

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Habitat Advocate: Invasive Species ID & Navigating Non-Toxic Practices
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn how to observe nature through the lens of a habitat steward, and learn how to ID invasive species.About this EventCome ready to explore the challenging questions that arise when working with invasive species:What introduced plant species require human action to help restore the land for optimal ecological function?What methods does a habitat steward use to remove introduced plants non-toxically?What native plant allies are wise to use in our work in heavily impaired habitats?Participants will take home a copy of the latest edition field guide, “Plant Invaders of the Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas.”The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City.The cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive, please reach out to Keith Williams, VP of Engagement and Education, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org.About this ClassNote, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification .Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18.Your PresentersElyse Jurgen, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co., is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program.Elyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs, infusing educational opportunities during the design, installation, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations.Linda Ferich retired from a career in emergency and occupational health nursing in 2013 and became a PA Master Naturalist. She coordinates the Lancaster Conservancy’s Community Wildlife Habitat program, a partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Through this program, Lancaster County has become the first county in PA to become a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat.Linda enjoys doing property assessments to teach how to develop habitat and control stormwater. Linda studies native plants and designs ecological gardens as a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and student of Mt. Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening program. She and a few conservation-minded friends formed the Lancaster Native Plant Alliance, a chapter of PA Native Plant Society. The alliance promotes the use of native plants in all landscape settings through collaboration, education, and advocacy.Refund/Cancellation PoliciesRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event.Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email and refunded.Photo Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.Thank you to our host Tec Centro and partners  and the !Thank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6e3c9e40-1c94-11f1-bcfe-6393e3a0d4d3-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, art
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 65.87, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lancaster
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 102 Chester St
- **lat**: 40.036241
- **long**: -76.2980046
- **full address**: 102 Chester St, 102 Chester Street, Lancaster, United States

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- **organizer**: Lancaster Conservancy (https://allevents.in/org/lancaster-conservancy/22507833)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 102 Chester St, 102 Chester Street, Lancaster, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 65.87 up to 65.87 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lancaster Conservancy
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness, art
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