The Truckee River Watershed Council’s Weed Warriors are leading a Weed Pull on July 14 and a Weed Walk on August 11. The Weed Warriors hope to bring awareness to the public about invasive weeds in our area and the proper disposal.

The Weed Pull, led by Jeannette Halderman, program manager at the council, and botanist Susan Urie of the U.S. Forest Service, will be near Boca Hill. The Weed Pull will remove weeds as well as help reduce infestations in the Tahoe National Forest.

The Weed Walk, led by Halderman and Kathy Welch, botanist, will be in a location where infestations have been confirmed in order to learn which plants are invasive to the Truckee River. The Weed Walk is supported by the Martis Fund, a collaborative project of Martis Camp landowners, DMB/Highlands Group (the developers of Martis Camp), Mountain Area Preservation Foundation (MAPF), and Sierra Watch.

To volunteer, contact the Truckee River Watershed Council or call Halderman at the Truckee River Watershed Council at (530) 550.8760 ext.6.