Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District and the City of Hood River will host three puncturevine pulling events along the waterfront this summer. Registration is open and required at www.hoodriverswcd.org. Pictured above, a work party from a 2023 event.
Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District and the City of Hood River will host three puncturevine pulling events along the waterfront this summer. Registration is open and required at www.hoodriverswcd.org. Pictured above, a work party from a 2023 event.
HOOD RIVER — Volunteer with the Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District and the City of Hood River this summer.
Three puncturevine pulling events are scheduled at the Hood River Waterfront Park throughout the summer months. Registration is required and available now for the following volunteer opportunities:
Thursday, July 18
Thursday, Aug. 15
Thursday, Sept. 19
The event will run from 8:30-11 a.m. each day. For more information and to sign up to volunteer, visit www.hoodriverswcd.org.
Puncturevine, commonly referred to as goathead, is a noxious weed that has made its way into Hood River County. It typically thrives in sunny, dry, rocky areas like roadsides and gravel parking lots, making the Hood River Waterfront Park particularly susceptible to its growth. This noxious weed forms dense mats adorned with sharp, spiny seed heads. Its seeds are easily transported via footwear and vehicle tires, known for their sharpness which can puncture bike tires and inflatable rafts, and harm the paws of animals like dogs.
Volunteers participating in these events will identify and remove puncturevine plants found along the Hood River Waterfront. Please bring your preferred gardening tool and gloves to assist in the eradication of this troublesome and painful weed.
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