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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Xerces - In the Life of the Bumble Bee Queen
DESCRIPTION:In the Life of the Bumble Bee Queen \nThursday\, March 28\, 2024 \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT \nRegister now! \nJoin Rich Hatfield\, Xerces Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist\, to take a deep dive into the reproductive females of bumble bees\, including cuckoo bumble bees. We\’ll primarily look at the solitary phase of the lifecycle\, including what is known about where and how they hibernate\, and what we know about what it takes to establish a nest and how they select a site. We\’ll likely have as many questions as answers in this webinar\, but please join us for an exploration into the lesser known aspects of bumble bee ecology. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-xerces-in-the-life-of-the-bumble-bee-queen/
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium
DESCRIPTION:34th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium \nTuesday. April 9- Thursday\, April 11\, 2024 \nMarshall Hall\, Virginia Military Institute (VMI)\, Lexington\, VA \nRegister now! \nThe 34th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium is the Commonwealth’s premier environmental conference which brings together environmental professionals throughout Virginia from all sectors: government\, non-profits\, academia\, and industry. Their joint efforts create better results for our environment for our state and region. \nWho: As many as 600 environmental professionals normally attend from all over Virginia and every sector of the environmental industry. Past attendees and newcomers alike enjoy a mutual exchange of ideas\, best practices\, and strategies. \nWhat: The conference will include about thirty sessions with topics ranging from climate resilience to emerging contaminants. There will also be notable speakers\, workshops\, events\, and networking opportunities. \nWhy: The Environment Virginia Symposium gathers environmental professionals throughout the Commonwealth. Their joint efforts create better results for our environment for our state and region. Earn CEUs! \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/34th-annual-environment-virginia-symposium/
LOCATION:VMI Marshall Hall\, 225 Marshall Hall\, Lexington\, VA\, 24450\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="VMI Center for Leadership and Ethics":MAILTO:connollykv@vmi.edu
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI- Crustivoltaics (2024 REWI Solar Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:Crustivoltaics: Groundbreaking Biocrust Research at Solar Facilties in Arizona \nThursday\, April 18\, 2024 \nStarts at 1:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \nBiological soil crusts are essential features in arid ecosystems. These biocrusts provide various ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling and carbon fixation\, soil stability and reduction of fugitive dust\, water retention and holding capacity\, and increasing soil fertility. New research suggests that PV solar farms in arid environments can promote the formation and growth of biocrusts. \nModerator: Dr. Josh Ennen\, Senior Scientist\, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute \nSpeaker: Dr. Ferran Garcia-Pichel\, Professor in the School of Life Sciences\, Arizona State University
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-crustivoltaics-2024-rewi-solar-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T130000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) - Tri-National Monarch Butterfly Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Tri-National Monarch Butterfly Conservation \nTuesday\, April 23\, 2024 \n1:00PM – 2:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \nThis webinar has three parts: \nMonarch butterfly conservation in Canada presented by Dr. Greg Mitchell\, Environment and Climate Change Canada: Dr. Mitchell will discuss the current listing status of monarch butterflies in Canada as well as monitoring\, research\, and stewardship activities specifically carried out or supported at the federal level. Dr. Mitchell will also touch on the listing process for species at risk in Canada\, specifically as it relates to the monarch butterfly. \n\nU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\’s Center for Pollinator Conservation Update presented by Mara Koenig\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\’s Center for Pollinator Conservation: Prioritizing actions for conserving pollinators can be difficult\, and communicating it can be even more so. The term \’pollinator\’ itself implies thousands of different species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\’s Center for Pollinator Conservation recognizes there is overlap. The Center wants to work as a collective community on shared efforts that can make it much simpler and expand efforts to move forward. \n\nMonitoring the Overwinter Colonies\, Conservation of Monarchs in Mexico presented by Adriana Valera of WWF Mexico: History of Monarch butterfly conservation in Mexico since the discovery of the overwintering sites to the conservation activities WWF is developing in the present. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-monarch-joint-venture-mjv-tri-national-monarch-butterfly-conservation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T140000
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) ROWHWG: Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way | Tackling Woody Species
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way: Tackling Woody Species \nThursday\, May 2\, 2024 \n1:00pm-2:00pm CDT \nRegister now! \nJoin us for the second in a series of webinars and roundtables on invasive plant management on rights-of-way. This session will focus on controlling woody plants and examine new resources for right-of-way land managers in relation to invasive plant management. \n  \nIn this webinar Dr. Mark Renz of the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Stephen Enloe of the University of Florida will discuss their preferred woody management techniques and share case studies of on the ground activities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss woody plant management across the U.S. \nPresenters: \nDr. Mark Renz \nAssociate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist \nUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison \nMark Renz\, PhD is a professor and extension weed specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Renz researches and extends information about the biology and management of invasive plants. Research goals in Dr. Renz’s lab are centered on developing information that will improve management by improving the knowledge and understanding of invasive plant biology. \nDr. Stephen Enloe \nProfessor and Extension Specialist \n IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants\, University of Florida \nDr. Stephen Enloe is a professor and extension specialist at the IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants at the University of Florida. He has been involved with invasive plant research and extension for the past two decades and has worked throughout the western and southeastern United States on developing innovative management strategies for many of the worst invasive tree\, shrub\, vine\, and herbaceous species in the US. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rowhwg-invasive-plant-management-on-rights-of-way-tackling-woody-species/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T140000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: AFWA - Solar and Wind Energy Facility Decommissioning and Repowering
DESCRIPTION:Solar and Wind Energy Facility Decommissioning and Repowering \nMonday\, May 6\, 2024 \nStarts at 2:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \nJoin AFWA and American Clean Power for a webinar discussing solar and wind energy facility decommissioning and repowering. \nSpeakers: \nAndrew Pinger\, Scout Clean Energy \nAllie Peters\, EDP Renewables \nWalker Adams\, Leeward Energy
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-afwa-solar-and-wind-energy-facility-decommissioning-and-repowering/
ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies":MAILTO:info@fishwildlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T123000
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) MIPN: Ruminations of a Goat Herder on Invasive Species and Forest Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Ruminations of a Goat Herder on Invasive Species and Forest Stewardship \nTuesday\, May 14\, 2024 \nStarts at 11:30AM CDT \nRegister now! \nPresenter: Ron Rathfon\, Purdue University Extension Forester \nJoin us for a presentation on the suitability of prescribed grazing in forests informed by Ron\’s five-year experiment on the effects of prescribed grazing by goats on invasive shrubs and native plant species in a mixed hardwood forest.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-mipn-ruminations-of-a-goat-herder-on-invasive-species-and-forest-stewardship/
ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN)":MAILTO:mipn@mortonarb.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240521
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CREATED:20240517T164429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T164429Z
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SUMMARY:World Bee Day
DESCRIPTION:To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators\, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development\, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.  The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/world-bee-day-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bee City USA":MAILTO:beecityusa@xerces.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T153000
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SUMMARY:UIUC Illinois Invasive Species Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Invasive Species Symposium \nWednesday\, May 22\, 2024 \n9:30AM-3:30PM CDT \nUniversity of Illinois Champaign County Extension Office\, Champaign\, IL \nRegister now! \nInvasive species are a serious and expensive threat to ecosystems\, and Illinois ranks 5th in the U.S. for invasive species introductions.  \nInvasive species are a growing concern in our forests\, lakes\, backyards\, and agricultural fields. These non-native plants\, animals\, and insects spread quickly\, and once they take hold\, they\’re costly to remove. \nGet the latest research updates\, explore management recommendations\, hear about success stories\, network with colleagues\, and find resources to manage invasive species effectively at the ninth annual Illinois Invasive Species Symposium. Topics include an update on spotted lanternfly\, Zebra mussel mitigation\, tracking invasive ticks\, and an open Q&A panel discussion on the state of invasive species in Illinois. \nThe event is open to industry professionals\, landowners and managers\, farmers\, foresters\, volunteers\, environmental stewards\, and the media. \nLunch is included in the registration cost. \nContact Erin Garrett for more information at 618-524-2270 or emedvecz@illinois.edu. \n  \nAgenda \n\n9:30 AM: Welcome \n9:40 AM: Let’s Talk – Strategies for Engaging with Communities About Invasive Species\nEmily Steele\, University of Illinois Extension media communications manager \n10:10 AM: Summative Research Report on Four Year Zebra Mussel Mitigation and Monitoring Project in Lake County\nJohn Sonnenberg\, Joe Rogalski\, and David Hammond\, Lake county Zebra Mussel Project \n10:50 AM: Updates on State and Federally Regulated Insect Pests for Illinois\nScott Schirmer\, Illinois Department of Agriculture\, Nursery & Northern Field Office Section Manager \n11:20 AM: Volunteer Habitat Restoration Project at Lincoln’s New Salem Historical Site\nTerri Treacy\, Menard County Trails and Greenways \n11:50 AM: Lunch \n12:45 PM: Passive Surveillance Using Animal and Wildlife Shelters for Early Detection of Invasive Ticks and Tick-borne Disease Agents in Illinois\nZachary Zwiebel\, Holly Tuten\, and Teresa Steckler; University of Illinois Animal Sciences\, Illinois Natural History Survey\, University of Illinois Extension \n1:15 PM: The Threat of Invasive Crayfish on Crayfish of Greatest Conservation Need in Illinois: Habitat Associations and Conservation Implications\nDusty Swedberg\, Christopher Taylor\, and Molly Carlson; Illinois Natural History Survey \n1:45 PM: Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive Plants\nKurt Dreisilker\, Morton Arboretum \n2:25 PM: Monitoring Aquatic Invasive Species throughout the Illinois River Watershed Using Environmental DNA\nJoel Corush\, Illinois Natural History Survey \n2:55 PM: The State of Invasive Species in Illinois: Q&A Panel Discussion\nChristopher Evans\, Scott Schirmer\, Katie O’Reilly\, Phil Cox \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact Ryan Pankau at rcpankau@illinois.edu.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/uiuc-illinois-invasive-species-symposium/
LOCATION:UIUC Champaign County Extension Office\, 801 N Country Fair Dr d\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Extension":MAILTO:emedvecz@illinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T120000
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CREATED:20240419T152615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T152615Z
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) ERC Speaker Series - Green Horizons: Collaborative Conservation Initiatives for Expanded Infrastructure along Energy & Transportation Rights-of-Way
DESCRIPTION:Green Horizons: Collaborative Conservation Initiatives for Expanded Infrastructure along Energy & Transportation Rights-of-Way \nWednesday\, May 22\, 2024 \n11:00AM-12:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \n\n\nA webinar exploring innovative strategies to foster collaboration between conservation groups and energy/transportation landowners. Discover how leveraging rights-of-way can drive the expansion of green infrastructure\, creating sustainable corridors that benefit the environment and communities. Learn about successful partnerships\, actionable insights\, and the trans-formative potential of collaborative conservation initiatives in shaping our future landscapes.\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-erc-speaker-series-green-horizons-collaborative-conservation-initiatives-for-expanded-infrastructure-along-energy-transportation-rights-of-way/
ORGANIZER;CN="UIC Energy Resources Center":MAILTO:samr@uic.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240405T171455Z
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 1 Agenda: \n\nWelcome + Introduction\nWind Energy Technology & Current Deployment\nWind Project Development Process: Non-wildlife Considerations\nConservation Laws & Regulatory Overview in the Five States\nState Process for Development of Wind Energy\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 2 Agenda: \n\nSiting Considerations in the Five States\nEagles & Wind Energy
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 3 Agenda: \n\nBats & Wind Energy\nGreater Sage Grouse\, Lesser Prairie Chicken & Wind Energy
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Wind Energy and Wildlife Regional Training (Day 4)
DESCRIPTION:Wind Energy & Wildlife Regional Training \nMay 22-23 & May 29-30\, 2024 \n11:00AM – 4:00PM CDT for all days \nRegister now! \nThe Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will conduct a virtual Wind Energy & Wildlife Training on May 22-23 & 29-30\, 2024. The training will address science and policies related to wind energy and wildlife\, with a focus on Colorado\, New Mexico\, Texas\, Utah\, and Wyoming.. \nThere is no registration fee for this event. You must register individually for each day of the event you plan to attend. \nDay 4 Agenda: \n\nMigratory Birds & Wind with a Focus on Cranes & Grassland Birds\nLooking to the Future: Breakout + Next Steps
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-wind-energy-and-wildlife-regional-training-day-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20230629T144707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T144707Z
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SUMMARY:2024 WHC Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:2024 WHC Conservation Conference \nJune 4-5\, 2024 \nIntercontinental New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA \nAdvance registration pricing ends March 1. Register now! \nAs the only international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature\, WHC has convened professionals working at the intersection of business and nature since 1990. \nAt the WHC Conservation Conference\, you’ll learn innovative ways to advance nature on corporate lands\, network and make new contacts\, and celebrate our successes at our lively WHC Awards presentations. \nWith 700 WHC-certified programs in 28 countries around the world\, our collective reach can make a difference in our environmental and economical futures because\, not only is nature our business\, nature is everyone’s business.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2024-whc-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:InterContinental New Orleans\, 444 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240603T145006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T145006Z
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) Bee and Butterfly Fund - Seed Mixture Design Webinar (AM and PM Sessions Available)
DESCRIPTION:The Winning Formula: Exploring Why Our Seed Mixtures Reign Supreme for Pollinators \nTuesday\, June 11\, 2024 \nStarts at 10:00AM CDT (AM session)/7:00PM CDT (PM session) \nRegister for the AM session. \nRegister for the PM session. \nJoin us as we unveil the secrets behind our exceptional NextGen seed mixtures designed specifically for pollinators. Discover the winning formula that sets our mixes apart and learn how they foster thriving habitats for pollinators. We\’ll dive into the science and expertise behind our successful pollinator habitats and finish with a live Q&A at the end. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-bee-and-butterfly-fund-seed-mixture-design-webinar-am-and-pm-sessions-available/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20230914T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T164221Z
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SUMMARY:AgriVoltaics Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:AgriVoltaics Conference 2024 \nJune 11-13\, 2024 \nDenver\, CO (Venue TBD) \nRegistration details coming soon! \nIn 2020\, the AgriVoltaics conference was launched and\, spreading over all five continents\, it united the global PV community in the belief that agrivoltaics is perfectly suited to a sustainable energy transition. Next year\’s AgriVoltaics2024 will be held on June 11-13 in Denver\, CO\, USA. \n  \nAgriVoltaics Conference provides high-level scientific exchange and great networking opportunities for researchers from PV and agriculture (including biology and hydrology) and those working “in between”; companies such as PV module\, mounting systems and tracker manufacturers\, EPC companies\, renewable energy producers\, as well as those providing farm machinery equipment and seed producers; organic farming associations\, agricultural federations and similar stakeholder groups; and experts from politics and finance open for innovative and future-oriented ideas!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/agrivoltaics-conference-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
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SUMMARY:REWI Southeast Solar Power & Wildlife/Natural Resources Regional Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REWI Southeast Solar Power & Wildlife/Natural Resources Regional Workshop \nGeorgia Power Headquarters\, Atlanta\, GA \nWednesday\, June 12 – Thursday\, June 13\, 2024 \nRegister now! \nREWI is happy to announce the Southeast Solar Power and Wildlife/Natural Resources Workshop. This is a REWI-planned event hosted by Southern Company at the Georgia Power Headquarters in Atlanta\, GA\, on June 12-13\, 2024.     \nThe workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges for build-out while conserving wildlife in Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, and Tennessee.    \nThank you to those companies who have pledged their support for this workshop: Southern Company\, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)\, American Clean Power (ACP)\, NextEra Energy\, EDF Renewables\, Silicon Ranch\, and Quail Forever.  \nWorkshop Objectives    \n\nUnderstanding utility-scale solar development and future projections in the Southeastern states and navigating the complexities and potential avenues for growth   \nExploring the scientific intricacies of large utility-scale solar energy and wildlife   \nAnalyzing the spectrum of federal\, state\, and local solar development laws\, covering permitting\, risk evaluation\, and economic perspectives   \nCreating a platform for problem-solving and fostering improved collaboration among stakeholders  \n\nFor more information\, visit the Workshop webpage. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-southeast-solar-power-wildlife-natural-resources-regional-workshop/
LOCATION:Georgia Power Company Corporate Headquarters\, 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000
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SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) ROWHWG - Bumble Bee CBA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Positive Change for Biodiversity: The New Bumblebee Conservation Agreement for Energy and Transportation Lands \nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 \n11:00AM-12:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \nBumble bees and other pollinators are representative of global biodiversity loss. Threatened by habitat loss and environmental degradation\, several species are already listed while others are under consideration for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).  \nTo counteract this biodiversity loss\, the University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) Sustainable Landscapes team\, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)\, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)\, Stantec\, representatives across energy and transportation lands\, and non-governmental organizations have worked diligently over the past year to create the At-Risk Bumble Bee Conservation Benefit Agreement for Energy and Transportation Lands. This agreement focuses on 11 different bumble bee at-risk species and aligns with the conservation efforts of the Monarch CCAA. \nIn this webinar\, we will share an overview of this new agreement\, enrollment considerations\, and how to support this exciting conservation effort. Please join us on June 18th to learn more! \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rowhwg-bumble-bee-cba-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240606T165148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T165148Z
UID:113700-1718841600-1719100799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Williamsburg\, VA Pollinator Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Palooza \nThursday\, June 20 (First Event)/Saturday\, June 22 (Second Event) \n10:00AM-12:00PM CDT (First Event)/8:00AM-10:00AM (Second Event) \nVeterans Park\, Williamsburg\, VA \nThere is no registration for this event. Anyone who visits the event location can participate. \nDuring National Pollinator Week\, June 17–23\, 2024\, Master Gardener volunteers will present a Pollinator Palooza with two special events. These events are not only educational but also fun-filled and designed to raise awareness of pollinators\’ benefits in an engaging way. The first event\, on Thursday\, June 20\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, is a children\’s extravaganza featuring crafts\, giveaways\, and a scavenger hunt. The second is on Saturday\, June 22\, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and will host exhibits by the Butterfly Society\, Monarch Watch\, Williamsburg Area Beekeepers\, and Native Plant Society. Stop by for a visit. Learn about pollinators and see this beautiful garden for yourself. \nThe Native Plant Pollinator Garden in Veterans Park/Kidsburg\, at 3793 Ironbound Road\, came to life in 2021 and has become a testament to the power of gardening education and the value of collaboration. This transformation from a one-acre expanse of grass into a thriving habitat was made possible by the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association\, James City County Parks and Recreation\, the Clean County Commission\, and a generous grant from Dominion Energy\, with the active participation and support of our community. \nThis garden serves a purpose beyond its aesthetic appeal. It raises awareness about the pressing pollinator crisis and demonstrates the importance of biodiversity\, the value of our local ecosystem\, and the benefits of proper landscaping practices that can be replicated in a homeowner\’s own yard. \nThe success of the Native Plant Pollinator Garden at Veteran’s Park relies on our community\, which is encouraged to participate either individually or as part of a local organization. If you would like to volunteer and learn alongside our JCCW Master Gardeners while helping our pollinators\, please contact jccmgardener@yahoo.com. \nNational Pollinators Week is an annual event celebrated internationally to support pollinator health. Pollinators\, like insects and birds\, are essential organisms that help plants reproduce by transferring pollen from the male flower to the female flower.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/williamsburg-va-pollinator-palooza/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, 3793 Ironbound Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23188\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240530T164053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T164053Z
UID:113195-1719050400-1719068400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV Prairie Oaks Butterfly Days
DESCRIPTION:MJV Prairie Oaks Butterfly Days \nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024 \n10:00AM-3:00AM CDT \nMJV Prairie Oaks Campus\, Belle Plaine\, MN \nMore details coming soon! \nOn February 17\, 2024\, the Prairie Oaks Institute board decided to dissolve the institute\, gifting its campus to the Monarch Joint Venture. \nTo mark this momentous transition\, you are warmly invited to a public open house celebration at the Monarch Joint Venture Prairie Oaks campus on Saturday\, June 22\, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. \nMore details to come. Read more on the MJV website.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-prairie-oaks-butterfly-days/
LOCATION:MJV Prairie Oaks Campus\, 1100 West South Street\, Belle Plaine\, MN\, 56011\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240401T144524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T144524Z
UID:106455-1719493200-1719496800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(WEBINAR) REWI - Biodiversity/Insect/Pollinator Research at PV Solar Facilities from a US and UK Perspective (REWI Solar Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity/Insect/Pollinator Research at PV Solar Facilities from a US and UK Perspective \nThursday\, June 27\, 2024 \nStarts at 1:00PM CDT \nRegister now! \nBiodiversity responses to solar farm development and operation lacks substantial empirical data across taxonomic groups and geographical regions. However\, our understanding of insect biodiversity responses to PV solar farms is growing\, and two new studies from the United Kingdom and United States highlight positive biodiversity responses of insects at PV solar farms. \nModerator: Dr. Josh Ennen\, Senior Scientist\, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute \nSpeakers: \nLeroy J. Walston Jr.\, Ecologist\, Argonne National Lab\nHollie Blaydes\, Post Doc Researcher\, Lancaster University
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-rewi-biodiversity-insect-pollinator-research-at-pv-solar-facilities-from-a-us-and-uk-perspective-rewi-solar-webinar-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240523T151219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T151219Z
UID:112730-1719563400-1719577800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:gROWing Chicago Habitat Meeting
DESCRIPTION:gROWing Chicago Habitat Meeting \nFriday\, June 28\, 2024 \n8:30AM-12:30PM CDT \n2 Lincoln Center\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL (ground floor) \nRegister now! \nJoin us in Oakbrook for our next gROWing Chicago Habitat meeting\, where we will focus on Connecting the Connections and facilitating partnerships among diverse stakeholders to create habitat on energy and transportation rights-of-way. \nDuring this meeting we will showcase initiatives and collaborative efforts that enhance habitat on rights-of-way\, made possible through the partnership of external stakeholders\, community participation\, and research projects. \nAgenda to follow! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/growing-chicago-habitat-meeting/
LOCATION:2 Lincoln Center\, 2 Lincoln Center\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240717T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T180731Z
UID:117052-1721736000-1721739600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC: Forestry on a Smaller Scale: Your Guide to Planting Microforests
DESCRIPTION:WHC: Forestry on a Smaller Scale: Your Guide to Planting Microforests \n\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Jul 23\, 2024\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT\n\n\n\nThis is a Webinar\, please sign up HERE. \n\nMicroforestry\, or the practice of densely planting local species to accelerate forest development\, is growing in popularity. The benefits of microforests range from wildlife habitat to reduced temperatures to improved mental health\, and they require little to no maintenance once established. Microforests’ suitability for various sizes and types of lands — including small sites and urban locations — make this nature-based solution an ideal option for corporate landowners. \n\nIn this webinar\, hear how WHC member WM became a pioneer in corporate microforest planting. WM team members will share the challenges\, successes and lessons learned from their microforestry work\, from the importance of working with a knowledgeable partner to the initial maintenance required. \nWhat you’ll learn: The benefits of microforests Tips for planning\, implementing and maintaining a corporate microforest How to gain third-party recognition for a microforest via WHC Certification \nWho should take this webinar: Corporate conservation programs interested in developing a new microforest Existing microforestry sites looking for further support and information Anyone who wants to learn more about this innovative solution \nPresenters: Chris Elder\, Project Manager\, WM Aycan Kaptaner\, Community & Government Relations Manager\, WM Joey Mendolia\, Consultant\, WHC Zeke Werden\, District Manager\, WM \n  \n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-forestry-on-a-smaller-scale-your-guide-to-planting-microforests/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240819T185227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T185227Z
UID:121004-1724137200-1724144400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Regeneration approaches delivering benefits to nature and people - SER’s third Natural Regeneration Network webinar highlights more case studies from around the world.
DESCRIPTION:Regeneration approaches delivering benefits to nature and people – SER’s third Natural Regeneration Network webinar highlights more case studies from around the world.\n\n\n\n\nAug 20\, 2024 07:00 AM CST\n\n\n\n \nRegister Here!\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers from Africa\, Australia\, and Nepal demonstrate various ways in which natural regeneration approaches can serve as the primary mechanism for recovering native species at restoration sites\, often achieving impressive biodiversity outcomes at relatively low cost. Whether it involves utilizing regeneration potential after removing competition\, reinstating appropriate natural disturbance\, or restoring hydrological regimes\, natural regeneration is increasingly being considered a restoration approach that pays dividends for both nature and people.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/regeneration-approaches-delivering-benefits-to-nature-and-people-sers-third-natural-regeneration-network-webinar-highlights-more-case-studies-from-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240903T164249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164249Z
UID:122229-1724889600-1724975999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Garden Ecology Ohio-style: Design to Field | In-person at The Holden Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/garden-ecology-ohio-style-design-to-field-in-person-at-the-holden-arboretum/
LOCATION:Holden Arboretum\, 9550 Sperry Rd Kirtland\, Ohio 44094 United States\, Kirtland\, OH\, 44094\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240903T164808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164808Z
UID:122233-1724889600-1724975999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:IERQC Webinar: Composted Soil Amendments Research in a Post-Contaminant Setting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ierqc-webinar-composted-soil-amendments-research-in-a-post-contaminant-setting/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240903T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T165220Z
UID:122234-1724889600-1724975999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Emerging Invasive Pests in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/emerging-invasive-pests-in-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240903T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T165644Z
UID:122237-1725438600-1725447600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire for Forest Management ​Webinar Series: Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/prescribed-fire-for-forest-management-webinar-series-case-studies/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175304
CREATED:20240820T190354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T190354Z
UID:121094-1725454800-1725458400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way | Addressing Invasive Grasses
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way | Addressing Invasive Grasses \nSeptember 4\, 2024\, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM CT \nRegister Here! \nWebinar ID: 410-463-547
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/invasive-plant-management-on-rights-of-way-addressing-invasive-grasses/
LOCATION:Online
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