Workshops and Classes
Invasive Weeds in Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
An interpretive talk and demo on invasive and noxious weeds impacting southeast King County. We will show and tell some of the problem weeds in the area and talk about how to keep them from taking over. This workshop is free and open to everyone. |
Saturday, August 16
11:00-12:00 pm
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Located 11 miles northeast of Enumclaw, Wash. in King County |
Des Moines Invasive Weed Workshop (click here for workshop flyer)
Workshop on invasive and noxious weeds causing problems in the city of Des Moines. Learn how to identify problem plants and how to manage them so they don't take over your property. See what weeds are in the area that could be showing up uninvited in your neighborhood. Free and open to everyone. |
Thursday, September 18
7:00-8:30 pm
City of Des Moines Maintenance Facilities
2255 S. 223rd St., Des Moines, WA
To sign up, call Ruth at 206-870-6869 or email rfamurewa@desmoineswa.gov |
UW Botanic Gardens Professional Programs Course: Identification and Management of Invasive Plants
Non-native weeds cause serious ecological disturbances by choking out other plant life, ultimately altering habitats and reducing biodiversity. Sasha Shaw will discuss the devastating impact of invasive non-native plants on our local ecosystems. She will also teach identification and management of the most common problem invasives, including aquatic plants, found in our region. |
Thursday, October 23
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Center for Urban Horticulture, Douglas Classroom, University of Washington
Pre-registration required, $35 fee.
For more information or to register, contact Jean Robins at jrobins@u.washington.edu or 206-685-8033contact the Center for Urban Horticulture. | 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.
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