PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks @PlayCleanGo

❤️ Thank you for being part of PlayCleanGo Awareness Week. Protecting the places we love is not something any one organization can do alone. It takes a community of partners, outdoor enthusiasts, educators, land managers, agencies, nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and individuals all working toward a shared goal. As we celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we'd like to extend a special thank you to the organizations that helped make this effort possible: 🌿 North American Invasive Species Management Association @NAISMAorg 🍁 Invasives Canada @CanadaInvasives 🌵 CONABIO @CONABIO We are also grateful to @USDA_APHIS for supporting invasive species prevention efforts and helping make this campaign possible. Most importantly, thank you to the many partners across North America who have shared resources, hosted events, participated in webinars, promoted prevention messages, installed prevention infrastructure, and inspired others to take action. Together, we are building a community dedicated to protecting the places we love from invasive species. Thank you for being part of the PlayCleanGo movement. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #Partnerships #Community

🏔️ We protect the places we love by cleaning our tires, vehicles, and gear before our next adventure. Mud, seeds, and other invasive species can hitchhike on ATVs, UTVs, trailers, tires, and equipment, traveling from one trail system to another. Before heading to your next riding destination, take a few minutes to wash your vehicle and remove any mud, plants, and debris. A thorough cleaning helps prevent invasive species from spreading to new areas and protects the trails and landscapes we all enjoy. Together, these simple actions help keep outdoor recreation areas healthy for future adventures. Because the places we love are worth protecting. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #ATV #OHV #OffRoadAdventure

🏔️ Every trail leads to a new adventure. Whether you're exploring backcountry roads, riding desert trails, or discovering scenic viewpoints off the beaten path, off road recreation helps us experience the outdoors in exciting and memorable ways. As we celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we're recognizing the public lands, trail systems, and outdoor spaces that make these adventures possible. Because the places we love are worth protecting. Where is your favorite place to ride? #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #OffRoadAdventure #ATVLife #OHV

🤝 Protecting the places we love takes partnership. As we celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we'd like to recognize our partners at USDA APHIS's Hungry Pests campaign for their efforts to raise awareness about invasive insects, plant diseases, and the actions we can take to help prevent their spread. Whether you're traveling in an RV, heading to a campground, or exploring a new outdoor destination, simple actions like using local firewood, cleaning your vehicle and gear, and staying alert for invasive pests can help protect forests, parks, and natural areas. Hungry Pests provides resources to help the public identify invasive pests, understand the risks they pose, and learn how to report potential sightings. Learn more at HungryPests.com. Together, we're helping protect the places we love. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #HungryPests #InvasiveSpecies

🎥 Missed a PlayCleanGo Awareness Week webinar? Don't worry, the conversation doesn't end here. Throughout the week, we've had the opportunity to learn from partners, practitioners, and organizations working to prevent the spread of invasive species and protect the places we love. From collaborative boot brush station projects to communication strategies from Latin America, each webinar highlighted the power of community, partnerships, and shared learning. If you weren't able to join us live, webinar recordings will be available soon on the PlayCleanGo YouTube channel. Whether you're looking for new ideas, practical tools, or inspiring success stories, these webinars are a great way to stay connected with the PlayCleanGo community and learn from others working to make a difference. Thank you for being part of PlayCleanGo Awareness Week and helping protect the places we love. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #Community #InvasiveSpecies

🚐 We protect the places we love by using local firewood and cleaning our tires, vehicles, and gear before we travel. When we move from one campground or recreation area to another, invasive species can come along for the ride. Firewood, vehicles, trailers, tires, camping gear, and outdoor equipment can all unintentionally transport invasive species to new areas. Before heading to your next destination: 🔥 Buy or gather firewood where you'll burn it 🛞 Check tires, wheel wells, and outdoor mats for mud and debris 🔍 Inspect your RV, trailer, and equipment before you travel 🏕️ Clean your RV and camping gear before your next adventure Together, these simple actions help protect forests, campgrounds, and outdoor recreation areas from invasive species. Because the places we love are worth protecting. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #RVCamping #BuyItWhereYouBurnIt #DontMoveFirewood #HungryPests

🚐 Every journey starts with a destination and a sense of adventure. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a cross-country road trip, RV camping offers endless opportunities to discover new landscapes, connect with nature, and spend time with the people who matter most. This PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we're celebrating the places that inspire us to explore and the memories we make along the way. Tell us about a campground or destination you love to visit. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #RVTravel #GetOutside

📸 See how others PlayCleanGo and share your story! One of the best parts of PlayCleanGo Awareness Week is seeing the incredible places, people, and outdoor adventures that inspire action across North America. Our photo contest is more than a chance to win prizes. It's an opportunity to share how you help protect the places you love and to see how others are doing the same. From favorite hiking trails and waterways to camping trips, family adventures, and simple prevention actions, every photo helps tell the story that protecting our outdoor spaces is something we all do together. 🏆 Plus, you'll have a chance to win PlayCleanGo-themed prizes! Enter here: pollunit.com/polls/tCIyDOD7… Join the growing PlayCleanGo community and show us how you protect the places you love. 📅 Submit your photos by June 30 #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #PhotoContest

🐾 We protect the places we love by checking paws, boots, and gear before our next adventure. Seeds, mud, and other invasive species can hitchhike on pet fur, paws, leashes, boots, backpacks, and outdoor gear. Taking a few minutes to check and clean up after a hike can help prevent them from spreading to new trails, parks, and natural areas. Before heading home or to your next destination: 🐶 Check your pet's paws and fur for mud, seeds, and debris 🥾 Clean your boots and clothing 🎒 Brush off backpacks, leashes, and other gear These simple actions help protect the places we love to explore with our four-legged companions. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #HikingWithPets #DogFriendlyTrails

¡La #PlayCleanGoWeek ya está aquí! 🌿🥾 Del 6 al 13 de junio, únete a la iniciativa #VisitaLimpiaSigue. Queremos compartir contigo recomendaciones clave para adoptar buenos hábitos de limpieza cada vez que disfrutas y convives con la naturaleza. 🚫🐜 ¡Cuidemos nuestra biodiversidad de las especies invasoras! Nuestras acciones en el campo importan. 🔗 Conoce más y súmate al cambio aquí: biodiversidad.gob.mx/especies/Invas… #CONABIO #biodiversidadmexicana #EspeciesInvasoras #EspeciesExóticasInvasoras #CienciaCiudadana

🐾 Adventures are even better when we can share them with our four-legged friends. Whether it's a walk through the woods, a favorite local trail, or a day exploring somewhere new, getting outside with our pets helps us stay active, connect with nature, and create lasting memories together. As we celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we're recognizing the trails, parks, and outdoor spaces that welcome both people and pets. Because the places we love are worth protecting. Where is your favorite place to explore with your pet? #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #HikingWithDogs #DogFriendlyTrails #GetOutside

🌎 Protecting the places we love is a shared responsibility. Join us during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week for a special webinar featuring partners from Mexico and Chile as they share their experiences communicating invasive species prevention in two different regions of Latin America. 🎙️ Communicating Strategies for the Prevention of Invasive Alien Species in Two Countries in Latin America 📅 June 12 ⏰ 2 PM Central Invasive species are a global challenge, but every community approaches prevention through its own culture, language, and traditions. Learn how partners from Mexico's CONABIO and Chile's Naturaleza Intrusa are engaging the public and inspiring action to help prevent the spread of invasive species. This webinar will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles available. Join us to connect with the international PlayCleanGo community and discover new perspectives on invasive species prevention from across the Americas. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #InvasiveSpecies #CONABIO #NaturalezaIntrusa

🐴 We protect the places we love by feeding weed-free forage and cleaning our gear before every ride. Invasive plants can spread when seeds hitchhike on hay, tack, trailers, boots, and other equipment. Choosing certified weed-free forage and taking a few minutes to clean gear before traveling to a new trail helps reduce the risk of introducing invasive plants to natural areas. Whether you're heading out for a day ride or a backcountry adventure, these simple actions help protect the trails and landscapes we all enjoy. Because the places we love are worth protecting. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #HorsebackRiding #TrailRiding #CertifiedWeedFree

🐴 There's something special about exploring the outdoors from the saddle. Whether you're heading out for a short trail ride or a multi day adventure, horseback riding offers a unique connection to nature, our communities, and the places we love to visit. This PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we're celebrating the landscapes that bring riders and horses together and inspire us to keep exploring. Tell us about a trail or riding destination you love. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #TrailRiding #HorseLife

🤝 Protecting our waterways takes partnership. As we celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we'd like to recognize our friends at Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! for their leadership in helping prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species across North America. Through outreach, education, and the promotion of simple actions like Clean, Drain, Dry, Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! has helped countless boaters, paddlers, anglers, and water recreation enthusiasts protect the lakes, rivers, and waterways they love. If you enjoy paddling, boating, fishing, or spending time on the water, we encourage you to explore their resources and learn more about preventing aquatic invasive species. Together, we're helping protect the waters that connect our communities and outdoor adventures. Learn more at StopAquaticHitchhikers.org. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #StopAquaticHitchhikers #CleanDrainDry

🛍️ Celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week with special savings from the NAISMA Shop! For a limited time, enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% Off from our PlayCleanGo Collection. Simply use code PCG26 at checkout through June 13. Whether you're looking for a new favorite hoodie, a water bottle for your next adventure, a notebook for the trail, a hat, or a handheld boot brush to help prevent the spread of invasive species, we've got something for every outdoor enthusiast. Featured PlayCleanGo items include: 🥾 Handheld boot brushes 👕 Hoodies  🧢 Hats 💧 Water bottles 📓 Notebooks Every purchase helps spread awareness about invasive species prevention and supports the PlayCleanGo message: We protect the places we love. Shop now and share your PlayCleanGo pride wherever your adventures take you! Use code PCG26 through June 13. Limit 5 discounted items per customer. Visit: shop.naisma.org/collections/pl… #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #NAISMAShop #OutdoorAdventure

🛶 We protect the places we love by cleaning, draining, and drying our boats and gear before every launch. Aquatic invasive species can hitchhike in water, mud, and plant fragments hidden on kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, life jackets, paddles, and other equipment. Taking a few minutes to clean, drain, and dry your gear helps prevent them from spreading to new lakes, rivers, and waterways. Before heading home or to your next adventure, remember to: ✅ Clean off mud, plants, and debris ✅ Drain all water from your boat and equipment ✅ Allow your gear to dry completely whenever possible Together, these simple actions help protect the waterways we love. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #CleanDrainDry #Paddling #Kayaking

🛶 Some of the best outdoor adventures begin on the water. Whether you're paddling a quiet lake, exploring a winding river, or sharing an afternoon on the water with family and friends, every trip offers a chance to slow down, discover something new, and connect with the places around us. As we celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we're recognizing the lakes, rivers, wetlands, and coastlines that inspire us to get outside and explore. Because the places we love are worth protecting. What's your favorite place to paddle? #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #Paddling #Kayaking #Canoeing

🤝 Protecting the places we love takes partnership. As we celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, we'd like to thank our friends at the Don't Move Firewood campaign for their ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the risks of moving firewood and the importance of protecting forests from invasive pests and diseases. Firewood may seem harmless, but moving it long distances can unintentionally spread invasive species to new areas. That's why one of the simplest things we can do when camping is to buy or gather firewood where we'll burn it. Interested in learning more about firewood pathways and how you can help protect forests? Visit DontMoveFirewood.org to explore resources, tips, and educational materials from this important prevention campaign. Together, we're helping protect the places we love. #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #ProtectWhatYouLove #DontMoveFirewood #BuyItWhereYouBurnIt

👣🌱 What’s hiding in the dirt on our boots? Help us celebrate PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by joining us for a fascinating webinar being exploring how visitors can unknowingly move invasive plant seeds through parks and natural areas. 📅 June 10, 2026 ⏰ 1:00–2:00 p.m. Central 🎤 Charlotte Brown, Parks Canada 📍 What’s on Your Boots? Seeds, Invasive Species, and Landscape-Level Patterns from Boot Brush Stations at Elk Island National Park Learn how boot brush stations are helping researchers better understand how seeds move across landscapes and how these stations can empower visitors to take simple actions to help prevent the spread of invasive species. Researchers at Elk Island National Park collected more than 30,000 viable seeds from boot brush stations over a single summer, including many non-native species, highlighting the important role recreation can play in shaping ecosystems. Whether you’re interested in invasive species prevention, visitor engagement, recreation management, or installing boot brush stations in your own area, this webinar is a great opportunity to learn more. 🔗 Register here: naisma.org/event/whats-on… #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek #InvasiveSpecies #ParksCanada #BootBrushStation #ProtectThePlacesWeLove