In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, being observed February 23-27, Newtown Knotweed Initiative (NKI), in cooperation with Newtown Conservation Commission, will provide educational displays at Newtown Community Center and Newtown Municipal Center from February 15 through March 8.

The displays will feature collected invasive plant specimens such as Japanese knotweed and Asiatic bittersweet vine. The Initiative will also provide free plant identification booklets offering instruction on best management strategies for Connecticut residents.

Winter can be a great time to work on invasive plants on your property.

Founded in 2024, Newtown Knotweed Initiative (NKI) is a small community coalition whose mission is to fight the spread of Japanese knotweed and other invasive species. To learn more, visit newtownknotweed.org.