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SUMMARY:Paddle With a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather forecast for this upcoming weekend\, we have made the decision to postpone the Paddle with a Purpose event at Young’s Harbour Park in Keswick. \n\n\n\nThe event has been moved from this Saturday\, September 7th to Saturday\, September 14th at 10am. \n\n\n\nIf this is your first time hearing\, water soldier was recently detected in Lake Simcoe\, and we need your help! Volunteers will learn more about identifying\, reporting\, and managing this invasive species. \n\n\n\nVolunteers must bring their own canoe or kayak and personal safety gear and registering in advance is encouraged. Register by email to jordan_mcdonald@ofah.org or calling 705-748-6324 ext. 225\, or 1-800-563-7711.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/paddle-with-a-purpose-4/
LOCATION:Young’s Harbour Park in Keswick.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913
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SUMMARY:73rd annual North Central Forest Pest Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 73rd annual North Central Forest Pest Workshop. NCFPW 2024 will be centered around “Changing Forests\, Changing Technology”.  The meeting format will include a field tour\, provincial and state forest health reports\, a student presentation competition and research presentations on topics including\, beech regeneration\, UAVs\, balsam woolly adelgid\, oak wilt\, and beech leaf nematode. \nThis in-person event will take place in Sault Ste. Marie\, Ontario
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/73rd-annual-north-central-forest-pest-workshop/
LOCATION:Water Tower Inn\, 360 Great Northern Road\, Sault Ste. Marie\, Ontario\, Canada P6B 4Z7
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145646Z
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SUMMARY:NEOBIOTA 13th Annual International Conference on Biological Invasions
DESCRIPTION:NEOBIOTA addresses theoretical and applied aspects of biological invasions\, but also aims to educate the public and consult policy makers
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/neobiota-13th-annual-international-conference-on-biological-invasions/
LOCATION:University of Lisbon\, Lisbon\, Portugal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240829T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Paddle with a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Grab your canoe or kayak and join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters on the water to learn more about identifying and reporting invasive species. \nRSVP Today and join the event on Saturday\, September 7 at 10:00 am. \nRegister by email to jordan_mcdonald@ofah.org or by calling 705-748-6324 ext. 225\, or 1-800-563-7711.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/paddle-with-a-purpose-3/
LOCATION:Youngs Harbour Park\, 601 Lake Dr. S.  Keswick\, ON
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
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SUMMARY:World Water Week
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues\, held every year since 1991. A non-profit event\, co-created with leading organizations\, World Water Week attracts a diverse mix of participants from many professional backgrounds and every corner of the world.  \nThe theme\, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future\, asks us to recognize the regional and global interconnectivity of communities and nations\, and underscores the collaborative effort needed to achieve a peaceful and sustainable future. \nParticipate online for free
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/world-water-week/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
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SUMMARY:Bay of Quinte Invasive Species Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Uncover invasive species in the Bay of Quinte and learn how to protect local waterways at Quinte Conservation’s Bay of Quinte Invasive Species Information Session on Thursday\, August 22 at Quinte Conservation’s Main Office. \nThis event is made possible thanks to the support of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). \nEvent highlights: \n6:30 PM – Doors open\, community groups/organization booths\, refreshments \n7 PM – Water Soldier Presentation (Q&A to follow) \n7:40 PM – Grass Carp Presentation (Q&A to follow)
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/bay-of-quinte-invasive-species-information-session/
LOCATION:2061 Old Highway 2\, Belleville\, ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240606T190603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145700Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Dutch Elm Disease and Resistance
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 10 decades\, the invasive DED pathogen Ophiostoma novo-ulmi has been decimating American elms (Ulmus americana) and other native elm species in Minnesota and across the country. The American elm once lined streets across Minnesota\, and for good reason. Its elegant form and tolerance to the harsh urban environment made it one of two premier canopy species. American\, along with red (U. rubra) and rock (U. thomasii) elm\, also provide critical benefits to ecosystem functioning\, wildlife\, and insects. Control measures so far have relied on sanitation and chemical control\, both of which are expensive methods considering the large numbers of trees affected. Varied disease resistance has been identified in a small number of elms; however\, additional genetic diversity is needed to combat a pathogen that has a changing virulence. This elm selection program is aimed at identifying\, propagating\, and screening survivor elms for DED tolerance from across the state of Minnesota. In addition\, the reintroduction planting program will also return much needed DED resistant genotypes back into the landscape in both urban and natural forested landscapes.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/webinar-dutch-elm-disease-and-resistance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240815T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
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SUMMARY:EAB in British Columbia: How to Implement a Successful IPM Program
DESCRIPTION:This in-person event will take place in Vancouver British Columbia\, and feature insights and practical advice for managing EAB. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Lallemand Plant Care (previously known as BioForest) for a half-day event focused on emerald ash borer (EAB) preparedness. This in-person event will feature insights and practical advice from Elsa Cousineau\, Technical Sales Representative\, and Allison Craig\, Manager\, Urban Forest Health Services. Learn from their extensive experience managing EAB since its initial detection in North America in 2002. \nThis is an in-person event held at the UBC Botanical Garden Reception Room. Refreshments\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided. This event is free to register. \nTimes listed in Pacific Daylight Time
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/eab-in-british-columbia-how-to-implement-a-successful-ipm-program/
LOCATION:6804 Southwest Marine Drive Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240722T150943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T135713Z
UID:30642-1723021200-1723048200@www.invasivespeciescentre.ca
SUMMARY:Beach Leaf Disease Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Invasive Species Centre\, in coordination with Couchiching Conservancy and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources\, is hosting an in-person workshop to learn more about beech leaf disease in Ontario. \nLimited seats are available! This is an in-person event which will take place in Barrie Ontario. Lunch will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: There will be an in-field component for this event. Please dress according to the weather. \n\n\n\n \nTopic\n\n\n9:00 AM\nRegistrations + Meet the Facilitators\n\n\n9:15 AM\nThe Invasive Species Centre\, Couchiching Conservancy\, and Community Science\n\n\n9:45 AM\nCoffee Break + Breakfast Pastries\n\n\n10:00 AM\nBeech Leaf Disease 101\n\n\n12:00 PM\nIdentification\n\n\n12:30 PM\nLunch\, provided.\n\n\n1:30 PM\nMicroscope and sample Viewing\n\n\n2:30 PM\nReporting\n\n\n3:00 PM\nField Tour\n\n\n4:30 PM\nDay Concludes\n\n\n\nIn coordination with MNR Science and Research and Couchiching Conservancy \n 
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/beach-leaf-disease-workshop/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Resort\, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W\, Barrie\, ON L4M 4Y8
ORGANIZER;CN="Invasive Species Centre":MAILTO:info@invasivespeciescentre.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240709T195929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145746Z
UID:30481-1722470400-1722556799@www.invasivespeciescentre.ca
SUMMARY:Call for Proposals - Wildfires\, Climate Change\, and Invasive Species Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Wildfires\, Climate Change and Invasive Species Virtual Conference\, hosted by the Canadian Council on Invasive Species\, aims to bring together researchers\, Indigenous peoples\, policymakers\, and practitioners to identify synergistic relationships between climate change\, wildfires and invasive species\, and explore solutions to the changing landscape of fire management. \nProposals Due – August 1\, 2024 \nConference Date: November 19\, 2024 \nThe Canadian Council on Invasive Species invites submissions for presentations from partners and experts with diverse perspectives that will contribute to a deeper understanding of the following topics (not limited to):\nThe role of climate change and/or invasive species in exacerbating wildfire frequency\nand intensity.\nImpacts of wildfires on ecosystems\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem services.\nInteractions between wildfires and invasive species: role of wildfires on the spread of invasive species.\nInnovative approaches for predicting and mitigating wildfire risk in a changing climate.\nWildfire management as a potential vector of invasive species spread.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/call-for-proposals-wildfires-climate-change-and-invasive-species-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145757Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Woody Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 hr session will cover the biology\, life cycle\, habitat\, pathways of spread and impacts of several invasive woody plants.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/an-introduction-to-woody-invasive-plants/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240606T185548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145808Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Chondria tumulosa impacts to coral reefs in Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Heather Spalding\, Associate Professor\, College of Charleston
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/webinar-chondria-tumulosa-impacts-to-coral-reefs-in-hawaii/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240606T184714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145821Z
UID:29966-1718884800-1718890200@www.invasivespeciescentre.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Aquatic Invasive Plans
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 hr VIRTUAL session will cover the biology\, life cycle\, habitat\, pathways of spread and impacts of several invasive aquatic plants that have negative impacts on Ontario’s environment\, economy and society. 
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/an-introduction-to-aquatic-invasive-plans/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240523T160803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145834Z
UID:29568-1718805600-1718809200@www.invasivespeciescentre.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Live Long and Prosper: Protecting Ash Trees and the Ash Resource from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will address options for protecting valuable ash trees in landscapes from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) with systemic insecticides. Tactics to integrate systemic insecticides with other EAB management tactics in forested areas\, as well as landscapes\, will be included. It will cover some myths about treating ash trees that just won’t go away and talk about trunk injection and potential wounding. Factors related to the economics of treating vs removing ash trees will be included. Questions will be welcome! \n 
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/webinar-live-long-and-prosper-protecting-ash-trees-and-the-ash-resource-from-emerald-ash-borer-eab/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240606T184302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145849Z
UID:29964-1718802000-1718805600@www.invasivespeciescentre.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Live Long and Prosper: Protecting Ash Trees and the Ash Resource from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Deborah McCullough\, Professor\, Department of Entomology and Department of Forestry\, Michigan State University \nThis webinar will address options for protecting valuable ash trees in landscapes from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) with systemic insecticides. Tactics to integrate systemic insecticides with other EAB management tactics in forested areas\, as well as landscapes\, will be included. It will cover some myths about treating ash trees that just won’t go away and talk about trunk injection and potential wounding. Factors related to the economics of treating vs removing ash trees will be included. Questions will be welcome!
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/webinar-live-long-and-prosper-protecting-ash-trees-and-the-ash-resource-from-emerald-ash-borer-eab-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240503T143809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145902Z
UID:29402-1716022800-1716026400@www.invasivespeciescentre.ca
SUMMARY:Oak Wilt Workshop and Port Franks Garden Club's Home & Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:The Port Franks Garden Club will host their annual Home and Garden Show on Saturday\, May 18 at the Port Franks Community Centre. The event will be preceded by a presentation by Madison Sturba\, Program Development Coordinator for the Invasive Species Centre from 9-10 am. She will be there to provide an informative session on dealing with oak wilt. This is a very real threat to our beautiful\, forested dunes and oak savannah habitat but luckily one that we may be able to avoid with early detection and rapid response. \nAfter the presentation\, feel free to stay for the Garden Show from 10am-12pm \n\nPlant sale in the West Wing featuring native plants of Thedford\nGwen’s Garden Produce and Sheila Rose Garden Wear by the tennis courts\nLot of vendors with a variety of goods and services in the Main Hall\nAusable Port Franks Optimist Club’s 50/50 Draw tickets will be for sale\n\nAdmission is FREE so come and support this local club!
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/oak-wilt-workshop-and-port-franks-garden-clubs-home-garden-show/
LOCATION:9997 Port Franks Road\, Port Franks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20240222T151808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145915Z
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SUMMARY:Queen's University Environmental DNA Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION: The Queen’s University 2024 eDNA Workshop is a week full of presentations\, lectures\, field work\, and lab analysis. Queen’s University has a reputable eDNA program\, known for advancing molecular research in the field of conservation. The week is packed full of activities that follow the entire eDNA process from sampling to lab extractions to data analysis\, offering great learning opportunities for people at every level of their career.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/queens-university-environmental-dna-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Queen’s University Biological Station – Opinicon Campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20260426T175308
CREATED:20230303T215731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T215731Z
UID:24938-1715472000-1715903999@www.invasivespeciescentre.ca
SUMMARY:International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species (ICAIS) is the most comprehensive international forum to address new and emerging issues related to aquatic invasive species (AIS) in freshwater\, marine and estuarine environments. \nICAIS provides an international platform for the presentation of research to advance global action to limit the introduction and spread of AIS worldwide and serves as a catalyst for international collaboration on research and management projects. \nThrough knowledge sharing and networking\, ICAIS connects those involved in science and policy with practitioners and industry professionals on the front lines of AIS prevention and management.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/international-conference-on-aquatic-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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