LAKE COUNTY ? The Lake County Weed Management Area is hosting its ninth annual “Invasive Weeds Tour” on July 18. The tour is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
The third week in July is California”s annual “Invasive Weed Awareness Week.” This statewide program is designed to educate citizens about the undesirable effects and impacts of non-native invasive weeds.
The self-driving tour is a fun and informative event that gives participants the chance to view and learn about several species of invasive weeds.
The tour begins in Lower Lake at Anderson Marsh. It next proceeds to Hidden Valley and Middletown. The tour concludes back at Anderson Marsh with a discussion and samples of aquatic weeds followed by lunch.
This is the first year the tour will be held in the southern part of the county. All new sites this year will focus on the negative effects of invasive weeds when left unmanaged.
The tour will also highlight weeds such as Arundo donax, Barb Goatgrass, Medusahead, Spanish Broom and various aquatic weeds.
Passenger vans with limited seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All other participants will need to provide their own transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.
North county residents looking to carpool can meet at 8:15 a.m. July 18 at the Lake County Department of Agriculture, located at 883 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport, to depart at 8:30 a.m.
South county residents can meet at Anderson Marsh at 9 a.m. South county residents who carpool for the tour may leave their vehicles at Anderson Marsh.
For those interested in attending, RSVP with Kristi at 263-0217 by July 13, and indicate if a seat in one of the vans is desired.
The tour is sponsored by the Lake County Agriculture and Water Resources departments, and both the East Lake and West Lake Resource Conservation Districts. The end-of-tour lunch is free, but donations to help offset the cost of lunch and refreshments are appreciated.
