Yahara Heights Invasive Weeds Workday
Tue, Jun 03
|Yahara Heights County Park
Dane County Parks staff and volunteers work together to restore land by removing invasive weeds from desirable habitat.
Time & Location
Jun 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Yahara Heights County Park, 5133 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
About the event
A top priority will be identifying and removing herbaceous invasive species using a "Parsnip Predator", by hand, or with other tools as needed. Weed species of particular focus will depend on the season but will comprise of Garlic Mustard, Dame’s Rocket, Wild Parsnip, Japanese Hedge Parsley, Common Burdock, White and Yellow Sweet Clover, Spotted Knapweed, and others as they come up. We do get to see and admire native plants as well!
Meet at the intersection of Caton Ln and Riverview Dr. 5133 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597
Please arrive on time to get situated; we start these workdays promptly. Locations listed are meeting places, late comers may not find us. Call Lars, Shane, or Leah if needed.
All tools and training are provided.
Bring drinking water, a snack, and sunscreen or bug spray if desired.
We take a snack break mid-way through the workday (but breaks can be taken…