Land Trust to host noxious weed identification workshop at Saddle Rock

WENATCHEE — It’s the time of year again to help native plants survive an invasion of noxious and harmful weeds. As the sun gets warmer, invasive species require only a fraction as much precipitation to grow as the rest of the native plants in our area.

Protect Wenatchee Foothills from Noxious Weeds

Scentless mayweed, yellow star thistle, and jointed goatgrass are aggressive noxious weeds threatening our native shrub-steppe plant communities. To prevent their spread in the Wenatchee Foothills, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and the Chelan County Noxious Weed Board are offering a free, hands-on Noxious Weed Identification Workshop.

Workshop Details:

• Date: Thursday, June 12
• Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• Location: Saddle Rock Trailhead covered shelter, 1130 Circle Street, Wenatchee

Led by Adam Pfleeger and Jenna Medlar from the Noxious Weed Board, this informative workshop will focus on identifying problematic noxious weeds in our region, particularly those that flourish after wildfires. Participants will learn through hands-on experience with fresh samples and will receive a free weed identification booklet.

"Understanding how to identify and report noxious weeds is crucial for protecting our natural areas," emphasizes Ryan McGrew, CDLT’s Land Manager.

This event welcomes participants of all ages. While registration is appreciated for a reminder email two days prior, it is not mandatory. Register online for the workshop at: https://www.cdlandtrust.org/outings-events/events/noxious-weed-workshop

Andrew Simpson: 509-433-7626 or andrew@ward.media