Missoula County MSU Extension Service Weed District

Educational Programs > Leave No Weeds

Balsam Root Program Description: Leave No Weeds is an educational program sponsored by city, county, state, and federal land management agencies that focus on the environmental effects, control, and management of noxious weeds with an emphasis on Integrated Weed Management concepts. The Leave No Weeds program begins with a classroom slide presentation, followed by an outdoor field trip. This program in Missoula County is targeted for a 5th grade audience.

Field Trips: Students are taken by bus to public wild lands in Missoula and the surrounding areas. Field trips activities include a nature hike to identify native plants and noxious weeds, a weed pulling station and a biocontrol activity.

Funding for bus transportation is available!

Download a Field Journal and Activity Guide!


Leave No Weeds: Act, Educate, Prevent