Coordinator of the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative and NBCI Director, from locations in Washington D.C, South Carolina, Arkansas and TN.

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