ANDREWS, IN- The Senior Monday Luncheon will be held at noon, March. 6, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend.
Vince Burkle, Northeast Indiana Nursery Inspector & Compliance Officer, Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology, will present a program on the Spotted Lantern Fly, an invasive species making its way into Indiana.
Burkle is a Nursery Inspector and Compliance Officer with the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology. He serves 11 counties in northeast Indiana and manages the state’s federally funded surveys for pests of regulatory concern. Vince earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Entomology, is a Certified Arborist and previously worked 10 years in the nursery industry.
The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage, and their own table service. The main dish of ham and beans is provided by Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. A donation will be accepted to help defray costs.
Seating is limited. Reservations may be made by calling (260) 468-2127.
Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is located at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
For more information on other UWIS programs, visit Facebook.com/UpperWabash or https://on.IN.gov/salamonielake.
