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SUMMARY:Live Mini Monarch Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monarch Joint Venture for a virtual 3-week course to learn about monarch butterfly ecology\, threats\, and the effective conservation actions that you can take to help protect this iconic species. All classes are recorded and also available for later viewing.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/live-mini-monarch-essentials/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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SUMMARY:State of Monarch Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join Monarch Joint Venture’s Executive Director\, Wendy Caldwell\, for a presentation on the State of Monarch Conservation — exploring current trends\, challenges\, and what we can do together to protect this iconic species.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/state-of-monarch-conservation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
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SUMMARY:25th Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year has presented a number of challenges for many in our community that make travel and conference attendance difficult. After much deliberation and surveying our membership\, NAPPC Leadership has come to the difficult decision to host a virtual only conference this year. While we will miss being together in person\, a virtual gathering helps ensure increased accessibility and attendance from our membership and international partners. Keynote talks will be recorded and made available to the public after the conference concludes. We hope this virtual meeting will allow you all to join us!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/25th-annual-north-american-pollinator-protection-campaign-nappc-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="North American Pollinator Protection Compaign (NAPPC)":MAILTO:nappc@pollinator.org
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SUMMARY:Online North American Monarch Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Online North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) course for educators includes three live sessions on Zoom full of discussion\, activities\, and monarch learning. You will also be expected to watch several videos with background knowledge on monarchs\, complete a weekly learning journal\, and complete three assignments outside of the scheduled sessions. Educators will leave the institute with tools and knowledge to help lead their students\, colleagues\, and/or community in the science and conservation of monarchs and other beneficial insects. \nUpon completion of course and assignments\, participants will receive a certificate for 10 CEUs. Each participant will also receive a Monarchs and More curriculum guide for the grade level of their choosing (K-2\, 3-5\, or 6-8).
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/online-north-american-monarch-institute-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T143000
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CREATED:20251009T202002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T202002Z
UID:183702-1761138000-1761143400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Live Mini Monarch Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monarch Joint Venture for a virtual 3-week course to learn about monarch butterfly ecology\, threats\, and the effective conservation actions that you can take to help protect this iconic species. All classes are recorded and also available for later viewing.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/live-mini-monarch-essentials-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20250110T214654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174010Z
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SUMMARY:Native Gardens and Climate-Resilient Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Native Gardens and Climate-Resilient Landscaping \nOctober 28\, 2025 \n1:00-2:00 PM CST \nPresented by Sara Ressing. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/native-gardens-and-climate-resilient-landscaping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20251009T201419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201419Z
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SUMMARY:Online North American Monarch Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Online North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) course for educators includes three live sessions on Zoom full of discussion\, activities\, and monarch learning. You will also be expected to watch several videos with background knowledge on monarchs\, complete a weekly learning journal\, and complete three assignments outside of the scheduled sessions. Educators will leave the institute with tools and knowledge to help lead their students\, colleagues\, and/or community in the science and conservation of monarchs and other beneficial insects. \nUpon completion of course and assignments\, participants will receive a certificate for 10 CEUs. Each participant will also receive a Monarchs and More curriculum guide for the grade level of their choosing (K-2\, 3-5\, or 6-8).
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/online-north-american-monarch-institute-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20250320T194853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174106Z
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SUMMARY:ERC - Agrovoltaics
DESCRIPTION:ERC – Agrovoltaics \nOctober 29\, 2025 \n11:00 AM CDT \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/erc-agrovoltaics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T143000
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CREATED:20251009T202129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T202129Z
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SUMMARY:Live Mini Monarch Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monarch Joint Venture for a virtual 3-week course to learn about monarch butterfly ecology\, threats\, and the effective conservation actions that you can take to help protect this iconic species. All classes are recorded and also available for later viewing.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/live-mini-monarch-essentials-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20250121T182207Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting (SWERM)
DESCRIPTION:Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting (SWERM) \nNovember 17-20\, 2025 \nLocation TBA \nThe biennial Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting (SWERM)\, formerly the Solar Power and Wildlife/Natural Resources Symposium\, convenes stakeholders from academia\, industry\, the conservation sector\, and public agencies to share and engage in the latest science surrounding ecological interactions and the solar buildout. \nSave the Date!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/solar-wildlife-ecosystems-research-meeting-swerm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
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CREATED:20251009T202735Z
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UID:183705-1763575200-1763578800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert\, North American Grassland Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 19th from 6:00-7:30pm CT for an Ask an Expert session with Chris Helzer and Garth Fuller. This is a science-focused expert panel that will tap into both speakers’ expertise and passion for North American Grasslands. Combined Chris and Garth have worked across the North American landscape specializing in grasslands ecology\, conservation\, and restoration. \nCome curious and ready to learn all about these invaluable ecosystems that not only support monarchs but vast biodiversity and crucial ecosystem services. Submit your questions below in one or more of the topics provided. \nChris Helzer is the Nebraska Director of Science and Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy. He joined the Conservancy in 1997 as a land steward and has gradually moved more into science and outreach roles. Currently\, he conducts research and supervises the Conservancy’s preserve stewardship program. He also helps develop and test prairie management and restoration strategies. In addition\, Chris uses his writing and photography to promote prairies and their conservation to a broad audience. \nGarth Fuller is the Eastern Oregon Conservation Director for The Nature Conservancy. Garth began working for The Nature Conservancy in 1994 in Minnesota where his land steward job included prairie and savanna habitat restoration and prescribed fire. Moving to Oregon in 2004\, his work has focused on habitat conservation through management on TNC lands\, public land partnerships and policy in the grasslands and sagebrush steppe that form Oregon’s rangelands.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ask-an-expert-north-american-grassland-ecology/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20251124T193734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T193734Z
UID:183951-1764856800-1764860400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Webinar: Ipieca-IUCN Co-use opportunities in wind and solar energy projects compendium
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of what the new compendium covers\, as well as a stakeholder panel session featuring key stakeholders who contributed to its development\, whom will discuss enablers\, barriers and the business case for co-use.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-ipieca-iucn-co-use-opportunities-in-wind-and-solar-energy-projects-compendium/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20251009T204048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T204048Z
UID:183706-1768089600-1768521599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:TRB 105th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the TRB 105th Annual Meeting in Washington\, DC\, January 11–15\, 2026.\n\n\nExpected to attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world\, the meeting covers all transportation modes\, and addresses topics of interest to policy makers\, administrators\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and academic institutions.\n\n\nDetails regarding specialty workshops are available now. The full meeting program will be posted online in November.\n\n\nHotels will sell out fast! Only registered attendees can reserve rooms at the discounted TRB rates. Once you complete the registration process\, you will have the opportunity to make your hotel reservation online.\n\n\nRegister by November 19\, 2025 to reserve your room and take advantage of the early registration discounts.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/trb-105th-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260120T002118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002118Z
UID:184109-1768780800-1771027199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Gardening for Monarchs and More
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your outdoor space—no matter how big or small—into a haven for monarchs and pollinators?\nJoin us for a instructor-supported\, time-bound course of our popular Gardening for Monarchs and More course! This mostly self-paced course will walk you through the key steps to creating a vibrant\, pollinator-friendly garden that supports monarch conservation and biodiversity. The course consists of several videos to watch on your own schedule and then 2 live sessions to attend to ask questions and get feedback on your garden plans.  \nWhether you’re starting from scratch or updating a few containers on your balcony\, this course is designed for gardeners of all experience levels with small spaces (containers to small community plots to backyards).
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/gardening-for-monarchs-and-more/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260107T195251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T195251Z
UID:184090-1768996800-1769000400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Evolving Techniques to Monitor and Showcase Projects Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Monitoring and showcasing conservation and restoration projects have evolved significantly over the past two decades. From early field sampling using paper maps and film cameras to today’s drones\, GIS\, and interactive digital tools\, practitioners have a wide range of options to collect\, manage\, and communicate data. This webinar explores how monitoring techniques have changed and how to select approaches that remain practical and scalable across different project types and site sizes.  \nSpecialists from Civil & Environmental Consultants\, Inc. (CEC) will share insights into field sampling and site monitoring\, demonstrating how both formal and informal practices can be applied based on project goals. They will discuss where traditional methods still add value\, particularly on smaller sites\, while highlighting the capabilities of electronic data collection\, GIS applications\, and modern data management systems. \nThe session will also examine tools such as drones and AI for assessing large-scale habitats\, along with effective ways to present data\, from hard copy reports to interactive online platforms. Attendees will learn how tools like StoryMaps can turn project results into clear\, engaging narratives for partners and the public. \nThis webinar emphasizes practical strategies for keeping monitoring efforts relevant and adaptable\, whether you’re managing a single small site or overseeing a complex\, landscape-scale initiative. \n  \nA brief Q&A will follow\, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with CEC’s team. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow monitoring techniques have evolved over the past 20 years\, from pre-GPS fieldwork to advanced digital systems\nThe wide range of GIS applications available for monitoring\, analysis\, and communication\nWhen and how different monitoring practices work best for small versus large sites\nHow drones and AI can support efficient assessment of large-scale habitats\nEffective ways to deliver and present data
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/evolving-techniques-to-monitor-and-showcase-projects-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260105T191645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T191645Z
UID:184069-1769079600-1769085000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Solar Vegetation Management for Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Solar Vegetation Management for Habitat \nJanuary 22\, 2026 \n11am – 12:30pm CT \nRegister Now!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/solar-vegetation-management-for-habitat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20251117T184502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T184502Z
UID:183888-1769299200-1769644799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:86th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference attracts up to 1\,000 biologists and students from state\, federal\, and tribal natural resources agencies and universities from the Midwest\, Great Plains and Canadian provinces for the purposes of sharing technical presentations\, poster displays\, plenary sessions\, and networking opportunities for wildlife professionals. Attendees include professionals in the field of fisheries and wildlife\, including; directors\, assistant directors\, program managers\, wildlife and fisheries biologists\, as well as college students.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/86th-midwest-fish-wildlife-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Wayne Convention Center\, 120 W Jefferson Blvd\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260120T002352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002352Z
UID:184110-1769605200-1769608800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Conservation Webinar Series: Community to Conservation
DESCRIPTION:How participatory science is closing knowledge gaps and driving conservation presented by Jennifer Thieme\, Monarch Joint Venture and Rich Hatfield\, Xerces Society
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-conservation-webinar-series-community-to-conservation/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260120T002526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002526Z
UID:184111-1769684400-1769702400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Western MLMP Course
DESCRIPTION:Be a community scientist with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)! The MLMP team from the Monarch Joint Venture will lead this virtual one-day training on how to collect data that contributes to our knowledge about the monarch population. Participants learn about monarch biology\, monitoring procedures\, and data entry protocols and are able to ask monarch biologists their questions about monarchs and monitoring.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/western-mlmp-course/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260120T002643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002643Z
UID:184112-1769990400-1774655999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Online North American Monarch Institute
DESCRIPTION:The North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) is an intensive professional development opportunity for K-12 and preservice teachers and non-formal educators.\n\n\nThe Online North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) for educators is a self-paced but time-bound professional development that takes place February 2 – March 27\, 2026. This course includes mostly self-paced learning over 8 weeks\, with 4 live Q&A session over Zoom. This course is full of discussion\, activities\, and monarch learning. You will be expected to watch videos each week with background knowledge on monarchs\, complete a weekly learning journal\, and complete weekly assignments. There is also a final implementation plan assignment. Educators will leave the institute with tools and knowledge to help lead their students\, colleagues\, and/or community in the science and conservation of monarchs and other beneficial insects. Upon completion of course and assignments\, participants will receive a certificate for 8 CEUs. Each participant will receive a Monarchs and More curriculum guide for the grade level of their choosing (K-2\, 3-5\, or 6-8). \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/online-north-american-monarch-institute-4/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260120T002748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002748Z
UID:184113-1770728400-1770733800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Moths: An Introduction to Moth Identification and Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join Monarch Joint Venture staff for a captivating 1.5-hour introduction to the hidden lives of these often-overlooked pollinators. The Secret Life of Moths will guide you through the essentials of moth identification and ecology\, perfect for those wanting to begin learning more about these butterfly relatives. Read more below…
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-secret-life-of-moths-an-introduction-to-moth-identification-and-ecology/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260206T214019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T214019Z
UID:184172-1771444800-1771452000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Online Film Screening: Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators with Q&A to follow
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monarch Joint Venture and filmmaker\, Ian A. Nelson\, online on Wednesday\, February 18th for a free viewing of Ian’s new film Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators. The screening will start at 6:00pm PT with an introduction to MJV and the film. Then the film will run for 76 minutes. Stay after the screening for a Q&A with Ian and Monarch Joint Venture’s Western Program Coordinator\, Erin Arnsteen\, and Western Science Manager\, Sarah Gomes Swanson. \nAs western monarch butterflies face the risk of extinction\, communities across the Western United States are restoring wild and urban habitats—showing that everyone can play a role in conservation and that protecting monarch butterflies also supports many other native pollinators. \nWestern Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators follows the western monarch’s remarkable migration across the West. Filmmaker Ian A. Nelson documents both the butterflies’ dramatic decline and the scientists and communities working to protect them\, weaving together stunning imagery\, scientific efforts\, and personal stories that highlight the importance of monarchs and native pollinators to ecosystem health\, food systems\, and human connection. \nDonations from the screening support Monarch Joint Venture’s Western Habitat Fund to advance western monarch conservation through habitat restoration\, science\, education\, and partnerships west of the Rocky Mountains.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/online-film-screening-western-monarch-butterflies-protecting-our-pollinators-with-qa-to-follow/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260128T210432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T210432Z
UID:184149-1771506000-1771509600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:From Ideation to Validation: Assessing the Landscape for Validating Wildlife Collision Risk Minimization Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how wind energy companies and regulators work together to produce wildlife-responsible renewable energy to your home? Are you an engineer or wind energy technology company interested in putting your ideas to reduce wind-wildlife conflicts into practice?  This webinar will familiarize participants with  the current landscape that shapes how scientists and technology entrepreneurs bring their ideas to reduce risks to birds and bats from conception to practice. Registrants will hear about REWI’s most recent publication\, “Accelerating technology development to monitor and minimize effects from land-based wind energy on birds and bats\,” an overview of the process for using minimization technologies\, and then will hear two real-world examples from two current technologies in the REWI Technology Catalog: EchoSense and IdentiFlight. \nThe webinar will follow up with a discussion on the challenges that still exist presently to achieving validation toward the use of effective technologies in renewable energy developments across the United States and the Globe to protect wildlife and their habitats.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/from-ideation-to-validation-assessing-the-landscape-for-validating-wildlife-collision-risk-minimization-technologies/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260206T214256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T214256Z
UID:184173-1771938000-1771941600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Conservation Webinar Series: Designing Monarch Overwintering Habitat in California
DESCRIPTION:Stay informed about the latest in monarch conservation by joining our free monthly webinar series! This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs\, other pollinators\, their habitats\, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs. \nWhile this series is free to attend\, donations to support our programs are greatly appreciated. Your contributions help us continue our vital work for monarch conservation. Donations can be made while registering.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-conservation-webinar-series-designing-monarch-overwintering-habitat-in-california/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260120T002900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T002900Z
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SUMMARY:Southern MLMP Course
DESCRIPTION:Be a community scientist with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)! The MLMP team from the Monarch Joint Venture will lead this virtual one-day training on how to collect data that contributes to our knowledge about the monarch population. Participants learn about monarch biology\, monitoring procedures\, and data entry protocols and are able to ask monarch biologists their questions about monarchs and monitoring.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/southern-mlmp-course/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T070000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260225T230251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T230251Z
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SUMMARY:TNFD’s data recommendations: Understanding the nature data principles
DESCRIPTION:In November 2025\, the TNFD released its “Recommendations for upgrading the nature data value chain for market participants” after over four years of research\, market consultation and piloting. These eight recommendations seek to catalyse a whole-of-value-chain mindset shift about the discoverability\, quality and accessibility of nature-related data as a strategic global public good. \nThe first recommendation lays out the need for a set of nature data principles\, which would be used by actors across the nature data value chain\, in order to address concerns around data quality and consistency. This webinar will dive into this recommendation\, showing how the proposed nature data principles address key data challenges identified throughout the TNFD’s engagement with the market. We will explore some of the findings from pilot testing and what this means for the market\, as well as other recommended next steps and implementation of the nature data principles. \nSpeakers \n\nCathrine Armour\, Director of Data Initiatives\, TNFD\nOsgur McDermott Long\, Data Lead\, UNEP-WCMC\nRoss Barton\, Senior Manager – Climate Change & Sustainability Services\, EY\nGavin Starks\, CEO\, Icebreaker One
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/tnfds-data-recommendations-understanding-the-nature-data-principles/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260107T194842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T194842Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Joint Venture 2026 Virtual Partner Meeting Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Monarch Joint Venture Virtual Partner Meeting Series will bring together professionals and organizations working across the United States and beyond to advance monarch and pollinator conservation. Through three interactive sessions – featuring large group sessions\, panels\, small group breakouts\, and facilitated networking – participants will connect\, share insights\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Alongside the live meeting sessions\, MJV will host a collection of pre-recorded lightning talks that highlight relevant projects\, tools\, and ideas that registrants can explore at their own pace. \n  \nWhen: The Virtual Partner Meeting Series will take place on alternating Wednesdays starting March 4\, 2026. \n\nWednesday\, March 4\, 11am-1pm PT / 12-2pm MT / 1-3pm CT / 2-4pm ET\nWednesday\, March 18\, 11am-1pm PT / 12-2pm MT / 1-3pm CT / 2-4pm ET\nWednesday\, April 1\, 11am-1pm PT / 12-2pm MT / 1-3pm CT / 2-4pm ET
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-joint-venture-2026-virtual-partner-meeting-series/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260206T214521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T214521Z
UID:184174-1773147600-1773153000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Join the Journey: Monarch Community Science
DESCRIPTION:Join the Journey: Monarch Community Science introduces you to Journey North and its newly updated website\, highlighting how shared observations help track monarch migration and seasonal change across North America. You’ll explore how to participate in Journey North and related Monarch Joint Venture community science programs\, including MLMP\, IMMP\, and tagging. Whether you’re submitting your first sighting or looking to deepen your involvement\, this course shows you how to contribute meaningful data and be part of the monarch conservation story.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/join-the-journey-monarch-community-science/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T134000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260310T181119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T181119Z
UID:184250-1773150000-1773153000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Freshwater Mussels Of Washington
DESCRIPTION:The Xerces Society will be joining the WSU-Kitsap Extension Center for their Stream Stewards training on March 10th\, 2026 at the Village Green Community Center in Kingston\, WA. Freshwater mussel conservation biologist\, Derek Shea\, will be discussing freshwater mussels\, their importance to the environment\, and the current threats facing our local species. This presentation will also cover how community scientists can help protect and monitor these ecosystem engineers! \nLearn more and register here today!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/freshwater-mussels-of-washington/
LOCATION:Village Green Community Center\, 26159 Dulay Rd NE\, Kingston\, WA\, 98346\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003248
CREATED:20260310T181310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T181310Z
UID:184252-1773162000-1773167400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2026 virtual training to learn how to participate in the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas! During this training you will learn about bumble bees and how to help them by joining the Bumble Bee Atlas. For this training we will cover: \n\nBumble Bee Conservation and Ecology\nPurpose and Methods of the Bumble Bee Atlas\nHow-To Tips for Surveying and Entering Data\n\nEach participant in the project is required to complete a training prior to surveying. This is a great opportunity to listen-in virtually and ask questions\, as well! \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nLearn more and register here today!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/southeast-bumble-bee-atlas-training-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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