What’s That Weed?
Non-native: English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) Description: English laurel–aka cherry laurel or common laurel–is, confusingly, neither English nor a laurel, but a species of cherry native to the area around the […]
JC Science Symposium goes virtual!
Restoration, research and monitoring on Johnson Creek has continued, despite the pandemic. On Tuesday, October 20, speakers from academia, agencies and nonprofits gave eight presentations on their watershed science work
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My Internship with JCWC
Throughout my journey at the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, I have had the opportunity to take on many different roles, work with incredible people and learn so much about the
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What’s That Weed?
Exotic species: Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) Characteristics: Milk thistle is a sparsely-branched, biennial thistle, growing up to 6 ft. (2 m) tall. The alternate, deeply-lobed leaves may reach 20 in.
What’s That Weed?
Introduced species: English hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) Characteristics: English (or common) hawthorn is a broadly spreading shrub or small tree, typically up to 6 m (20’) tall, with a dense crown.