Penn State Extension will offer Maintaining Streamside Plantings - Ensuring Successful Buffers on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The program will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Participants will be guided through the most critical tasks for preventing and controlling weeds, recovering from storm and animal damage, and increasing the survival of new trees and shrubs. Participants will learn about chemical and non-chemical options to weed control, types of herbicides, herbicide mixing, tree shelters, and tree mortality.

The program is designed for anyone caring for newly or recently planted riparian buffers or thinking about planting a new riparian buffer, including landowners, volunteers, public works crews, certified pesticide applicators, and other professionals.

There is a nominal registration fee. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. PDA pesticide credits may be available.

For details and registration, visit http://www.extension.psu.edu and search for Maintaining Streamside Plantings.