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Noxious weeds education and outreach
King County’s Noxious Weed Control Program has a variety of free noxious weed related resources that they offer both online and in person. Learn more about their materials and opportunities below.
The King County Noxious Weed Control Program offers free workshops and presentations upon request for community groups, neighborhood councils, vegetation management professionals, volunteer events, garden clubs, and a wide range of other groups. Please contact our office at noxious.weeds@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-9333 if you would like a presentation on noxious weeds and related topics for your group, staff, or community or want to make a request for us to host a booth at a tabling event.
Online resources
Newsletter
Want to stay in the loop about upcoming events and weed listing changes but not sure how? Subscribe to our newsletter, we promise not to spam you! Newsletters are quarterly and come out on the first day of each new season.
Blog
Blog posts written by King County Noxious Weed specialists. A wide variety of topics with seasonal advice, deep dives on your favorite weeds, news, and more.
Go to the King County Weeds Official Blog
Publications
Ready to access online now, or available to be mailed as needed. We have fact sheets & brochures for dozens of weed species as well as more general publications and guides.
View our publications available online
Weed species pages
We have consistent web pages for almost every listed noxious weed. Each species page includes: photos, identification information, impacts, control guidance, and more. Find your species by common or scientific name on our homepage.
Follow us on Instagram @kingcountyweeds for engaging and informative posts about noxious weeds and current events.
Events hosted by us
Every year we host the following free events (for dates and registration links, check our Eventbrite, subscribe to our newsletter, and/or follow us on Instagram
Online events
Into the Weeds Webinar Series
This two-part webinar series happens in May (dates vary). One day is offered in the morning (8am to 12pm) and the other in the afternoon (12pm to 4pm). Every year we apply for WSDA and ODA pesticide applicator credits (4-per-day or 8 total). This series is open to the public, but geared towards vegetation management personnel, restoration crews and anyone else interested in learning more about noxious weeds and issues related to noxious weed control.
Use Pesticidas con Seguridad (Spanish Pesticide Safety Webinar)
This online series is taught in Spanish. It usually happens in late fall and is co-hosted by our Program, WSDA, WA state noxious weed board, and WISC. Topics vary, but are always pest or pesticide related and qualify for 3 WSDA pesticide applicator credits.
Events taught in Spanish will be posted here: Próximos eventos
In-person events
Water Weeds 101: Hands-on Workshop for Identifying Aquatic Plants
This 1.5 hour in-person workshop usually happens in June, date and location varies but aims to be accessible by King County public transportation. With over 20 live samples and a comprehensive printed guide, participants will gain hands-on experience in identifying various types of water weeds and their native counterparts. By the end of the training, our hope is that participants will be confident in spotting new infestations of water weeds so we can work as a community to prevent them from spreading. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just curious about aquatic plants, this event is perfect for all skill levels.
Volunteering
We are just one program of many within King County’s Department of Natural Resources.
While we don’t offer Program specific volunteer opportunities, we are thankful to be part of a greater community that does! Find hands-on volunteer opportunities here. Check program descriptions for events that can get you into the weeds.
Youth education
Our Program works with a group called Nature Vision to provide invasive plant education for schools in King County, Washington. This program called Right Plant, Right Place can be presented in the classroom, online, or virtually by Nature Vision naturalists to schools in the county. Schools are eligible to receive this program for free, while supplies last, through the sponsorship of the King County Noxious Weed Control Board.