By Elke Heitmeyer

On May 28, the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) hosted a gathering at Chuchupate Ranger Station in Lake of the Woods with various Ventura and Kern County agencies to teach attendees about the dangers of certain…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Above: John Beall points out the spots to look for on the Spotted Knapweed

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