Weed Warriors - Baltimore City

Baltimore Weed Warriors is a Tree Baltimore stewardship initiative located in Baltimore, Maryland. Similar Weed Warriors programs are run in MD at the county level (Montgomery, Carroll, etc.) and at individual parks (Cromwell Valley, Lake Roland, etc.).
== Mission ==
According to its website, Baltimore Weed Warriors mission is as follows:Baltimore Weed Warriors is a city-wide program that was developed to maintain the health of Baltimore’s urban forest [through the stewardship commitment of Certified Weed Warriors]. Certified Weed Warriors are environmental stewards trained in non-native invasive (NNI) plant management; they host volunteer events in parks all around the city to help protect trees, people, and biodiversity. http://www.treebaltimore.org/programs/weedwarriors/
== Work of Interest to Maryland Green Gardeners ==
Baltimore Weed Warriors is a resource for Baltimore City gardeners interested in environmental stewardship through identification and removal of invasive, ecologically destructive plants. 
Weed Warrior certification is free and open to all Baltimore City residents.The 3-part class curriculum includes: NNI plant identification (e.g. English Ivy, Porcelain Berry, Kudzu, & more), their impacts on Baltimore’s urban ecosystem, removal methods, and leadership training. Once certified, Weed Warriors are permitted to work in City Parks and remove NNI plants without the supervision of park employees. Classes are held in the spring and fall, with dates available several months in advance on their website. https://bluewaterbaltimore.org/about/mission-and-history/ 
== References ==
Category:Advocacy and Education Organizations