Hosted by: Brandywine Valley Association

Planning Committee:

Duncan Allison, Brandywine Valley Association, and

Cheryl Bjornson, Horticulture Extension Educator, Penn State Cooperative Extension

A three hour field session will be held at the Brandywine Valley Association Myrick Conservation Center to discuss both biological, mechanical, and herbicide control measures for managing vegetation for a well balanced and biologically healthy pond. On sight ponds available for on hand learning and education. 

Topics will include:

• weed control, managing aquatic vegetation
• pond renovation and structural management
• pond wildlife/fish habitat
• legal responsibilities & permits

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For more information contact:                                                                                                                                                                            Cheryl A. Bjornson                                                                                                                                                                                         Chester County                                                                                                                                                                                         Horticulture Extension Agent                                                                                                                                                                             E-mail: [email protected]                                                                                                                                                                                     Voice: 610-696-3500, ext. 20

  Location:

Brandywine Valley Association

1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road
Myrick Conservation Center
West Chester, PA 19382

Directions: below is a map for your use.  For door to door directions please go to the following website:  www.experiencePA.com  Search for the Brandywine Valley Association.

This publication is available in alternative media on request.

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□ Pond Management

(registration deadline - July 12th)

Number attending ____, = $ _______

List names below:

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Make checks payable to: “Chester County Extension” and mail to:

Chester County Cooperative Extension

601 Westtown Road, Suite 370,

West Chester, PA 19380-0990