Events

Session 1: The Power of Volunteers

From nutria to lionfish, natural resource managers and culinary artists have speculated that harvest and use of invasive species could provide a means of managing or even eliminating nuisance populations. Through multiple reviews of the scientific and popular literature, we have concluded that, if used properly, incentivizing and encouraging public or commercial harvest could represent ... Read more

In the wake of new detections and regulations in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), the Don’t Move Firewood campaign has heightened its targeted outreach efforts in Oregon and Washington in recent months to create new relationships and expand networks of communication on the firewood-forest health connection. Alex, our firewood outreach specialist, will share his structured situation ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Meet the team and learn about the education and outreach efforts of the Don’t Move Firewood campaign including an overview of what the campaign does, why it’s important, how you can access our many resources. See what we’ve got to offer both the everyday firewood user as well as professionals in the field of forest ... Read more

The ease of detection of new geographically distinct infestations of forest pests and pathogens is highly dependent on several factors: damage patterns to trees, existence and use of effective lures, and visual distinctiveness of the pest itself. The resulting variable lags in time between establishment of a new pest population versus detection of that pest ... Read more

Session 2: Plant Management 101 1:00 PM- 1:45 PM: Preventing Herbicide ResistancePaul Conti, Alligare 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Plant Control Options, Ken Wagner, Ph.D., CLM

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

Before digital databases became the standard, plant specimens would be collected for storage in an herbarium. Properly prepared specimens can last for hundreds of years, making them ideal for research, education, and long-term population tracking. As electronic record keeping grew in popularity, physical specimens were collected less often, but are still considered an important method ... 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