Rural Weeds

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Date: Wed, Apr. 12
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Columbia Grange
Address: 37493 Grange Hall Road, Corbett, 97019

Weeds – how to spot them and what to do about them. Discover which forest-invading weeds you’ll want to be on the lookout for. Learn to recognize rare weeds that are new to the area and what to do when you find them. And finally, go over tried and true methods for removing some of the yard weeds more common to our area.

Spaces Available: 22 (of 45 max)

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