Golden Hills RC&D and Iowa Western Community College presents “Land Stewardship Series: Herbicide Use.”

Herbicide Use
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
IWCC Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
This course covers the safe and effective application of herbicides in land management. Learn how to identify invasive plant species, select appropriate herbicides, and apply them using best practices to minimize environmental impact. Topics include safety protocols, equipment use, and integrated pest management strategies for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Register here. $65. 

Registration closes 3 days prior to each class. For registration questions, contact Megan Blakely at Iowa Western.

This class is part of Golden Hills & Iowa Western's Land Stewardship Series. Classes start Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm and continue one Tuesday evening per month until November.

This hands-on series is designed for landowners, natural resource professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of managing Iowa’s unique ecosystems. Participants will explore topics such as tree and plant identification, invasive species management, herbicide application, equipment operation, trail design, tree and shrub removal, wildfire planning, and ecosystem restoration. Some classes will include fieldwork at off-site locations, offering real-world application and insights.

Each class is $65, or register for all classes in the series for a total of $499.

Register at https://www.goldenhillsrcd.org/iwcc.html