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SUMMARY:Upper Midwest Invasive Species Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:November 2nd-6th \nREGISTER \nThe Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference (UMISC) is a biennial conference that addresses all taxa of invasive species. The conference provides numerous opportunities to network with professionals\, land managers\, researchers\, nonprofits\, and others. \nSLELO PRISM will be presenting on Thursday\, November 5th @ 1:30pm on the following topic: \nUtilizing Technology to Understand the Effectiveness of Outreach Initiatives  \n  \nRaising awareness of the spotted lanternfly is key to preventing it’s spread into new regions. Many programs have engaged the public about this important issue through outreach initiatives\, but how do we know if our strategies to raise awareness are effective? The St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management has developed an outreach strategy that provides a targeted and measurable approach geared toward preventing the spread of the spotted lanternfly through behavioral change.   \nSpotted lanternfly infestations have been established in six northeastern states and sightings of individuals have been reported in multiple other states along the east coast. The spotted lanternfly will have a significant impact on the agricultural and tourist industries. Therefore\, this invasive pest is considered a high priority prevention species on both a regional and national level.   \nOur approach engages local businesses and their customers who are most likely traveling through known areas with established spotted lanternfly populations. Marinas\, charters\, and outdoor sports stores are among the many businesses that are participating in this effort to prevent and slow the spread of the spotted lanternfly. Join the SLELO PRISM to learn more about this approach\, how we have leveraged innovative technological tools to track our audience’s knowledge of the spotted lanternfly and their willingness to take action to help stop its spread.  
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/upper-midwest-invasive-species-virtual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T150000
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SUMMARY:WNY’s Emerging Forest Pests and Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29; 2:00-3:00 PM \nJoin via Computer; Meeting Code: 130 982 1301\nFacebook Event \nJoin WNY PRISM to learn about the new invasive pests and diseases that threaten WNY’s forests. Our speakers\, Andrew Lance\, WNY Land Conservancy and Emily Thiel\, WNY PRISM\, will discuss recent additions including hemlock woolly adelgid\, beech leaf disease and jumping worms\, as well as species that are threatening nearby regions such as oak wilt\, sudden oak death and Asian longhorned beetle. You’ll also learn about what you can do to stop their spread and prevent their introduction.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/wnys-emerging-forest-pests-and-diseases/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T140000
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SUMMARY:Calling all Hikers-Protect Your Hemlocks
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29th\, 1 pm-2 pm EST \nREGISTER \nYou can help protect the hemlock trees in your region by learning how to recognize hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and report it using the iMapInvasives mobile app. Join this webinar to get involved in early detection efforts in your region and across the state. View a live demo of the iMap mobile app\, learn of beautiful trails to hike that have hemlocks nearby\, learn of state-wide volunteer opportunities to protect hemlocks\, and hear from one of SLELO’s volunteers who has been visiting trails in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) region in search of HWA. \nHemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive forest pest that is spreading through New York. While it has not yet been detected in the Tug Hill region\, an HWA infestation was recently confirmed on the shores of Lake George in the Adirondacks that isn’t too far from the Eastern Lake Ontario region. Considering that no HWA infestations have yet been found in the SLELO region\, strengthening early detection efforts for HWA is vital to protecting our hemlocks. \nPresenters: Carri Marschner with the Cornell Hemlock Initiative\, Megan Pistolese with SLELO PRISM\, and Frank Williams- SLELO’s Conservation Volunteer.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/calling-all-hikers-protect-your-hemlocks/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T120000
DTSTAMP:20201006T131634Z
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SUMMARY:Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee (IERQC) Monthly Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Marsh: History\, Tragedy\, Recovery  \nThursday\, October 29th \n11am-12pm EST \nRegister \nAbout the Presentation  \nMentor Marsh is a National Park Service-designated National Natural Landmark (1966) for being one of the most species-rich sites on the Great Lakes shoreline. The Marsh was named Ohio’s first State Nature Preserve in 1971 and is a National Audubon Society Important Birding Area. This 806-acre wetland suffered dramatically in 1966 when salt-mine tailings leached into Blackbrook Creek. By 1973 most of the swamp forest trees and marsh plants had died\, and the 4-mile long wetland basin was overtaken by reed grass (Phragmites australis)\, a 15 to 24 foot-tall nonnative invasive plant from Eurasia. \n  \nThe Cleveland Museum of Natural History began the large-scale restoration of Mentor Marsh in 2015. Guided by Museum restoration ecologists\, the Phragmites monoculture is being sprayed with an aquatic-safe herbicide and then physically mashed flat to allow native plants to grow. Over 180 species of native plant species have been documented sprouting from the soil seed bank\, including three Ohio state-threatened plants. Rare marsh birds—such as American and Least Bitterns\, and Virginia\, King and Sora Rails are nesting\, and wading birds and waterfowl are now frequent. Yellow Perch fingerlings are now using the Marsh as a nursery and Northern Pike are spawning. \nAbout the Presenter  \nDr. Kriska joined the Museum in 2003 working for the Center for Conservation & Biodiversity & the Natural Areas Division. He specializes in rare plant and animal surveys\, community ecology\, and habitat restoration. Since 2008 he’s helped the Natural Areas Division acquire nearly 2\,000 acres of critical habitat- the Museum currently has 60 scientific natural areas spread across 11\,000 acres that contain unique natural communities\, such as old growth forests\, marshes\, bogs\, swamps and fens. These high-quality habitats- many are globally rare\, together protect 250 different kinds of endangered\, threatened\, or rare plant and animal species\, and represent the remarkable biological diversity that was once widespread throughout the region. \nAbout the Series  \nThe Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee hosts monthly Webinars in an effort to bring restoration practitioners from across the country together to present and discuss the innovations aimed at improving the quality of ecological restoration data. Presentations are approximately 45 minutes in length\, followed by open discussion. \nAbout the Committee  \nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Great Lakes National Program Office established this Committee (including federal agencies\, contractors\, and ecological restoration practitioners) in June 2012 to share and develop quality practices that facilitate the collection of reliable data for ecological restoration projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This Webinar series supports this collaborative effort; please join us! Contact Lou Blume (USEPA Quality Manager) for more details.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/interagency-ecological-restoration-quality-committee-ierqc-monthly-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201028T123000
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SUMMARY:Using Boater Data to Inform Risk Models
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Invasive mussel Collaborative \nWednesday\, October 28th \n11 am- 12:30 pm EST \nREGISTER \nThe webinar will discuss the development of invasive mussel risk models informed by watercraft inspection and boater movement data. This webinar will feature the ARMOR model\, built in New York to streamline the process of boat inspections for invasive species management\, and a predictive model for Minnesota assessing the likelihood of overland transport of invasive mussels on recreational boats. \nPresenters will include:\n\nCathy McGlynn and John Marino\, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation\nMarc Frischer\, University of Georgia; Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer and Jeremy Farrell\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nNick Phelps\, University of Minnesota
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/using-boater-data-to-inform-risk-models/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201028T120000
DTSTAMP:20201002T035015Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Risk of Invasive Introductions at Trailheads in the Adirondack Park (NYISRI)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 28  \n 11 a.m. \nREGISTER \nJoin the NY Invasive Species Research Institute for a presentation by Jim Duncan\, Director of the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative\, as he speaks on invasive plant introductions in the Adirondacks.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/assessing-the-risk-of-invasive-introductions-at-trailheads-in-the-adirondack-park-nyisri/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201028T140000
DTSTAMP:20201002T034809Z
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SUMMARY:North American Weed Biocontrol Summit (NAISMA)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 28  \n10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nREGISTER \n  \nThis summit will bring together weed biocontrol researchers and land managers to share the status of biocontrol research and implementation programs from various regions across the US and Canada\, as well as updates from European and other international collaborators.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/north-american-weed-biocontrol-summit-naisma/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201021T110000
DTSTAMP:20201002T033536Z
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SUMMARY:Gypsy Moth Eggmass Survey Training: How to Quantify Potential Defoliation in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 21st \n 10 am EST \nREGISTER \nPresenters: \nNaja Kraus is a Forest Health Scientist in DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from SUNY Binghamton and a Master’s degree in Plant Science and Environmental Forest Biology from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. She has been with DEC’s forest health programs since 2005 starting with a focus on forest defoliators and moving to work on terrestrial invasive plants. Currently\, she coordinates the DEC response to giant hogweed and kudzu. \n Rob Cole is a Forester in the DEC’s Forest Health Unit. He earned his AAS and BS in Forestry from SUNY-ESF and became an ISA Certified Arborist in 2016. Rob has worked on numerous projects over the years. He currently focuses on oak wilt and other oak pests\, as well as white pine decline across the state.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/gypsy-moth-eggmass-survey-training-how-to-quantify-potential-defoliation-in-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201015T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201015T150000
DTSTAMP:20201013T171133Z
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SUMMARY:Dormant Season Identification and Prevention of Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 15; 2:00-3:00 PM \nJoin via Computer; Meeting Code: 130 455 5626\nFacebook Event \nStopping the spread and reporting the presence of invasive species doesn’t stop as the weather gets colder. Join Emily Thiel\, WNY PRISM’s Education and Outreach Program Manager to learn about the invasive species we can identify all year long\, including the recent WNY invader\, the hemlock woolly adelgid. We will also learn about how humans contribute to the spread of these invasive species and what we can do to stop it. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/dormant-season-identification-and-prevention-of-invasive-species-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201015T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201015T150000
DTSTAMP:20201013T171902Z
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SUMMARY:Dormant Season Identification and Prevention of Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Thursday\, October 15; 2:00-3:00 PM \nREGISTER. \nStopping the spread and reporting the presence of invasive species doesn’t stop as the weather gets colder. Join Emily Thiel\, WNY PRISM’s Education and Outreach Program Manager to learn about the invasive species we can identify all year long\, including the recent WNY invader\, the hemlock woolly adelgid. We will also learn how humans contribute to the spread of these invasive species and what we can do to stop it.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/dormant-season-identification-and-prevention-of-invasive-species/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201009T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201009T120000
DTSTAMP:20200914T173441Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Weed-Free Products Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe NAISMA Certified Weed-Free Products program is the only program in North America that provides land managers with assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through the movement of forage\, hay\, mulch\, or gravel brought in to the property. Learn more about the program in this special session of the NAISMA Invasive Species Conference.\nIn the past\, this portion of the NAISMA conference was open only to inspectors. Now\, everyone who wants to learn is welcome to attend. \nBrand new in 2020: mulch standards. This workshop is an opportunity for government organizations to learn what the standards and certification training will cover. \nWhile this workshop is part of the conference\, attendees may register for this portion of the conference for free and not attend rest of conference.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/certified-weed-free-products-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201007T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201007T193000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201007T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201007T163000
DTSTAMP:20201022T153359Z
CREATED:20200917T023025Z
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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:20201007T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201007T140000
DTSTAMP: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:20201006T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T163000
DTSTAMP:20200917T022628Z
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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:20201006T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201008T170000
DTSTAMP:20201005T131349Z
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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:20201001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201001T130000
DTSTAMP: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:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200930T140000
DTSTAMP: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:20200924T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200924T180000
DTSTAMP: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:20200923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200923T120000
DTSTAMP:20200915T143203Z
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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:20200922T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200922T193000
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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:20200922T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200922T170000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200922T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200922T130000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200921T140000
DTSTAMP:20200918T175639Z
CREATED: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:20200921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200921T140000
DTSTAMP:20200917T015055Z
CREATED:20200917T014833Z
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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:20200916T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200916T190000
DTSTAMP:20200909T140742Z
CREATED:20200909T140731Z
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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:20200825T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200825T120000
DTSTAMP:20200825T012501Z
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=America/New_York:20200730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T120000
DTSTAMP:20200708T003102Z
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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=America/New_York:20200719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T150000
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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:20200717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T144500
DTSTAMP:20200609T153518Z
CREATED: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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