July 21, 2026
Native to Eurasia, musk thistle can take over entire fields and meadows of native plants. Although popular with local pollinators, it is is not palatable to Jackson Hole’s native foraging wildlife.
It has become a common site in campsites and along the roads at Shadow Mountain, on the Jackson District of the BTNF. Habitat Heroes, a Teton County Weed and Pest District program with the goal of protecting our natural areas from the threat of invasive plants, Hole Hiking Experience, and Friends of the Bridger-Teton invite the public to help remove this invasive species from areas of Shadow Mountain from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. July 21.
The work will focus on preventing reproduction by removing flowerheads and “root- slaying” mature plants and involve hiking 2-3 miles in rolling terrain with beautiful views and abundant wildflowers.
PROVIDED: Tools, gloves, water, snacks
PLEASE BRING: Water bottles, sunscreen, MORE snacks!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Please register by July 19th here.
Event Coordinator: Meta Dittmer—mdittmer at tcweed.org, 307-880-0185