Workshop covers streamside maintenance

UNIVERSITY PARK — A hands-on Penn State Extension workshop will focus on best practices for maintaining, replacing and repairing plantings near a stream.

Titled “Maintaining Streamside Tree Plantings: Field Day,” the workshop will take place in both Pennsylvania Furnace and Manheim in April.

In Pennsylvania Furnace, the event will occur from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Penn State Deibler Tract, 3030 W. Pine Grove Road.

The Manheim event is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction Road.

This workshop is designed for landowners with or interested in a streamside tree planting project on their property; those interested in streambank repair using tree plantings; and anyone who is maintaining a streamside tree planting. Participants who are certified pesticide applicators can earn core and category recertification credits.

Maintenance is a critical part of any successful tree planting project, organizers noted. Participants will learn from experts in the field while also getting a chance to see firsthand many of the activities involved in a planting.

The workshop will cover: ted and cost $4.50 per rabbit per show. Entries can be mailed to Jason Lightfoot, 25 Lower Deer Run Road, Lewistown, PA 17044. These must be postmarked by April 8. There will be no day of show entries.

• Controlling weeds and other pests, such as deer and rodents, using a variety of mechanical, chemical and cultural practices.

• Protecting and maintaining trees and shrubs using shelters and other tools.

• Identifying and replanting trees and shrubs that have not survived.

• Repairing plantings following damage and disturbance events.

The show catalog is also available on Facebook, and changes or updates will be made available there too. Search for the event page JVRCBC Double Open/ Double Youth Spring Shows, or the group Juniata Valley Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Club.

Pesticide recertification credits are pending approval. Attendees could earn one core credit and two credits in each of the following categories: PC, 05, 06, 10, 18 and 23. Participants must register by 11:59 p.m. April 13 for the Pennsylvania Furnace event and by 11:59 p.m. April 16 for the Manheim workshop. There is a $15 registration fee.

There will also be specialty shows throughout the day, which are extra shows specific to certain breeds.

Full show information, as well as details of the specialty shows, is available in the show catalog. For an emailed copy, contact Julianne Kilmer, julieskilmer@gmail.com.

The club is accepting new members to help with hosting local shows – anyone who owns rabbits near the Juniata Valley, whether for pet, meat, fur or show, is encouraged to get involved. A single year-long membership costs $5 for ARBA members or $10 for non-ARBA members. Family memberships are also available. For more information about membership, contact Jason Lightfoot, deerrunrabbitry77@gmail.com.