Goats in Lakewood helping to control invasive weeds at Hayden Park

Posted: Jun 18, 2019 / 01:07 PM MDT

Updated: Jun 18, 2019 / 01:07 PM MDT

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LAKEWOOD, Colo.– The city of Lakewood has enlisted the help of some adorable goats.

A herd of goats is at Hayden Park on Green Mountain to help with the control of invasive weeds. The goats will also help with soil aeration and mineral content, according to a post on Twitter.

Go(a)t nature? This herd does! These adorable animals are helping with control of invasive weeds while also helping with soil aeration and mineral content on @HaydenGreenMtn. #LakewoodCO #Wildlife pic.twitter.com/wHt87IJe2R

— City of Lakewood, Colorado (@LakewoodColo) June 18, 2019

A goat herder will also be on site in a camper to keep watch over the goats.

Guess who's back…Expect to see a herd of goats at @HaydenGreenMtn for the next seven days! These adorable animals are helping with control of invasive weeds while also helping with soil aeration & mineral content. Note that a goat herder will also be staying onsite in a camper. pic.twitter.com/Rvs9lhHbml

— City of Lakewood, Colorado (@LakewoodColo) June 13, 2019