Spring and Summer 2023 Citizen Science Workshops - Complete List

These are free 2.5 to 3 hour trainings where you will learn how to identify priority invasive species, how to record basic data and how to report findings on EDDMapS, a national early detection reporting system. Participants learn plant identification through a PowerPoint presentation and live material. Participants also learn methods of manual removal and which species you should not attempt to remove. Trainings will equip volunteers with the knowledge necessary to conduct invasive plant surveys in order to support local land managers that need your help. Your efforts will directly support the maintenance of healthy ecosystems. Volunteers will receive an invasive plant identification booklet along with survey forms. We ask that volunteers who sign up conduct 1-2 surveys over the field season.

*** Dates and venue locations still to be determined for some of the following trainings. Please check our website or Facebook page regularly for updates. Capacity will be limited, so if you would like to attend one of these free trainings, please RSVP to Chelsea Dole at info@pnw-ipc.org to reserve your place! 

1. Skagit, WA                                                                            February 25, 2023  Time 9 am - 12 pm

Address:  Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Hosted by: Madelyn Loy, Noxious Weed Coordinator with Skagit County

Type: 2 hour lecture

            1 hour group hike

2. Cowlitz, WA                                                                     Early May, 2023 Time TBD                                      

Address: TBD

Hosted by: Jennifer Mendoza, Program Coordinator for Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Control Program

Type: Cosolidated training with group hike afterwards

3. Snohomish, WA                                                             May or June, 2023 Time TBD                                      

Address: 

Hosted by: Geraldine Saw, Coordinator for Snohomish County Conservation and Natural Resources

Type: 

4. Pend Oreille, WA                                                             June 16, 2023 Time TBD                                      

Address: TBD

Hosted by:  Mary Malone, Education and Outreach Specialist and Loretta Nichols, Interim Coordinator for Pend Oreille Noxious Weed Board

Type: Full training with potential group weed walk after lecture portion of the training

5. Clark PUD & Skamania County , WA                      Date & Time TBD

Address: TBD

Hosted by: Emily Stevenson, Program Coordinator Skamania County Noxious Weed Board

6. Invasives After Dark                                                      Date & Time TBD

Address: TBD

Hosted by: Chelsea Dole, Outreach Coordinator for PNW Invasive Plant Council 

Updates and additional trainings to be announced in the near future