February is Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month. Join us for one of the many opportunities below to learn more about invasive species by exploring the three wao's (or realms) of Akua (upper forests), Kanaka (lower valleys and urban areas), and Kahakai (wetlands, ocean). Each week we will learn from the different people working in these […]
The Florida Invasive Species Partnership is hosting the 2nd annual, month long, at-home Weed Wrangle® initiative to encourage Floridians to remove invasive species from home and privately managed landscapes. To participate: 1.During the month of February 2022, Remove 1 or more invasive plants from your landscape (be sure to take a before and after photo) […]
This event is an overview of the Spotted Lanternfly Lycorma delicatula, an invasive planthopper. Introduction to the Northeast USA, the threat it faces to the agricultural industry, research into the insect's life cycle, and efforts to control the population will be covered by a range of experts. Download agenda → Click here to register →
February's installment of the Framing the Future webinar series focuses on the regulation of non-native invasive plants in Maryland. We'll be joined by Eric Luedtke, the Majority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates, to discuss proposed legislation to expand the regulation of non-native invasive plants in the state, and prohibiting the use of state […]
Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee Jen Gensits will discuss common housplants that are now on the invasive species list. National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022 is February 28th - March 4th. This presentation will focus on prevention of houseplant escape and why it matters. Find out what houseplants are likely to become invasive, or known to […]
A guided hike with a purpose. Come explore a former phosphate mining site, while you learn about the changes made to the land and how invasive exotic plant species play a role in these changes. Learn how you can help your favorite state park!
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever of Nebraska is pleased to announce public access to “ArcPyro” a GIS based prescribed burn map planning template for both ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap. This is geared toward those already using the ArcGIS platform but there is a non-commercial version for landowners, burn associations, and students that cost about $100/year you could […]
To engage a teach-in on the subject of two interrelated international campaigns to take place in the same time period, the National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022 (on 2/28-3/4) and the U.N. World Wildlife Day 2022 (on 3/3), as an introduction to my presentation titled "Greater Los Angeles -- Past, Present, & Future" at the […]
St. Johns County will be hosting a Weed Wrangle to remove invasive plants. Join Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia as part of a statewide volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines, and flowering plants. The target plant for this work day […]
Hike your neighborhood, park or natural area and identify invasive lizard populations with the IVEGOT1 app for a chance to win prizes! We're inviting local nature enthusiasts to win prizes and acclaim for tracking down invasive lizards this March for National Invasive Species Awareness Week. The Suncoast Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area is a volunteer […]
The James River Park System Invasive Plant Task Force kicks off a volunteer week of invasive plant removal in the Park. Held at Pony Pasture, the event will feature an information and display booth; two guided walks led by Department of Conservation and Recreation staff; goats munching on invasive winter creeper vines; and a volunteer […]
Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is taking place from Monday, February 28 to Friday, March 4, 2022. Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is a collaborative initiative that focuses on communicating with citizens and organizations about invasive species through social media. You can get involved by liking and sharing/retweeting posts created by participating organizations, or creating your own […]
The Canadian Council on Invasive Species is looking forward to hosting another National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) webinar series from February 28th to March 4th 2022. The objective of this week is to raise awareness on invasive species and emerging issues, and to determine and prioritize actions to prevent and mitigate impacts to Canada’s […]
Join us for a Weed Wrangle to remove the invasive Catclaw vine on Butler Island at the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area off Hwy17 south of Darien. This showy flowering vine has cat like tendrils that grab. The growth form and flowers are similar to the native crossvine. This plant could also be confused with the […]
Register Here → | Download Agenda US Geological Survey researchers will present their research on modeling and decision science that informs management of invasive species. The session will include examples of models developed to inform life history of invasive species and how those models are used to inform the structured decision making process for developing […]
Join us from 1pm until 3pm at Great Shiplock Park to remove invasive Chinese Privet. All tools and materials will be provided, you should bring work gloves and sturdy footwear. Please sign up here for the event https://form.jotform.com/91265234017956
Register here → The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) supports the inclusion of the impacts and influence of invasive species in climate change legislation, policy, management, and research. The reverse is also important; the impacts and influence of climate change must be incorporated into invasive species management and policy. This webinar will provide […]
Join us for a morning Weed Wrangle as we remove the invasive Sand Pine from Townsend Wildlife Management Area. This area comprises important habitat for the gopher tortoise and indigo snakes and is actively undergoing longterm restoration towards a Longleaf Pine Scrub Oak sand hill community. We will be removing seedling Sand pine which are […]
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time The Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is an AmeriCorps program that creates future leaders through community involvement and mentorship. WCC has more than 350 members and experienced staff statewide who restore critical habitat, prevent and control invasive species, build trails, and respond to local and national disasters. Through […]
Ichetucknee River is a beautiful spring fed river has an overabundance of water lettuce. Water lettuce is an invasive plant that competes with native vegetation. Volunteers will work with canoes and buckets to remove water lettuce in Ichetucknee Springs State Park. We need to know the number of volunteers, so please register by 2/28/22 by […]
Join us for a Weed Wrangle to remove Chinese tallow tree, Chinaberry, and other invasive, exotic plants on Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. These species threaten desirable, native plants and hinder habitat management activities aimed at benefitting waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and migratory land birds. We will be using selective, low volume herbicide treatments to individual […]
Celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week by learning about watch list invasive species -- species that are either not present or not yet widespread in SE Michigan. By recognizing them early, we can stop them from becoming widespread -- you can help! This is a free, online event. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZEqdO6uqTssEtzf7OQlopFr... MDARD credits applied for. This […]
To participate as in past years two interrelated international campaigns to take place in the same time period, the National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2022 (on 2/28-3/4) and the U.N. World Wildlife Day 2022 (on 3/3), as conservation planners & scientists, we at California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM) will engage a physical […]
Register here → | Download the agenda The Connecticut River is a critical water resource in the northeastern US with unique habitats and wildlife impacted by an aggressive invasion of a novel biotype of the submersed exotic aquatic plant, Hydrilla verticillata. Hydrilla is on the Federal Noxious Weed List and is considered the worst aquatic […]
Join us during National Invasive Species Awareness Week for the 11th annual Invasive Species & Exotic Pest Workshop! We have a great lineup of speakers who will dive into topics surrounding zebra mussel contaminated moss balls, pathways to ornamental weeds, spotted lanternfly risks to agriculture, first foods and invasive species management, riparian restoration techniques, and […]
Click here to register → | Download the Agenda Abstract: The green crab is a highly adaptable invasive species that preys on juvenile clams before they reach harvestable age, outcompetes native crab species such as Dungeness crab, and wreaks havoc on marine and estuary ecosystems near shore. This invader is native to Europe and northern […]
Personnel at California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM) will work to remove invasive species and clean the grounds in and around Arcadia EcoHome, Arcadia, California, including the parkway within the public right of way in front of the EcoHome. We'll then share & spread what to be accomplished by us in our social […]
Use this day to get out and an use the www.eddmaps.org smartphone apps and map invasive species in your area. Download the free app in your app store. If you need training resources go here. https://www.eddmaps.org/training/ If you have questions feel free to e-mail Eamonn at eamonn.leonard@dnr.ga.gov.
The Florida First Detector Program teaches on topics of invasive species and early detection. In this webinar hosted in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, we will focus on invasive pests and pathogens of palm trees! Participants will also learn how to how invasive species arrive in Florida and how they can use the distance […]
Every week, Friends of the St. Clair River staff and volunteers continue their mission to protect this 400 acre park from invasive species found within the high-quality habitat of mature hardwood trees and native ephemeral plants such as Red Trillium, Trout Lilies, and Dwarf Ginseng. This winter’s campaign is well underway to remove woody invasive […]
Register here → The federal deregulation of emerald ash borer in January 2021 was widely expected to lead to many changes in the regulatory environment around firewood in the USA. This webinar will highlight the release of a new report written by staff of The Nature Conservancy’s Don’t Move Firewood campaign, covering what regulations […]
Join us on March 5th from 8:30am-Noon at Prophetstown State Park for an Invasive Species Workshop. This workshop is being offered in partnership with the Tippecanoe Invasive Cooperative Taskforce (TICT). The workshop is geared towards residents of Tippecanoe County, Indiana. This workshop is ideal for private landowners who want to improve their invasive species knowledge, […]
Weed Wrangle® is a one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines, and flowering plants. Supervised by an expert in invasive weed management, Weed Wrangle® volunteers learn, practice and begin a habit of maintaining an area free of […]
Seminole County Site: Join Seminole County Natural Lands Program and SERV in the Weed Wrangle! The Weed Wrangle®, in partnership with CISMA for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), is a “one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, […]
