# Event Details - **Event Name**: Steward Skills Training Series: Honeysuckle Edition - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how to spot and deal with those pesky Woody Invaders in a fun and informative session at Searles Nature Preserve.About this EventThis field-based workshop, hosted by the Washtenaw Restoration Ecology Network (WREN), provides community members with hands-on training in woody invasive plant identification and control, featuring Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) as the focal species.Participants will complete pre-workshop training materials covering:How invasive species become established and alter native ecosystemsIdentification of woody vs. herbaceous invasivesControl techniques including mechanical, chemical, and integrated methodsHerbicide safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and tool selectionDuring the field session, participants will:Practice critical-period cutting and cut-stump herbicide applicationLearn safe and efficient use of loppers, pull saws, and herbicide applicators (Buckthorn Blasters)Review on-site safety procedures, including tick and wasp awareness, proper clothing, and decontaminationApply the techniques in an active restoration setting at Searles Preserve, a WBNA propertyThe course follows a train-and-apply model — blending self-guided learning, expert demonstration, and supervised practice. It is suitable for beginners and experienced volunteers alike.All tools and herbicide will be provided, with an option to purchase discounted equipment.This is a pay-what-you-can event; donations help fund materials, herbicide, and tool kits for future community trainings. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ypsilanti/steward-skills-training-series-honeysuckle-edition/100001772857858579 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fsteward-skills-training-series-honeysuckle-edition-tickets-1772857858579 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ypsilanti - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Searles Nature Preserve - **lat**: 42.1577675 - **long**: -83.6557392 - **full address**: Searles Nature Preserve, 5171 Bolla Road, Ypsilanti, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Washtenaw Audubon Society (https://allevents.in/org/washtenaw-audubon-society/26926489) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/766b285d14caaed05f644a40d35bf0711a983bfadb028365a211c0332538d4bd-rimg-w940-h470-dc051230-gmir.jpg?v=1760631136 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2459cbad95c10d2cde5297c4dd1af1db0fe2e6f4dfdda122a373d522d3f9e40b-rimg-w400-h400-dc041230-gmir.jpg?v=1760631134 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Searles Nature Preserve, 5171 Bolla Road, Ypsilanti, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Washtenaw Audubon Society - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Steward Skills Training Series: Honeysuckle Edition ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Steward Skills Training Series: Honeysuckle Edition", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/766b285d14caaed05f644a40d35bf0711a983bfadb028365a211c0332538d4bd-rimg-w940-h470-dc051230-gmir.jpg?v=1760631136", "startDate": "2025-11-08", "endDate": "2025-11-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/ypsilanti/steward-skills-training-series-honeysuckle-edition/100001772857858579", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Searles Nature Preserve", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5171 Bolla Road", "postalCode": "48197", "addressLocality": "Ypsilanti", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.1577675", "longitude": "-83.6557392" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Learn how to spot and deal with those pesky Woody Invaders in a fun and informative session at Searles Nature Preserve.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-08", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/ypsilanti/steward-skills-training-series-honeysuckle-edition/100001772857858579" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/ypsilanti/steward-skills-training-series-honeysuckle-edition/100001772857858579", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Washtenaw Audubon Society", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/washtenaw-audubon-society/26926489", "description": "The Washtenaw Audubon Society is an active chapter of Michigan Audubon formed in the early 1950's. 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