It’s the first week of August, the days are hot, and there’s one plant on every Noxious Weed Specialist’s mind: tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). This biennial, regulated Class B noxious weed grows throughout King County, especially on open, sunny sites… Read More ›
With the Vashon Strawberry Festival coming up and the Unofficial Mayor Contest in full swing, Vashon Island might seem like an idyllic world of its own, separated from the rest of King County. In some ways, it is; but when… Read More ›
When noxious weed specialists Maria Winkler and Minwook Park drove down a quiet street on Vashon Island earlier this spring, they were alarmed to find a large, dense carpet of shiny geranium lining the road. It wasn’t the first time… Read More ›
King County’s noxious weed specialists have their hands full this month and it isn’t going to get easier anytime soon. Top priority noxious weeds they are focusing on this month include garlic mustard, European coltsfoot, giant hogweed and shiny geranium…. Read More ›
When Scott Moore decided to resign from the King County Noxious Weed Control Board at the end of 2017, it was bittersweet. Scott had served on the Board since 1998 and was Board Chair for many years, so there is no… Read More ›
As spring approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on what we can do this year to help the natural world here at home. Learning about and taking action to help stop the spread of invasive species is one great… Read More ›
If you are interested in learning to identify and control noxious weeds and other invasive plants (or just to freshen up your skills), then we have the classes for you! We have two options to choose from: a two-hour evening… Read More ›
The 2018 King County Noxious Weed List is official now! The King County Noxious Weed Board set the annual list at its January meeting, adding the new state-listed species and renewing county priorities to educate and require control of other… Read More ›
King County is accepting applications until February 11, 2018 to fill an opening for a Noxious Weed Control Specialist II. This is a full-time equivalent, year-round, benefit-eligible position. See the King County Jobs website for complete information and application instructions (search… Read More ›
The public is invited to join the King County Noxious Weed Control Board for King County’s annual weed list hearing, where the Board will hear public comments, review proposed weed list changes, and set the official 2018 King County Noxious… Read More ›
