Resources

Field trainings are an excellent way to learn about tools and techniques.

Photo: California Invasive Plant Council

See lists below of resources for training weed workers as well as heightening public awareness.

Resources for training weed workers

Field courses are offered by the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) throughout the state. The field courses are designed for land managers, restoration practitioners, stewardship volunteers, and agency staff. Cal-IPC also organizes an annual Symposium, which brings weed workers together to share knowledge and experience. Cal-IPC publishes the quarterly news journal Cal-IPC News.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture organizes an annual statewide Weed Management Area meeting. Topics such as strategic planning, fundraising, and environmental compliance are discussed. CDFA publishes the quarterly news journal Noxious Times.

Resource Conservation Districts and Weed Management Areas may offer publications, classes and weed tours specifically designed for weed workers.

Resources for heightening public awareness

Please see our responsible landscaping page for information and resources about how to prevent accidental invasive plant introductions.

Materials produced by Weed Management Areas

The region’s Weed Management Areas (WMAs) have produced a variety of educational materials, including brochures, pamphlets, calendars, posters, and handouts. To locate a copy of any item, get contact information from the profile page for the WMA that produced the item.