Come learn about the snake diversity of Alabama at the Delta Bay and Conservation Center
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June 12, 5:30-7:30PM
AWF Delta Bay and Conservation Center
Join us for the Central Alabama Invasive Species Short Course! This program covers the threats posed by local invasive species, as well as identification and control techniques. Participants will also learn about recent updates to species listings and up-and-coming invaders, followed by an identification practice session.
Event Details:
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Marengo County Extension Office
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Parrot Feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an aggressive invasive aquatic plant that can quickly choke out Alabama’s ponds and waterways. While its feathery green foliage may look attractive, it forms dense mats that block sunlight, deplete oxygen levels, and interfere with fishing and boating. Stay alert for this invader to protect our local water quality and native aquatic life!
Learn more about identifying and managing Parrot Feather here: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/fish-water/the-invasive-aquatic-plant-parrot-feather/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpuXhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVSlcyNXlham9VZkpLTDh3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs1pdkTjfq-9y0kyjOnE4EixjtzlCdqWWIL13i3YWkCkQihisgP6XJWWut4X_aem_-Eqze2O8nneIFRFnzimQeg
Torpedograss is a highly invasive species that spreads aggressively through rhizomes, quickly overtaking wetlands and shorelines . Managing it requires persistence—multiple herbicide treatments, monitoring regrowth, and restoring native plants to keep ecosystems healthy .