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SUMMARY:2026 NAISMA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: October 19 -22 Join the North American Invasive Species Management Association for its annual conference hosted in Alexandria\, Virginia\, at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center\, just minutes from Washington\, DC. This event brings together invasive species management professionals\, researchers\, educators\, and policymakers from across North America to share ideas\, innovations\, and strategies for protecting natural ecosystems. \n\n\n\nWhy attend?  \n\n\n\nThe NAISMA Annual Conference is your opportunity to connect with leading professionals\, discover the latest innovations in invasive species management\, and contribute to shaping the future of our field. From engaging keynotes to hands-on workshops\, this event offers a rich program for attendees from diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nAgenda below \n\n\n\nPowered By EmbedPress
URL:https://liisma.org/event/2026-naisma-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group: Invasive Plant Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) for their biennial invasive plant symposium\, hosted at UConn Student Union\, Storrs\, CT. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nPesticide Recertification Credits and CEUs for multiple professional organizations will be available. \n\n\n\nIn-person event; recording will be available for purchase after the event. \n\n\n\nRegistration and complete program details will be released soon. Stay tuned to the CIPWG Symposium Page for upcoming announcements
URL:https://liisma.org/event/2026-connecticut-invasive-plant-working-group-invasive-plant-symposium/
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SUMMARY:NEAPMS Autumn Webinar Series Session 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Focus on Climate Change \n\n\n\n1:00 PM- 1:45 PM: The emergence of invasive tropical and sub-tropical plants in lakes and riversDr. David Wong\, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \n\n\n\n1:45 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPowered By EmbedPress
URL:https://liisma.org/event/neapms-autumn-webinar-series-session-3-of-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T130000
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Invasive Species: Lady Beetles - VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION: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 will also examine the complex role of insects that can be both beneficial and problematic in human-managed landscapes.  \n\n\n\nPennsylvania has identified more than 250 invasive plants\, insects\, pathogens\, and animals that significantly impact the environment and agricultural production—causing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses each year. The Pennsylvania Invasive Species Webinar Series is dedicated to addressing this critical issue. Each session highlights timely topics related to invasive species in Pennsylvania and beyond\, including species identification\, management strategies\, ecological impacts\, and key concepts in invasion biology. Designed for a broad audience\, the series welcomes gardeners\, naturalists\, land managers\, educators\, and anyone interested in learning more about invasive species—no prior knowledge required. By raising awareness and sharing practical information\, the series aims to empower communities and highlight the ongoing efforts of state agencies and partners working to protect Pennsylvania’s landscapes and natural resources. \n\n\n\nWho is this for? \n\n\n\n\nConservation volunteers and educators \n\n\n\nGreen industry professionals \n\n\n\nPenn State Extension Master Gardeners \n\n\n\nAnyone interested in learning about invasive species\n\n\n\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\n\n\n\nHow to identify the multicolored Asian lady beetle\, H. axyridis \n\n\n\nThe history and spread of this introduced species in North America \n\n\n\nBenefits of the multicolored Asian lady beetle as a biological control agent \n\n\n\nChallenges associated with household invasions\, wine taint\, and impacts on native species \n\n\n\nWhy some species can be both beneficial and problematic in managed landscapes\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is presented in partnership with the Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council. \n\n\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited – preregistration is required. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \n\n\n\nA link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/pennsylvania-invasive-species-lady-beetles-virtual-live-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
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SUMMARY:Broad Cove Recreation Day!
DESCRIPTION: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. Rain or shine!  \n\n\n\n Broad Cove\, Overlook Drive\, Aquebogue\, NY (In-person)
URL:https://liisma.org/event/broad-cove-recreation-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Winter New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The New York Wildlife Incident Management Academy this year will be offering a wide range of NWCG- certified courses. \n\n\n\n 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.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Suffolk Community College Eastern Campus\, Riverhead\, NY 11901 \n\n\n\n\n\nPowered By EmbedPress
URL:https://liisma.org/event/2026-winter-new-york-wildfire-and-incident-management-academy-session-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Capacity for Rapid Response: Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team (IInSRRT)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe goal of the IInSRRT is to respond to nationally significant invasive species\, as appropriate to the DOI mission\, and across multiple jurisdictions regardless of land ownership within the authorities of DOI bureaus. The program structure is composed of the IInSRRT Coordinator\, an IInSRRT Guidance Group\, and deployment team responders initially composed of employees within the DOI. The Guidance Group provides guidance and support for the program. The IInSRRT Coordinator has been assisting in achieving management objectives flowing from the  National Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Framework and other local\, regional\, and national efforts. The IInSRRT program is meant to increase resources available to support rapid response actions\, through Incident Command System (ICS) emergency response support that may include an interjurisdictional deployment team for invasive species incident response on and off DOI lands and waters as requested. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide an overview of the IInSRRT structure\, roles the program can support during response actions\, and provide one of many opportunities for suggestions on how to effectively implement the program
URL:https://liisma.org/event/webinar-building-capacity-for-rapid-response-interjurisdictional-invasive-species-rapid-response-team-iinsrrt/
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SUMMARY:Considering the Impacts of Scale to Wildlife in Prescribed Fire Planning
DESCRIPTION: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 be equal or beneficial across treatment scales; for example\, specialist species and those with restricted ranges could be disproportionately impacted. \n\n\n\nIn this Fueling Collaboration panel discussion\, we will explore the trade-offs in the role of scale in prescribed fires. Our panelists will present their experiences and discuss research around fire effects on various taxa and operational considerations. We will explore strategies for increasing area burned without negatively impacting unique systems or at-risk species.​
URL:https://liisma.org/event/considering-the-impacts-of-scale-to-wildlife-in-prescribed-fire-planning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T110000
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SUMMARY:3rd International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) is organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Network. \n\n\n\n“Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” \n\n\n\nThis conference is VIRTUAL\, allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. This event is free! \n\n\n\n\n\n Features topics including sessions on: \n\n\n\n\nMarine ecosystems\n\n\n\nFood security\n\n\n\nExtreme events\n\n\n\nLessons from management\n\n\n\nDisease/One Health\n\n\n\n\nBecause biological invasions and climate change are global issues that know no boundaries\, the IISCCC strives to create space to share research and management practices\, expand networks\, and promote translational experiences. For more information\, please visit: https://www.risccnetwork.org/iisccc-2026 or email iRISCCnetwork@gmail.com
URL:https://liisma.org/event/3rd-international-invasive-species-and-climate-change-conference-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Winter New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The New York Wildlife Incident Management Academy this year will be offering a wide range of NWCG- certified courses. \n\n\n\n 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.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Brookhaven National Lab\, Long Island\, NY \n\n\n\n\n\nPowered By EmbedPress
URL:https://liisma.org/event/2026-winter-new-york-wildfire-and-incident-management-academy-session-2/
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SUMMARY:Historical Fire Regimes of the Northeast and Modern Fire Management Implications
DESCRIPTION: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 Maine Burned”\, will be examined in the context of the region’s historical fire regimes. The discussion will highlight key research findings and lessons from fire and land management experiences\, while exploring what these insights mean for managing fire in a rapidly changing environment.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/historical-fire-regimes-of-the-northeast-and-modern-fire-management-implications/
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SUMMARY:Eastern US Oaks: A Fire Ecology and Management Survey
DESCRIPTION: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\, and what the future may hold for these important species in a changing environment.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/eastern-us-oaks-a-fire-ecology-and-management-survey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T110000
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SUMMARY:Seeing Fire Differently: The Next Era of Wildland Fire Monitoring
DESCRIPTION: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?  \n\n\n\nFrom prescribed fire to wildfires\, advances in remote sensing\, satellite technology\, drones\, artificial intelligence\, and real-time data systems are providing new ways to observe fire behavior\, smoke\, fuels\, and ecological effects across time and space. What tools and techniques stand the test of time? What new opportunities and technologies can help enhance the value and usefulness of monitoring?  \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore how monitoring tools can strengthen decision-making before\, during\, and after fire. Panelists will discuss opportunities and challenges in applying new technologies to prescribed fire and wildfire operations\, and how they can improve situational awareness\, fire effects documentation\, fire behavior evaluation\, monitoring smoke and emissions\, and translating data into information that is useful to fire managers and communities.  \n\n\n\nUltimately\, the next era of wildland fire monitoring is about more than collecting mere data—it is about seeing fire differently and turning observations into actionable knowledge. If you are interested in where fire monitoring is going and what it might be able to tell us about our future fires and landscapes\, please join this panel conversation among managers and researchers working at the burning edge of this key aspect of fire management. Connecting technology and field experience to management needs can help us build monitoring approaches that support safer and more beneficial prescribed fire\, more informed wildfire response\, and better understanding of fire’s role in resilient landscapes.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/seeing-fire-differently-the-next-era-of-wildland-fire-monitoring/
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