Understanding New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act

Understanding New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act

What does New Jersey’s new Invasive Species Management Act mean for you?

Join Mike Van Clef, Director of the Invasive Species Strike Team at Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. Mike helped write the legislation and worked to bring it to the finish line. He will explain why New Jersey needed the Act and how lawmakers created it.

Discover how the Act supports invasive species management across the state. Learn how it affects homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and land managers. Explore the challenges invasive plants and animals create for forests, parks, waterways, and native wildlife.

Mike will share real examples from his work in the field. He will explain how the law supports healthier ecosystems and better land stewardship. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the Act and its impact on New Jersey’s natural resources.

Program Guidelines

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All programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable.

Programs at Duke Farms are held rain or shine, but in the event of severe or impeditive weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

Accessibility

Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and the following accommodations may be available, depending on the program:

• Paved, flat trails
• Instructors with voice amplifiers
• Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
• American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice
• KultureCity sensory bags
• We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

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Visit dukefarms.org/membership to learn more.