Weed warriors

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Weed warriors

• Lets get those weeds!
• Help public places, like parks and trails, be
  beautiful once again!
• Created by Megan LaFever
• A weed warrior from Hazen High School

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Introduction

• Newcastle Weed Warriors are volunteers working
  with the City of Newcastle to reduce the negative
  impact of invasive and noxious weeds in
  Newcastles parks, trails, and open spaces, and
  thus improving the aesthetic and recreational
  quality of our public places.
• Newcastle Weed Warrior projects provide
  volunteers the opportunity to learn about
  invasive and noxious weed plants, which are
  environmental menaces and wreak havoc to our
  environment and native species plants.
• Newcastle Weed Warrior volunteers become part of
  the solution in solving the invasive weed
  problem.

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Intro. Continued

• Weed Warrior volunteers are mighty warriors
  that battle against invasive noxious weeds in our
  community. Battle plans include a strategy for
  removal of the weeds and are often followed by a
  restoration plan that stabilizes the environment
  and returns it to a native habitat.
• The Weed Warrior program fosters an increased
  awareness of and participation in local weed
  issues with hands on experiences in public areas
  in our community.
• Todays youth will be tomorrows natural resource
  managers and environmental stewards.
• A steward is someone who takes care of another
  persons affairs or assets. Environmental
  stewards take care of the environment, like
  public parks, trails, and natural landscapes that
  belong to our community.

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Intro. Continued

• Newcastle Weed Warriors challenges all ages to
  develop a sense of connection to and
  responsibility for the natural landscape, public
  parks and trails, thus empowering members in our
  community to become environmental stewards.
• Weed Warrior projects reflect the willingness of
  the local citizens to be involved and take part
  in their community as environmental stewards.
• All ages are encouraged to volunteer in the
  battle against invasive weeds and become Might
  Weed Warriors!

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Projects

• Removing Invasive Weeds,
• like Ivy and blackberry
• Restoring Native Habitats
• by planting indigenous species plants

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Conclusion

• Become a Weed Warrior
• Have tons of fun working with us
• Earn volunteer or community service hours
• Help remove weeds and clean up the environment
• Bring your friends and have a good time!