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Sugarloaf is looking for individuals interested in tracking invasive plant species. Find out how you can help.

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North Shore Invasive Plants - why should you care and what should you do?

Some plants may look beautiful, but they can have a devastating effect. Non native invasive plants effect human health, economics, forest ecology and recreational interests. The North Shore is fortunate to have not experienced the invasions other parts of the state have. But that does not mean we are immune. Attend a workshop to find out what we can do to prevent the introduction of new invasive plants and how to keep current invasives from spreading. To help us track invasives in Cook and Lake counties, find out how to become a North Shore Weed Watcher.

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Sugarloaf is a member of the Cook County Invasive Team (CCIT). To find out more about this multi-partner effort click here.

Or to read the latest CCIT newsletter, click here.

For a list of current MN prohibited noxious weeds, click here.

 

Upcoming workshops

The Cook County Invasive Team

Friday, August 12, 2 pm
Speaker: Mike Lynch, CCIT Invasive Species Grant Coordinator
Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center

Come learn about non-native invasive species in northeastern Minnesota. We will talk about what species are a concern in this portion of the state, how to identify these species, how to report new infestations and best management techniques for removing them. We will also talk about the newly formed coalition of local, state, federal, tribal and non profit organizations working together to limit the impact of non native species in northeastern Minnesota called the Cook County Invasive Team and how you can get involved.