Weed Board Meetings
Please visit our Meetings page for upcoming and past meeting information.
Neighborhood Cost Share Workshop
The Neighborhood Cost Share Workshop is a weed seminar with you in mind! Come learn how to handle your pesky weeds from pastures, forests, and all topics in between! This workshop is also popularly known for being an early release to submit your application for the Neighborhood Cost Share program! Join us on Saturday, March 28th, at the Camas Center in Usk. This event typically qualifies for 5-hours of WSDA Pesticide Applicator's Recertification Credits.
Aquatic Workshop
The Aquatic Workshop is put on by the Pend Oreille Weed Board. At this workshop, we discuss a major concern for this county. Aquatic Weeds! We talk about Flowering Rush and its growing danger to our county, as well as other aquatic weeds we want to get rid of! This is one seminar you don’t want to miss! Join us on Friday, July 10th, at the Camas Center in Usk. This event typically qualifies for 5-hours of WSDA Pesticide Applicator's Recertification Credits.
Register for the Event Here: https://www.pendoreille.gov/weed-board/page/2026-aquatic-workshop-regis…
Calibration Workshop
Held in April following the NCS workshop, this workshop covers tank mix procedure, importance of water testing, proper application, spray nozzles, spray pattern, cleaning equipment, and more, with a live demo of backpack sprayer calibration. Join us on Friday, April 10th, at our shop located on the corner of 1st and Calispel. This event typically qualifies for 1-hour of WSDA Pesticide Applicator's Recertification Credits.
End of Summer Workshop
When landowners are cleaning the yard up and putting it to bed for the winter, this workshop covers weed management activities for fall, such as cover seeding, seed-head and brush removal/burning, fire safety and prevention, spray tank winterization, and herbicide storage/disposal protocols. Typically held in September. Join us on Friday, September 18th, at 4 pm at our main office located at 227 S. Garden Ave. in Newport.
2026 Weed Wednesday Walks!
Were excited to announce the return of our Weed Walks for 2026. We are participating in three weed walks throughout the County this year.
- Friday, May 29th, at 10 am at the Indian Trail Community Forest.
- Saturday, June 13th, with the Master Gardeners. WSU Master Gardeners are hosting and will be meeting at the Extension office at 9 am.
- Friday, July 17th, at the Pend Oreille County Park at 10 am.
Register for the Event : HERE
Youth Education
Education about noxious weeds isn't for adults only! In fact, educating kids about land conservation and weed identification helps protect property and animals for generations to come--and it's fun!
Check out the resources below, curated from sources like the Washington Noxious Weed Control Board, the US Forest Service, Washington Invasive Species Council, environmental education nonprofit Nature Vision, and home educators alike.