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Weed Wrangles are held across Hamilton County throughout the year.  They are often hosted by parks departments, homeowners associations, churches, or local environmental or community groups but hosting and attending Weed Wrangles is open to all!   Registration is required for events and more information about Hamilton County Weed Wrangles can be found below.
What's a Weed Wrangle?
Weed Wrangles ® are volunteer invasive species removal events hosted nationwide to control the invasive plants that are negatively impacting our public parks, green spaces and natural areas. Weed Wrangles® are led by experts and include and education and hands on component.  Volunteers will learn how to manage the targeted invasive species and get to work as part of a collaborative effort to improve a natural area. 

Weed Wrangles® are often held repeatedly at the same location for two reasons. First, invasive species management takes time. Unfortunately removing these species is not a one and done approach. Second, returning to work on the same site lets you see the impact your efforts are having in the ecosystem. 

Being part of a Weed Wrangle
® is a fun way to learn, meet new people, and make a difference in our environment!
Register your Weed Wrangle

Upcoming Weed Wrangles

See the full listing of Weed Wrangles in Indiana here. 
Midland Trace Trail Weed Wrangle
(Behind Westfield Marketplace- 17440 Carey Road, Westfield)
April 30th, 2022
9am - 12pm
Join Westfield Green Together and the City of Westfield to remove invasive bush honeysuckle from the popular Midland Trace Trail. 
Learn more & register
Dillon Park Weed Wrangle
April 30th, 2022
9am - 12pm
​6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesville IN 46060
Join the Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association at the second annual Dillon Park Weed Wrangle to remove garlic mustard, honeysuckle, autumn olive, and burning bush from Dillon Park in Noblesville. 
Register here
Past Weed Wrangles - 2021
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation - Vernal Equinox Work Day
March 19th, 2021
4-6 pm
Contact:  Svitlana Ramer (sramer@carmelclayparks.com)
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City of Fishers Parks Department - Cheeney Creek Weed Wrangle
April 17th, 2021
9am-11:30am
Contact:  Danesa Stolz
​(stolzd​@fishers.in.us)
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Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation - Friendship Day Volunteer Event at Founders Park
August 1st, 2021
12-2 pm
 “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside,” – Winnie the Pooh. Volunteering with a friend is twice as fun! Grab your friend and make a difference in the community by beautifying a park. Join us at Founders Park and choose one of the many fun options – removing invasive species, caring for newly planted trees, clearing trails, and so much more. Come be a friend of the parks!
Contact:  Svitlana Ramer (sramer@carmelclayparks.com)
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Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation - World Environment Day at Hazel Landing Park
June 4th, 2021
2-4 pm
The health of our environment depends on a careful balance of native plants and wildlife. Invasive species disturb this balance and can cause significant harm to habitats. Help us combat invasive species by coming out to remove Asian bush honeysuckle, Bradford pear, and other invasives from Hazel Landing Park. We will finish the event with an exciting activity the entire family will enjoy!

Contact:  Svitlana Ramer (sramer@carmelclayparks.com)
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Dillon Park Weed Wrangle
Hosted by the Hamilton County Master Gardener Association and Noblesville Parks Department

May 22nd, 2021
9am-12pm

Volunteers will work in teams to identify, cut, drag and flag invasive honeysuckle, burning bush  and autumn olive. Please wear long sleeves and pants, and closed toe shoes. A hat, sunscreen, bug spray and your own water is recommended. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorites, if you like.
Meet at the parking lot on Edenshall Lane that is next to the playground.

Contact:  Lisa Meek
(meekwarren@gmail.com)
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Hamilton County Parks - Cool Creek Weed Wrangle
May 22nd, 2021
9am-12pm
Contact:  Steve Sneath (steve.sneath@hamiltoncounty.in.gov)
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Westfield Green Together and City of Westfield- Weed Wrangle
Midland Trace Trail just east of Carey Rd, behind the Kroger Plaza
May 15th, 2021
9 am-12 pm
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City of Fishers Parks Department - Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Weed Wrangle
April 24th, 2021
9am-11:30am
Contact:  Sarah Sandquist
​(sandquists@fishers.in.us)
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Hamilton County Parks - RATIO Weed Wrangle at Cool Creek Park
April 22nd, 2021
9am-4pm
Contact:  Steve Sneath (steve.sneath@hamiltoncounty.in.gov)
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Past Weed Wrangles - 2020
Weed Wrangles canceled due to COVID-19. Virtual/At Home Weed Wrangles held throughout the year.
Past Weed Wrangles 2022
Raymond Worth Park Weed Wrangle
March 5th, 2022
10am - 12pm
​16301 Little Creek Ave, Westfield, IN 46074
Hosted by Westfield Green Together 
Hamilton County Parks - Strawtown Koteewi Park Weed Wrangle
Host: Hamilton County Parks Department
April 23rd, 2022, 9am - 12pm
Location: Strawtown Koteewi Park @ 12302 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN 46060
Target species: garlic mustard
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Weed Wrangle
Host: City of Fishers
April 23rd, 2022, 10am - 12pm
Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve at 10410 Hague Road  Fishers, IN
Great for groups and clubs, a large number of volunteers are needed to join the Keep Fishers Beautiful Initiative a Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve (RWNP). Volunteers will pull invasive Mustard Seed throughout the park. Work gloves and trash bags will be provided. All ages and abilities are welcome to join. Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 
Cheeney Creek Cleanup
Host: City of Fishers
April 23rd, 2022, 10am - 12pm
Location: Cheeney Creek Park 11030 Fishers Point Blvd. Fishers, IN
Grab your neighbors, family, and friends and join the Keep Fishers Beautiful Initiative and help clean nature areas around Cheeney Creek Park. Volunteers will clear branches as well as remove invasive plants, debris, and trash. Work gloves and trash bags will be provided. All ages and abilities are welcome to join. Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 
Weed Wrangle Hosts: submit your post event data using this form.
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