Hamilton County Invasive Species Awareness Week 2023
The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership is proud to announce the upcoming Hamilton County Invasive Species Awareness Week, taking place from April 8th to 15th. This annual event is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of invasive species and encourage residents to take action to protect the local environment.
Throughout the week, the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership will be hosting a variety of educational events and activities, including:
Wednesday April 11th
- Invasive Species & Native Alternatives for your Home Landscape workshop at Westfield Washington Public Library at 6:30 pm
Friday April 14th
- Weed Wrangle volunteer event at Inlow Park in Carmel
Saturday April 15th
- Weed Wrangle volunteer events at Fall Creek Woods Nature Area in Fishers, Potter’s Bridge Park in Noblesville, and Midland Trace Trail in Westfield.
- HIP Strike Team at Coxhall Gardens Park in Carmel
In addition, the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership will be sharing information and resources on social media using the hashtag #HCISAW. Follow the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership on Facebook and Instagram (@hcinvasives) to stay up to date on the latest events and activities. 5-gallon buckets to be used in invasive species management efforts, particularly garlic mustard, will also be available for participants at volunteer events or directly from the SWCD office during business hours.
“Hamilton County Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for all of us to come together and learn about the destruction invasives species cause to our beloved parks and natural areas and our yards,” said Claire Lane, spokesperson for the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership. “Invasive species are a growing threat to our native ecosystems, and it’s up to all of us to take action to prevent their spread.”
The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership is a collaborative effort between the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, local parks departments and conservation organizations, and concerned citizens and property managers. Together, they work to control the spread of invasive species and restore native habitats in Hamilton County.
For more information about Hamilton County Invasive Species Awareness Week or to get involved, visit www.hcinvasives.org or email hcinvasives@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.