Events

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

2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Riparian areas represent a transition between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The interactions between water and land create habitat that is critical to the existence of species found both on land and in water. Known for their moist and mild microclimates, riparian areas have fertile soils that support […]

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 […]

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 […]

Climate Action Coffee and the City of Takoma Park invite you to join us for a Lunch and Learn panel discussion and Q & A on invasive plant species. The March 1st, 2022 event will be held 12:00 - 1:30pm. Featured speakers Corinne Stephens, Sara Tangren, Jesse Buff, and Lily Fountain will provide an overview […]

Blue Ridge PRISM Spring Online Workshop 2022 - Identification of Invasive Plants in the Spring About this event Our online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and will help you to confidently identify them in the spring season. Cost: $10 Workshop will take place via Zoom. This virtual session will be recorded. Those […]

Members of the James River Park System Invasive Plant Task Force will give a virtual presentation explaining why invasive plants, many of them common in gardens and yards, threaten our parks, and how we can help restore park habitat. Panelists will explain the basic ecology of native and invasive plants, identify some of the most […]

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 […]

Register here → Zebra and Quagga mussels are among the most destructive and expensive invasive species in North America. Large landscapes and water basins across the western US are still free of these costly invasive species. Western agencies and organizations have invested considerable time and energy over the last decade to develop institutional capacity and […]

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Aquatic invasive species such as quagga and zebra mussels could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year and close down access to waters for recreation and commercial opportunities. Invasive freshwater mussels clog water intake pipes and filters, reducing water pumping capabilities for power and water […]

Florida’s unique climate and growing conditions allow for a huge variety of exotic plants to thrive. While some are well behaved in the home landscape, many garden favorites are actually invasive species.  These “invaders” pose a threat to our native plants and natural ecosystems. In this presentation, Florida Wildflower Foundation Executive Director Stacey Matrazzo will […]

Invasive species introduced to Canada and New Brunswick have large impacts on native species, including impacting species at risk (SAR) that are of special conservation concern. In this webinar, Shelby Heath, Project Coordinator with the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council, will outline the potential impacts of invasive alien species on SAR, how these impacts affect […]

Have you ever gone to the store or nursery and purchased a plant that then began to take over your yard? Some invasive species are prohibited for sale in our state, however many remain available. These plants can wreak havoc on our environment, economy and can be a general burden to society. Join us to […]

Join invasive species expert Matt Wallrath of Upper Sugar River Watershed Association for this training on identifying and reporting invasive species! Matt will explain why invasive species are a problem for our environmental and economic health with a focus on how we can prevent them in our region. Five species of disturbed areas and roadsides […]

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 […]

Blue Ridge PRISM Spring Online Workshop 2022 - Management & Control of Invasive Plants in the Spring About this event Our online workshop teaches you how to best manage invasive plants during the spring season. Topics covered in this session include: Best seasonal practices for specific invasive plants Using manual & mechanical control methods Methods […]

Join us for a Weed Wrangle to remove the invasive parrot feather from water bodies in Woodbine. Dress for working outdoors. Bring a rake or aquatic net if you have them. For more information call 912-576-3219

Duval Audubon Society, Northeast Florida Sierra Club, the Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, and the Garden Club of Jacksonville partner for a special Horticulture Corner program with Doug Tallamy of the Homegrown National Park project, an effort to create 20 million acres of native plantings in yards and communities across the United […]

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 […]

Must Pre-Register at our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/invasive-plant-management-at-malcom-wilson-park-must-pre-register-tickets-261379090897 All supplies will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Contact volunteer@thewpf.org with questions. Hope to see you there! Westchester Parks Foundation engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, […]

10:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Since giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) were found in the United States in late 2019, the Washington State Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and researchers across the country have mobilized to understand the risk to honey bees, human health, and agriculture. Join Dr. Chris Looney for […]

North African Pythons were first reported in Florida in 2001. In 2009, several Northern African pythons were found, indicating a potential breeding population in western Miami-Dade County. FWC and partners actively survey for and remove these invasive snakes. In concurrence with NISAW, FWC and the Everglades CISMA host an annual interagency regional survey. Details and […]

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) 2022 is February 28, 2022 – March 4, 2022, and we invite you to join us for a virtual presentation to learn about some of the invasive species that can be found within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Invasive species are defined as non-native plants, animals, pathogens, and microorganisms that […]

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, […]

Casselberry Site: Join the City of Casselberry 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, vines, and flowering plants.” This […]

WEED WRANGLE Volunteer opportunity! Help Osceola CISMA remove invasive plants. Gloves will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes and appropriate clothes for working outdoors. Students can earn volunteer hours! Meet us at: Peghorn Nature Park St. Cloud, FL For more info contact: Gabriel Almonte Gabriel.Almonte@stcloud.org