We’re excited to share that a PlayCleanGo boot brush station has been installed at Prairie Dog State Park in Kansas, thanks to grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act! Home to an estimated 300 prairie dogs, this

Those bright red berries twisting through the woods — or showing up in holiday wreaths — might look festive, but they could belong to round-leaved bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), a highly invasive woody vine. 🎄🌿 Introduced from East Asia in the 1860s as an ornamental

🚴‍♀️❄️ Late fall and early winter rides are some of the best — crisp air, quiet trails, and wide-open views. Let’s keep those places healthy for every season by remembering to PlayCleanGo before and after you ride. Before you head out: ✅ Start with clean shoes and gear using a

🦃🏃‍♀️🥾 Whether your Thanksgiving tradition is a Turkey Trot, a post-dinner stroll, or a family hike through fall leaves, you can help protect the places you love while you’re out there. Before you head outside this Thanksgiving: ✔️ Brush off your shoes ✔️ Check pets + gear ✔️

🏞️🍁 As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re feeling grateful for wide-open trails, crisp fall air, vibrant forests, and the wild places that bring us together. Let’s protect the beauty we appreciate this season by remembering to PlayCleanGo: ✔️ Start clean ✔️ Stay on the trail ✔️

💚🍂 This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the incredible PlayCleanGo partners across North America who work every day to protect the places we all love to explore. From installing boot brush stations to sharing prevention messages and educating their communities,

🍂This Thanksgiving week, we’re thankful for time spent outdoors — and for the beautiful trails, forests, and parks that bring us together. Take a hike with the ones you love and help protect the places you’re thankful for by following the PlayCleanGo steps: - Stay on marked

🦌🍂 Hunters know that spending time in the field is one of fall’s greatest rewards — and keeping our habitats healthy is part of the tradition. Before and after your hunt, take a moment to brush off your boots and gear. The PlayCleanGo handheld boot brush makes it easy to

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Spot something still green in the woods this time of year? 👀 It might be Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii), one of the most widespread invasive shrubs in North America. This species keeps its leaves longer than most native plants, and its bright red berries make it easy to

🥾🌿 Happy National Hiking Day! Today’s the perfect excuse to explore new paths near you and share the trail with friends. As you celebrate the beauty of fall, remember — every step counts when it comes to protecting the places you love. Before you hit the trail: ✅ Start with

🌊🪶 NAISMA’s November Species Spotlight: The New Zealand Mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) Tiny but destructive, the New Zealand mudsnail is an aquatic invader with an outsized impact on North America’s freshwater ecosystems. No bigger than a grain of rice, these snails can

A new PlayCleanGo boot brush station is now helping visitors at the Stage Nature Center in Troy, Michigan, take action to protect the trails they love, thanks to the vision and leadership of Eagle Scout candidate Alex Doerr! https://t.co/6o3q5nV3qD #PlayCleanGo #BootBrushStation

Ever had prickly burrs cling to your socks or your pet’s fur after a fall hike? That might have been common burdock (Arctium minus) — a widespread invasive plant now at peak hitchhiking season! Native to Europe and introduced to North America in the 1600s, common burdock thrives

That strong garlic smell on your favorite trail this time of year might not come from the kitchen… it’s garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), one of North America’s most widespread invasive plants. 🌿 This biennial herb was introduced from Europe in the 1800s and quickly escaped

💙 From its clear blue waters to its alpine trails, Lake Tahoe is one of North America’s most breathtaking outdoor destinations — and it’s up to all of us to help keep it that way. Every time we PlayCleanGo, we protect the places we love. ✅ Play in amazing places like Tahoe ✅

🌲💙 Exciting news! A new PlayCleanGo boot brush station will soon be installed along the Lam Watah Nature Trail — a scenic 2.8-mile path leading to Nevada Beach on beautiful Lake Tahoe. This installation is funded by USDA APHIS and will be managed by the U.S. Forest Service,

🌲🎉 We’re thrilled to be at the NAISMA Annual Conference in Lake Tahoe this week — and we’d love to see you! Stop by the PlayCleanGo exhibit (open through Thursday) to: 👣 Take the PlayCleanGo Pledge 🎟️ Pick up stickers and other freebies 🧼 Test out our boot brush station 🥾

🏞️ Lake Tahoe — where crystal-clear waters meet endless trails and mountain views that take your breath away. This special place is a recreation paradise, and we all share a role in protecting it. Before you hit the trail, remember the PlayCleanGo steps to keep Lake Tahoe’s

#NationalPublicLandsDay is this weekend! On Sept 27, join an #InvasiveSpecies removal event, #TrailStewardship, or brushing off your boots at a PlayCleanGo® station before your hike, every action helps protect native ecosystems and stop the spread of harmful plants and pests.