Events

Ventenata (Ventenata dubia) is one of the most recent troublesome invasive plant species to affect range, pasture, and wild lands of the Intermountain Pacific Northwest and Northern Great Plains of the U.S. This presentation will cover biology, ecology, and management of ventenata. Grass identification can be difficult, and this presentation will also discuss how to […]

Annual EDDMapS Summit Hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association Organized by University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Overview: EDDMapS (Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System) is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species and pest distribution. It is fast, easy to use, and doesn’t require Geographic Information Systems […]

The National Water Quality Monitoring Council will host its 13th National Monitoring Conference during the week of April 24–28, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Monitoring for water quality/quantity and public and ecological health in all water resources will be represented, including lakes and wetlands, rivers and streams, coastal waters and estuaries, and groundwater. All federal, state, tribal and local water professionals, […]

The Lower Mississippi River Science Symposium seeks to establish a recurring forum to connect academic, government and NGO scientists and managers in the region to share their research, ideas, and needs with a goal of building synergy. The theme for this first meeting is three-fold: optimizing the data collection network, strategizing the next generation of […]

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies will host the 113th AFWA Annual Meeting at the Marriott, Hyatt and Telus Center in Calgary, Alberta, September 23-27, 2023. ​​We are looking forward to the chance to meet with you in person in Calgary in September to conduct the business of conservation. Updates will be posted regularly throughout the year […]

NATURE FRIENDS OF WILLOWDALE STATE FOREST and Home Gardeners Help stop the spread of invasive jumping worms. Volunteers will learn to identify, capture, and safely dispose of these destructive worms, as well as methods to detect them and protect your own property. WHEN: Thursday 10/5, 10-12:00. WHERE: Meet at Willowdale parking area, 299 Topsfield Road, […]

Urban forests and green spaces are key components of sustainable and resilient urban development, providing a wide range of ecosystem goods and services. They play an important role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG11, which focuses on making cities safe, resilient, and sustainable. The 2nd World Forum on Urban Forest (WFUF) will […]

NAISMA’s mission is to support, promote, and empower invasive species prevention and management in North America. The 31st Annual Conference will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska from October 16-19, 2023. Stay up to date at conference.naisma.org.