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How Can You Participate?
- Participate in live or virtual events from local organizations or in your neighborhood, or play one of our fun activities:
- 2022 Schedule of Events (PDF) - To be published early May.
- "Be an Invasive Species Detective" Word Search (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Can you find them all?
- "Be an Invasive Species Detective" Crossword (PDF)(opens in new tab) - Test your knowledge of invasive species!
- Spot the Difference (PDF)(opens in new tab): Can you tell the difference between native and invasive species?
- Invasive Lunch Webinars(opens in new tab)
- Learn about our scientists' work on invasive aquatic plants, and invasive mussels.
- Watch CDFW's Facebook page(opens in new tab) for daily posts
- Other ways to participate year-round
- Volunteer for invasive species removal/habitat restoration projects.
- Attend an educational workshop or youth activity
- Find out which species(opens in new tab) are threats to California.
- Join the statewide citizen science effort to monitor for invasive species.
- Make sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry (PDF)(opens in new tab) your boat after each outing.
- Learn about California’s invasive plants(opens in new tab).
- Select native or non-invasive plants for your garden(opens in new tab).
- Remove invasive plants from your property.
- Monitor plants and trees for symptoms of infestations and disease(opens in new tab).
- Use only certified "weed-free"(opens in new tab) forage, hay, seed, mulch, soil, and gravel.
- Avoid spreading forest pests: buy your firewood where you burn it(opens in new tab)
- Prevent the spread of plant pathogens(opens in new tab) that damage and kill California's native plants and trees.
- Learn alternatives to releasing(opens in new tab) unwanted fish, aquatic plants, and other pets.
- Get to know your local invaders.
- Eat them. Yes, really. Check out these interesting websites to find out who is edible and how to prepare them.
- Share your knowledge.
- Visit your favorite local, state, or national park, ecological reserve, recreational area, or nature center and ask about their volunteer programs.
- Learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species during your outdoor adventures from PlayCleanGo(opens in new tab).
- Have you spotted an invasive species? Tell us where by reporting your sighting.
Link to  California Invasive Species Action Week
LOCAL
June 8th - Calabasas
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