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SUMMARY:(Xerces Society Webinar) Habitat for Pollinators - Success\, Next Steps\, Ready for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Habitat for Pollinators – Success\, Next Steps\, Ready for Winter \nSeptember 20\, 2022 \n11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT\, through Zoom \nJoin Stephanie Frischie\, Agronomist and Native Plant Materials Specialist with the Xerces Society\, for this Women4theLand Conservation Conversation via Zoom.  Mid-September can feel like summer or like fall from one day to another. At this learning circle\, the panelists will talk about what happened in your pollinator habitat over the summer. They’ll also talk about what is blooming this time of year\, which pollinators and insects are active\, and what will happen to them in a few months when winter sets in. Join them to learn about providing overwintering habitat and some good books to add to winter reading lists. \nRegister here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-society-webinar-habitat-for-pollinators-success-next-steps-ready-for-winter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T120000
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SUMMARY:WHC Webinar Series: Creating Bat-friendly Gardens and Urban Habitats to Help Prevent Bat Extinction
DESCRIPTION:Creating Bat-Friendly Gardens and Urban Habitats to Help Prevent Bat Extinction \nSeptember 21\, 2022 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT\, through GoToWebinar \nRegister here! \nBats are a sign of a healthy and functioning ecosystem – they help with pest control\, reducing the need for insecticide\, and their guano is an excellent organic fertilizer\, among many other benefits bats offer to people and nature. With nearly 200 species threatened with extinction\, corporate landowners have an opportunity to contribute to bat conservation in a meaningful way. In this webinar\, bat experts will share the basics of creating a bat garden\, bat-friendly considerations for lighting buildings and landscapes\, and the importance of urban habitats such as parks and golf courses. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• How to create a bat garden \n• The impact of light pollution on bat species\n• The role of urban bat habitats\n• How to support bats in advance of Bat Week\, October 24-31\, 2022 \nWho should take this webinar:\n• Corporate site teams that want to protect bat populations\n• Anyone interested in learning more about bat habitats \nPresenters:\n• Erin Cord\, Community Engagement Manager\, Bat Conservation International \n• Frank Ridgley\, DVM\, Zoo Conservation and Veterinary Services Manager\, Conservation and Research \nDepartment\, Zoo Miami \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-series-creating-bat-friendly-gardens-and-urban-habitats-to-help-prevent-bat-extinction/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: The Role of Zoos in Butterfly and Insect Conservation
DESCRIPTION:The Role of Zoos in Butterfly and Insect Conservation.  \nPresenters: Paige Howorth\, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance & Traci Clevenger\, Henry Doorly Zoo.  \nSeptember 27\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nZoos are playing an important role in insect conservation research and their labs are home to innovative programs designed to help at-risk insect species recover. Join us for updates and success stories with a focus on monarchs and the salt creek tiger beetle recovery program. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-the-role-of-zoos-in-butterfly-and-insect-conservation/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T130000
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CREATED:20220718T205113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T205113Z
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SUMMARY:(Xerces Society Webinar) Bring Back the Pollinators: Providing Nesting Habitat for Bees
DESCRIPTION:Bring Back the Pollinators: Providing Nesting Habitat for Bees \nSeptember 29\, 2022 \n12:00-1:00 PM CDT\, through Zoom \nThe availability of nesting habitat is a critical yet often overlooked factor impacting native bee populations. In this webinar\, Xerces Biologists\, Leif Richardson and Sarah Foltz Jordan\, will summarize nesting biology of major groups of bees\, including leaf-cutter bees\, mining bees\, bumble bees\, and many more. They will also offer numerous practical approaches to creating and managing nesting habitat features. Approaches are relevant to landscapers\, farmers\, gardeners\, natural resource professionals\, and anyone interested in taking the next step in supporting pollinators. Community science opportunities will also be discussed. \nThis is the fourth webinar in the four-part series Bring Back the Pollinators. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nRegister here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-society-webinar-bring-back-the-pollinators-providing-nesting-habitat-for-bees/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
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SUMMARY:12th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Kentucky at Louisville\’s renowned Galt House Hotel\, October 3rd -6th\, for the 12th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium! This year\’s Symposium will feature two days of speakers and poster presentations\, as well as a full day of field trips. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for landscape architects and certified crop advisors.\n \nThe biennial Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium is sustained by the expanding interests and cooperation of a diverse spectrum of people involved with native grasses\, forbs\, and wetland plants of the eastern United States. These include restorationists\, landscape architects\, ecologists\, landowners\, forage producers\, biologists\, wildlife and pollinator enthusiasts\, private consultants\, government agencies\, seed and plant producers\, and many more! \nWe are now seeking session proposals from presenters and speakers.  We are requesting presentations from industry leaders\, knowledgeable professionals\, and inspired students. The request for presentations is open through May 15th . See the full RFP here.\n  \nThis year\’s symposium will cover: \n\nNative Plants in Landscape and Design\nNative grasses in energy and transportation of rights-of-way\nSite preparation\, seed selection\, establishment and maintenance\nNative grasses and forbs for pollinator conservation\nGrasslands for pasture and forage\nThe role of natives in conservation agriculture\nRestoration of Grasslands\nNative grasses and forbs in the solar industry\nand more!\n\n  \nLearn more at ENGSymposium.org.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/12th-eastern-native-grasslands-symposium/
LOCATION:The Galt House Hotel\, 140 N. Fourth St.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
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SUMMARY:13th International Symposium on Environmental Concerns in Rights-of-Way Management
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte\, North Carolina \nEnvironmental management of rights-of-way\, whether it be planning of new infrastructure or operating of existing corridors\, is evolving alongside changing climates\, regulatory requirements and stakeholder concerns. Contribute and learn about research\, case studies and discussions about adapting to the dynamic world of rights-of-way management. \nRegistration is coming soon. More info here. \nReserve your hotel room by Sept. 16. More info here. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/13th-international-symposium-on-environmental-concerns-in-rights-of-way-management/
LOCATION:Sheraton Charlotte / Le Meridien Hotel\, 555 South McDowell Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T130000
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CREATED:20220922T175327Z
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SUMMARY:EPRI Monarch Roundtable: IUCN Red List Discussion
DESCRIPTION:EPRI Monarch Roundtable: IUCN Red List Discussion \nOctober 12\, 2022 \n12:00pm CT\, through Cisco WebEx \nUse this WebEx link to join the webcast before it starts; no pre-registration is required. \n  \nIn July 2022\, the migratory monarch was assessed as Endangered for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species\, with much associated fanfare in the news. But what does this actually mean and how did it come about? \n  \nPlease join us for an upcoming\, one hour webcast on October 12th at 12:00pm CT. In this webcast\, Monika Böhm\, Co-chair of the Butterfly and Moth Specialist Group and Freshwater Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival\, and Anna Walker\, Species Survival Officer for Invertebrate Pollinators at the New Mexico BioPark Society\, will give a brief overview of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List and how it was used to assess the conservation status of the migratory monarch butterfly. \n  \nThe IUCN Red List is widely recognized as the most comprehensive\, scientifically based source for information on the global status of fungi\, plant\, and animal species. The recent assessment of the Monarch joined more than 140\,000 species already assessed on the IUCN Red List. This presentation will cover what is involved in the monarch assessment\, what data was used to draw a conclusion\, and what the decision means for land managers and policy makers. \nModerator: \nJessica Fox\, Conservation Biologist\, Electric Power Research Institute \nPresenters: \nAnna Walker is the Species Survival Officer for Invertebrate Pollinators at the New Mexico BioPark Society. In this role\, she works in partnership with the IUCN Species Survival Commission to assess the conservation status of insects on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. She has worked on projects involving moths endemic to Hawai‘i\, prairie butterflies\, and North American fireflies. In addition to writing Red List assessments\, Anna is involved in several community science initiatives that focus on understanding the local insect fauna. She is the director of the New Mexico Butterfly Monitoring Network and partners with the Western Firefly Project to document rare and understudied fireflies of the desert southwest. \n  \nMonni Böhm is the Freshwater Conservation Coordinator at the Indianapolis Zoo’s Global Center for Species Survival\, a partnership between Indianapolis Zoo and the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) to support and connect thousands of conservation experts working to secure a future for animals\, fungi and plants in more than 160 countries. Prior to this\, she was based at the Institute of Zoology at the Zoological Society of London\, where she used the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as a biodiversity indicator to monitor status and trends of many different species groups across the globe. She is the Co-chair of the IUCN SSC Butterfly and Moth Specialist Group and the coordinator of the IUCN SSC Terrestrial and Freshwater Invertebrate Red List Authority\, as well as a member of the Red List Technical Working Group of the IUCN and a member of several other Specialist Groups.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/epri-monarch-roundtable-iucn-red-list-discussion/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)":MAILTO:events@epri.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20220301T191248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T191248Z
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference
DESCRIPTION:22nd Annual International North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference \nOctober 18-20\, 2022 \nOn behalf of Pollinator Partnership and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History\, we are pleased to invite NAPPC Partners to the 22nd Annual International North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference\, hosted from October 18th to October 20th\, 2022. NAPPC\’s mission is to encourage the health of resident and migratory pollinating animals in North America. This year NAPPC partners will gather in-person and virtually from throughout North America and beyond. \nRegister here! \nAgenda \nTUESDAY\, OCTOBER 18TH\, 2022\nField Trip\nSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History\nVarious Departments\n1000 Madison Drive NW\nWashington\, D.C. 20560 \nEvening Reception\nTo Be Determined \nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 19TH AND THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 20TH\, 2022\nNAPPC Member Conference\nSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History\nBaird Auditorium\n1000 Madison Drive NW\nWashington\, D.C. 20560 \nHotel \nHoliday Inn Washington Capitol – Natl Mall\n550 C Street S.W.\,\nWashington\, District of Columbia 20024 \nThere is a block of rooms available at a discounted rate for conference attendees. \n\nRate: $279\, plus plus tax (14.95%)\nGroup Code: NA0\nBooking: Click here to book online or call 877-834-3613\nCut-off Date: September 16\, 2022\n\n \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/22nd-annual-north-american-pollinator-protection-campaign-nappc-conference/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History\, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20560\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North American Pollinator Protection Compaign (NAPPC)":MAILTO:nappc@pollinator.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20220107T194846Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: What We Talk About When We Talk About Monarchs (DESCRIPTION TBA)
DESCRIPTION:What We Talk About When We Talk About Monarchs: Tackling the Tough Topics in Monarch Conservation.  \nPresenters: Katie-Lyn Bunney\, Monarch Joint Venture & Lily Maynard\, Cincinnati Zoo. \nOctober 25\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nDescription TBA. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-monarchs-description-tba/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221018T141135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T141135Z
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SUMMARY:(Bee and Butterfly Fund) Seed a Legacy First Year Management Tips
DESCRIPTION:Seed a Legacy First Year Management Tips \nOctober 25\, 2022 \n6:30-7:00 PM CDT\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin us for a discussion about how to read seed tags\, seeding your site\, management for the first growing season\, weed control tips\, and Q&A with our expert biologist Elsa Gallagher. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bee-and-butterfly-fund-seed-a-legacy-first-year-management-tips/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20220615T165038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T165038Z
UID:32653-1668297600-1668643199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Entomological Society of America) 2022 ESA\, ESC\, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2022 ESA\, ESC\, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting \nNovember 13-16\, 2022 \nHeld at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver\, BC\, and also virtually \nThe Entomological Society of America (ESA)\, Entomological Society of Canada (ESC)\, and the Entomological Society of British Columbia (ESBC) are excited to be hosting the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting on November 13-16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver\, British Columbia.  The theme for the 2022 ESA\, ESC\, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting is Entomology as Inspiration: Insects through art\, science\, and culture.  \nJoin us\, November 13 – 16\, for the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting. Explore groundbreaking research\, network with other entomologists and professional insect scientists\, and so much more. Don\’t miss out as the entomological community comes together—attend the Joint Annual Meeting in-person in Vancouver or virtually; you choose the way that best suit your plans this fall. \nRegister now and get excited for the Joint Annual Meeting! \nNote: \nESA has negotiated discounted hotel rates for 2022 Joint Annual Meeting attendees. You must make your hotel reservation through Orchid Events. Hotel reservations are taken on a first-come\, first-served\, space available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible for the best opportunity of receiving your hotel choice.   \nReserve your hotel room here! \nRoom rates quoted are in Canadian dollars and the hotels will bill in Canadian dollars.  Use the calculator to determine the current exchange rate\, which is constantly changing.   \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/entomological-society-of-america-2022-esa-esc-and-esbc-joint-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Entomological Society of America":MAILTO:esa@entsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221111T170648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T170648Z
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SUMMARY:(Bee City USA) Practitioners Talk About IPM: Turning Lemons into Lemonade – the Story of Wilsonville\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Turning Lemons into Lemonade – The Story of Wilsonville\, OR \nNovember 15\, 2022 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister for the webinar here! \nA private parking lot in Wilsonville\, Oregon became the unexpected site of the country’s largest bumble bee kill\, when an estimated 50\,000-100\,000 bumble bees died during Pollinator Week in 2013\, after neonicotinoid insecticide was applied to linden trees located in the lot. \nSince then\, the City of Wilsonville has rallied to support bee conservation through joining Bee City USA and establishing its Bee Stewards Wilsonville program. \nJoin Kerry Rappold\, Natural Resources Program Manager for the City of Wilsonville\, who will discuss the city’s work since the bee kill\, including pollinator habitat establishment\, integrated pest management in parks and public spaces\, residential education\, and involvement in state policy work. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bee-city-usa-practitioners-talk-about-ipm-turning-lemons-into-lemonade-the-story-of-wilsonville-or/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20220107T195104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T195104Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series:  The Milpa and the Monarch: Indigenous Cosmologies of Mexico.
DESCRIPTION:The Milpa and the Monarch: Indigenous Cosmologies of Mexico.  \nPresenter: Dr. Columba Gonzalez\, Mount Saint Vincent Univ. \nNovember 15\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nDescription TBA. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-the-milpa-and-the-monarch-indigenous-cosmologies-of-mexico/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221111T171112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T171112Z
UID:33567-1668690000-1668693600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund) Solar Energy & Pollinator Benefits: Managing the Uncertainty of a New Model
DESCRIPTION:Solar Energy & Pollinator Benefits: Managing the Uncertainty of a New Model \nNovember 17\, 2022 \nStarts at 1:00 PM CST \nRegister here! \nThis discussion will look at the key considerations of how pollinator health and habitat benefits can be a key component of utility scale solar projects. \nHosted by Tyler Kanczuzewski\, Vice President of Sustainability – Inovateus Solar; and Pete Berthelsen\, Executive Director – The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund \nTyler is the Vice President of Marketing and Sustainability\, Board Member\, and an investor of Inovateus Solar. He has an MBA from Grand Valley State University with an emphasis in sustainable enterprise and a B.A. from Holy Cross College in Notre Dame\, IN. Tyler has also taken on a role as Sustainability Consultant for Logistick\, a freight securement system manufacturer and supplier\, and his goal is to help them implement sustainable practices into various business activities and operations. \nPete is the Executive Director for The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund and President of Conservation Blueprint\, LLC. Pete has a M.S. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University and a B.S. in Wildlife from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Pete also serves as a Board member\, Steering Committee advisor\, and Technical advisor for several large-scale solar projects and conservation organizations. \nWhat you\’ll learn:\n1. The 15 unique project objectives that will inform and guide how your final vegetative cover is designed.\n2. The key risks and benefits of a successful final vegetative cover.\n3. Key learnings from projects that were not 100% successful in their vegetative cover establishment efforts.\n4. How considering and designing multiple benefits into a solar project is a great fit with corporate sustainability goals. \nThis presentation will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date. Attendees will be able to pass along comments and questions during the live webinar. The registration is free\, but you will need to be registered to attend.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bee-and-butterfly-habitat-fund-solar-energy-pollinator-benefits-managing-the-uncertainty-of-a-new-model/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221117T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T180049Z
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SUMMARY:(ROWHWG) Research Roundtable: Habitat Management on ROWs
DESCRIPTION:ROWHWG Research Roundtable: Habitat Management on ROWs \nDecember 7\, 2022 \n2:00PM-4:00PM CST \nRegister here! \nWe’re excited to host our second webinar in the Research Roundtable webinar series! Join us for the upcoming session and learn about research on best management practices for habitat on rights-of-way. As before\, the webinar will feature several lightning talks from researchers\, followed by a Q&A session and virtual roundtable discussions. \nPresenters \nDr. Kaitlin Whitney\, Rochester Institute of Technology \nDr. Carolyn Mahan\, Pennsylvania State University \nDr. Lionel Leston\, University of Alberta
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rowhwg-research-roundtable-habitat-management-on-rows/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20220107T195349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T195349Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Remote Sensing Technology Development to Aid Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Remote Sensing Technology Development to Aid Conservation. \nPresenters: Wendy Caldwell\, Monarch Joint Venture & TBA. \nDecember 20\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT on Zoom \nA collaboration between the Monarch Joint Venture\, Sentera Inc.\, and the U.S.G.S. has developed remote sensing technology to detect and count common milkweed stems. This technology may be a cost-efficient and effective method to help meet monarch conservation targets for the eastern population. Join MJV Executive Director Wendy Caldwell for an update on remote sensing pilot programs and other applications of remote sensing in aiding conservation effectiveness beyond monarchs and milkweed.  \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-remote-sensing-technology-development-to-aid-conservation/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221222T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T180342Z
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Crunching Numbers on Agrivoltaics:  Context and Costs of Agrivoltaics in the US
DESCRIPTION:Crunching Numbers on Agrivoltaics: Context and Costs of Agrivoltaics in the US \nJanuary 18\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! \nIn our first webinar\, Jordan Macknick and James McCall will discuss the context and costs of agrivoltaics in the United States. \nIt\’s free to attend and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-crunching-numbers-on-agrovoltaics-context-and-costs-of-agrivoltaics-in-the-us-with-nrels-jordan-macknick-and-james-mccall/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230105T140331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T140331Z
UID:38712-1674172800-1674431999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2023 International Western Monarch Summit
DESCRIPTION:2023 International Western Monarch Summit \nJanuary 20-22\, 2023 \nEmbassy Suites\, San Luis Obispo\, CA \nRegister here! \nCome prepared for an exchange of ideas from across the Western States\, Tribal Lands\, Mexico\, Canada and Australia-all with an interest in our western monarch population!  Expand your knowledge and make connections with other Monarch enthusiasts\, researchers\, and conservation organizations. \nRegistration must be completed by 1/5/2023.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-international-western-monarch-summit/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230119T145259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T145259Z
UID:40948-1674730800-1674734400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:CWF Webinar: Benefits of Mycorrhizae in Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Benefits of Mycorrhizae in Restoration \nJanuary 26\, 2023 \n11:00AM-12:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nScientists have discovered how important it may be to include locally adapted microbes with your locally adapted plants. Mycorrhizal fungi can improve yield and plant and soil growth by transporting phosphorous and nitrogen and other nutrients from soil\, collecting water from the soil\, providing resistances from plant herbivores\, improving drought tolerance\, and decreasing soil erosion. Many restoration environments may have ineffective soil fungi due to moving\, tillage or human caused change and could benefit from the addition! \nJoin Dr. Liz Koziol to learn the advantages of including mycorrhizae in your rights-of-way restoration plans and techniques for application!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/cwf-webinar-benefits-of-mycorrhizae-in-restoration/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Wildlife Federation":MAILTO:info@cwf-fcf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221222T180651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T180651Z
UID:37564-1674734400-1674738000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Webinar) Agrivoltaics\, Procurement\, and Electric Co-Ops
DESCRIPTION:Agrivoltaics\, Procurement\, and Electric Co-Ops \nJanuary 26\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse team for our webinar series! \nIn this installment\, Ben Foster\, Kit Carson\, Connexus Energy\, Delta-Montrose Electric Association\, Jordan Macknick\, and Elysa Hammond from Clif Bar will discuss agrivoltaics\, procurement\, and electric cooperatives. \nIt\’s free to attend and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-agrovoltaics-procurement-and-electric-co-ops/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230119T144107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T144107Z
UID:40944-1674741600-1674745200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:REWI Webinar: The Future of Wind Energy Technology and Wildlife Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Technology and Innovation in Wind and Wildlife – The Future of Wind Energy Technology and Wildlife Considerations \nJanuary 26\, 2023 \n2:00PM-3:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nThis webinar focuses on the state and direction of land-based wind turbine technology and its implications for wildlife. As wind turbines grow in size\, including taller hub heights and longer blades\, and become more efficient at relatively low wind speed conditions\, the types of wildlife impacted and the nature of those impacts may change. Changing turbine technology will also likely change how we monitor and minimize wind energy and wildlife interactions. \nSpeakers: \n\nShilo Felton\, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (Moderator)\nEric Lantz\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\nMisti Sporer\, Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions\nSara Weaver\, Bowman
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-webinar-the-future-of-wind-energy-technology-and-wildlife-considerations/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230113T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T201038Z
UID:39567-1675166400-1675170000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Collaborative Conservation in Energy and Transportation and the Race to Save the Monarch
DESCRIPTION:Collaborative Conservation in Energy and Transportation and the Race to Save the Monarch \nJanuary 31\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST \nRegister here! \nThe striking declines in insect populations\, in addition to many other species\, warrants an “all hands on deck” approach to conservation. Since 2015\, the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group has brought together organizations from across the U.S. and Canada to promote habitat on energy and transportation lands\, such as rights-of-way (ROW). Beginning in 2018\, a group of 40+ partners from across the energy and transportation sectors in the U.S.\, in collaboration with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service\, developed the first nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) to promote voluntary conservation of monarch butterfly habitat on energy and transportation lands. This presentation will introduce the Monarch CCAA and what it means for conservation.  \nLearning objectives: \n\nExplain why energy and transportation lands are crucial to habitat conservation.\nIdentify ways your local energy and transportation agencies can protect pollinators.\nLearn how to communicate with your local energy and transportation agencies on what they can do to create and conserve habitat.\n\nHosted by ASLA\’s Transportation Professional Practice Network (PPN).
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/collaborative-conservation-in-energy-and-transportation-and-the-race-to-save-the-monarch/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="American Society of Landscape Architects":MAILTO:info@asla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230119T150902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T150902Z
UID:40951-1675166400-1675170000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(WHC Webinar) Nature-Based Solutions: Preventing Pollution and Supporting Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Nature-Based Solutions: Preventing Pollution and Supporting Biodiversity \nJanuary 31\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST\, through GoToWebinar \nRegister for the webinar here. \nFrom strategic tree plantings to wetland restoration projects\, nature-based solutions (NbS) are quickly becoming a key part of corporations’ strategies to not only prevent pollution but also deliver important co-benefits like increased biodiversity and climate resilience. Specifically\, there is an opportunity for the automotive sector to implement NbS to support site-wide and community-wide pollution reduction. \nIn this webinar\, learn from environmental and sustainability experts about how NbS in the auto industry can benefit the company as well as the community. The panelists will discuss why it’s important to utilize nature-based solutions\, the value of building partnerships and examples of on-the-ground case studies from companies that have implemented NbS. \nWhat you’ll learn: \nExamples of NbS that reduce pollution and deliver important co-benefits \nHow the automotive industry can utilize NbS to prevent pollution \nThe co-benefits of NbS for the environment and communities \nWho should take this webinar: \nCorporations in the automotive industry looking for tools to prevent pollution and enhance biodiversity \nOrganizations and companies that are considering using NbS \nAnyone interested in learning more about NbS \nPresenters: \nJohn Bradburn\, Sustainability Consultant\, ERA Environmental Management Solutions \nMatthew Howard\, VP Water Stewardship\, The Water Council \nRae Howard\, Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability Mission Leader\, General Motors \nKellen Mahoney\, Director\, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-nature-based-solutions-preventing-pollution-and-supporting-biodiversity/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221222T201042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T201042Z
UID:37572-1675728000-1675987199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2023 Southern Gas Association Technical Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Technical Environmental Conference \nFebruary 7-9\, 2023 \nOmni Oklahoma City Hotel\, Oklahoma City\, OK \nRegister here! \nJoin industry peers at the 2023 Technical Environmental Conference to hear from operators and industry partners alike on an array of environmental topics ranging from sustainability to new technologies\, to our changing regulatory and cultural environment. Featuring sessions covering Environmental Permitting\, Construction\, and new for 2023: Air Quality Compliance & Permitting\, this conference offers insights for newcomers\, industry veterans\, and everyone in between. Merging the perspectives of gas operators and associate industry partners\, the Technica Environmental Conference presents an opportunity to learn from the best-in-class in the natural gas industry and grow your network with engaging networking events. \nReserve your hotel room by January 7\, 2023.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-southern-gas-association-technical-environmental-conference/
LOCATION:Omni Oklahoma City Hotel\, 100 West Oklahoma City Boulevard\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221222T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T181023Z
UID:37565-1675771200-1675774800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Webinar) Made in the Shade: Growing Crops under Solar Panels
DESCRIPTION:Made in the Shade: Growing Crops under Solar Panels \nFeburary 7\, 2023 \n12:00-1:00pm CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Greg Barron-Gafford and his group will discuss the effects of growing crops under solar panels. \nAttendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-made-in-the-shade-growing-crops-under-solar-panels/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20220505T141822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T141822Z
UID:32466-1676160000-1676505599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:83rd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks is looking forward to hosting the 83rd Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference to be held February 12-15\, 2023 in Overland Park\, Kansas at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center. The theme for the conference is: Changing Conservation. \nRegistration is now open: register here! \nAbout the Annual Conference \nThis annual event brings together more than 800 professionals and students from state\, federal\, and tribal natural resources agencies from the Midwest\, Great Plains\, and Canadian provinces. As the longest running regional conference for fish and wildlife professionals in the U.S.\, this event serves as a forum to discuss issues\, and present technical information related to management of natural resources in the Midwest. \nImportant Dates \n· Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Opens: Early June \n· Call for Submissions for Organized Symposia: Early June \n· Call for Workshop Proposals: Mid-August \n· Call for Abstracts for Oral Presentations & Posters: Mid-August \n· Attendee Registration: Early November \n  \nVisit our website for updates as they become available.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/83rd-midwest-fish-and-wildlife-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center\, 6100 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230210T223449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T223449Z
UID:47815-1676545200-1676548800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2022 Pollinator Meadow Monitoring Results in Eastern Ontario Webinar
DESCRIPTION:2022 Pollinator Meadow Monitoring Results in Eastern Ontario Webinar \nFebruary 16\, 2023 \n11:00AM-12:00PM\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nRoadside maintenance of many municipalities in Eastern Ontario includes boom spraying\, and/or regular mowing to control invasive plants. But what is the impact on pollinators? As more rights-of-way managers embark on restoration activities\, assessment of the restoration process with respect to the native plant community is an important element of project evaluations. \nJoin this webinar to learn from CWF’s Restoration Ecologist\, Tracey Etwell for the second-year results of monitoring for CWF’s Rights-of-Way Habitat Restoration Program in Eastern Ontario! \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2022-pollinator-meadow-monitoring-results-in-eastern-ontario-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Wildlife Federation":MAILTO:info@cwf-fcf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20221222T181711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T181711Z
UID:37567-1676980800-1676984400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Webinar) Ecosystem Services of Solar-Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Ecosystem Services of Solar-Pollinator Habitat \nFebruary 21\, 2023 \n12:00pm-1:00pm CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse team for our webinar series! \nIn this webinar\, Lee Walston from Argonne National Laboratory discusses the ecosystem services of solar-pollinator habitat. \nAttendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-ecosystem-services-of-solar-pollinator-habitat/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230202T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T185529Z
UID:46428-1677150000-1677153600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ERC Speaker Series: Economic\, Ecological\, and Performance Research of Co-Located Pollinator Plants at Photovoltaic Sites
DESCRIPTION:ERC Speaker Series: Economic\, Ecological\, and Performance Research of Co-Located Pollinator Plants at Photovoltaic Sites \nFebruary 23\, 2023 \n11:00-12:00pm on GoToWebinar \nRegister here! \nThe University of Illinois Chicago is working with Argonne National Laboratory\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, the University of Ilinois Urbana Champaign\, and Stantec on the Department of Energy funded project: Pollinator Habitat Aligned with Solar Energy. The project team is researching the impacts of colocating pollinator vegetation at solar facilities as it relates to the performance of the solar panels\, the operations impacts for managing the vegetation\, and the ecosystem services the pollinator vegetation can offer. In this presentation the team will provide updates on research activities\, tools being developed\, and share findings from the preliminary analysis that has been conducted. \nPrincipal presenter: Ben Campbell \nAdditional speakers: Lee Walston (Argonne National Lab)\, Tristan Barley (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign)
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/erc-speaker-series-economic-ecological-and-performance-research-of-co-located-pollinator-plants-at-photovoltaic-sites/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="UIC Energy Resources Center":MAILTO:samr@uic.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002933
CREATED:20230216T224503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T224503Z
UID:48497-1677160800-1677166200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund Webinar: Eagle Flight Characteristics & Wind Turbines and Raptor Carcass Persistence
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Flight Characteristics & Wind Turbines and Raptor Carcass Persistence \nThursday\, Feburary 22 \n2:00-3:30 PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nThis webinar will explore two recent studies supported by the Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF) highlighting recent work on eagles and wind energy. There are many unknowns about eagles’ interactions with wind turbines and whether current eagle monitoring requirements at wind facilities are backed by the latest science. This webinar provides an opportunity to learn more about REWRF’s groundbreaking work in the renewable energy-wildlife space and what lessons can be learned from these efforts.  If you are unable to attend\, a recording will be sent out following the webinar. \nPresentations \n\nFlight Characteristics Forecast Entry by Eagles into Rotor-Swept Zones of Wind Turbines\n\nPresentation Summary: An empirical study testing the thresholds used in automated wind turbine curtailment and successfully predicting eagle entry into rotor-swept zones at multiple wind energy facilities.\nPresenter: Chris McClure/Peregrine Fund\nManuscript link\, published in IBIS: International Journal of Avian Science\n\n\nGame Bird Carcasses are Less Persistent than Raptor Carcasses\, but can Predict Raptor Persistence Dynamics\n\nPresentation Summary: This field-based study analyzed regional variation In the persistence of game bird versus raptor carcasses used in carcass persistence trials to produce more accurate estimates of eagle fatalities and other raptors.\nPresenter: Eric Hallingstad/WEST and others\nManuscript link\, published in PLOS One\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/renewable-energy-wildlife-research-fund-webinar-eagle-flight-characteristics-wind-turbines-and-raptor-carcass-persistence/
LOCATION:IL
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