-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension
Parenting tip – week of 4/23/18
Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is a common plant in our area that can cause an itchy rash. Remember the old saying “Leaves of three – let it be”? This is a good way to help you identify poison ivy plants. The plant has leaves that grow in clusters of three. These leaves are usually 2 to 4 inches long, and the plant can grow as a groundcover, a small bushy plant or a vine. Learn how to identify this plant to make sure your outside adventures are happy ones.