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There are 32 species of noxious and invasive weeds found in Summit County, mind you, I said county! These invasive species do not honor boundaries. Granted, they entered our developed areas initially, but with time, migrated to our national forests as well as our wilderness areas. Construction activity, along with human and canine traffic, have brought in and assisted the migration of these unwanted species.
Noxious weeds are out of control, and we need a hardy community effort to control them. Over 15 years ago, Summit County sponsored a volunteer noxious weed pull for seven years running that brought out over 100 volunteers each year. This year, the weed pull is coming back!
Save the date: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 8. This year we will designate chamomile and musk thistle species for “elimination.” Additional information will be forthcoming. As in prior years, this year’s weed pull day will commence with a kickoff at the Summit County Senior and Community Center.
These unwanted guests have taken over, invaded and overrun native species, eliminating an important food source for wildlife. Both false chamomile and musk thistle can be eliminated without spraying.
