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Weed of the Month: Bull/Musk Thistle

This Weed of the Month is a two-for-one deal: we’re covering bull thistle and musk thistle. They have a lot in common, from bright purple flowers to pesky spikes, with a few key differences we’ll highlight. Their most important similarities? They won’t stand a chance against you after you’re done reading.

Second Round of Cheatgrass Mitigation Begins in August

If you see helicopters overhead, no need to be alarmed, TCWP and JHWMA are conducting the second round of treatments for the Cheatgrass Mitigation Program in early August 2023.

Meet the Team: Sarah Brau

Sarah, one of our highway crew leads is back for her second season with us! While working in environmental restoration in Illinois, she heard about the opportunity to work in Wyoming.

Volunteers Join The Fight Against Invasive Species This June

We are busy bees this year! From mosquito surveillance to drone projects to collaborative environmental programs—it’s a little crazy and we love it.

Meet our Team, Jeremy Heyner

Jeremy initially moved to Jackson in 2016 for the winter season. He fell in love with Jackson and has been here ever since! (sound familiar?) Jeremy hates Oxeye Daisy, loves hanging out with his animals at home, brings a good sense of humor to the team, and cares about the beautiful place he now calls home. We’re glad you’re here, Jeremy!

Weed of the Month: Yellow Toadflax

Yellow toadflax is our weed of the month because it’s complex root system can threaten native plant species in Teton County if not detected early on.

Press Release: Introducing the Neighborhood Advocate Program

When we all do our part we can protect both our ecosystem and the humans that live and recreate in Teton County.

Weed of the Month: Russian Olive

Russian Olive trees were introduced to the U.S. for landscaping aesthetics, to stave off erosion, to provide pollen for honey bees, and to block snow and wind. However, they are a threat to our river corridors because they form dense, impenetrable stands that choke out native vegetation like willows and cottonwoods.

Weed of the Month: Cheatgrass

Cheatgrass is an invasive plant to Wyoming but native to Europe and southwestern Asia. This plant is a huge problem because it tends to grow across large areas and is quickly changing Wyoming native plant composition.

Mosquito Springtime Habitats

There’s a lot of snow that will be melting after an epic winter like the one we just had. Some of us didn’t want winter to end. But you know who DID want the snow to stop and melt? Mosquitoes. Although many summertime mosquitoes hatch in flood irrigated fields, we have plenty of springtime mosquito habitat too.