Waukesha County



Invasive Species in our Ecosystems


1.5 hours

For current program rates, see the Waukesha County Environmental Education School Guide

Students will learn about invasive species threatening the ecosystems of Southern Wisconsin and specifically the challenges these species present at Retzer Nature Center. Identification of plant and animal invasive species, their origins, and their control methods will be discussed. This program will provide training for invasive species identification and management that may be applied at Retzer during the course of the program, or taken back to your school.

Standards: MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-3
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee: Yes
Offered: School Year
Location options: Retzer Nature Center


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