Jefferson County Weed and Pest and Jeffco Open Space are co-hosting a new series this year for Jeffco landowners that will provide an understanding and appreciation for Jeffco lands and their ecological benefits. This free series will consist of evening seminars held on the third Wednesday of every month, at the Jeffco Open Space office. Topics will include forest health, native plants, noxious weeds, re-vegetation and co-existing with wildlife.

The first seminar, Forest Pest Update, will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401. The presenter for this topic, Dan West, Colorado State Forest Service Entomologist, will speak about current conditions and insect pests in our evergreen forests.

Register Now for Forest Pest Update, January 18
Seating is limited; registration is required. Adults - 16 years and older.

The Jeffco Land Stewardship Series ties into the Jeffco Open Space mission to preserve open space and parkland, protect park and natural resources and to provide healthy, nature-based experiences. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship with the landscape.

Future Topics:

2/15/2017 - Coyote County
3/15/2017 - Go Native - The Importance of Native Plants
4/19/2017 - Friend or Foe? Learning to Identify Noxious Weeds
5/17/2017 - What Do I Do? How to Control Your Noxious Weeds