The Logan Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Bridgerland Audubon Society and the Utah Native Plant Society invite the public to attend a weed day on Saturday, May 19.
The goal of the project is to help reduce and eradicate invasive weeds. Invasive weed species threaten the ecological integrity and biological diversity of plant communities within the project area and have caused adverse impacts to recreation, wildlife and other important social and resource values.
Targeted weeds include, dyer’s woad, burdock, houndstongue, Scotch thistle and other invasive weeds. Control methods will include hand-pulling, digging and possible bagging.
Participants should meet at the picnic area at Second Dam at 9 a.m. for a safety meeting and weed orientation before heading out to assigned areas. Parking is available in either the upper or lower lots. Volunteers will meet back at Second Dam at 1 p.m. for a “bring your own” lunch.
Volunteers should wear protective clothing, including gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirts, sturdy footwear and bring lots of drinking water. Some tools will be provided but it is recommended to bring your own weeding tools and shovels.
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