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Weed of the Month: Russian Olive

Russian Olive trees were introduced to the U.S. for landscaping aesthetics, to stave off erosion, to provide pollen for honey bees, and to block snow and wind. However, they are a threat to our river corridors because they form dense, impenetrable stands that choke out native vegetation like willows and cottonwoods.

Weed of the Month: Cheatgrass

Cheatgrass is an invasive plant to Wyoming but native to Europe and southwestern Asia. This plant is a huge problem because it tends to grow across large areas and is quickly changing Wyoming native plant composition.

Take the PlayCleanGo Pledge to Stop Invasive Species

Stop what you’re doing and take the PlayCleanGo pledge with us! Pledge to “arrive clean and leave clean” this summer. Anglers, boaters, hikers, bikers, campers, horseback riders, and off-roaders can help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.

Weed of the Month: Field Bindweed

Our invasive weed of the month is field bindweed—a pesky climbing perennial vine that is tricky to eradicate. Part of the morning glory family, this vine has funnel-shaped flowers, arrowhead leaves, and an extensive root system.

April is Native Plant Month in Wyoming

As April comes to a close we reflect that Gov'r Gordon proclaimed that this month is now Native Plant Month in Wyoming. As the weather warms, and the snow melts off, we are already thinking "what should I plant in my garden" We urge you to choose native plants.

Best Practices While Planning Your Wyoming Garden

As the snowpack starts to melt and the patches of grass become more visible in your yard, it’s hard to not be excited to spend some quality time making your yard even more beautiful with gardening and landscaping with different flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Now is the Time to Winterize your Herbicide Sprayers

Dropping temperatures, snow on the ground, and shrinking daylight hours means that it’s time to winterize those herbicides! ❄️Harsh winters like we have in Jackson can damage your herbicides as well as equipment if you don’t take proper precautions and measures.

Ice Fishing — A Sneaky Culprit For Spreading Invasive Species

Ice Fishing this winter? Here's a friendly #PlayCleanGo reminder.. believe it or not, winter sports like ice fishing are an overlooked avenue for invasive species.

Moss Balls Carrying Zebra Mussels

We warned back in March 2021 that Marimo Moss Balls were contaminated with Zebra Mussels. These moss balls are generally sold at PetCo. and PetSmart and other pet stores. If you are unfamiliar with Zebra Mussels we want to urge how serious of an impact these invasive species can have on our waterways in Wyoming.