Weed and Pest Control District will hold informational meeting on invasive grasses in Sheridan County

The Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District, along with its partners and the University of Wyoming, has been fighting a war against invasive grasses that have taken root in the Cowboy State. 

Supervisor of the Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District, Walker Billings made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to alert the public to an upcoming informational meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Ranchester Town Hall to discuss two specific types of invasive grasses that have invaded Wyoming.

According to the Weed and Pest Control District, ventenata and medusahead are worrisome because they strangle local flora, promote dangerous wildfires, diminish diversity, and reduce wildlife habitat.

The meeting will feature a free lunch and teach residents how to identify the two invasive species, explore options for how the problem can be addressed and how the Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District can assist residents should they discover an infestation on their land. 

The Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District is requesting interested parties send an RSVP, by calling the office at 307-672-3740 or by visiting the website by clicking here.