2007-COTI Weed Management Training at Bluff Lake Nature Center (PILOT)

Start Date-End Date: 07/28/2007-07/28/2007 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Learn how to manage those pesky weeds! Description: Join the Bluff Lake Nature Center and the Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative for a one-day (8-hour) weed management training for volunteers and staff from land management agencies and non-profit stewardship and conservation organizations. A team of experienced instructors will lead the workshop using a mixture of classroom discussion and hands-on work in the field. By the end of the training, participants will: 1) know how to properly identify common weeds, 2) have an understanding of the history of weed introductions and the Colorado Weed Law, 3) be well versed in weed ecology and fun weed facts, 4) have practiced and discussed a variety of control methods, and 5) understand how to properly lead volunteers on a weed management project. All trainees will receive a draft Weed Management Handbook and other goodies that will make for a fun, safe and successful experience. All training topics are directly applicable to any non-profit or agency weed management project! This is a workshop designed for Crew Leaders and is best for staff and volunteers that will be leading groups of volunteers on weed management projects. Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Camping Available: Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 10 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: