LET’S TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT POISON IVY IN SOUTH JERSEY with UMAR MYCKA

Modern poison ivy research started in the 1960’s in South Jersey by a native Jersey boy, Dr. Bill Gillis. As horticulturists, our understanding of the habits, lifecycle, and established presence of poison ivy is helpful to our families and community members. We will review known facts and touch on new findings both funny and a little scary.

“Education is my passion and this recognition helps motivate me further.” Thanks to The New York Times http://ow.ly/WaSV30cebAS #threeleafmenace

Umar’s interest in poison ivy began when he was involved in Scouting in the 1970’s and continues today. He is the president of Poison Ivy Horticulturist, Inc., removing poison ivy in South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Northern Delaware. He is the founder of the Philadelphia Poison Ivy Conference, the largest East Coast and longest running forum for poison ivy professionals and academics.

Umar Mycka is a graduate of the Temple University Horticulture program. He worked as a public garden horticulturist at the Phila Zoo for 47 years.