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VOLUNTEER PROJECT<br />

Remove Annual <strong>and</strong> Biennial Weeds<br />

DESCRIPTION OF H<strong>and</strong>-hoe select occurrences of invasive weeds from project area<br />

WORK<br />

prior to flowering; bag flower heads if encountered<br />

SUITABLE Wild Radish: February – March<br />

SEASON<br />

Bristly ox-tongue: March – April<br />

Italian <strong>and</strong> Slender flowered thistle: April- May<br />

Bull thistle: May - June<br />

LOCATION • Within designated H.1 treatment areas)<br />

SUITABLE FOR • Scout troops (high school age)<br />

• Homeowners association groups<br />

• High school classes/groups<br />

• Environmental groups<br />

• Individuals<br />

MATERIALS • Hoes, gloves, disposal bags; plant identification sheet<br />

TRAINING Designate work areas, provide instructions on hoeing technique,<br />

<strong>and</strong> plant identification, <strong>and</strong> provide instructions on disposal of<br />

flower heads, if encountered.

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