Volunteer Activities and Calendar



Volunteer Weed Pulls(2007)
(Bring water, sunscreen, a hat and gloves.
For more information, contact Sue Donaldson- 784-4848 )

Register as a Volunteer
May 3,
9 – 11 a.m
Oxbow Park Take West 2nd to Dickerson, which ends at the park; meet in parking lot.
May 3,
9 – 11 a.m.
Mayberry Park Take West 4th past Mayberry Dr.; turn left on Woodland Ave.
May 3,
9 – 11 a.m.
Dorostkar Park At the west end of Mayberry, just south of West 4th Street)
May 3,
9 – 11 a.m.
Swan Lake Nature Study Area Meet at 8:30 am at the McDonalds parking lot visible from the Hwy 395 Lemmon Valley exit.


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Truckee Meadows Weed Coordinating Group Meetings

Feb. 6
9 – 11 a.m.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 5305 Mill St., Reno
May 8,
9 – 11 a.m.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 5305 Mill St., Reno
Aug 14,
9 – 11 a.m
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 5305 Mill St., Reno
Nov 13,
9 – 11 a.m
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 5305 Mill St., Reno


Click Here to view/download Agenda and meeting minutes.

How You Can Get Involved

  • Map weeds in your neighborhood.
  • Take personal responsibility for controlling weeds on your property.
  • Organize or participate in a neighborhood weed mapping and control project.
  • Drive only on established roads and trails. Never drive through weed infestations.

(Click pictures for larger views)
  • If you find a few weeds without flowers or seeds, pull, bag, and dispose of them in the trash.
  • If you find a weed-infested area, report it to the appropriate entity on our Contacts and Links page


  • Sue Donaldson
    University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
    5305 Mill St. Reno, NV 89502
    (775) 784-4848  Email: sue@washoeweeds.org

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