June 7, 2025
“Let’s Pull Together” and help our community and the Bridger-Teton National Forest in mitigating the invasive species Dyer’s Woad.
We will be meeting at the Flying J in Cokeville at 9:30 a.m. and then break up into 2 groups and carpool to our work locations.
Participants should wear comfortable, loose-fitting, full coverage clothing, sturdy hiking boots, and work gloves. Please feel free to bring a shovel if available and convenient. Sun protection and any other items that will make you the most comfortable are recommended.
All other supplies and instruction will be provided by the USFS. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided by us.
Please RSVP or reach out with questions to Jennifer@BTFriends.org.
Dyer’s woad is native to Eurasia, where it was cultivated as a source for indigo dye beginning in the 13th century. A member of the mustard family, it was intentionally introduced to North America through the Plymouth Colony. Further spread throughout the continent was both intentional (in Utah for use as dye), and accidental (in the western region as a contaminant in alfalfa seed). Seeds are primarily dropped near the parent plant, but they are also dispersed to new locations by animals, humans, or water. It can be found in a variety of habitats including riparian areas, disturbed sites, rangeland, and forest systems.