Course
Calendar - 2013
Vegetation
Mapping
California Native Plant Society.
Jan 2013 (more details to follow)
University of California - Berkeley, California
Course
Calendar - 2012
Aquatic Weed School
University of California - Davis. College of Agricultural
& Environmental Sciences. Department of Plant Sciences.
Sep 5-6, 2012
University of California - Davis
The Aquatic Weed School is an intensive two-day course
focusing on issues associated with developing weed management
strategies in a variety of aquatic ecosystems.
North
American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short
Course (NAIPSC) Webinar Series
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Aug 28, 2012, noon
Future dates: Nov, Feb,
and May with topics to be announced.
A new webinar series on topics related to invasive
plants is beginning Aug 2012 and is being offered
by organizers of the NAIPSC.
The webinar series will feature speakers conducting research, working on projects,
or involved in activities related to invasive plant species. The webinar series
is designed to inform participants who are actively involved in invasive plant
management, research, and/or policy and provide an online venue for sharing
resources, ideas, and information. Signing up for
the webinar series is more than just hearing speakers;
participants will also have access to the discussion
forum, information and technique updates, and unique
networking opportunities. The NAIPSC's Adobe Connect
chat room, a real-time online meeting place, will
be available to share documents, ideas, and presentations.
Field
Techniques for Invasive Plant Management - CLM2139
DOI. FWS. National Conservation Training
Center.
Aug 20-24, 2012
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
This course introduces participants to invasive plant
management at the field level. Instruction will include
invasive plant ecology; road maintenance and its
influence on the introduction and distribution of
invasives; mapping and monitoring invasive plants;
invasive control methods; the proper and safe use
of recommended equipment; and applicable Refuge System
policy. Other topics include preparing pesticide
use proposals, interpreting herbicide labels, and
identifying Best Management Practices.
Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Aug 7, 2012
Randoph Center, Vermont
This full day training will provide you with the latest science-based approaches
to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes
necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.
Weed Day
University of California - Davis. College of Agricultural & Environmental
Sciences. Department of Plant Sciences.
Jul 19, 2012
University of California - Davis
Annual event that offers farm advisors, pest control
advisors, applicators, growers, chemical company cooperators,
college faculty and students, and regulatory officials
an opportunity to learn about current weed science research
at the University of California.
Vegetation
Rapid Assessment and Relevé Protocols
California Native Plant Society.
Jun 19-21, 2012
Sedgwick Reserve, Santa Inez, California
North
American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short
Course (NAIPSC)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jun 26-28, 2012
North Platte, Nebraska
The North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management
Short Course (NAIPSC) is three days of intense instruction
and learning for those interested in the basics of
invasive plant ecology and management.
Introductory
Invasive Plant Identification and Mapping
Invasive Plant Atlas of New England (IPANE).
Jun 23, 2012
Storrs, Connecticut
WRA 101 – Weed Risk Assessment Workshop
Jun 19-22, 2012
USDA-APHIS-PPQ Center for Plant Health Science and Technology in Raleigh, North Carolina
This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the USDA-APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine's (PPQ) Weed Risk Assessment (WRA) Model. Through a series of presentations, discussions, and exercises, the workshop teaches participants how to conduct and interpret weed risk assessments (WRA) using the newly developed PPQ WRA model. The model uses information about biology, behavior elsewhere, and distribution to evaluate the risk potential of the species. In addition to describing and characterizing risk, the WRA process also evaluates the impact of uncertainty on the results and uses a simple climate matching tool to determine the potential area of the United States suitable for species establishment.
Costs – there is no registration cost to attend the workshop, but each participant is responsible for their own travel costs.
For more information - contact Tony Koop at Anthony.L.Koop@aphis.usda.gov
Mountain
Riparian Plants
California Native Plant Society.
Jun 19-21, 2012
Bridgeport State Park, California
An
International Short Course in Agroecology, Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) and Sustainable Agriculture
Michigan State University. World Technology Access Program.
Jun 17-27, 2011
Organized by the Institute of International Agriculture at Michigan State University
in Collaboration with the Integrated Pest Management Collaborative Research Support
Program (IPM-CRSP)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Invasive Plant Control Workshop
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Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council.
Jun 14, 2012
Skidaway Island State Park, Chatham County, Georgia
Introductory
Invasive Plant Identification
Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
(IPANE).
Jun 9, 2012
Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Geospatial Technology Workshop
University of California. Forest Research and Outreach.
Jun 6-7, 2012
University of California, Forestry Camp
Meadow Valley, California
The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of
geospatial technology to natural resource practitioners
and Cooperative Extension educators with hands-on experience
focused on practical examples.
California
Invasive Plant Council's Wildland Weed Field Courses
California Invasive Plant Council.
Jun 5, 2012 - Strategic Approaches
Jun 6, 2012 - Biology and Identification
Jun 7, 2012 - Control Methods
Idyllwild, Riverside County, California
Aquatic
Weed Control Short Course
University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences Extension.
May 7-10, 2012
Coral Springs Marriott Hotel
Coral Springs, Florida
Preventing
the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Weeds Workshop
2012
University of California. Cooperative Extension.
Central Sierra.
Truckee: Wednesday, May 2, 2012; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sudden Oak Death Workshop
University of California. Forest Research and Outreach.
May 1, 2012
Gasquet, California
A free educational workshop for natural resource managers,
foresters, horticulturists, plant health inspectors,
and members of the public.
California
Invasive Plant Council's Wildland Weed Field Courses
California Invasive Plant Council.
Apr 24, 2012 - Biology & Identification
Apr 25, 2012 - Control Methods
Apr 26, 2012 -
Mapping Invasive Plants
Ben Lomond, Santa Crus County, California
2012 Noxious Weed Short Course
Western Society of Weed Science.
Apr 16-19, 2012
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Loveland, Colorado
Preventing
the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Weeds Workshop
2012
University of California. Cooperative Extension.
Central Sierra.
Sonora: Monday, Apr 9, 2012; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Noxious Weed Management Certification Workshop
Montanta Weed Control Association.
Apr 3-5, 2012
Comfort Inn
Bozeman, Montana
This workshop is the first in a series of training opportunities
for local, state, federal government, and other land
managers in Montana interested in current advances
in noxious weed management. The series (Level 1 through
Level 3) will include subsequent workshops over the
course of two to five years, and course complexity
will increase with subsequent levels. This 3-day study
of weed biology, ecology, and management. It is designed
to benefit those new to weed management and experienced
professionals.
Preventing
the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Weeds Workshop
2012
University of California. Cooperative Extension.
Central Sierra.
Los Angeles: Thursday, Mar 8, 2012; 10 a.m. - 3
p.m.
NWRS
Biological Program Fundamentals - CLM2150
DOI. FWS.
National Conservation Training Center.
Feb 6-10, 2012
This course addresses the challenges of increased complexity
of natural resource conservation on refuges, this course
provides guidance to those involved with refuge biological
programs, particularly new employees. National and regional
factors are discussed to support the sense of purpose and define the role of
refuge biology.
Wildlife Hazard Management Workshops
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Feb 1-3, 2012
Orlando, Florida
The workshops are acceptable by the FAA Administrator for
complying with part of the wildlife hazard management requirements
of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139. They
are suitable for those who train airport personnel involved
in implementing FAA approved wildlife hazard management
plans, as well as anyone directly involved in controlling
wildlife hazards on airports.
Preventing
the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Weeds Workshop
2012
University of California. Cooperative Extension.
Central Sierra.
Exeter: Thursday, Jan 26, 2012; 11 a.m. – 4
p.m.
Participants will gain an understanding of how to incorporate prevention, best
management practices and guidelines into work in the construction, aggregate
production and maintenance fields. Valuable resource and materials, available
at the workshop will assist participants in environmental stewardship planning
and saving money by stopping invasive weeds before they move into a new area.
Northeast Organic Farming Association Organic Land Care Accreditation
Course
Northeast Organic Farming Association Organic Land Care.
Jan – Feb 2012; various dates and locations (Massachusetts, Connecticut
and Rhode Island)
Growing public awareness of pesticide use hazards and new legislation mandating
least toxic and non-toxic alternatives are fueling a new market opportunity for
professionals with knowledge of organic land care. This 30-hour course for professionals
will provide the education needed for an understanding of organic land care design
and maintenance.
IPM3 --
Integrated Pest Managment Education / Registration
Information
University of Minnesota.
IPM3 is
offering six distance education courses winter 2012
Jan-Mar 2012) on various IPM topics, including invasive
species. IPM3 is
a consortium of federal agencies and land-grant institiutions
dedicated to the efficient and timely delivery of practical
integrated pest information to individuals responsible
for developing and implementing Integrated Pest Management
(IPM). IPM3 provides
a Web-based, distance delivery opportunity for people
interested in IPM to
become proficient in the principles and application
of IPM.
Increasing the quality and consistency of IPM training
among Federal agencies and their adoption of an IPM approach
for invasive species management will certainly help
minimize harm to the environment, to human health,
and to wildlife.
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