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Entomology for Gardeners: Identifying & Understanding Common Backyard Arthropods
April 26, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
See below for a class from the Plants and Pollinators Specialization of the Certificate in Native Plants Program. The class is open to all.
Saturday, Apr. 26
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Scott Clem, PhD, assistant professor of ecology, Illinois State University
Virtual program
In this course, you will learn how to identify common arthropods (i.e. insects and arachnids) that are commonly encountered in Georgia gardens. This class will equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools for distinguishing beneficial insects from those which are potentially harmful to the local ecosystem. As a participant in this course, you will also learn about common invasive and introduced arthropods as well as simple methods for improving arthropod biodiversity.