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SUMMARY:WHC: The Secret Sauce of Award-Winning Projects\, and How to Use These Strategies to Elevate Your Own Conservation Activities
DESCRIPTION:What do the best WHC-Certified programs have in common? Their teams perform on-the-ground work successfully and meaningfully\, and activities are documented thoroughly in their WHC application. Seems simple enough\, but how to make your efforts stand out among the hundreds of other certified programs? Join us for a panel of corporate representatives from WHC Award winning projects and learn how to amplify your efforts for increased recognition. You’ll leave with best practices that you can put into action for your projects. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-the-secret-sauce-of-award-winning-projects-and-how-to-use-these-strategies-to-elevate-your-own-conservation-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T210845Z
UID:13998-1611824400-1611828000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Pollinator Habitat: available help for your next project
DESCRIPTION:The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund is a non-profit that is ready to provide technical guidance and access to free pollinator seed mixes. They\’ll talk about seed mixture design\, site preparation\, planting and management of projects.\n\n \nRegister here.\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/pollinator-habitat-available-help-for-your-next-project-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T120000
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UID:15080-1613550600-1613649600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Annual Energy for Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:8:30 AM-12:00 PM EST\nJoin the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for their annual Energy for Wildlife Conference! Explore opportunities for habitat and community engagement. NTWF will also be running live raffles and door prizes on both days! Attendees will receive NWTF annual memberships! \nAttendees will be awarded CEU\’s and state pesticide applicator credits for rights of way professionals! \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/annual-energy-for-wildlife-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210211T221805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T221805Z
UID:15775-1613556000-1613559600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund: Pollinator Habitat: More tools in your toolbox
DESCRIPTION:A webinar for resource professionals to outline some new pollinator habitat support tools that can be used on private\, public and corporate lands. These webinars will cover a variety of topics related to the design\, establishment and management of pollinator habitat as well as the BBHF Seed A Legacy program that offers new options to provide support for pollinator habitat being established on private\, public and corporate lands.  The Seed A Legacy program provides one-on-one technical assistance and access to free pollinator seed mixtures on projects that are 2 acres and larger.\n\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-pollinator-habitat-more-tools-in-your-toolbox/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20201223T193947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T193947Z
UID:10634-1613635200-1613653200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:21st Annual Land Ethics Symposium: Creative Approaches for Ecological Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 21st year of this not-to-be-missed symposium geared towards landscape architects\, designers\, contractors\, land planners\, municipal officials and homeowners. The symposium\’s focus: how to create ecologically sound and economically viable landscapes through the use of native plants and sustainable practices. This year\, expect lively dialog on topics ranging the restoration of the American chestnut to the future of urban park design. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/21st-annual-land-ethics-symposium-creative-approaches-for-ecological-landscaping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210204T211753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T211753Z
UID:15086-1613642400-1613646000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:CFW: Morgan’s Grant Corridor – A Community Greenspace Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Learn about a multi-partner approach to restoration in rights-of-way. Morgan’s Grant hydro corridor project involves the Briarbrook Brookside Morgan’s Grant Community Association\, the Ottawa Stewardship Council\, Hydro One with the City of Ottawa and several private sector supporters who are working together to improve the greenspace corridor for all residents. This program is a great model for other municipalities and community associations that want to strengthen community relationships and provide ecological habitat to build resiliency.\n\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/cfw-morgans-grant-corridor-a-community-greenspace-opportunity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210204T214020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T214020Z
UID:15102-1613649600-1613655000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Polinizadores: Quiénes Son y Cómo Conservarlos
DESCRIPTION:Below is an announcement and registration link for an upcoming Spanish language webinar from Xerces on pollinators. This is intended for a general audience and anyone interested in learning more about pollinators and how to support them around our homes and communities. \nEn este seminario web\, presentamos los grupos principales de polinizadores\, su biología\, y que necesitan para vivir y reproducirse. Destacamos las principales amenazas para polinizadores y damos pautas que cada persona puede tomar para mitigar y disminuir el efecto y los riesgos asociados con las amenazas. \nEste seminario web se grabará y estará disponible en nuestro canal de YouTube. Los subtítulos estarán disponibles durante este seminario web. \nRegistrarse aquí.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-polinizadores-quienes-son-y-como-conservarlos/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210211T222411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T222411Z
UID:15778-1613671200-1613674800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund: Pollinator Habitat: Available help for your next project
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is open to the public and will talk about key considerations for successful pollinator habitat projects and potential support for your next project. These webinars will cover a variety of topics related to the design\, establishment and management of pollinator habitat as well as the BBHF Seed A Legacy program that offers new options to provide support for pollinator habitat being established on private\, public and corporate lands.  The Seed A Legacy program provides one-on-one technical assistance and access to free pollinator seed mixtures on projects that are 2 acres and larger.\n\n\n\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-pollinator-habitat-available-help-for-your-next-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20201210T160308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T160308Z
UID:9205-1614085200-1614088800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: The Beauty and Resilience of Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Prairies contain incredible beauty and diversity\, though neither is widely recognized by the public. Along with the size and connectivity of habitats\, the biological diversity in prairies creates the ecological resilience needed to help ensure their continued survival. This photo-heavy presentation will delve into the diversity of prairies\, especially within plants and invertebrates\, sharing incredible stories about species and their interactions with each other. Chris will also talk about how we can help prairies build and maintain their ecological resilience\, even in the face of increasing threats. Finally\, he will share some of the results of his year-long project to photograph as much beauty and diversity as he could within a single square meter of Nebraska prairie. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-the-beauty-and-resilience-of-prairie/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20201223T183800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T183800Z
UID:10612-1614340800-1614344400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Buying Bee-Safe Plants: How You Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Join Xerces in a dynamic\, interactive webinar focused on how to find bee-safe plants for your pollinator gardens. You’ll walk out with tools for identifying pollinator-friendly growing practices in nurseries and greenhouses\, a plan for how you can encourage your nursery to incorporate pollinator-friendly pest management into their business\, and confidence in your capacity to make a difference. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-buying-bee-safe-plants-how-you-can-help/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20201223T194916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T194916Z
UID:10636-1614675600-1614866400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Pollinator Friendly Alliance: 6th Annual BEST PRACTICES FOR POLLINATORS Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn ecologically sound land management practices that promote pollinators\, climate resilience\, clean water and lands; practical knowledge\, old world methods and innovation on pesticide reduction\, habitat installation\, soil health and more. \nMore info here. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/pollinator-friendly-alliance-6th-annual-best-practices-for-pollinators-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210302T211458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T211458Z
UID:17772-1614776400-1614780000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Railway Tie Association: Environmental Regulatory Update: A Look Ahead
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take a look at current and pending changes to environmental regulations\, as well as trends in state and federal policy and enforcement initiatives under the new Biden administration. Regulated industries can expect the new administration to consider action on several areas including chemicals regulation\, climate change\, wetlands\, environmental justice\, and air and waste management. Trump administration rules are expected to be rolled back and replaced with new Executive Orders and legislation. The webinar will also review the impact of Executive Orders that focus on environmental issues and how they may impact the industry. In addition to environmental regulation and enforcement\, the webinar will discuss the increasing attention to issues such as environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG)\, sustainability\, climate risk\, and renewable energy. Disclosure of ESG information has for some time been a voluntary\, market-driven process led by investors and shareholders. However\, with the Biden administration focus on climate change\, industries of all sizes can expect to see rules on mandatory ESG disclosures and climate risk reporting in the coming years.\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/railway-tie-association-environmental-regulatory-update-a-look-ahead/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210302T212704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T212704Z
UID:17774-1614859200-1614862800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:PV Plus: Amplifying the Sustainability and Biodiversity Benefits of Solar
DESCRIPTION:Demand for solar energy continues to accelerate. Signed power purchase agreements exceeding 70 GW will result in more than 500\,000 acres of new PV solar by the end of 2024\, with millions more acres to follow. But bare ground or turfgrass on solar facilities can contribute to the widespread decline in biodiversity\, causing new challenges to the sustainability of ecosystems and agriculture. \nIn this webcast\, forward-thinking energy advocates and buyers will tell how they are using procurement to accelerate innovation in the solar industry and realize additional environmental lift for their projects and brands. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/pv-plus-amplifying-the-sustainability-and-biodiversity-benefits-of-solar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210302T205719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T205719Z
UID:17765-1615384800-1615388400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund: more tools in your toolbox for working with landowners
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for resource professionals to talk about additional pollinator habitat programs that offer free seed mixtures and technical guidance for projects located on private\, public and corporate lands. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-more-tools-in-your-toolbox-for-working-with-landowners/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210204T212010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T212010Z
UID:15089-1615456800-1615460400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:CWF: How Land Managers can Create Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Learn all the ins and outs of site selection\, preparation and maintenance of a bare ground restoration to create pollinator habitat. Brittany Dobrzynski from New Jersey Audubon will provide details on how to install (with seeds and/or plugs) and manage your site with native plants for all of the growing season\, along with providing some inspiring meadow habitat project examples.\n\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/cwf-how-land-managers-can-create-pollinator-habitat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210302T210002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T210002Z
UID:17767-1615487400-1615491000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund: available help for your next project
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is open to anyone interested in learning about the \’4 Pillars of Pollinator Habitat\’\, key considerations of great pollinator habitat and a new program that can provide technical guidance and access to free pollinator seed mixes. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-available-help-for-your-next-project/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210302T210942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T210942Z
UID:17770-1615973400-1615977000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce two recent accomplishments of the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative: the release of a Common Agenda for addressing invasive Phragmites in the Great Lakes basin and the finalization of the 2020-2026 Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework’s Strategic Plan. \n\nShare relevant Phragmites management\, research\, and resources with the GLPC community\nEngage with other managers and work collectively to manage Phragmites\nConsider how your activities currently or could be adjusted to align with the member strategies and reach out to the GLPC to discuss/explore how your work can contribute to the GLPC Common Agenda\nParticipate in and encourage others to participate in PAMF\n\nMore info here.\nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/great-lakes-phragmites-collaborative/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20201223T183951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T183951Z
UID:10614-1616068800-1616072400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Supporting Pollinators on Rangelands in the Great Plains and Western US
DESCRIPTION:Well managed rangelands are home for many species of wildlife\, including pollinators\, and management decisions play an important role in conserving their habitat. Join Xerces staff as they highlight best management practices to manage rangeland using grazing\, fire\, or haying to support livestock production and pollinator health. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-supporting-pollinators-on-rangelands-in-the-great-plains-and-western-us/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210204T212403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T212403Z
UID:15091-1616457600-1616543999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 1
DESCRIPTION:1:30PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20201210T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T160703Z
UID:9209-1616504400-1616508000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Monarchs\, milkweed and grassland disturbance
DESCRIPTION:When common milkweed is cut back during the growing season it produces new growth over the next few weeks. Research suggests these regenerating stems are very attractive to ovipositing monarchs\, contain fewer monarch predators\, and may be safer environments for first-instar caterpillars. This presentation will review research on this topic\, including results from the ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs community science project\, and discuss prospects and uncertainties around using disturbance as a conservation tool for monarch recovery. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-monarchs-milkweed-and-grassland-disturbance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210204T212530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T212530Z
UID:15093-1616630400-1616716799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 2
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTSTAMP:20260405T020000
CREATED:20210204T212641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T212641Z
UID:15095-1617062400-1617148799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 3
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20201223T184200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T184200Z
UID:10616-1617278400-1617282000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Soil Invertebrates - Getting to Know the Life in Soil
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will familiarize participants with common soil invertebrates\, their ecology and roles in soil health\, scouting methods\, and management strategies to increase beneficial soil animal populations. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-soil-invertebrates-getting-to-know-the-life-in-soil/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20210204T213647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T213647Z
UID:15100-1617667200-1617753599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 4
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20210204T213555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T213555Z
UID:15097-1617840000-1617926399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Ontario Only) Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 5
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ontario-only-restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20201223T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T184401Z
UID:10618-1618488000-1618491600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Getting to Know the ‘Good Bugs’ – Scouting for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mysteries of pollinators and natural enemies of crop pests through this informative webinar. Learn how to differentiate a honey bee from a native bee and how to recognize some of our most common natural enemies of crop pests. This webinar will introduce a simple monitoring protocol designed to help farmers\, land-managers and backyard gardeners assess populations of beneficial insects on their farm or in their garden. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-getting-to-know-the-good-bugs-scouting-for-pollinators-and-other-beneficial-insects/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20201210T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T160937Z
UID:9212-1619528400-1619532000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Western Butterflies: an overview of threats and population trajectories
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will review evidence from different long-term datasets in the west\, including the Shapiro transect from Northern California and the North American Butterfly Association summer counts\, with an eye towards understanding threats (including climate change) and species or regions of particular concern.\n \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-western-butterflies-an-overview-of-threats-and-population-trajectories/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20210423T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T162653Z
UID:19097-1619611200-1619614800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Road to Recovery: Supporting Species of Concern on Corporate Lands
DESCRIPTION:1:00-2:00 PM EST \nIn this webinar\, panelists from Boeing\, CEMEX and Toyota will discuss their teams’ work with species of concern (plants\, reptiles and large mammals) and share insights on how to conduct voluntary recovery work or exceed regulatory stipulations in order to make a meaningful impact on biodiversity. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-road-to-recovery-supporting-species-of-concern-on-corporate-lands/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20210423T163926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T163926Z
UID:19105-1620043200-1620046800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly CCAA Webinar: Fresh Perspectives and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Minnesota Department of Transportation\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and the University of Illinois-Chicago for a moderated webinar discussing the monarch butterfly CCAA one-year following the execution of this historic agreement. \nCurrently\, the monarch butterfly is a candidate for listing and USFWS will review the species status annually until a proposal for listing is developed. The monarch butterfly CCAA provides an opportunity for participants to continue maintenance of enrolled lands without the risk of violating the ESA when the species is listed as threatened or endangered. The Monarch Butterfly CCAA webinar will provide unique perspectives from state DOTs enrolled in the CCAA\, as well as lessons learned from USFWS and the University of Illinois Chicago\, Energy Resources Center\, Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-butterfly-ccaa-webinar-fresh-perspectives-and-lessons-learned/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T020001
CREATED:20210423T163141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T163141Z
UID:19099-1620216000-1620219600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Healthy Monarchs\, Healthy Planet – Best Practices for Monarch Conservation
DESCRIPTION:1:00-2:00 PM EST \nIn this webinar\, an educator from Monarch Joint Venture will provide an overview of monarch conservation\, including guidance for constructing a monarch-friendly pollinator garden and other ways to support butterflies on corporate lands or in the back yard. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/healthy-monarchs-healthy-planet-best-practices-for-monarch-conservation/
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