Invasive Species Program
Weed-Free Gravel Inspections
Are you a gravel provider, or someone interested in purchasing gravel? Alaska has a Weed Free Products Program!
We have a list of weed-free providers if you are looking for weed-free in the Anchorage area.
Weed Free Gravel Inspection applications are open for the 2025 growing season!
Prunus Removal Assistance
Do you have Invasive European Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) or Chokecherry (P. viginiana) on your property and are not sure your options for removal? We may be able to provide assistance!
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions sheet on Prunus Removal and fill out our interest survey.
Report Invasive Species!
We are always looking for reports for invasive species in priority areas, including Chugach State Park, Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Far North Bicentennial Park, and others.
Check out the Anchorage Coopeartive Invasive Species Management Area Website for more info on priorities and plant identification!
Get Involved
Volunteer Events
We host numerous weed pull events throughout the summer, including the Annual Anchorage Weed Smackdown! Check out our events or follow our facebook to stay up to date.
Want to have a weed pull in your neighborhood?
We can help, Contact us!
Weed Watcher
Are you an avid hiker, biker, or outdoorsy person? We are looking for members of the public interested in reporting and identifying invasive species in wildland areas. We accept reports from anyone, but we can also provide further training with Weed Watchers!
Email us to get on the list
Adopt a Patch
Are you a neighborhood invasive species champion? Check out the Municipality of Anchorage’s Adopt a Patch Program to adopt a Invasive Plant Patch in a local park, or connect with others working in the same area!