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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T100000
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of iMap tools to Enhance Community Science Efforts
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhen: Friday\, May 15th\, 10:00-11:30AM \nPresenters: Mitchell O’Neill- iMapInvasives Support Specialist. & Megan Pistolese-SLELO E/O Coordinator \nRegister: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?RGID=rcbb5e47ecd8d7c95a57965fef3533f92 \n This webinar is open to the public but topics are focused on the SLELO region. \nDescription: Calling all hikers\, paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts\, volunteers\, and those who work with invasive species! Keep an eye out for invasive species while exploring the outdoors and report observations with your smartphone using the iMapInvasives app. Learn where to search for invasive species threatening the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) region through our interactive online story map. \nDiscussion Topics: \n\nHow to set up a free iMapInvasives user account/mobile app\nEarly detection invasive species of concern in the SLELO region\nEnhancing early detection through our story map\nImportance of reporting observations to SLELO iMap projects\n\n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/communitysciencetools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T154500
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SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Symposium\nThursday\, May 15th\, 10 AM- 3:45 PM \nZoom link to join the webinar:\nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/91352790055?pwd=ekcxZklEY2xPbXJxU1lpMmFBQjVuUT09\nPassword: SLF \nThis spotted lanternfly SCRI symposium is open to all and registration is not necessary to\nattend. \nThis symposium will be recorded and posted on the North Eastern IPM SLF project website at www.StopSLF.org .  Questions from the audience are encouraged. \nSLF Symposium Agenda
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/5176/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200409T001116Z
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SUMMARY:What To Know about Native & Invasive Plants and Pollinators Webinar
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, May 20th 1pm-3:00pm \nRegister: https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdOiuqzMjGNCl3XICfp6jTQbADY1DV143 \nJoin Sue Gwise\, Cornell Cooperative Extension‘s Horticulture Educator and Master Gardener Coordinator\, and Megan Pistolese\, SLELO PRISM‘s Outreach and Education Coordinator\, as they discuss native plants for your yard. Matt Schlesinger\, Chief Zoologist with New York’s Natural Heritage Program\, will discuss how you can support community science through photographing pollinators in your own backyard. \nYou will learn how to detect non-natives on your property\, native alternatives for common invasive ornamentals\, and how to attract pollinators to your yard. \n \nWebinar Talking Points \n\n\n\nPower of Native Plants\nInvasive Plants to Avoid Growing\nHow to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden\nSupporting Community Science Through Photography\niNaturalist\nOverview of the Empire State Pollinator Survey\nWhat’s this plant in my backyard Q&A\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/powerofnatives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200417T150032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T150032Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Jumping Worm Webinar
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, May 21st\, 1 pm-2 pm \nRegister for zoom meeting details: https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlceGoqD8sEtWfXgmBUQeicmWwP05Mel-u \nPresenter: Dr. Annise Dobson-postdoctoral researcher at Yale University \nAsian jumping worm is an invasive earthworm that dramatically impacts the health of the landscape and forested soils. This invasive worm easily goes unnoticed and is mostly unknowingly spread by gardeners through infested nursery stock. \nAsian jumping worm has been confirmed present in Colton\, NY from an iMapInvasives observation submitted by one of our volunteers. This is the first reported observation confirmed in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region (counties of Oswego\, Oneida\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, St. Lawrence). \nIf you are a gardener or someone who sells plants\, please join us to learn how to recognize Asian jumping worm\, what to do if you find it and how to prevent the spread.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/asian-jumping-worm-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200614
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200401T005834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T005834Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:New York will celebrate its 7th annual ISAW June 7-13\, 2020\nThe mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause by engaging citizens in a wide range of activities across the state\, and empowering them to take action to help stop the spread. \nThis annual education campaign is comprised of various outreach initiatives and events led by partner organizations statewide. Activities include interpretive hikes\, invasive plant removal\, and restoration projects\, displays\, webinars\, radio and television programming\, and more. \nTo Host An ISAW Event \nParticipate in ISAW \nSLELO ISAW Social Media Tool Kit \nSLELO ISAW WEBINAR SERIES\nMonday\, June 8th\, 1 pm-2 pm You can help Enhance Outreach for Spotted Lanternfly Webinar REGISTER \nThe spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that feeds on a wide range of fruit\, ornamental and woody trees. If allowed to this pest could seriously impact the country’s grape\, orchard\, logging\, and even our tourism industries. SLF is considered a high priority prevention species on a regional and national level. SLELO PRISM has developed an outreach strategy that provides a targeted and measurable approach geared towards behavioral change. This approach engages local businesses and their customers who are most likely traveling from known SLF quarantine areas to recreate in New York.  If you are a charter captain\, marina or tackle/shop owner\, a campground manager\, or waterfront business in the counties of Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties we want to collaborate with you! Please join us and learn how you can help with this outreach effort. \nPresented by Megan Pistolese- SLELO PRISM Education Outreach Coordinator  and Brittney Rogers SLELO PRISM Aquatic Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator \n  \nWednesday\, June 10th\, 11 am-12 pm Using Biocontrol’s to Suppress Invasive Species REGISTER \nUsing biological controls to suppress invasive species can be a complex undertaking\, but it can be an effective tool in our efforts to protect our lands and waters from the adverse impacts of invasive species. This webinar will provide an introduction to how biologicals controls are tested and used effectively\, discuss progress on controls for species such as water chestnut and knotweed\, and share hands-on experience with using biological controls to manage swallowwort. \nPresented by Rob Williams Manager of the SLELO PRISM \n  \nThursday\, June 11th\, 11 am-12 pm Enhancing The Health Of Your Urban Forests REGISTER \nUrban forests are a collection of trees and other woody vegetation growing along streets\, yards\, parks\, cemeteries\, school grounds\, and undeveloped green spaces. Urban forests provide green spaces in otherwise concrete jungles and have numerous environmental\, social\, and economic benefits. Invasive species and climate change threaten the health of urban forests. This webinar will focus on a step by step approach that municipal leaders can take to make their urban forests more sustainable in the wake of invasive pests and climate change.  An overview of the SLELO PRISM Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative and available resources will be provided. \nPresented by Robert Smith SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/invasive-species-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200529T124720Z
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SUMMARY:You can help Enhance Outreach for Spotted Lanternfly Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to REGISTER for the Webinar\n  \nThe spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that feeds on a wide range of fruit\, ornamental and woody trees. If allowed to this pest could seriously impact the country’s grape\, orchard\, logging\, and even our tourism industries. SLF is considered a high priority prevention species on a regional and national level. SLELO PRISM has developed an outreach strategy that provides a targeted and measurable approach geared towards behavioral change. This approach engages local businesses and their customers who are most likely traveling from known SLF quarantine areas to recreate in New York.  If you are a charter captain\, marina or tackle/shop owner\, a campground manager\, or waterfront business in the counties of Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties we want to collaborate with you! Please join us and learn how you can help with this outreach effort. \nPresented by Megan Pistolese- SLELO PRISM Education Outreach Coordinator  and Brittney Rogers SLELO PRISM Aquatic Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/you-can-help-enhance-outreach-for-spotted-lanternfly-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200529T124915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T124915Z
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SUMMARY:Using Biocontrol’s to Suppress Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER \nUsing biological controls to suppress invasive species can be a complex undertaking\, but it can be an effective tool in our efforts to protect our lands and waters from the adverse impacts of invasive species. This webinar will provide an introduction to how biological controls are tested and used effectively\, discuss progress on controls for species such as water chestnut and knotweed\, and share hands-on experience with using biological controls to manage swallowwort. \nPresented by Rob Williams Manager of the SLELO PRISM
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/using-biocontrols-to-suppress-invasive-species/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200529T125034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T125034Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing The Health Of Your Urban Forests
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nUrban forests are a collection of trees and other woody vegetation growing along streets\, yards\, parks\, cemeteries\, school grounds\, and undeveloped green spaces. Urban forests provide green spaces in otherwise concrete jungles and have numerous environmental\, social\, and economic benefits. Invasive species and climate change threaten the health of urban forests. This webinar will focus on a step by step approach that municipal leaders can take to make their urban forests more sustainable in the wake of invasive pests and climate change.  An overview of the SLELO PRISM Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative and available resources will be provided. \nPresented by Robert Smith SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/enhancing-the-health-of-your-urban-forests/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200708T002949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T002949Z
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SUMMARY:NY Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:View Schedule and Register \nGLAA Projects and Partners Webinars: Learn about partners and projects working to protect\, restore\, and enhance NY’s Great Lakes lands and waters\, in support of NY’s Great Lakes Action Agenda.  Join every other Tuesday ending on August 25th  between 2-3 pm ET. \nJuly 14th join in for Natural Resource Conservation Projects \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/ny-great-lakes-action-agenda-glaa-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200708T003644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T003644Z
UID:6033-1594821600-1594825200@www.sleloinvasives.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Forest Pests in the U.S. Impacts and Policy Solutions: Free NAISMA Invasive Species Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: REGISTER \n(1 CEU/0.5 CEU for ISA\, 1 CFE for SAF\, 1 CEC for CERP)  \nInvasive forest pests and pathogens\, imported as an unwanted byproduct of international trade\, are one of the most severe and underappreciated threats to the health of US forests. This webinar will describe the extent of the problem\, summarize the ecological and economic impacts of invasive pests in the US\, and propose policy solutions to prevent new pests from entering the country. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/free-naisma-invasive-species-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200818
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200720T140859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T161700Z
UID:6035-1594944000-1597708799@www.sleloinvasives.org
SUMMARY:Summer Scavenger Hunt Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for a North Country scavenger hunt! \nVisit Nature Up North\, for the full details\, a printable checklist and awesome resources! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/summer-scavenger-hunt-adventure/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T144500
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200609T153518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T153518Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Urban Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday\, July 17th 1pm-2:45pm via zoom \nCLICK TO REGISTER  \nContinuing Education Credits for the following:  \n1.5 Certified Nursery and Landscape Program Credits \n1.5 Society of American Foresters Certified Forester Credits \nInternational Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Credits (pending) \nThe City of Watertown holds a unique urban arboretum that provides immense beauty and many benefits for people and nature.  This webinar will provide an overview of invasive tree pests that threaten the health of the arboretum (spotted lanternfly\, hemlock woolly adelgid\, emerald ash borer\, and Asian longhorned beetle)\, and how the City is planning to manage trees that may be impacted by these pests. A virtual tour of the arboretum will be given through a live demonstration of an interactive online story-map. Visitors of the arboretum can access this story-map on their mobile devices and receive a guided tour of the trees and other information. Webinar participants will learn how to recognize signs of invasive tree pest infestations and be invited to volunteer to adopt a street tree to help monitor the overall health of street trees in the City. \nPresenters:  \nMike DeMarco-Watertown City Planner \nRobert Smith- SLELO Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator \nMegan Pistolese- SLELO Education/Outreach Coordinator
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/virtual-urban-walk-and-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200708T003754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T003754Z
UID:6034-1595167200-1595170800@www.sleloinvasives.org
SUMMARY:How Biocontrol Agents are Approved and How to Access Them for Your Invasive Species Management Needs:Free NAISMA Invasive Species Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n(1 CFE for SAF)  \n\nHow Biocontrol Agents are Approved and How to Access Them for Your Invasive Species Management Needs\n\n\nClassical biological control of weeds is an important management tool to control invasive species across large landscapes. This webinar intends to provide a brief history of biocontrol to include the processes in place for testing\, screening\, evaluating and approving introductions in the U.S. Additionally\, accessibility of these agents for private landowners and government agencies will be discussed to include generalities of that process\, where they might go to collect biological control agents\, tools to identify agents that have proven to be successful in providing management of certain species\, and what new ideas are available that landowners may be unaware of.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/free-naisma-invasive-species-webinar-series-july-15-invasive-forest-pests-in-the-u-s-impacts-and-policy-solutions-1-ceu-0-5-ceu-for-isa-1-cfe-for-saf-1-cec-for-cerp-register/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200708T003102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T003102Z
UID:6032-1596106800-1596110400@www.sleloinvasives.org
SUMMARY:Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee Monthly Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee Monthly Webinar Series \nThursday\, July 30\, 2020 – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET An Introduction to the SER International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration Bethanie Walder\, Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/interagency-ecological-restoration-quality-committee-monthly-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200825T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200819T195705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T012501Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Species Watch Out For Jumping Worms
DESCRIPTION:Register\n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/emerging-species-watch-out-for-jumping-worms/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200916T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200909T140731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T140742Z
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SUMMARY:Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species - Hiker and Biker Edition
DESCRIPTION: Date: Wednesday\, September 16th 5:30 to 7:00\n Hosted ONLINE via Zoom\, RSVP Required\, Register here: http://adkinvasives.com/Events/Detail/53\nABOUT: The Adirondacks are an endless playground for hikers\, campers\, and mountain bikers.  Unfortunately\, though\, many invasive species are accidentally introduced to new areas on the shoes\, tires\, pets\, boats\, and firewood of those coming to recreate in the Adirondack region and beyond.\nJoin our partners with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) to learn how you can help protect local ecosystems while enjoying the great outdoors this Fall. This workshop will cover best practices for hikers\, campers\, and mountain bikers to be responsible stewards of the lands they love\, while also being on the lookout for top invasive species out on the trail.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/prevent-the-spread-of-invasive-species-hiker-and-biker-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200917T014833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T015055Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting Native Seeds: Sow Much to Know
DESCRIPTION: Monday\, September 21; 1:00-2:00 PM \nHosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension \nRegister HERE. \nOne of the best ways to help stop the spread of invasive plants is to grow native plants. Join in on this webinar and learn how you can collect native seeds and overwinter them to grow your own native plants. Join Angela Monaghan\, Rutgers Master Gardener Coordinator for Middlesex County to learn the ins and outs of native seed collection and sowing seeds for next year’s garden.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/collecting-native-seeds-sow-much-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200918T175639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T175639Z
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SUMMARY:Swallow-wort Collaborative Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 21st\, 1 pm-2 pm EST. \nZoom Link \nMeeting ID: 965 7766 8034\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,96577668034# US (New York) \nTopics: \nFrom Research to Implementation: An Overview of Swallow-wort biocontrol (or Hypena opulenta) Release Projects in New York State \nPresented by:  \nCarrie Brown-Lima\, Director\, New York Invasive Species Research Institute \nAudrey Bowe\, Project Coordinator\, New York Invasive Species Research Institute \n  \nSuccessful Adult Emergence\, Larval Development\, and Defoliation at Wehle Site \nPresented by: \nRob Williams\, Invasive Species Program Manager\, SLELO-PRISM
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/swallow-wort-collaborative-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200922T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200917T015256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T015256Z
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SUMMARY:Pesticide Stakeholder Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 22; 9:00 AM-1:00 PM \nHosted by the Department of Environmental Conservation \nRegister HERE \n\nThe DEC is considering changes to the entire series of pesticide regulations contained in Parts 320 through 329. DEC will facilitate a discussion of potential and current changes to the regulations. Visit the DEC’s website for complete information on this event.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/pesticide-stakeholder-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200922T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200909T205926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T210024Z
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SUMMARY:Building community to address the threat of emerald ash borer to northern forests
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 22 September 2020\, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. \nThe webinar is free and open to the public\, but please register here: https://forms.gle/K7YSq5nZLrhR9YMn8 \nTony D’Amato and Amanda Mahaffey will share their work on  “Building community to address the threat of emerald ash borer to northern forests” \nThe invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has spread extensively over the past two decades\, threatening the cultural and ecological values of ash species across over two-thirds of the US and large portions of Canada. In response to this novel threat\, communities of foresters\, tribal members\, forest health specialists\, and scientists have developed in various regions to honor and better understand the cultural and ecological role of ash species in our forests\, as well as to develop ecologically-sound adaptation strategies. This webinar will highlight outgrowths of these efforts in the northeastern US and Lake States\, particularly in relation to forests with significant black ash and white ash components. \nTony D’Amato is Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont\, and Director of the Forestry Program and the UVM Research Forests. He holds degrees from the University of Maine\, University of Oregon\, and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts\, and his research centers on evaluating traditional and experimental silvicultural strategies’ ability to meet an increasingly diverse range of forest management objectives on public and private land. \nAmanda Mahaffey is Deputy Director of the Forest Stewards Guild\, where she develops programs that support the Guild’s mission to practice and promote responsible forestry as a means of sustaining the integrity of forest ecosystems and the human communities dependent upon them. She is a licensed forester and holds degrees from Yale University and the University of Southern Maine.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/building-community-to-address-the-threat-of-emerald-ash-borer-to-northern-forests/
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SUMMARY:Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species – Sportsmen & Sportswomen Edition
DESCRIPTION: Date: Tuesday\, September 22nd  5:30 to 7:00\nHosted ONLINE via Zoom\, RSVP Required\, Register here: http://adkinvasives.com/Events/Detail/52\nABOUT: North Country lakes\, wetlands\, and forest habitats are at risk to the impacts of voracious invasive invertebrates and fast-growing invasive plants. More often than not\, these problematic pests are accidentally introduced to new areas on the boats\, boots\, tires\, pets\, and firewood of those coming to recreate in the outdoors.\nJoin our partners\, the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP)\, to learn how you can help prevent the spread of invasive species this hunting season. This workshop will cover best prevention practices for sportsmen and sportswomen planning to boat\, hike\, and camp while also teaching how to be on the lookout for top invasive forest pests. Helping report target species is the number one way to deploy rapid response teams that protect Adirondack trees from emerging invasive species.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/prevent-the-spread-of-invasive-species-sportsmen-sportswomen-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200923T120000
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SUMMARY:What's Eating My Trees and how do I kill them
DESCRIPTION:September 23rd\, at 10 AM \nWhat’s Eating My Trees and how do I kill them \nWebinar – Hosted by Finger Lakes ReLeaf  \nREGISTER \nCNLP (1.25 credits)\, DEC Pesticide applicator category 10\, 2\, 3a\, 25\, and 9 (0.75 credits)\, SAF (2 credits)\, ISA credits pending. \nJoin this free webinar on the gypsy moth outbreak in Western and Central NY this summer. \nSpeakers include:\nRob Cole and Jerry Carlson – NYS DEC Forest Health and Invasive Species – providing an overview and updates on the gypsy moth outbreak this year.\nShawn Kenaley – Professor\, Finger Lakes Community College – giving us a crash course in tree biology and stress responses.\nNoreen Riordan – ISA Certified Arborist\, Bartlett Tree Experts – demonstrating how a gypsy moth inspection goes\, what to expect\, and what you can do to help your trees. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/whats-eating-my-trees-and-how-do-i-kill-them/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200924T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200924T180000
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CREATED:20200917T015530Z
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SUMMARY:Dept. of the Interior Draft Invasive Species Strategic Plan – Listening Sessions\, Public Comment
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 Date/Time: Thursday\, September 24; 4:00-6:00 PM\nSession 2 Date/Time: Monday\, September 28; 4:00-6:00 PM \nRegister HERE.\nRSVP deadline is Monday\, September 21; 5:00 PM.\nWritten comments will be accepted until Friday\, October 9; 11:59 PM. \nThe Department of the Interior has released the draft of its strategic plan for invasive species management. The draft plan is now available for public review. Join one of the upcoming teleconference listening sessions to provide input.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/dept-of-the-interior-draft-invasive-species-strategic-plan-listening-sessions-public-comment/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200930T140000
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CREATED:20200930T003736Z
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SUMMARY:Using iMapInvasives for End-of-Season Reports
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Wednesday\, September 30; 1:00-2:00 PM \nRegister HERE. \nJoin this event hosted by The NY Natural Heritage Program to learn how to summarize\, visualize\, and analyze invasive species data for end-of-season reports within the iMapInvasives web interface.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/using-imapinvasives-for-end-of-season-reports/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153450
CREATED:20200930T003835Z
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SUMMARY:Pesticide Stakeholder Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Thursday\, October 1; 9:00 AM-1:00 PM \nRegister HERE. \nThe DEC is considering changes to the entire series of pesticide regulations contained in Parts 320 through 329. DEC will facilitate a discussion of potential and current changes to the regulations. Visit the DEC’s website for complete information on this event.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/pesticide-stakeholder-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201006T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201008T170000
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CREATED:20200918T180524Z
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SUMMARY:NAISMA Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:North American Invasive Species Management Association Virtual Conference \nOctober 6th-8th  \nLearn More \n  \nOn  Wednesday\, October 7th\, SLELO PRISM will be presenting on the below topics: \n11:30-1 pm: Human Dimensions of Invasive Species Management (multiple 20-25 min session) \nTopic: Understanding Success through a Macrophyte Nutrient Analysis and Standardized Metrics \nPresented by: Brittney Rogers\, SLELO PRISM Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator \nIn this session\, attendees will learn about how regional invasive species efforts are being applied to standardize state and international management practices while considering restoration opportunities to create more resilient ecosystems against new invasions and our changing climate. Hosted by The Nature Conservancy\, the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) is one of eight PRISMs in NYS and covers five northern NY counties. SLELO strives to protect native biodiversity and freshwater resources through a collaborative partner-focused approach. One portion of our work is the management of invasive species populations that have a high impact on native ecosystems. \nAmong the most widely managed invasive species in NYS is the European water chestnut (Trapa natans). Rosettes are removed by manually hand pulling and in the last two years\, SLELO and partners removed 69\,000 pounds of water chestnut from our waters. Through management\, the composition of the water and the nutrients found within these beds is changed. To better understand the changes of these efforts\, we’ve initiated the Aquatic Invasive Species Macrophyte Nutrient Analysis to look more closely at carbon\, nitrogen and phosphorus implications for aquatic invasive species removals. The results will provide guidance for best management practices and standardized metric collection that considers impacts to both local ecosystems and broader contributions to climate change. These results may also expose potential restoration opportunities that expedite a return to native character and enhance resiliency against new invasions and climate change. \n  \n1:30 pm-3: pm: Human Dimensions of Invasive Species Management (multiple 20-25 min sessions) \nTopic: Cultural Impacts of Invasive Species – A survey of cultural impacts that invasive species have on people\, their well-being\, and livelihoods. \nPresented by: Robert Williams- SLELO PRISM Program Manager & Timothy Ives\, Cornell Cooperative Extension \nOften is the assumption that invasive species only impact the well-being and livelihood of indigenous peoples of the third world\, underdeveloped countries\, but how could invasive species affect areas within a developed nation such as the United States. Evidence suggests that\, in addition to the ecological and economic impacts of invasive species\, these same species have an effect on the well-being and livelihoods of people locally and regionally. The purpose of this survey was to better understand how invasive species affect the well-being (general happiness) and livelihood (food on the table\, money in your pocket\, or financial means) of individuals in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) Region of New York State. The top responding demographic categories were hunters\, anglers\, recreationists\, loggers/wood and forest benefactors\, and waterfront property owners. To date\, this survey has produced 107 charts\, tables\, and graphs along with 8 pages of additional comments. There were also 155 responses to the (additional comments) section\, providing valuable\, real-time insight as to how people feel invasive species are affecting them. Much is known about the ecological and economic impacts of non-native\, invasive species. Much less is known about the impacts invasive species have on the well-being and livelihoods of people living in the survey region\, until now.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/naisma-virtual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201006T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T163000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Black River Watershed Session- Emerald Ash Borer
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 6th 3pm-4:30pm \nREGISTER  \nThe session will be led by Christine Watkins with the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District as part of the Black River Watershed Virtual Conference series View the full conference Schedule.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/virtual-black-river-watershed-conference-september-29th-october-29th/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201007T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201007T140000
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CREATED:20200930T003940Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Health Webinar: Ailanthus Biocontrol
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Wednesday\, October 7; 1:00-2:00 PM \nJoin HERE. \nJoin the Southern Regional Extension Forestry’s webinar as Dr. Matt Kasson\, Assistant Professor\, Plant Pathology\, WVU\, discusses the potential of Verticillium nonalfalfae as a biological control agent for Tree of Heaven.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/forest-health-webinar-ailanthus-biocontrol/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201007T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201007T163000
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CREATED:20200917T023025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T153359Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Black River Watershed Conference Session- Japanese Knotweed
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 7\, 2020\, · 3:00 – 4:30 p.m \nThis Series is part of a virtual Black River Watershed Conference. View the full conference schedule. \nREGISTER \nAccess webinar recordings \nThe State of Hamilton County Lakes: A 25 Year Perspective presented by\, Caitlin Stewart and Jaime Parslow\, Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District \nJapanese Knotweed\, presented by\, Katherine Whitcomb & Bob Tilbe\, Herkimer County Soil & Water Conservation District
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/virtual-black-river-watershed-conference-session-japanese-knotweed/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201007T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201007T193000
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CREATED:20200930T004033Z
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SUMMARY:An Ecological Approach to Wildlife Stewardship: Threats to Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Wednesday\, October 7; 6:00-7:30 PM \nRegister HERE. \nHosted by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Dutchess Land Conservancy. This session will cover threats to wildlife\, managing invasive plants and controlling deer overpopulation through hunting.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/an-ecological-approach-to-wildlife-stewardship-threats-to-wildlife/
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