Tumbleweed Tussle
Join the Grand County Weeds Department as we tussle with one of the most prevelent weeds of the west: TUMBLEWEEDS! We will meet at the Hidden Valley trailhead at 6PM and tackle tumbleweeds until the sun goes down. See you there!
Join the Grand County Weeds Department as we tussle with one of the most prevelent weeds of the west: TUMBLEWEEDS! We will meet at the Hidden Valley trailhead at 6PM and tackle tumbleweeds until the sun goes down. See you there!
Friday the 13th is usually filled with super spooky activities. Our Friday the 13th event is just as scary! - Join us at Gwynn Falls as we pluck, pull and scream at the patches of Wavyleaf Basketgrass that we have found along this trailhead. We will meet in the parking lot - there will be […]
JOIN US for Invasive Species Identification Day on Saturday, June 14, 9am-12pm We will be learning about common invasive species, ways to report them, and then explore the Post Lake Recreation Area to find invasive species. We hope to see you there! For further information or questions, please contact Brianna at or (715) 779-5710 […]
Join our Land Manager Bill for a nature walk on Saturday, June 14th at 11 AM and learn about different invasive plants and animals found in our area. Learn how they appeared and what we can do to minimize their impact. Admission is FREE, but registration is required due to limited capacity.
Want to brush up on your invasive species knowledge AND go kayaking?? Join us and the Flint River Watershed Coalition Genesee County Parks at one of our invasive species themed paddles this summer! These paddles are great for pros and beginners alike. Register at kayakflint.org/guided-trips.html and reach out if you have any questions! Can’t wait […]
In preparation for PlayCleanGo Week (June 6–13), Invasives Canada, in partnership with the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), is hosting a behaviour change training webinar to help partners strengthen their outreach and engagement efforts through the PlayCleanGo program. Creating awareness is an important first step, but lasting conservation impact requires motivating people to […]
Celebrate BC Trails Day with EKISC on the Northstar Rails-to-Trails! Join the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) and community partners for a fun-filled day on one of the region's most scenic recreation corridors. As part of the 6th Annual BC Trails Day celebrations, we'll be set up at the Cranbrook trailhead of the Northstar […]
How one idea to protect the fragile shrub-steppe ecosystem from noxious weeds led to a multi-jurisdictional collaboration statewide. Come learn how the Washington Invasive Species Council built numerous partnerships focused on noxious weed prevention. Working closely with the PlayCleanGo campaign, these efforts led to the installation of more than 50 educational boot brush stations in […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 9, for our annual Invasive Plant Educational Workshop, hosted in partnership with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Natural Areas Program, and Maine Forest Service. This workshop is designed for home gardeners, landowners, foresters, conservation professionals, and anyone interested in learning how to identify and manage invasive plants in Maine's […]
Seed dispersal is a natural process that helps keep ecosystems healthy and resilient. However, when people visit parks, they can unknowingly carry seeds on their boots—including seeds from invasive plants—which can change what grows where. Programs like PlayCleanGo help reduce this risk by encouraging visitors to clean their gear and by providing opportunities to educate […]
Nodding Thistle is an invasive plant that at times, can grow as high as a Christmas tree. As beautiful a flowering plant as they are, they seed like wildfire and have got to go. Bonus it's easy and wildly satisfying to pull them out of the ground! This volunteer event is special because you get […]
Invasive species are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide and different countries have taken different approaches to communicating this to society taking into account culture, language, and local traditions. Let’s hear about two countries in Latin America, Mexico, part of NAISMA, and Chile, on the other side of the continent and learn […]