Badge
Wilderness Weed Watcher
This badge represents successful completion of The Mountaineers Wilderness Weed Watcher Training, offered through a partnership between The Mountaineers, King County Noxious Weed Program, Snohomish County Department of Public Works and the U.S. Forest Service.
Thank you for your interest in the Wilderness Weed Watcher Training. The Mountaineers is no longer offering this badge. You can find more information about King County's Wilderness weed watcher course HERE and current Mountaineers stewardship opportunities here.
DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS
The holder of this badge has successfully completed The Mountaineers Wilderness Weed Watcher Training and/or has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
- Plant identification
- Identifying, mapping, and controlling invasive species along trails and campsites
WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?
- Volunteer to identify, map, and control invasive species along trails and campsites
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
To get this badge, you must successfully complete The Mountaineers Wilderness Weed Watcher Training.
EQUIVALENCIES:
The Wilderness Weed Watcher Training Badge could be granted to members who have applicable experience and can demonstrate proficiency in the relevant skills. To connect with an Equivalency Chairperson at your branch, contact Conservation and Responsible Recreation manager, Katherine Hollis: katherineh@mountaineers.org.