Weed Watchers Training

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Date: Fri, May. 16
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: EMSWCD Office
Address: 5211 N Williams Ave, Portland, 97217

Want to help prevent invasive weeds from spreading throughout the places you live and love – all while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities? Come learn how to spot these invaders before they gain a foothold! This 2 hour training is for anyone interested in protecting Oregon’s landscape from the spread of invasive weeds. You will learn to identify, look for and report new invaders before they become a nuisance. View live and preserved specimens; learn how these invaders spread, and about the complications they bring to the new areas they dominate. You can help prevent that next nasty weed from getting established!

Spaces Available: 17 (of 36 max)

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