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WAKE, NC · SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Intro to Invasive Species

Want to learn about common invasive species in the state of North Carolina?

FreeparkseducationRegistration required

Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Historic Yates Mill County Park

About the event

Want to learn about common invasive species in the state of North Carolina? Join a park naturalist and study what makes these species "invasive," how they arrived in our area, and how to identify and treat a variety of different invasives. Please bring a water bottle and closed-toed shoes, as the second half of this program will be a walk outdoors. For ages 15 & up. Registration is required. FREE.

Schedule: Jul 18, 2026 Saturday from 10am to 11:30am

Duration: 1 hour 30 mins

Ages: 15 yrs +,

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