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Weeds of the Month-Thistles
Posted: September 4th, 2010 under Weed News.
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year, but it is also when noxious weeds become particularly evident as they go to seed. Thistles are among the most prolific of our fall weeds. It is especially important when discussing thistles to remember that Colorado is home to at least 24 native thistle species, many of [...]
Wake-Up and Weed
Posted: August 10th, 2010 under Weed News.
It is the height of noxious weed season and the seeds are beginning to fly. Help us stop these invaders in their tracks by volunteering at “Wake-Up and Weed” on Saturday, August 21st at Evergreen Lake. Weeding will start at 8:30 am followed by brunch for our wonderful volunteers at 10am. Your help is needed [...]
Weed of the Month – Chamomile
Posted: August 9th, 2010 under Weed News.
Scentless chamomile (Matricaria perforata) is a an annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial forb that is native to Europe. Seedlings emerge in spring and can produce a dense mat, out competing other species. Seeds and flowers are continually being formed. Each flower head can produce 300 seeds and a single plant can produce 300,000 seeds. The [...]
ABC’s of Noxious Weeds
Posted: July 28th, 2010 under Weed News.
The Community Weed Awareness Campaign will be hosting a noxious weed education table at the Conifer King Soopers on Saturday, August 7th. Plan to stop by between 10 am and 2 pm to talk to our weed experts and see a display of local area weeds. You can also bring plants in for identification and [...]
Weed of the Month-July: Orange Hawkweed
Posted: July 15th, 2010 under Weed News.
July is a good time to keep an eye out for one of our less common but highly aggressive weeds, Orange hawkweed. Sadly it is also one of the prettiest weeds, which make people hesitant to control it. Pretty, however, is in the eye of the beholder and our wildlife cannot eat pretty. Orange hawkweed, [...]
2010 Weed Day
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under News & Special Events, Weed News.
Evergreen Lake House Lawn Saturday, June 12, 2010 8 – 11 AM Download 2010WeedDayflyer Join us at the 13th annual Community Weed Day for noxious weed education and weeding around the Lake. We will start off with refreshments at 8am followed by weekding in teams until 11am. Our knowledgeable week experts will identify plants brought [...]
Weed of the Month-May: Cheatgrass
Posted: April 27th, 2010 under Weed News.
It’s time to keep your eyes open for early spring weeds, especially Downy brome (Cheatgrass). Downy brome (Bromus tectorum), an annual grass accidentally introduced from Eurasia in 1889, degrades habitat, replacing native vegetation and reducing forage and shelter for wildlife. It is common in Colorado from 4,000 to 9,000 feet and may be moving up [...]
Weeds at the Earth Day Fair
Posted: March 1st, 2010 under Weed News.
The Community Weed Awareness Campaign (CWAC) will be presenting timely information on local area weeds at the 21st Annual Mountain Area Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 24 at the Evergreen Lake House. Stop by our booth and talk to weed experts about identification and control of the noxious weeds threatening our natural landscapes. We [...]