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SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this workshop is the spotted lanternfly\, an invasive pest spreading in the northeastern United States\, with populations as close to Canada as Buffalo\, New York. Although not currently in Canada\, if spotted lanternfly were to establish\, it could have immense impacts on agricultural production and the natural environment within Ontario’s Greenbelt. Presented by the Invasive Species Centre with support from the Greenbelt Foundation\, this workshop will provide training\, key information and tools to prevent\, identify and report spotted lanternfly. \nThis in-person workshop is free of cost and is taking place on Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025. Advance registration is required at the link below. There are a limited number of registrations available\, so be sure to secure your place as soon as possible! \nCan’t attend the workshop? Try the Invasive Species Centre’s free online course\, Spotted Lanternfly Training through our Invasive Species Training Program. \nParticipants will gain knowledge and understanding of the following: \n\nwhat makes a species invasive\,\nthe importance of the lands protected within the Greenbelt\,\nthe impacts of spotted lanternfly and the importance of prevention\, early detection and rapid response\,\nbasic spotted lanternfly biology\, life cycle\, and pathways of spread\,\ntips and tools to identify and report spotted lanternfly and its host plant\, tree-of-heaven; and\nupdates on current efforts and key government players in Ontario and Canada.\n\nWe encourage vineyard owners and staff\, other horticulturalists\, woodlot owners\, arborists\, government and conservation authority staff\, gardeners\, naturalists\, students\, and any interested members of the public to join us! \nAttendance in full at this workshop is eligible for 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Integrated Pest Management for Ontario Certified Crop Advisors. Approval is pending for eligibility of CEUs for the International Society of Arboriculture.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/spotted-lanternfly-workshop/
LOCATION:The Gasworks\, 141 Park St N\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8R 2N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Knowledge transfer,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Research Spotlight: Managing the European Green Crab Invasion
DESCRIPTION:The European green crab is spreading rapidly along the Pacific Coast\, threatening ecosystems and aquaculture. In this webinar\, three experts will share new research on how we can better understand and manage this invasive species. \n\nAbby Keller (UC Berkeley) will explore how decision theory can guide when to try to remove green crabs—or when to adapt to their presence—as populations grow beyond control.\nMary Fisher (UC Davis) will present research from Willapa Bay\, WA\, using DNA metabarcoding tools to uncover what green crabs are eating and how their diet differs between aquaculture sites and natural habitats.\nRikke Jeppesen (Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve) will share findings on how native sea otters may help keep green crab populations in check in California estuaries.\n\nThis webinar is a great opportunity for anyone interested in invasive species\, coastal ecosystems\, and science-based management. This webinar is being jointly hosted by NAISMA and Sea Grant.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/webinar-research-spotlight-managing-the-european-green-crab-invasion/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:MIPN Webinars: The Crab Apple Conundrum
DESCRIPTION:Presenters Rebecca Scherr & Emma Farmer\, The Dawes Arboretum Learn about the work The Dawes Arboretum is undertaking to discover the genetic identity of the Malus variant that is expanding under the radar in Ohio and elsewhere as well as their research on the best practices to manage infestations.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/mipn-webinars-the-crab-apple-conundrum/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T090000
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SUMMARY:They’ll need that hug: How climate change is increasing native and invasive threats to Michigan’s trees
DESCRIPTION:Invasive insects and diseases\, including hemlock woolly adelgid\, beech bark and beech leaf disease\, are taking a toll on Michigan’s forests. As if this weren’t enough\, the changing climate is further stressing trees and may lead to greater impacts by both invasive and native insects and diseases. Join forest entomologist Erin Biggs and forest pathologist Simeon Wright of the Department of Natural Resources to learn more about these emerging issues\, how they are being addressed\, and which may have the biggest impact on Michigan’s forests and urban landscapes.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/theyll-need-that-hug-how-climate-change-is-increasing-native-and-invasive-threats-to-michigans-trees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T120000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Upcycling Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join Invasive Impact Initiatives and the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) for the Invasive Upcycling Summit—a virtual event highlighting how creativity and environmental stewardship can intersect to solve pressing ecological challenges caused by invasive species. \nThis interactive summit will feature changemakers who are transforming invasive species into useful\, sustainable products by collaborating with local invasive experts. Along the way\, they’re also educating communities about the ecological damage invasive species cause and inspiring new approaches to environmental care and circular design.
URL:https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/event/invasive-upcycling-summit/
LOCATION:Online
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