Tia Parks – Invasive Terrestrial Plants on the Gunflint Trail: Identification, Management, and Planting Responsibly.

Tia Parks is the Cook County Agricultural Inspector and the coordinator for the Cook County Invasives Team. As the Ag Inspector, she serves as Cook County’s lead enforcer for the State Noxious Weed Law and coordinates invasive species management and native planting projects across the county. She also conducts invasive species outreach by visiting with school students, arranging public outreach events, creating educational materials, and supplying county residents with plans and tools to control invasive species.

The Cook County Invasives Team is a partnership among agencies that work toward the conservation of Cook County’s native species. The group’s purpose is to collaborate on invasive species management and outreach efforts across the county.

During this presentation, we will discuss:

• Identifying Common Noxious Weeds
• Minnesota noxious weeds are annual, biennial, or perennial plants that the commissioner of agriculture designates as having the potential or are known to be detrimental to human or animal health, the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, or other property. Cook County also has an additional list of species that are not listed as state noxious weeds.
• Managing Invasive Species on Your Property
• Best management practices for controlling invasive species on private property and resources are available to you through Cook County.
• Planting Responsibly
• Briefly highlight common gardening species that tend to spread and alternative species that you can plant instead.

You can learn more at:

• https://www.facebook.com/cookcountyinvasives/
• Cook County Invasive Team

All presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.
Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway!