The Woodlands Township is offering residents a free, hands-on workshop on Saturday, August 15, to learn how to identify and remove invasive plants and insects threatening local landscapes.
The Invasive Species Workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, 16135 Interstate 45 S. Seats are limited.
The four-hour session, organized by the Township's Environmental Services Department, will combine classroom instruction with fieldwork. Participants will learn to spot common invasive species found in The Woodlands area, then head outside for hands-on practice identifying and pulling invasive plants on site.
The workshop is open to anyone 14 and older, and registration is required.
Why it matters
Invasive species are a persistent problem across The Woodlands' green spaces. The Township's Environmental Services Department maintains an Invasives Task Force of more than 200 volunteers who clear problem species from pathways, green spaces, and waterways year-round. The group also conducts restoration projects, replanting native vegetation after removals.
Common culprits in the area include Chinese tallow (popcorn tree), nandina, privet, Japanese honeysuckle, and Vinca major, many of which were originally introduced as landscape ornamentals.
The Township's Environmental Services Department says the workshop will help residents choose better vegetation for their landscapes while building practical skills to monitor and remove invasive species at home.
How to register
The Township announced the workshop on its official X account on Monday. Residents can find event details and sign up through the Township's event page. For questions, contact Environmental Services at [email protected] or (281) 210-3800.
Upcoming community events
- Saturday, Aug. 15: Invasive Species Workshop, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., The Woodlands Emergency Training Center (free, registration required)
- Tuesday, Aug. 18: Election Etiquette Workshop with Commissioner Wheeler, Grogan's Mill (free)
