Water Weeds 101: Hands-On Workshop for Identifying Aquatic Plants

Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-07:00

Ross Park Playfield (Shelterhouse) | Seattle

King County Noxious Weed Control Program
Publisher/HostKing County Noxious Weed Control Program
Water Weeds 101: Hands-On Workshop for Identifying Aquatic Plants
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Learn how to identify 20+ freshwater weeds and their native look-alikes with live samples. Free & led by King County field ecologists.
About this Event

Join us (King County's Noxious Weeds Program)for an evening of discovery and learning about the various aquatic plants that call our local waters home. This in-person workshop will take place at the Ross Park Playfield Shelterhouse (Seattle, Fremont/Ballard neighborhood) on Thursday June 25th 2025 at 6 PM.

With over 20 live samples and a comprehensive printed guide, participants will gain hands-on experience in identifying various types of water weeds and their native counterparts. By the end of the training, our hope is that participants will be confident in spotting new infestations of water weeds so we can work as a community to prevent them from spreading. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just curious about aquatic plants, this event is perfect for all skill levels.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of aquatic flora, connect with fellow plant lovers, and appreciate the importance of these plants in our ecosystem. . See you there!

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p.s. the shelterhouse has a limited capacity, which is reflected in our ticket availability - so please RSVP! And if you did but can no longer join us please cancel your event ticket so that someone else can have your spot! Thanks :)


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Noxious Weeds 101 (Presentation)

Info: The only indoor portion of the event - get a quick overview of noxious weeds in washington state and the guide we'll be using for the evening.


🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Learning to ID with Live Plant Samples

Info: This portion will be outdoors (covered). Leading up to the event, Ben & Skye will have collected 20+ aquatic weeds and native plant samples. Samples will be labeled and separated into clear tubs of water. Along with our guide, we will go through the plants together, learning how to tell them apart from look-alikes and what impact they may have on our environment.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ross Park Playfield (Shelterhouse), 4320 4th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, United States

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