Week of Events
Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month
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 […]
Florida at-Home Weed Wrangle
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) […]
Spotted Lanternfly 101 Virtual Workshop
Spotted Lanternfly 101 Virtual Workshop
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 →
Framing the Future: Maryland Forest Policy webinar
Framing the Future: Maryland Forest Policy webinar
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 […]
Hold that Houseplant! What to do about invasive houseplants in Florida
Hold that Houseplant! What to do about invasive houseplants in Florida
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 […]