Events

Join the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) for their biennial invasive plant symposium, hosted at UConn Student Union, Storrs, CT. This event will bring together land care professionals, landscape architects, conservationists, master gardeners, community volunteers, and municipal committee members to learn about the latest research, management strategies, and invasive species. Pesticide Recertification Credits and CEUs for ... Read more

Session 3: Focus on Climate Change 1:00 PM- 1:45 PM: The emergence of invasive tropical and sub-tropical plants in lakes and riversDr. David Wong, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Climate Change and RefugiaDr. Toni Lyn Morelli, USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts

This webinar explores the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, a beneficial insect known for helping control aphids and other soft-bodied pests. Participants will learn how this introduced species became established in North America, the important biological control services it provides, and the challenges it can create in homes, vineyards, and native ecosystems. The discussion ... Read more

Join our partner, the Peconic Land Trust, for a morning of outdoor fun exploring Broad Cove's 100 acres of woodland, meadow, trails, and waterfront! The Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) will be present to talk with the community about invasive species in the region. Free event; donations and pre-registration is appreciated. Refreshments provided. ... Read more

The New York Wildlife Incident Management Academy this year will be offering a wide range of NWCG- certified courses.  Whether you’re returning to continue your training or joining us for the first time, you're encouraged to review the full list of offerings in our 2026. Location: Suffolk Community College Eastern Campus, Riverhead, NY 11901

The Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team (IInSRRT) is a program being designed to support or lead, as requested, rapid response actions across jurisdictions in support of lead management authorities, such as DOI land management agencies, states, tribes, and territories. The goal of the IInSRRT is to respond to nationally significant invasive species, as appropriate ... Read more

It is widely recognized that many or most of our fire-dependent landscapes and species are suffering from a fire deficit. In an effort to increase area treated by fire, a common strategy is to conduct larger, often landscape-scale broadcast burns. Larger burns can also reduce financial costs. However, the ecological impacts on wildlife may not ... Read more

The 3rd annual International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) is organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Network. "Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL, allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. This event is free!  Features topics including sessions on: Because ... Read more

The New York Wildlife Incident Management Academy this year will be offering a wide range of NWCG- certified courses.  Whether you’re returning to continue your training or joining us for the first time, you're encouraged to review the full list of offerings in our 2026. Location: Brookhaven National Lab, Long Island, NY

This panel discussion will explore the growing body of research on historical fire regimes across the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Panelists will discuss a range of fire-history evidence, including sedimentary charcoal, fossil pollen, fire scars, and tree-ring records. Recent and historic high-profile fires, e.g., the 2023 eastern Canada fires and Maine’s 1947 “Year ... Read more

The relationship between hardwood oaks (Quercus) and fire varies across the Eastern United States, shaped by regional landscapes, management objectives, cultural values, and personal experience. In this session, we will explore how oaks and fire interact across different ecosystems and geographic regions, examining their roles in fire management, the challenges and successes of oak management, ... Read more

Is wildland fire monitoring entering a new era? How might we monitor fire effects in places that either haven’t burned in a long time or are burning in ways that folks (and ecosystems) are unfamiliar with?  From prescribed fire to wildfires, advances in remote sensing, satellite technology, drones, artificial intelligence, and real-time data systems are ... Read more