Explores opportunities related to continuing education for invasive species management professionals (latest calendar dates listed first). Includes educational materials and coursework information. A listing of previous year's educational opportunities is available on the Archives page. See our searchable database of future and past Conferences and Workshops related to invasive species.

• Course Calendar - 2013
• Course Calendar - 2012
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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 (PDF | 84 KB)
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.