Here to help with all of your invasive weed
and county-declared pest issues.
EDUCATION
Children’s Education
Education is a valuable component of our Noxious Weed and Pest Control Programs. We believe that education in plant identification and an integrated control strategy are keys to success. Having active citizens in the community is paramount to our control strategy.
Classroom Presentations
Informing young learners about invasive species makes informed decision makers and conscientious citizens. Dispersed over three classroom days, students participate in energetic and fun-filled lessons comprised of 270 minutes total. Children will learn the effects that invasive species can have on an ecosystem. Using a jeopardy game to introduce students to the components of an ecosystem, and then transitioning into an active antelope grazing activity, this will exhibit how invasive plans can affect diets of native herbivores. The last lesson introduces students to a specific weed to help students recognize and be able to report sightings of noxious weeds while encouraging children to be active citizens and problem solvers.
For more information and to see how the program integrates into the Wyoming science curriculum, please contact the Natrona County Weed and Pest.
Deer for a Day
Partnering with the Natrona County Cowbells the Ag Expo held annually at Casper College works with 3rd graders from around the state, introducing them to the impacts that invasive species can have on deer by effecting their reproductive abilities based upon diet impacts made by consuming nutrient deficient weeds.
Adult Education
Several educational opportunities for pesticide applicators licenses are available through the University of Wyoming.
Materials and info regarding licensing procedure can be gathered from the UW extension office in Casper.
Study materials can also be obtained at NCWP.
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Early detection of new invasive species infestations and rapid, coordinated responses are needed to eradicate or contain invasions before they become too widespread and control becomes technically and financially impossible. Prevention and early detection/rapid response efforts are most effective when information is shared at the regional level.
It is going to take all of us- land owners, land managers, universities, recreationists, agency personnel, and concerned citizens- working together and sharing information as quickly as possible, to keep ahead of new invaders. We encourage you to use EDDMapS West to report sightings of invasive species; and we also encourage additional western states to join the EDDMapS West effort.