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Issaquah Earth Day Invasive Weed Talk
Overview of some of the worst weeds to watch for and advice on weed control and help identifyng mystery specimens. Open to the public. Part of a series of talks hosted by the City of Issaquah at the Earth Day Fair at Pickering Barn.
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Saturday, April 19
9:30 am to 10:30 am
Pickering Barn
1730 10th Ave. N.W.
Issaquah, WA 98027
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King County Noxious Weed Management Workshops
(PDF version of agenda)
For vegetation management crews and others who need to identify and manage noxious weeds as part of their work. Topics include: state noxious weed list; new and unusual noxious weeds; focus on key weeds including garden loosestrife, purple loosestrife, phragmites, hawkweeds, knapweeds and thistles; noxious weed control on rights-of-way, disturbed areas and wastelands, weed identification with live specimens, WSU research results for control of a variety of noxious weeds, and a review of knotweed control on King County rivers.
Both classes are free and open to the public. WSDA pesticide license recertification credits are being requested for these classes (4 credits).
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North Session:
Wednesday, May 7
8 am to 12 pm
Northshore Utility District, Northshore Room, 6830 NE 185th St. Kenmore, WA 98028
South Session:
Wednesday, May 14
8 am to 12 pm
City of Kent Shops Building, upstairs meeting room, 5821 W. James St.(aka S. 240 th St.)
Register at 206-263-6468 or sasha.shaw@kingcounty.gov. Please provide your name, agency or company, number of attendees and your contact information. |
Controlling Knotweed and other Green Monsters
This workshop will teach why knotweed and other invasive plants are such tough weeds and what it takes to get rid of them. Controlling invasive weeds like knotweed means understanding how they grow and what works best to stop them. This is a hands-on workshop with weed specimens and practical weed control tips. Bring your mystery weeds for identification and get answers for controlling the tough weeds on your property.
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Wednesday, July 9
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, on Boalch Ave NW between Snoqualmie and North Bend
Contact Sasha Shaw at 206-263-6468 to sign up. Free and open to the public. |
The King County Noxious Weed Program offers workshops and presentations upon request for community groups, neighborhood councils, vegetation management professionals, volunteer events, garden clubs and a wide range of other groups. Please contact Sasha Shaw by email or by phone (206-263-6468) if you would like a presentation on invasive plants or noxious weeds for your group, staff or community.
Program offices are located at 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104.
To contact a staff member at the King County Noxious Weed Control Program, please call 206-296-0290 or by reach them by email.
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