Natural History Wanderings

The Fire Safety Council of Nevada County, CA reports on how to participate in efforts to reduce the invasive and flammable Scotch Broom.

The Scotch Broom Challenge was created in 2007 to address the spread of this highly flammable and invasive plant in our community. The Scotch Broom Challenge started with just a few sites in Nevada County. In the spring of 2013 over 250 volunteers took the Scotch Broom Challenge and pulled broom at 21 sites throughout Nevada County and Placer County.

This year local groups and agencies are once again teaming up to pull Scotch broom at the sites listed below and we are looking for volunteers from the community who want to come out and join us. No experience is necessary and we provide the equipment and supplies.

see details at Fire Safe Council of Nevada County :: Scotch Broom Challenge Dates.