General Info
Special Projects » Budding Botanists : Spring Stewards : Local Projects
Fort Valley Weed Warriors...Unite! June 9, 2012.
Overview
The Grand Canyon Trust, Museum of Northern Arizona, AmeriCorps and other organizations in the neighborhood of north Flagstaff will team up this summer to tackle growing populations of invasive, non-native plants in the historic Fort Valley Road/Highway 180 corridor. Why are we concerned about controlling these plants? A non-native species is simply one that has been introduced to an area in which it was not historically present. Invasive plants aggressively establish themselves in an ecosystem, often at the expense of naturally functioning native communities. They reproduce successfully and have the ability to outcompete native plants for resources and space. Invasive, non-native plants such as diffuse knapweed, kochia, bull thistle, dalmatian toadflax, mullein, and cheatgrass have established in this area and their populations are growing. We can work together to remove them and increase the chances for other plants to flourish.
Join our growing team of volunteer weed warriors and plant enthusiasts to celebrate healthy habitats and biodiversity in north Flagstaff. We are looking forward to great success!
Itinerary
Meet at 9:00 a.m. sharp at the Grand Canyon Trust homestead - 2601 N Fort Valley Road, just north of the fire station (click here for a map).
We will introduce ourselves, learn more about the issue and the Grand Canyon Trust, then distribute tools and materials needed for a fun day of weed removal.
We will work until 1:00 p.m. then enjoy lunch together before heading home.
