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SUMMARY:12th Annual CNGA Field Day at Hedgerow Farms – Winters\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Kathryn Prince\, Pollinator Conservation Planner & NRCS Partner Biologist with the Xerces Society\, for a day of field tours\, expert talks\, networking\, and beautiful scenery at Hedgerow Farms in partnership with the California Native Grasslands Association. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/12th-annual-cnga-field-day-at-hedgerow-farms-winters-ca/
LOCATION:Hedgegrow Farms\, Winters\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190329T201316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T201316Z
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SUMMARY:USFWS Webinar – Monarch Conservation Database Update
DESCRIPTION:This is the final installment of the Monarch Conservation Database webinar series where we will provide participants with a summary of the data that is currently in the MCD and will cover the process for querying the data. \n  \nCall in Number: 1-888-847-7595 \nParticipant Passcode: 9218973 \n  \nWeb conference join instructions: \n\nJoin the meeting now:\n\nhttp://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?sigKey=mymeetings&i=743130248&p=&t=c \n\nEnter the required fields. The Conference/Meeting Passcode is not required. If requested\, the meeting number is 743130248.\nIndicate that you have read the Privacy Policy.\nClick on Proceed.\n\n  \nIn case of questions\, you can contact: FW3_monarchconservation@fws.gov
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/usfws-webinar-monarch-conservation-database-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T140000
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CREATED:20190417T165427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T165427Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Council: Grassland Birds in Decline: How You Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Habitat Council will be hosting a webinar on grassland bird populations: \nGrassland birds are in decline across North America. Can your meadow or grassland habitat help to support populations of these resident and migratory species? Would you like to move beyond nest box projects to see your meadow or grasslands come alive with the sound and movement of native avian species\, further strengthening your habitat restoration goals? In this webinar\, you’ll hear from experts in grassland birds\, land management and partnership building who will provide resources applicable to grasslands and meadows\, both large and small\, in regions across the United States. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nThe current state of grasslands bird species and factors that contribute to their decline\nHow specific management practices can help to bolster breeding populations and what programs and partnerships can help you create habitat for migratory species\nTools for better monitoring of grassland species and how your efforts support your Conservation Certification\n\nPresenters: \n\nDaniel Casey\, Coordinator\, Northern Great Plains Joint Venture\n\nJoel Merriman\, Conservation Specialist\, Wildlife Habitat Council \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/wildlife-habitat-council-grassland-birds-in-decline-how-you-can-help/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190129T162356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T162356Z
UID:1958-1556028000-1556031600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV Webinar- Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program: Tools for Researchers\, Conservation Professionals\, and Citizen Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:  \nLaura Lukens\, Monarch Joint Venture National Monitoring Coordinator\nJennifer Thieme\, Monarch Joint Venture Regional Monitoring Coordinator \nDescription:\nComing soon! \nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-webinar-integrated-monarch-monitoring-program-tools-for-researchers-conservation-professionals-and-citizen-scientists/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190417T164256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T164256Z
UID:2563-1555754400-1555768800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces Ambassadors: 2019 Earth Day Fest at Salmon Creek Regional Park – Vancouver\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Join Xerces Ambassadors and staff at the Earth Day Fest hosted in partnership by Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam and Clark County Public Works. Hundreds of volunteers will be on site planting native trees and pulling weeds followed by an entertaining and educational Earth Day fair that is free and open to the public. The fair features hands-on games\, raffle prizes\, OMSI activities\, Watershed Reflections art contest\, interactive storytelling and even amphibians and reptiles! Volunteers must register in advance and will receive morning snacks\, a T-shirt and lunch. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-ambassadors-2019-earth-day-fest-at-salmon-creek-regional-park-vancouver-wa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190418T143000
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CREATED:20190412T134820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T134820Z
UID:2541-1555592400-1555597800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ROWHWG Webinar: A Series of Guiding Webinars on Habitat Implementation- Seeding Natives on ROW
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of seeding native habitat on rights-of-way. Key topics will include: fundamentals of seed mix design; native seed sourcing and supply; site assessment and preparation; different techniques for field implementation; and considerations for subsequent maintenance and management.  \nOur expert panel of presenters will include: \n– Jessi Strinmoen\, Shooting Star Native Seeds \n– Andy Ernst or Mark Fiely\, Ernst Conservation Seed \n– John Seymour\, Roundstone Native Seeds\, LLC. \n– Michael Retterer\, Pheasants Forever\, Inc.  \nTo register click HERE
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/seeding-natives-on-row/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T150000
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CREATED:20190329T212551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T212551Z
UID:2267-1555423200-1555426800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Wind Energy and Wildlife: Comprehensive Species Mitigation to Streamline Permitting
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar is hosted by RES\, in partnership with AWEA\, and is for project managers\, environmental consultants\, regulators\, permitting specialists\, legal counsel\, or anyone with interest in how species mitigation is evolving\, especially concerning bat populations. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow does species mitigation work?\nHow does it relate to key project milestones like habitat conservation plans and incidental take permits?\nHow does it affect project timelines? \n\nExperts will focus on the importance of developing trusted methodologies and relationships\, as well as achieving project benefits beyond the streamlining of the permitting process. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/wind-energy-and-wildlife-comprehensive-species-mitigation-to-streamline-permitting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190404T130000
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CREATED:20190329T214152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T214152Z
UID:2269-1554382800-1554386400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Webinar - Business and Biodiversity: A Critical Partnership for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar by Wildlife Habitat Council. \nIn today’s competitive landscape\, engaging in corporate conservation is emerging as an innovative approach to meet both business and environmental needs. Indeed\, corporate spending on sustainability and circular economy initiatives is on the rise — and yielding increased sales and cost savings. Demonstrating leadership in corporate conservation is crucial to meeting sustainability goals and achieving stakeholder collaboration.  \nYou’ll learn: \n • Links between conservation program investment and business benefits\, including cost savings\, risk reduction\, increased employee engagement and productivity \n • How biodiversity-based programs offer the advantage of flexibility not only to adapt to different size companies\, operations and lands\, but also across types of landscapes \n • How to use the WHC model to create measurable\, meaningful conservation and community engagement projects \n • Tools available to get started in building your business case for biodiversity-based programs \n  \n Presenter: \nThelma Redick\, Senior Director\, Conservation Content and Partnerships\, Wildlife Habitat Council \n  \nQuestions? Contact  Melissa Scheiber
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-business-and-biodiversity-a-critical-partnership-for-the-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190314T193543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T193543Z
UID:2209-1554292800-1554296400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Webinar- An Introduction to Land Conservation Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Land Conservation Agreements limit a property\’s uses in order to protect its conservation values. This enhanced or permanent protection of corporate lands can help conserve the natural\, scenic\, or rural qualities of the land for today and for future generations\, adding to the depth of your Conservation Certification® goals. Join Sylvia Bates of the Land Trust Alliance to explore the basics of conservation agreements. You’ll also hear case studies of successful corporate and land trust partnerships. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat is a land conservation agreement\, also known as a land trust How to choose an appropriate land trust partner for your project.\nBenefits of conservation easements and other types of conservation strategies to help meet your goals.\nQuestions to ask to ensure success of your project and partnership.\nHow a land conservation agreement fits into your Conservation Certification program.\nSuccessful outcomes from case studies that demonstrate how real-world companies met challenges and realized benefits by working with land trusts.\n\nPresenters: \n\nSylvia Bates\, Director of Standards & Educational Services\, Land Trust Alliance\nKamara Sams\, Environmental Community Relations\, The Boeing Company\nStephen T. Johnson\, President\, North American Land Trust\n\nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-an-introduction-to-land-conservation-agreements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20181219T160331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T160331Z
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SUMMARY:EPRI 2019 Pollinator Workshop: Intersection of Human Wellbeing\, Pollinators\, and Power Companies
DESCRIPTION:The Electric Power Research Institute\’s (EPRI) will host the 2019 Power-in-Pollinators workshop in Sacramento\, CA. \nThis event will advance understanding\, technical research\, and multi-industry efforts to more effectively consider pollinators in day-to-day business operations. \nMeeting Schedule: \no Wednesday March 27: Field Trip Hosted by EPRI and Xerces. Experts will take us on a custom tour of California’s famous pollinator-dependent farms\, monarch habitat\, and hedgerows. \no Thursday\, March 28: Technical Workshop: Human Wellbeing\, Pollinators and Power Companies \no Friday\, March 29: Power-in-Pollinators Roundtable (FUNDERS ONLY) \nTo register click here. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/epri-2019-pollinator-workshop-intersection-of-human-wellbeing-pollinators-and-power-companies/
LOCATION:The Citizen Hotel\, 926 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190129T162221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T162221Z
UID:1954-1553608800-1553612400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV Webinar- Monarchs in a Web of Life: Predators\, Parasites and Disease
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \nDr. Karen Oberhauser\, University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum\, Monarch Butterfly Fund\, Monarch Larva Monitoring Project \nDr. Sonia Altizer\, University of Georgia Athens\, Project Monarch Health \nDescription:\nComing soon! \nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-webinar-monarchs-in-a-web-of-life-predators-parasites-and-disease/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T150000
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CREATED:20190129T161827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T161827Z
UID:1952-1553004000-1553007600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV Webinar- Monarch Butterfly Population Modeling with Dr. Chip Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \nDr. Chip Taylor\, Monarch Watch \nDescription:\nComing soon! \nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-webinar-monarch-butterfly-population-modeling-with-dr-chip-taylor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190218T151656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T151656Z
UID:2132-1552557600-1552563000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Pillars of Great Pollinator Habitat Design and Management
DESCRIPTION:Join PARM and the Sand County Foundation’s first webinar collaboration! \nMany farms have field edges or underperforming areas that could be seeded to native grasses and wildflowers to benefit bees and butterflies. This presentation will cover the most important considerations to how a pollinator habitat project should be designed\, planted and managed. Learn how great habitat results can be easily achieved with a little planning and consideration on the front-end of the project. \nYou will hear from Pete Berthelsen\, Pete serves as partnership director for The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund and provides consulting services for wildlife and pollinator habitat needs through Conservation Blueprint\, LLC. Pete previously spent 26 years with Pheasants Forever\, most recently as director for habitat projects. He has also worked with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in North Dakota\, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department\, and the U.S. Forest Service in Michigan. He received his B.S. from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and his M.S. from Texas Tech University in wildlife science. \nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-pillars-of-great-pollinator-habitat-design-and-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190206T192637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T192637Z
UID:2014-1551877200-1551880800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Webinar- Native Bees: Bringing Essential Species Back to Your Habitat
DESCRIPTION:There are more than 4000 species of native bees in the United States alone—does your habitat support these essential\, but often overlooked\, pollinators? Join Mace Vaughn of The Xerces Society to learn how to welcome native bees to your habitat projects. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhy native bees are so important to ecosystems and humans\nWhat factors contribute to the recent decline of these pollinators\nHow to enhance your habitat for various types of native bees\nHow to recognize native species to aid in monitoring your habitat\nHow to participate in citizen science projects to add value to your conservation efforts\n\nPresenter: \n\nMace Vaughan\, Pollinator Program Co-Director\, The Xerces Society\n\nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-native-bees-bringing-essential-species-back-to-your-habitat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190218T152108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T152108Z
UID:2134-1551358800-1551360600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Cover Crops for Soil and Water Quality Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Cover crops are an important conservation practice for improving soil health and water quality. They can be very effective in scavenging residual nitrate and other nutrients from the soil\, reducing the amount of nitrate leaching from the bottom of the root zone into drainage waters. Cover crops also improve soil physical and biological properties\, increase water infiltration and reduce soil erosion. Widespread adoption of cover crops could have significant benefits to water quality and soil health across agricultural lands. \nPresenter:  \nDr. Eileen J. Kladivko\, Professor of agronomy at Purdue University \nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/cover-crops-for-soil-and-water-quality-improvement/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190206T181135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T181135Z
UID:2012-1551178800-1551191400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Million Pollinator Garden Movement Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Take part in an interactive online meeting to learn how your efforts helped surpass the goals of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge!  \nHighlights:  \n\n“Pollinator Gardening Hot Spots” Across Towns and Cities\nGarden Impact on Pollinator Diversity and Abundance\nIncreased Pollinator Friendly Action—Garden Trade\, Municipalities\, Volunteer Groups\, and Federal landscapes\n2019 Call to Action and Next Steps\n\nYour participation will inform the National Pollinator Garden Network\’s next steps to build on this million plus movement!  \nPlease RSVP and we will follow up with a detailed agenda and online access instructions. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/million-pollinator-garden-movement-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T030000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080401
CREATED:20190129T160026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T160026Z
UID:1945-1551146400-1551150000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV Webinar - Western Monarch Population Down by 99%: How You Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Description: Have you heard about the steep decline in the Western monarch population? Are you wondering how you can help? This webinar will explore the citizen science effort that tracks the California overwintering monarch population and will discuss the results from this year’s Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count\, a record low and a 99.4% decline. \nKatie Hietala-Henschell\, endangered species conservation biologist with the Xerces Society and co-coordinator of the WMTC\, will go over the history of the WMTC\, how it works and why it is important. Nick Stong\, Programs Manager at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and WMTC Regional Coordinator\, will provide a case study and highlight his experience participating in the WMTC. Emma Pelton\, western monarch lead\, endangered species conservation biologist with the Xerces Society\, and co-coordinator of the WMTC\, will discuss the implications of the western monarch population size\, quasi-extinction risks\, and overwintering habitat conservation efforts. \nPresenters:   \n\nKatie Hietala-Henschell\, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist\, the Xerces Society\nNick Stong\, Programs Manager\, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History\nEmma Pelton\, Western Monarch Lead\, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist\, the Xerces Society\n\nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-webinar-western-monarch-population-down-by-99-how-you-can-help/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20180622T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T150415Z
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SUMMARY:2019 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join Pheasants Forever for their upcoming annual conference.\nPheasant Fest & Quail Classic is a trade show that will focus on wildlife conservation\, upland game bird hunting (pheasant and quail)\, dog training\, and wildlife habitat management and restoration. In connection with the trade show\, Pheasants Forever will hold seminars on habitat improvement\, pheasant hunting\, shooting sports\, wild game cooking\, dog training\, and conservation and lots more! For more information please see here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2019-national-pheasant-fest-quail-classic/
LOCATION:Schaumburg Convention Center\, 1551 Thoreau Dr\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20180914T202046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T202046Z
UID:1599-1550649600-1550768400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the eighth meeting of the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group on February 20 – 21\, 2019! We will be focusing on the big year ahead for monarchs and pollinators and the practical information you need to know to make your pollinator habitat programs successful. \nThis year we are excited to be co-located with the 2019 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Schaumburg\, IL. Pheasant Fest will run the three days following the working group meeting on February 22 – 24\, 2019 with plenty of opportunities to share ideas and expertise with a broader network of conservation peers. See more information below. \nThere will be networking\, learning\, and opportunities to “roll up our sleeves” in a variety of working sessions. The general meeting agenda is provided below to help you plan your schedule. \nRefer to the event page for more details. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Caroline Hernandez at cah272@uic.edu. \nRefer to the event page for more details.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rights-of-way-as-habitat-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Schaumburg Convention Center\, 1551 Thoreau Dr\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20190107T172920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T172920Z
UID:1884-1547683200-1547942399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:20 Years Future Harvest
DESCRIPTION:The region\’s premier farm and food gathering is celebrating 20 years! Join us for an extra special three days of deep-dive workshops\, farm fresh meals\, inspiring speakers\, and farmer and foodpreneur learning and networking! \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/20-years-future-harvest/
LOCATION:College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center\, 3501 University Boulevard East\, Hyattsville\, MD\, 20783\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20181207T170547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T170547Z
UID:1750-1547546400-1547550000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ROWHWG Webinar: Pollinator Habitat In Practice- Using IVM to Enhance Habitat on Gas Pipeline Rights-of-Way
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a vivid example of how one company\, Enable Midstream\, elevated their vegetation management practices above and beyond standard IVM practices to provide an Integrated Habitat Management approach benefiting both wildlife and long term maintenance. Enable has found a solid conservation partner in the National Wild Turkey Federation through the Federation\’s Habitat Endorsement Program to further validate their work and accomplishments. \nPresenters:\nConnie Oslica and Donnie Earnest\, Enable Midstream Partners\, will give an overview of the Integrated Vegetation Management plan implementation\, benefits\, and challenges. \nSteve Barlow\, National Wild Turkey Federation\, will introduce the Federation’s new Habitat Endorsement Program\, which encourages energy companies to manage linear assets for wildlife habitat. \nTo register click here. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rowhwg-webinar-pollinator-habitat-in-practice-using-ivm-to-enhance-habitat-on-gas-pipeline-rights-of-way/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190119
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20190107T172504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T172504Z
UID:1879-1547424000-1547855999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Green & Grown\' Education
DESCRIPTION:For more information click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/green-grown-education/
LOCATION:Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel\, 3121 W Gate City Blvd\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27407\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20181219T210028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T210028Z
UID:1840-1547366400-1547744400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2019 Transportation Research Board Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The TRB Annual Meeting program covers all transportation modes\, with more than 5\,000 presentations in nearly 750 sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to all attendees—policy makers\, administrators\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and academic institutions. \nFor more information and to register click here. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2019-transportation-research-board-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington D.C.\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20190107T172703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T172703Z
UID:1882-1547287200-1547303400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by River Country Resource Conservation and Development Council\, this annual workshop brings together central Wisconsin farmers\, landowners\, and community members who are enthusiastic about prairie restoration. \nPresenters:\nKarin Jokela\, Farm Bill Pollinator Conservation Planner & NRCS Partner Biologist \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/1882/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20181218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20181218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20180622T150150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T150150Z
UID:1347-1545138000-1545141600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Webinar: How to Handle Conservation Certification Applications with Ease
DESCRIPTION:Join Wildlife Habitat Council for their upcoming webinar titled How to Handle Conservation Certification Applications with Ease: A 60-Minute Primer. If you’re ready to create Conservation Certification project(s)\, or already have and are ready to submit an application\, then this webinar is for you. We’ll review what you need to know to create a program application for WHC Conservation Certification. For more information click here. \n Presenters: Emily Voldstad\, Director\, Conservation Certification and Technology\, Wildlife Habitat Council and Caitlin Banigan\, Certification Coordinator\, Wildlife Habitat Council
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-how-to-handle-conservation-certification-applications-with-ease-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181211T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20181126T235016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T235016Z
UID:1727-1544522400-1544569200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ROWHWG Webinar: Conservation Mowing- A Roadside Vegetation Management Strategy in Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group webinar. \nThis webinar will present conservation mowing techniques implemented by the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide pollinator habitat on its rights-of-way\, including reduced mowing frequency and strategic herbicide use. The webinar will provide an overview of strategies and guidelines for other DOTs and land managers interested in adopting pollinator conservation management measures on their lands. \nPresenter: \n\nMichael Retterer\, Wildlife Biologist\, Pheasants Forever\n\n  \nFor more information and to register for this webinar\, please go here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rights-of-way-working-group-webinar-mowing-practicesconservation-mowing-a-roadside-vegetation-management-strategy-in-ohio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20180919T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T160032Z
UID:1632-1543910400-1544029200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:CEATI International: 5th Annual Vegetation Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:The effective management of vegetation on transmission and distribution corridors is essential for providing a reliable supply of electricity and for ensuring public and worker safety. Comprehensive and effective vegetation management programs must address several issues. These programs must comply with new and emerging regulations\, meet public and landowner expectations\, and consider various environmental issues. Furthermore\, vegetation management programs involve responding to the public\, indigenous communities\, the government\, and landowner requests and concerns. At the same time\, it must also comply with NERC and other regulations in a cost-effective manner. \nA focus of the 5th Annual Vegetation Management Conference will be on the various technologies\, techniques\, and equipment that are being developed or are currently available to Vegetation Managers. For more information\, click here. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ceati-international-5th-annual-vegetation-management-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Berkeley Marina Hotel\, 200 Marina Boulevard\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94710\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181204T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20181127T165513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T165513Z
UID:1733-1543881600-1543928400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Webinar: How to Handle Conservation Certification Applications With Ease: A 60 Minute Primer
DESCRIPTION:Join Wildlife Habitat Council for their upcoming webinar titled How to Handle Handle Conservation Certification Applications With Ease: A 60 Minute Primer. If you’re ready to enter your conservation project(s) as a program in Conservation Certification\, or already have and are ready to submit an application\, then this webinar is for you. We’ll review what you need to know to create a program application for WHC Conservation Certification. \nYou’ll learn: \n•The structure of Conservation Certification and what it means for you\n•How to determine project types\n•What the base requirements are for projects to be eligible for certification\n•Answers to frequently asked questions as well as insider tips \n•What to do when you’re ready to hit submit \nPresenters:\n•Emily Voldstad\, Director\, Conservation Certification and Technology\, Wildlife Habitat Council \n•Caitlin Bannigan\, Certification Coordinator\, Wildlife Habitat Council \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-how-to-handle-conservation-certification-applications-with-ease-a-60-minute-primer/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20180622T145914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T145914Z
UID:1345-1543330800-1543334400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV Webinar: Where are the Monarchs and Milkweeds?
DESCRIPTION:Description:Join Monarch Joint Venture for their upcoming webinar titled Where are the Monarchs and Milkweeds? Crowd-sourcing\, modeling\, and surveying across the West. This webinar is part of a series developed by Monarch Joint Venture and the National Conservation Training Center. Click here to register. You will receive additional details about participating in the webinar in a follow up email prior to the webinar and on the confirmation page after completing this form. We look forward to your participation! \nPresenters: Emma Pelton\, Conservation Biologist and Candace Fallon\, Senior Conservation Biologist\, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-webinar-where-are-the-monarchs-and-milkweeds/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181115
DTSTAMP:20260408T080402
CREATED:20180622T145718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T145718Z
UID:1341-1542067200-1542239999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Council Conservation Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join Wildlife Habitat Council for their annual Conservation Conference 2018.\nAt the Conservation Conference\, we’re focused on discussions that are important for corporate conservation\, employee engagement and community relations. Gain valuable information and strategies to face the issues and challenges of corporate biodiversity programs\, and learn techniques and best practices for successful wildlife and habitat management. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-conservation-conference-2018/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore\, 401 W Pratt St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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