UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Interested in learning practical strategies for pond care? Penn State Extension will hold the Pond Management Series from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, March 19 and 26 and April 2 and 9. 

This series is aimed at private pond owners, landscape and property managers, pond service providers and contractors, and individuals interested in identifying and controlling aquatic plants. 

Whether individuals are looking to improve their pond’s health, address challenges or simply deepen their knowledge, this series provides the expertise and tools to make the most of the aquatic environment, organizers noted.  

Sessions will cover: 

— Basic pond design features and caring for a pond. 

— Common pond problems, and how to identify and manage them.  

— Identification and management of native and invasive aquatic plants. 

— Nuisance algae in ponds and effective management strategies. 

— Common pond wildlife and strategies for management.  

The registration deadline is noon March 19.  

Registrants will receive a discount code in their confirmation email to access the following publications at no cost: “Management of Fish Ponds in Pennsylvania” and “A Field Guide to Common Aquatic Plants of Pennsylvania.” 

More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/pond-management-series.