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SUMMARY:Protecting Monarchs and Other Pollinators in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Join Angela Laws\, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society\, for this webinar hosted by the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation.  Angela will discuss the reasons that pollinators like monarchs are declining and highlight the many actions we can each take to protect monarchs and other pollinators in our communities. \nMore details/register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/protecting-monarchs-and-other-pollinators-in-your-community/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210924T100914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T100914Z
UID:19635-1634817600-1634821200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Climate Change and Land Use Change Impacts on Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity across the globe and throughout the tree of life is in major flux\, and understanding the nature and causes of these changes is critical for developing effective conservation and management strategies. Pollinators are an especially important group to understand biodiversity change in\, given the ecosystem and agricultural services that they provide\, and bumblebees are a particularly important group of wild native pollinators found across North America and Europe. Over the last few decades\, many species across this group have been declining\, with links being made to climate change and habitat loss as the culprits. Join Peter Soroye\, Conservation Biologist\, to learn about his PhD research\, looking at many species across multiple continents to explore how climate change has affected North America and European bumblebees over the last 120 years\, and how human land use and habitat loss change that relationship. \nMore details/register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/climate-change-and-land-use-change-impacts-on-pollinators-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210104T173347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T173347Z
UID:11798-1635033600-1635724799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Bat Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:Bat Week is an international\, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always see them\, bats are hard at work all around the world each night – eating tons of insects\, pollinating flowers\, and spreading seeds that grow new plants and trees. \nLearn more!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bat-week-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20191212T164406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T164406Z
UID:3895-1635206400-1635465599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Trees & Utilities Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION: 2021 conference in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, October 26-28. \nThis conference is the chief learning and engagement event in the world for utility vegetation managers and associated urban forestry professionals. Trees and Utilities offers the latest in: \n\nUtility arboriculture research\nBest management practices\nEnvironmental concerns\nTrends in vegetation management\nContinuing education credits\nTrade shows\n\nEnhance your program and help grow and maintain community trees while providing safe\, reliable utility service. Join your utility colleagues for this unique virtual event to help identify new ideas\, practices\, and partnerships. \nLast year we enjoyed connecting virtually with all of you\, but this year we can\’t wait to see your smiling faces in person.   \nWe will be reaching out with more updates as the conference approaches\, but in the meantime watch our website treesandutilities.org for the most up to date information. After a year apart\, we hope that you are as excited as we are to convene again in October.  
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/trees-utilities-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20201210T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T163151Z
UID:9225-1635253200-1635256800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Recovery of the monarch butterfly: Federal and state legislation that can provide hope for this iconic animal
DESCRIPTION:Monarch butterflies are one of North America’s most iconic animals. Weighing less than a penny\, monarchs can fly up to 3000 miles from summer breeding grounds to overwintering sites in Mexico and have captured the imagination of generations of people as one of our largest and most striking butterflies. Unfortunately\, North American monarchs are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss\, pesticide use\, disease and climate change. Scott will discuss both current and proposed legislation that could help to protect and restore habitat for the monarch butterfly. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-recovery-of-the-monarch-butterfly-federal-and-state-legislation-that-can-provide-hope-for-this-iconic-animal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T140000
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CREATED:20210803T042619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T042619Z
UID:19323-1635253200-1635256800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Recovery of the monarch butterfly: Federal and state legislation that can provide hope for this iconic animal
DESCRIPTION:2 PM Eastern Time \nMonarch butterflies are one of North America’s most iconic animals. Weighing less than a penny\, monarchs can fly up to 3000 miles from summer breeding grounds to overwintering sites in Mexico and have captured the imagination of generations of people as one of our largest and most striking butterflies. Unfortunately\, North American monarchs are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss\, pesticide use\, disease and climate change. Scott will discuss both current and proposed legislation that could help to protect and restore habitat for the monarch butterfly. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-recovery-of-the-monarch-butterfly-federal-and-state-legislation-that-can-provide-hope-for-this-iconic-animal-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210924T094821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T094821Z
UID:19623-1635253200-1635256800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Conservation Webinar Series:  Recovery of the Monarch Butterfly: Federal and State Legislation that can Provide Hope for this Iconic Animal
DESCRIPTION:Monarch butterflies are one of North America’s most iconic animals. Weighing less than a penny\, monarchs can fly up to 3000 miles from summer breeding grounds to overwintering sites in Mexico and have captured the imagination of generations of people as one of our largest and most striking butterflies. Unfortunately\, North American monarchs are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss\, pesticide use\, disease and climate change.  Scott will discuss both current and proposed legislation that could help to protect and restore habitat for the monarch butterfly.   \nMore details/register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-conservation-webinar-series-recovery-of-the-monarch-butterfly-federal-and-state-legislation-that-can-provide-hope-for-this-iconic-animal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T100000
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CREATED:20210924T103333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T103333Z
UID:19648-1635325200-1635328800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Considering Root Traits for Improved Native Plant Development and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Trait-based ecology aims to link specific plant traits\, or characteristics that affect fitness\, to community assembly\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem function. Trait-based approaches are increasingly being used to understand plant establishment and survival in restoration settings. In this talk\, I will discuss how considering plant traits can improve plant selection for revegetation of systems threatened by drought or competition. I will focus on early seedling and root traits\, as they hold great promise for better understanding plant establishment and survival in stressful systems. \nMore details/ register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/considering-root-traits-for-improved-native-plant-development-and-restoration/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
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CREATED:20210104T175434Z
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UID:11804-1635638400-1635983999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Entomological Society of America: Annual Meeting: Entomology 2021
DESCRIPTION:Denver\, CO \nProgram symposia submissions\, should reflect the meeting theme\, Adapt. Advance. Transform. Organizers are encouraged to propose timely\, thought-provoking\, and appealing sessions that are inclusive and display the diversity of entomological science in terms of speaker locality\, career path (research\, education\, industry\, extension\, government\, etc.)\, and background (gender\, ethnicity\, career stage\, etc.)\, and incorporate the meeting theme.  For instance\, consider how insects\, our science\, and scientists adapt to changing environments\, advance biology or applied purpose\, and transform\, leading to biological or developmental success\, technological advances\, and new knowledge to enhance life and the environment. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/entomological-society-of-america-annual-meeting-entomology-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T174900Z
UID:11801-1635811200-1635983999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:23rd Railroad Environment Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Railroad Environmental Conference is hosted on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. RREC features presentations by railroaders\, consulting engineers\, academics and others involved in all aspects of railroad environmental topics. The annual railroad environmental conference enables you to meet with your peers throughout the railroad environmental community to exchange views\, learn about new techniques and technologies\, and generally stay in touch with the direction of the railroad industry’s environmental programs. \nAdditionally\, AREMA Committee 13 and the AAR Environmental Affairs Committee are expected to hold their fall meetings in conjunction with the conference. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/23rd-railroad-environment-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210924T101633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T101633Z
UID:19641-1636124400-1636129800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Mind Walk: Searching for Fossils – Paleontological Sites of San Luis Obispo County
DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual field trip locally\, traveling eastward along Highway 58 in San Luis Obispo County. The route follows a geological transect spanning tens of millions of years\, a ‘slice in time’. Reconstruct ancient shorelines of an inland sea and subsequent mountain uplift of the granitic and sedimentary rock formations along fault zones within the present day Coast Ranges. Examine shell fossils embedded in ancient marine sandstones and shale outcrops along the field trip route\, and evidence of the Ice Age mega-fauna that roamed this area long ago. \nMore details/ register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/virtual-mind-walk-searching-for-fossils-paleontological-sites-of-san-luis-obispo-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20211020T171009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T171009Z
UID:19756-1636549200-1636556400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Research Roundtable: Solar Power and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the latest research on co-locating pollinator habitats with solar technologies. \nRegister here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/research-roundtable-solar-power-and-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20211020T170741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T170741Z
UID:19754-1636574400-1636578000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Western Monarchs: Migration\, Adaptation\, Controversies and the Future
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this exciting opportunity to learn more about the plight of monarch butterflies in the West. \nFor more information about this webinar\, please contact info@swmonarchs.org \nRegister here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/western-monarchs-migration-adaptation-controversies-and-the-future/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210422T215654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T215654Z
UID:19090-1637020800-1637279999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:8th Annual CEATI Vegetation Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Power utilities and their customers are consistently asking far more of transmission and distribution vegetation management programs than in the past. A great deal of data is critical to support a utility’s vision. Investigation will continue into current technologies for data gathering\, ascertaining how data can be leveraged\, and perhaps most importantly\, how it can be transferred between the owner and third parties for work management. Data gathering is the critical first step\, and undertaking it efficiently is essential. The second natural step is collecting pertinent information and sharing it digitally\, and many paperless applications are being developed to ensure its effective use\, often resulting in real-time reporting. \nWho should attend: Electric Utilities\, Consultants\, Equipment Vendors\, Research Facilities and Laboratory Personnel\, Academics \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/8th-annual-ceati-vegetation-management-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210803T043327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T043327Z
UID:19325-1637024400-1637071200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: The Monarch Butterfly Fund - Supporting Monarch Conservation in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:2 PM Eastern Time \nThe Monarch Butterfly Fund works to conserve monarch butterflies and their migration\, concentrating their efforts to protect and improve the land on which monarchs depend. This is done through supporting work in habitat conservation\, scientific research and monitoring\, outreach and education\, and sustainable development. Learn about MBF\’s accomplishments and collaborations of the last 10 years\, supporting conservation efforts in Mexico. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-the-monarch-butterfly-fund-supporting-monarch-conservation-in-mexico-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20201210T163400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T163400Z
UID:9228-1637067600-1637071200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: The Monarch Butterfly Fund - Supporting Monarch Conservation in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:The Monarch Butterfly Fund works to conserve monarch butterflies and their migration\, concentrating their efforts to protect and improve the land on which monarchs depend. This is done through supporting work in habitat conservation\, scientific research and monitoring\, outreach and education\, and sustainable development. Learn about MBF\’s accomplishments and collaborations of the last 10 years\, supporting conservation efforts in Mexico. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-the-monarch-butterfly-fund-supporting-monarch-conservation-in-mexico/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210924T095001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T095001Z
UID:19625-1637067600-1637071200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Conservation Webinar Series: The Monarch Butterfly Fund - Supporting Monarch Conservation in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:The Monarch Butterfly Fund works to conserve monarch butterflies and their migration\, concentrating their efforts to protect and improve the land on which monarchs depend. This is done through supporting work in habitat conservation\, scientific research and monitoring\, outreach and education\, and sustainable development. Learn about MBF\’s accomplishments and collaborations of the last 10 years\, supporting conservation efforts in Mexico. \nMore details/register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-conservation-webinar-series-the-monarch-butterfly-fund-supporting-monarch-conservation-in-mexico/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210924T103902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T103902Z
UID:19652-1637139600-1637143200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:New Trajectories for Binational Restoration Partnerships: Science-based and Diplomacy Mechanisms for the Restoration of the Colorado River Delta
DESCRIPTION:After a century of water development under a legal framework that did not recognize nature as a legitimate water user\, the Colorado River today rarely flows to the sea\, and its 600\,000 ha delta ecosystem has been reduced to a mere 10% of its original size. Environmental NGOs from the United States and Mexico have worked together for nearly two decades to restore riparian and wetland habitats and re-establish a modest connection between the flowing Colorado River and the Upper Gulf of California\, for the benefit of nature and people. During this webinar\, there will be a will replay of a keynote presentation from the Society of Ecological Restoration conference 2021 and then host a live Q&A with presenters Jennifer Pitt and Osvel Hinojosa-Huerta. \nMore details/ register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/new-trajectories-for-binational-restoration-partnerships-science-based-and-diplomacy-mechanisms-for-the-restoration-of-the-colorado-river-delta/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20211129T190518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T190518Z
UID:22041-1638277200-1638280800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Strategic Roadmap Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar to learn about the strategic planning process and a recently completed impact assessment of the Working Group. \nRegister here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/strategic-roadmap-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20211130T025948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T025948Z
UID:22074-1639486800-1639492200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:AWWI Public Webinar Series: Bat Behaviour and Interaction
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, hosted by AWWI and NREL\, will explore several research questions related to bat behaviour near wind turbines and its implications for mitigating the impacts of wind energy on bats. The webinar will include presentations and a facilitated Q&A from experts on bat behaviour. \nMore details/ register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/awwi-public-webinar-series-bat-behaviour-and-interaction/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20201210T163615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T163615Z
UID:9230-1640091600-1640095200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Eco-literacy and Conservation: The Convergence of Research\, Policy and Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science\, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process\, how those results inform policy decisions\, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-eco-literacy-and-conservation-the-convergence-of-research-policy-and-education/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210803T044055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T044055Z
UID:19327-1640091600-1640095200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Eco-literacy and Conservation: The Convergence of Research\, Policy and Education
DESCRIPTION:2 PM Eastern Time \nJoin us for a brief foray into the intersections of science\, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process\, how those results inform policy decisions\, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-eco-literacy-and-conservation-the-convergence-of-research-policy-and-education-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20210924T095228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T095228Z
UID:19627-1640095200-1640098800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Conservation Webinar Series: Eco-literacy and Conservation: The Convergence of Research\, Policy and Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science\, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process\, how those results inform policy decisions\, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. \nMore details/register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-conservation-webinar-series-eco-literacy-and-conservation-the-convergence-of-research-policy-and-education/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20211217T173947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T173947Z
UID:23858-1641686400-1642118399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board: 101st Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the 2022 TRB Annual Meeting\, being held January 9-13\, 2022 in Washington\, DC. \nExpected to attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world\, the meeting program covers all transportation modes\, and addresses topics of interest to policy makers\, administrators\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and academic institutions. \nA number of sessions and workshops focus on the spotlight theme for the 2022 meeting: Innovating an Equitable\, Resilient\, Sustainable\, and Safe Transportation System. \nChair’s Plenary Session:\nTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg \nU.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be the keynote speaker at the Chair’s Plenary Session\, where he will give opening remarks and then participate in a \”fireside chat\” on stage with the Chair and Vice Chair of TRB\’s Executive Committee. \nAdvance Registration Requirement: There will be no onsite registration this year. You must register before you arrive onsite. \nTo ensure the safety of all attendees\, we ask that you attend the meeting only if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All attendees are required to wear protective masks throughout the meeting. View our COVID Health and Safety page for more information. \nFor more information about the TRB Annual Meeting\, visit the meeting website.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/transportation-research-board-101st-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington D.C.\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20211220T163236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T163236Z
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SUMMARY:Future Harvest CASA Annual Winter Conference - Together\, We Can (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Since 1999\, Future Harvest has gathered leaders in regional agriculture for our annual winter conference where farmers come together for expert-led sessions\, networking\, business and crop planning\, trend forecasting\, and more.\n \nTogether\, we can continue our important work to advance agriculture and learn from one another. We\’ve seen the members of our region\’s foodshed come together online in new and exciting ways – with enthusiasm\, collaboration\, and a willingness to share expertise – and look forward to re-opening our virtual space to facilitate this.\n \nHere\’s what to expect:\n \n\nTwo keynote addresses:\n\nNEW AGE AGRARIANISM: Growing for a Regenerative\, Sustainable\, and Equitable Planet\, Renard Turner\, Co-Owner of Vanguard Ranch in Louisa County\, VA\nWHAT YOUR FOOD ATE: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health\, David Montgomery and Anne Bilké\, Dig2Grow\, Authors\n\n\nMore than 20 sessions for advanced and beginning farmers\, agtivists and educators\nLive chats and networking inside the event\nFacilitated farmer-to-farmer meetups\nEngaging one-on-one opportunities with service providers\, sponsors\, and business coaches\nNew photo contest format – all attendees vote for a winner!\nRecorded sessions for later viewing\nFarmer of the Foodshed Awards and Annual membership meeting\nInteractive cooking demonstrations\nInteractive photo contest\nBookstore with games and prizes\n\n \nTickets are $75 for members\, $120 for non-members and free for our current Beginner Farmer Trainees.\nTo prioritize the health\, safety \, and resilience of our agricultural community\, we\’re gathering together online for 2022. Don\’t miss this energizing winter gathering! Join us using your computer or smartphone for inspiration\, lessons\, and networking for the season ahead. Mark your calendars – you don\’t want to miss this event!\nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/future-harvest-casa-annual-winter-conference-together-we-can-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN="Future Harvest CASA":MAILTO:futureharvestcasa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T170000
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SUMMARY:Xerces: Pollinator Habitat Conservation Along Roadways Peer Exchange Meeting (READ DESCRIPTION)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive virtual workshop is intended to bring together staff from DOTs around the country\, as well as other roadside managers\, to share challenges and successes in creating and managing pollinator habitat along roadways.  \n  \nThis workshop will consist of a series of four core sessions focusing on strategies for ESA compliance\, maintenance\, revegetation\, and building partnerships\, in addition to an introductory session and a final wrap-up session. Each of the sessions will be interactive\, with opportunities for participants to share strategies that have or have not worked for them\, as well as challenges. Each of the core sessions will start with brief talks from DOT staff. \nThere\’s still plenty of space\, so please register here if you are interested in attending. You did not have to sign up prior to November 5 to attend this event. \n  \n  \nAgenda \nThe meeting will take place over three days with 6 non-concurrent sessions. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like. \n  \nTuesday- January 18\, 2022 \n\nOpening Session and Introduction to Pollinator Biology and Conservation (1:00 – 2:15 ET)\nEndangered Species Act Compliance for Pollinator Conservation (3:15 – 5:00 ET)\n\n  \nWednesday- January 19\, 2022 \n\nMaintenance Strategies to Support Imperiled Pollinator Conservation (1:00 – 2:45 ET)\nRevegetation Strategies to Support Imperiled Pollinator Conservation (3:15 – 5:00 ET)\n\n  \nThursday- January 20\, 2022 \n\nInteracting with the Public and Creating Partnerships (1:00 – 2:45 ET)\nFinal Wrap-up (3:00 – 3:45 ET)
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-pollinator-habitat-conservation-along-roadways-peer-exchange-meeting-read-description/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: The Monarch Migrating Mural Project
DESCRIPTION:The Monarch Migrating Mural Project: Public Art as a Catalyst for Conservation.  \nPresenters: Jane Kim\, Ink Dwell. \nJanuary 25\, 2022 \n  \nIn this webinar\, Jane will discuss her ongoing Monarch Migrating Mural campaign\, a series of public installations that highlight monarchs along their migration corridors\, and the habitat conservation actions the campaign has inspired.    \n  \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-the-monarch-migrating-mural-project/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20220121T184614Z
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SUMMARY:WHC: All About Monitoring - Capturing Strong Data for Your Certification Application
DESCRIPTION:Register for the webinar here. \n  \nMonitoring is one of the foundations of a successful habitat or species conservation project\, helping teams assess their progress and adjust their management practices accordingly.   \n  \nThis webinar will explore what good monitoring is\, why it’s important for documenting your success\, and how to integrate monitoring into the management of your project and Conservation Certification® application. WHC staff will discuss the basic strategies for monitoring conservation projects\, including using baseline data and designing a monitoring protocol that fits your project. During the webinar\, WHC will also debut new\, standardized habitat and species monitoring templates that teams can utilize for various project types.  \n  \nWhat you’ll learn:   \n\nThe importance of monitoring conservation projects  \nWhat monitoring is needed for a strong Conservation Certification application \nTactics for designing a comprehensive\, but easy-to-use\, monitoring protocol  \nInstructions on recording monitoring observations using the new WHC templates  \nHow to use the monitoring data to evaluate and improve a project over time \n\n  \nWho should take this webinar:  \n\nAnyone new to conservation projects \nSite teams or partners looking to refresh or improve their monitoring skills \n\n  \nPresenters:  \n\nCaitlin Banigan\, Manager\, Conservation Certification\, WHC \nDoreen Tadde\, Conservation Specialist\, WHC 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-all-about-monitoring-capturing-strong-data-for-your-certification-application/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
CREATED:20211217T171904Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Des Moines\, Iowa on February 13-16\, 2022 for the 82nd Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. We are designing this meeting to be a hybrid event to allow those unable to travel to have access to content as well as a variety of other ways for all participants to engage and connect with colleagues in the natural resources community. \n  \nPlease refer to the registration section of the website for a brief overview of the hybrid format\, as well as the registration options and fees. \n  \nNote: Registration rates increase after January 14\, 2022; sign up early and save!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/midwest-fish-wildlife-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Des Moines Downtown\, 435 Park Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTSTAMP:20260405T002315
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SUMMARY:National Wild Turkey Federation: 46th Annual Convention and Sport Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nashville! \nIn February\, the NWTF will take over Nashville for our 46th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show\, Feb. 16-20\, 2022 once again at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. \nOur convention and sport show is the largest consumer show in Nashville with more than 350 exhibitors featuring some of the top companies and brands in the outdoor industry. \nOf course\, you can’t experience Nashville without great music. The NWTF invites you to celebrate and enjoy convention week with three live performances! \nGet the party started Thursday\, Feb. 17 in Nashville with our Kickoff Party\, and enjoy a live show with Brother Maven\, whose musical roots are deep in southern soul. \nCelebrate the stars of the NWTF at our Awards Dinner Friday\, Feb. 18 and hear music from Stephanie Quayle\, the first female country music ambassador of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. \nAnd returning to our Nashville convention for 2022 is Chris Janson! Janson is an ACM award-winner who has had four No. 1 hit singles\, including “Buy Me A Boat\,” “Fix a Drink\,” “Good Vibes” and “Done.” The country music sensation will close out our convention with a live show Saturday\, Feb. 18 following the NWTF Grand National Auction. \nRegistration to Open Soon! \nNote: Sport Show dates are Feb. 17-19. The only event open to the public Sunday\, Feb. 20 is the worship service. \nBook your room – http://www.nwtf.org/convention/book-room \n2022 Convention Agenda \nAre you coming to the 46th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show? We are happy to hear it!  \nThere are a lot of activities packed into one weekend\, so we recommend coming with a plan. There are seminars\, meals\, meetings\, competitions\, raffles and auctions going on almost constantly during the day. Don\’t forget about the exhibit hall which can consume an entire day by itself.  \nExhibit Hall Hours:\nThursday\, Feb. 17\, 2022 – 11 am – 6 pm\nFriday\, Feb 18\, 2022 – 9 am – 7 pm\nSaturday\, Feb. 19\, 2022 – 8:30 – 6 pm \nWednesday February 16\, 2022\nRegistration Open                                                                                          12:00pm – 5:00pm\nNWTF Pub Crawl $40 –  Pub District                                                             9:00pm – 12:00pm \n*Come join us for a private event in the Pub District of the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The evening will be filled with live music and hors d’oeuvres from Fuse Sports Bar\, Findley’s and Jack Daniel’s restaurants.  \nConservation Aid Concert* – Grand Ole Opry                                                7:00pm – 9:00pm\n    (*Shuttle Provided to concert – Ticket purchase is separate from Registration) \nThursday February 17\, 2022\nNWTF Rendezvous Session 1 Free – Delta Ballroom                                  9:00am – 11:30am\nVolunteer / Conservation Seminars / Hunting Heritage                                 1:00pm – 5:00pm\n    (Concurrent Sessions – Bayou Meeting Room)\nKick-Off Party $85 – Delta Ballroom                                                               6:00pm – 10:00pm \nFriday February 18\, 2022\nSave the Habitat. Save the Hunt. Breakfast $35 – Delta Ballroom               7:00am – 8:30am\nNWTF Rendezvous Session 2 Free Delta Ballroom                                     9:30am – 11:30am\nLadies Auction $65 – Presidential Ballroom                                                  12:00pm – 3:30pm\nVolunteer / Conservation Seminars / Hunting Heritage                                 2:00pm – 5:00pm\n    (Concurrent Sessions – Bayou Meeting Room)\nAwards Ceremony $85 – Delta Ballroom                                                       6:00pm – 9:00pm \nSaturday February 19\, 2022\nVeterans Recognition Breakfast $35 – Delta Ballroom                                  8:00am – 9:30am\nHunt Auction $65 – Presidential Ballroom                                                     11:00am – 3:00pm\nGrand National Dinner/Auction/Concert Chris Janson $85                            5:00pm – 11:00pm\n    (Delta Ball Room) \nSunday February 20\, 2022\nWorship Service Free – Delta Ballroom                                                         8:00am – 9:00am
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-wild-turkey-federation-46th-annual-convention-and-sport-show/
LOCATION:Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center\, 2800 Opryland Dr.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
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