Preventing Invaders

Preventing Invaders– Various spp.| December 1, 2015March 16, 2018 Maryland Invasive Species Council| Maryland Invasive Species Council

Contact: James Young, Plant Protection and Quarantine, USDA APHIS | Jim.D.Young@aphis.usda.gov Matt Travis, MD State Plant Health Director, USDA APHIS | Matthew.A.Travis@aphis.usda.gov ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 1, 2015) – Exotic species are in the news almost daily. They can be found in our parks and even in our own backyards. Sadly, many of them are so […]

Invader of the Month

Classroom Pets and Projects

Classroom Pets– Various spp.| September 20, 2012March 16, 2018 Maryland Invasive Species Council| Maryland Invasive Species Council

Katie ten Hagen | kt10hagen@gmail.com ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 20, 2012) – Many people have fond memories of raising some sort of classroom “pet,” be it butterflies, frogs, fish, hermit crabs, or “regular” pets like hamsters or gerbils. Watching a plant or animal go through its entire lifecycle is incredibly fascinating and can be an invaluable […]