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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 8/1/2019
SUBJECT: Learn how to fight Knotweed in free workshop
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer

Learn how to fight Knotweed in free workshop

[Duluth, MN] The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division is excited to announce a free Invasive Knotweed Workshop for the public. This educational opportunity is funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and hosted by the City of Duluth in partnership with the Duluth Collaborative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA), MDA, and Hartley Nature Center.

The workshop will occur on August 8, 2019, at the Hartley Nature Center at 3001 Woodland Avenue from 6 – 8 p.m.

Invasive Knotweed is documented at over 300 locations in Duluth.  Knotweed spreads rapidly causing damage to properties, stream corridors, and greenspace.  Improper cutting and disposal of Knotweed have led to the weed spreading quickly throughout the area.  At this workshop, attendees will learn about Knotweed identification, best management practices, effective treatment options, and additional resources.

For more information, contact Diane Desotelle at 218-730-4329 or ddesotelle@duluthmn.gov.

 

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