invasive weeds
Signups underway for 4th annual Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space 'Walk with the Weeds' this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 12:04pmRegistration is open for the 4th annual Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Walk with the Weeds! Join our Open Space Manager for an educational walk all about the weeds while enjoying the beauty of the Carson River via the Empire Ranch Trail. You will get to learn everything about invasive species identification and prevention as well as how they affect our natural environments.
Citizen Science Drives Environmental Restoration and Preservation in Tahoe-Truckee
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 10:40amVolunteer citizen scientists working with the League to Save Lake Tahoe conducted surveys of Donner and Spooner Lakes to detect aquatic invasive species, and restored native wetland habitat in Johnson Meadow in September. Both efforts are aimed at preserving the Tahoe-Truckee region’s unique ecology.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, June 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 7:15pmWith a windy cool down headed our way, activities around the Carson City area Wednesday, June 26 will make for a breezy good time. Looking at the day ahead there's a walk hosted by parks and recreation, kids events, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center, a free "rough cut" feature film screening at the Carson Nugget, Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park and more.
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space hosts 'Walk with the Weeds'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 2:51pmNoxious weeds cause damage to our native Nevadan plants, causing issues for the farming industry, local wild-life, and more. Learn how to recognize common invasive weeds, in addition to our Nevada native plants, on Wednesday, June 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Dates announced for 2019 Carson City Cooperative Extension Capital City Farm Days
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 1:23pmCarson City Cooperative Extension’s Capital City Farm Days is set for April 11-12, 2019. This popular annual event for pre-K though 5th graders takes place at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall and Carson City Fairgrounds.
Nevada's conservation agency recognizes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 5:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has stepped up its efforts to educate communities about the threats posed by invasive plants, animals, and microorganisms in Nevada during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, now through March 3, 2019.
JoAnne Skelly: Occultation for weed control
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 8:19amI learned a new word this week, occultation. Researching it, I found it was an astronomical term describing one object blocking out another from an observer.
Have unknown plants ID'd June 25 at Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewery, enjoy a cold one too
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 5:06pmBring any unknown plants from your yard to Shoe Tree Brewing Company in Carson City on Monday, June 25 and have experts from the Carson City Weed Coalition and Open Space Department identify them while enjoying some tasty brews.
The event starts at 6 p.m. The coalition will tell you if your plants are noxious or not, and how to get rid of them if they are.
Nevada conservation department recognizes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 11:39amThe Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources aims to educate residents about threats posed by invasive plants, animals and microorganisms in the Silver State during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, being recognized now through March 2.
Column: Time to ramp up invasive species control projects at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 4:33pmOver the last two decades, the Lake Tahoe Region has become a national leader in fighting the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) that threaten to harm its world-renowned environment and the $5 billion recreation-based economy it supports.
Cooperative Extension Hosts Weed Warriors Basic Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 10:36amCarson City residents have noticed the enormous amount and types of weeds in their front yards and throughout the city.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Carson City Parks and Rec and the Weed Coalition will be offering Weed Warriors Basic Training class Wednesday, June 8, 1 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, June 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., cost is $35.
Carson High School biology students move classroom outdoors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 6:25pmThree busloads of Carson City students arrived at Ambrose Carson River Natural Area Wednesday to study the Carson River watershed. Seventy-four high school biology students, trained by River Wranglers and Carson City Weed Coalition, met more than 90 fourth grade students and set about teaching and learning.
Column: Meeting the aquatic invasive species challenge at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 9:51amAquatic invasive species are one of the most serious challenges facing Lake Tahoe. They continuously threaten to damage its unique environment and famed water clarity and degrade the world-class recreational experiences residents and millions of visitors enjoy each year.
Tahoe agency collaborates on tech innovation to protect lake from invasive species
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 4:13pmAn innovation in aquatic invasive species protection was unveiled last week at the Water Sports Industry Association’s 2014 Summit that could make Lake Tahoe and recreational water bodies around the nation safer from the spread of invasive species, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said Friday.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announces TRPA Lake Spirit Award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2013 - 4:29pmEight individuals who display strong personal commitment to protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe were recognized Wednesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency during the third annual Lake Spirit Awards ceremony at the Agency’s Governing Board meeting in Stateline.
Wicked Weeds of the West
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 1:28pmCarson City Library will present Margie Evans, coordinator of the Carson City Weed Coalition through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, on Wednesday, July 17, at 6 pm, at the BRIC (the Business Resource Innovation Center) 108 E. Proctor Street. The weed coalition is a group of public and private landowners who work together to reduce the number of invasive weeds in our City.
Discussion at REI will be on invasive species at Lake Tahoe and other regional waters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 12:27pmThe Lake Tahoe Resource Conservation District is calling all boaters, anglers, paddlers, swimmers and water-lovers to attend a talk on September 26, 6:30pm at REI, 2225 Harvard Way, Reno to learn about the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Asian clams, zebra and quagga mussels and invasive weeds like Eurasian water milfoil are just a few of the plants and critters that currently threaten local waters in the Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada region.
Oregon students "Pay It Forward" in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — It’s not a typical summer road trip filled with beach visits and tourist traps. Instead it’s a community service road trip filled with good deeds.
Twenty‐two students from Portland, Oregon area High Schools will visit Carson City as part of a community service road trip called the Pay It Forward (PIF) Tour. The tour allows students the opportunity to serve, lead and learn. In just five days, these students will travel to and serve in four different communities; Carson City is their last stop.
Keep Tahoe Blue Volunteer Weed Pull
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 3:19pmJoin the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the U.S. Forest Service for a weed pull on the evening of June 28th in Rabe Meadows near Stateline, Nevada. Volunteers will be helping to remove invasive weeds that are threatening Tahoe’s native plant species and wildlife habitat. Learn about invasive weeds and how to properly remove them. If you would like more information on volunteering for this event please call 530-544-5388, or email events@keeptahoeblue.org.
Lake Tahoe 'Most Un-Wanted' campaign aims for invasive species public awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:58pmThe Tahoe Resource Conservation District has released a series of educational posters which identify some of the biggest threats to Lake Tahoe Basin, as well as what visitors, residents and even kids can do to help. Titled “Tahoe’s Most un-Wanted,” the first three posters feature aquatic invasive species, fine sediments from runoff and invasive weeds, and are free to pick up or request for local schools, businesses and other organizations who would like to display them publicly.