Q – What drew you into working with TCWP as a Biologist? A – Two main things that were attractive to me when I was applying for the Biologist role with TCWP were 1) the opportunity to conduct BOTH high quality fieldwork and lab work – what a dream! And 2) the team here at … Continue reading Meet Our Team: Kelsey Mitchell, Biologist
Q – Where did you go to school and did it help prepare you for your current work? A – I studied Agricultural and Extension Education and Weed Science at Mississippi State University. While the species are entirely different in Teton County, the latter prepared me to adapt to invasive species management in any ecosystem, … Continue reading Meet our Team: Lesley Beckworth, Landowner Program Coordinator
It’s winter, I don’t have to worry about invasives! That’s a problem for summer time, right? Nope! Believe it or not, winter sports like ice fishing are an overlooked avenue for invasive species to spread. Lots of people think that since native vegetation tends to die in the fall or winter time, that invasive species … Continue reading Ice Fishing — A Sneaky Culprit For Spreading Invasive Species
Q – How long have you worked at TCWP and what is your role? A – Almost 12 years! I have been the Seasonal Office Manager, Part time Office Manager, Landowner Program Coordinator, and now the Assistant Supervisor. Q – Why did you start working at TCWP? A – I started working for TCWP because … Continue reading Meet our Team: Mark Daluge (2022)
As we wrap up 2022, we can’t help but reflect on everything we’ve accomplished and the challenges along the way. We implemented successful programs, identified new threats, addressed staff changes, completed special projects, and upgraded new safety measures. 2022 Successes Our K-12 Education programs exceeded any of our previous educational programming. We reached 10 schools, … Continue reading 2022 – What A Year It’s Been
Teton County Weed and Pest District is working on improving its website. We value your feedback and strive to provide a resource for our community that serves up answers and education that helps empower your stewardship and gets accurate science-based information to Teton County. Please share your feedback below, and you can win a $100 … Continue reading Take our Survey: Help us Improve our TCWP Website
Dropping temperatures, snow on the ground, and shrinking daylight hours means that it’s time to winterize your pesticide equipment! Harsh winters like we have in Jackson can damage your sprayers if you don’t take proper precautions and measures. Plus, equipment parts seem to keep rising in price. To avoid costly mistakes yet maximize the lifespan … Continue reading Now is the Time to Winterize your Herbicide Sprayers
Canada thistle can be a real pain in our side—literally and figuratively! Sometimes you’ll feel it before you even see it. Canada thistle is difficult to control and quite unpleasant to the touch. Even if you’re wearing thick jeans, the long, sharp thistles of this plant can penetrate through clothing, leaving a stinging sensation.
This summer was yet another season jam packed with intense efforts from our full-time staff. One person who had quite the extraordinary summer is our entomologist, Mikenna Smith. Mikenna Smith completed her second master’s degree Mikenna completed her second master’s degree this summer while juggling many tasks at TCWP. Her role as entomologist is vital … Continue reading Mikenna just finished her second master’s degree
August was prime wedding season here in Jackson. Between May and October, Teton County sees numerous destination weddings, elopements, and other special occasions. While these events are moments of celebration for most people, they can also be the source of invasive plant infestations. Baby’s Breath in Flower Bouquets Even if you’ve never heard of baby’s … Continue reading Weed of the Month: Baby’s Breath