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Community Corner Interview: Rowena Zimmermann of Blue Ridge PRISM

Community Corner Interview: Rowena Zimmermann of Blue Ridge PRISM

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Rowena Zimmermann, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Blue Ridge PRISM. They are holding an Invasive Plant Workshop on March 12th at Azalea Park focusing on identifying invasive plants, herbicide safety, and manual/chemical control techniques. More info/workshop registration: Blue Ridge PRISM Inc – Invasive Species in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia

 

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