Hamilton County’s First Fall Invasive Species Awareness Week
Fall is a great time to manage invasive species! The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership is proud to offer a series of events to raise awareness during the first fall Hamilton County Invasive Species Awareness Week, taking place from October 14-21st.
Throughout the week, the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership will be hosting a variety of educational events and activities. Registration for these free activities is available at www.hcinvasives.org.
Education
- Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: How do invasive species spread? Webinar
Monday October 16th at 7:30 pm, free webinar
- Guided Family Nature Walk at Teter Retreat and Organic Farm in Noblesville
Wednesday October 18th at 6:00 pm, free
Volunteer events
- Weed Wrangle at Strawtown Koteewi Park
Saturday October 14th at 9am
- Weed Wrangle at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve (Fishers)
Thursday October 19th at 5:30 pm
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.
“Several of our most common invasive species stay green late into the fall making them very easy to identify,” said Claire Lane, spokesperson for the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership. “It’s also an effective time to remove most invasive species so raising awareness and encouraging action during this season is really important.”
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.