Noxious weeds are a part of the Colorado landscape, but how do you control them to protect the land they infest, preserve native plants, turf and agricultural crops?

Learn more about the different types of noxious weeds, proper herbicide application techniques and the safe use of pesticides at the County’s Noxious Weed Symposium March 14, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock.

Registration for the symposium is $20 and lunch is included. Space is limited, please RSVP to 303-660-7480 by March 13.

Specialists from Bayer Chemical, Colorado State University Extension, Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture and Douglas County Weed Control will speak on a variety of topics.  Local vendors will be present, offering products and services to help stop the spread of noxious weeds. View a full agenda.

Learn more about noxious weeds in Douglas County.

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