Library Coffee Hour: “Is It An Invading Alien? Invasive Plant Identification and Control” with Dr. Sylvan Kaufman

Tuesday, May 28th, 10am

Location: Terence S. Tarr Botanical and Horticultural Library, Museum Hill, SFBG Offices, 725 Camino Lejo, Suite E

Join us for the monthly Library Coffee Hour with a special speaker and topic.

Join Dr. Sylvan Kaufman to learn more about invasive plants in the Southwest. Participants will learn how to identify common invasive species and distinguish them from similar-looking natives. Different control techniques will be discussed as well as what to do after invasive plants are removed.

Sylvan Kaufman consults, writes and teaches on ecology, botany and restoration topics through her business, Sylvan Green Earth Consulting.  She has a B.A. in Biology from Vassar College and a Ph. D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rutgers University.  Sylvan co-authored Invasive Plants, Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species published by Stackpole Books.    She teaches as an adjunct professor for George Washington University’s Sustainable Landscapes Program, serves on the board of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, and participates on the Maryland Invasive Species Council and Maryland Invasive Plant Advisory Committee.  She lives part-time in New Mexico now!

About Library Coffee Hour

Every fourth Tuesday of the month, 10 am-12pm, SFBG Library on Museum Hill, 725 Camino Lejo, Suite E

We are hosting a special time for book lovers.  We invite you to come browse books, sip some coffee or tea, exchange recommendations and see what’s new.  Mark the date on your calendar and feel free to drop by.  Books on special topics and themes will be on display and change each month.

Don’t forget SFBG Members- our Library has nearly 2000 books which you can search (use our online database), check out and borrow for free!