Published on Jan 3, 2014 | A general introduction to invasive plants and why they are harmful. Tips, tricks, facts, and suggestions for alternative plants. Introduction to the series of videos on individual invasive plants. Part 1 of the Herndon Environmental Network Invasive Plants Video Series.
Goats actually seem to prefer weedy species.
While the California Milk Processor Board has used the weight of copyright law to stop us from printing the phrase “got milkweed?” on any products (petty, no?), they haven’t put the kibosh on “got Asclepias?” This educational bumper sticker with our exclusive illustration has become our most popular invention. Order your own from this link.
Our orange Weed Wrench-brand sapling puller continues to serve us well in our battle against invasive Common Buckthorn. We have even given a Weed Wrench as a gift. However, the manufacturer of this great tool has retired from its production, and upon learning this, friend Ney has called our attention to a full range of tree and root pullers under the name PullerBear. Learn more and order from: PullerBear.com.
Published on Jun 7, 2013 |
In the last decade, unnaturally-destructive megafires have swept through the West. Ironically, one of the things we can do to help reduce the risk of these megafires — and simultaneously improve the health of our forests — is by doing small “controlled burns” to reduce tinder in our forests. Learn about one of The Nature Conservancy’s fire experts, McRee Anderson, as he travels from Arkansas to Africa to learn and teach about controlled burning to help people, water, and wildlife.
Published on May 3, 2013 |
Mendota biologist Bryon Walters explains the plan of attack to replace invasive weeds with native landscaping.
