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May 09

Integrated Pest Management for Native Landscapes!

This is an elective course and provides 4 hours toward the completion of the Certificate in Native Plants program.
You do not need to be pursuing the Certificate to enroll in this class.

Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute
175 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
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May 09, 2026 09:00am ET - May 09, 2026 12:30pm ET

$40.00 - $50.00

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Class Description:

What do wasps, cardboard and hot sauce have in common? They can all be part of Integrated Pest Management! 

Reduce your reliance on expensive products and start a smart strategy that can improve resilience in your landscape.

An introduction to a broad concept, this class will focus on easy methods that a homeowner or commercial landscaper can use to reduce common nuisance species and encourage helpful ones. A lesson in using Seek to help identify what is around will provide outdoor time and also practice one of the most crucial pieces to IPM, correct identification!


What to bring with you:

If you have a 10x magnifier, that would also be helpful. Seek uploaded to your smartphone will greatly enhance your experience. Dress appropriately for the weather with any snacks or water needed as the class will be in and out of doors.


Registration Policy: 

As with all CNP classes, class size is limited. To give everyone the best opportunity to participate, there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $10, with the balance refunded if you cancel at least 7 calendar days before the class will be held. If the class is cancelled by the instructor or the CNP program, registrants will get a full refund.



Instructor: Lucy Ellis, 
Natural Resource Project Coordinator at City of Chattanooga


Lucy has worked in public lands for 15 years and manages natural resource projects for the City of Chattanooga.

A background in botany has led to significant contributions to many new parks and native plant landscapes in the City. 

Creating new grasslands, invasive plant management and improving maintenance strategies keep her busy at work, while 2 dogs and a 2 year old keep her busy at home.