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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.

Take the PlayCleanGo Pledge to Stop Invasive Species

Stop what you’re doing and take the PlayCleanGo pledge with us! Pledge to “arrive clean and leave clean” this summer. Anglers, boaters, hikers, bikers, campers, horseback riders, and off-roaders can help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.

Annual 4th Grade Wildlife Expo is Back & Bigger Than Ever!

The Annual 4th Grade Wildlife Expo shows young students some of the many local organizations that work towards protecting our ecosystem and defending wildlife from invasive species and other threats.

Weed of the Month: Field Bindweed

Our invasive weed of the month is field bindweed—a pesky climbing perennial vine that is tricky to eradicate. Part of the morning glory family, this vine has funnel-shaped flowers, arrowhead leaves, and an extensive root system.

April is Native Plant Month in Wyoming

As April comes to a close we reflect that Gov'r Gordon proclaimed that this month is now Native Plant Month in Wyoming. As the weather warms, and the snow melts off, we are already thinking "what should I plant in my garden" We urge you to choose native plants.

Best Practices While Planning Your Wyoming Garden

As the snowpack starts to melt and the patches of grass become more visible in your yard, it’s hard to not be excited to spend some quality time making your yard even more beautiful with gardening and landscaping with different flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Now is the Time to Winterize your Herbicide Sprayers

Dropping temperatures, snow on the ground, and shrinking daylight hours means that it’s time to winterize those herbicides! ❄️Harsh winters like we have in Jackson can damage your herbicides as well as equipment if you don’t take proper precautions and measures.

Meet our Team: Lesley Beckworth, Landowner Program Coordinator

Meet Lesley Beckworth, our Landowner Program Coordinator at TCWP! Learn about her passion for building relationships with landowners and educating the public about invasive species management in Teton County.

2022 - What A Year It's Been

2022 was one for the books. We implemented successful programs, identified new threats, addressed staff changes, completed special projects, and upgraded new safety measures.

Meet Our Team: Kelsey Mitchell, Biologist

Meet Kelsey Mitchell, our biologist at TCWP! Learn how her passion for science is driving her to expand our lab capabilities and solve real-world problems in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.