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Weed warriors: Groups focus on stopping spread of invasive plants in county

Megan Hoyer, who is dressed in a grey hat covered in plant stems and flowers and a white coat featuring “early detection, rapid response” and “weed warrior” patches, looked out over a crowd of nearly three dozen community members at the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds. “Emergency alert, emergency alert. Aliens have

Invasive annual grasses in Montana

Invasive annual grasses in Montana

Invasive annual grasses have emerged as one of the most pressing ecological and economic challenges across the rangelands of Montana, profoundly altering landscapes once dominated by native perennial grasses and diverse plant communities. These non-native/invasive species — notably Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae), Ventenata (Ventenata dubia), and

Chaos gardening is more popular than ever, but invasives and neighbors still exist

This spring, the classic American lawn is no longer the only default for many homeowners. Some are trading symmetry for spontaneity as they scatter wildflower seeds and embrace chaos gardening in visible, public spaces. The look feels fresh and less rigid, yet invasive species and neighborhood expectations still set firm