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SUMMARY:Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Innovations in Invasive Species Management Training and Workshop will be held in Coeur d’Alene\, ID. More information can be found here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/innovations-in-invasive-species-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Coeur d’Alene Resort\, 115 S. 2nd Street\, Coeur d’Alene\, ID\, 83814\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T150000
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CREATED:20190129T163543Z
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SUMMARY:MJV Webinar: The Florida Monarch Population
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:   \nJaret C. Daniels\, Ph.D.\, Curator and Program Director\, McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity\, Florida Museum of Natural History \nMany efforts to enhance monarch recovery have focused on priority regions including California\, along the I-35 corridor from Texas to Minnesota\, and in the agricultural Midwest. Expanding the geographic focus to the Deep South\, including Florida with its unique monarch populations and often equally unique issues\, is needed for effective conservation planning. This webinar will provide an overview of the monarch populations in Florida\, some of the unique issues facing Florida monarchs\, and key takeaways from recent studies addressing long-term trends\, roadside habitat\, and the proliferation of commercially available non-native milkweed. Additional information will be provided on a few collaborative initiatives planned or underway. \nTo register click here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-webinar-the-florida-monarch-population/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200106T162559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T162559Z
UID:3965-1578488400-1578492000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ROWHWG: Webinars on Habitat Implementation: Telling Your Pollinator Habitat Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth webinar in the series on habitat implementation on rights-of-way! This webinar will give insights on telling your habitat story\, strategies for developing a successful communications campaign\, and best practices for reaching your audience. The webinar will also include examples of stories told well. \nPresenters: \nJosie Davis- Curmudgeon Group: http://curmudgeongroup.co\nJason Bleich- Pheasants Forever: https://pheasantsforever.org \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rowhwg-webinars-on-habitat-implementation-telling-your-pollinator-habitat-story/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200113
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
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SUMMARY:Western Monarch Summit
DESCRIPTION:Palo Corona Regional Park\nCarmel\, CA \nA new networking opportunity for those involved in the conservation and restoration of the Western Monarch Butterfly. By creating a wider community we will take flight with a united vision to improve what we each do in our own special areas of interest and geographic locations. \nMore info here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/western-monarch-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200117
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20191203T153754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T153754Z
UID:3826-1578787200-1579219199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2020 Transportation Research Board Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 99th Annual Meeting will be held January 12–16\, 2020\, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, in Washington\, D.C. \nThe meeting program will cover all transportation modes\, with more than 5\,000 presentations in nearly 800 sessions and workshops\, addressing topics of interest to policy makers\, administrators\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and academic institutions. A number of sessions and workshops will focus on the spotlight theme for the 2020 meeting: A Century of Progress: Foundation for the Future. \nMore info/Register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2020-transportation-research-board-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20191223T150206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T150206Z
UID:3933-1579089600-1579093200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Council: Easy Steps to Start Using Drones to Manage Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST \nMonitoring for invasive species is an important aspect of habitat management\, but can be challenging on large or inaccessible areas. Drone imagery can save many man-hours of survey time\, typically done on foot\, and often in remote areas. Their ability to fly slow and low provides high quality imagery and information in a very site-specific manner. Join us on this webinar to learn how the latest in drone technology can facilitate remote monitoring for invasive species. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to use new drone software and cameras for remote monitoring of invasive species\nWhat data you can expect to gather when using drones for monitoring\nHow to use the data to make informed decisions about invasive species management\n\nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/wildlife-habitat-council-easy-steps-to-start-using-drones-to-manage-invasive-species/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200118
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CREATED:20191105T205952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T205952Z
UID:3740-1579132800-1579305599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:EUCI: Right of Way (ROW) Vegetation Management: An Ecosystem Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Denver\, CO \nEUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this event. \nBy focusing on a systematic approach to right of way integrated vegetation management\, this program will to focus on sharing advanced solutions that have worked for complex problems in vegetation management facing utilities in the United States.  \nThe goal of this symposium is to look at how specific challenges impact reliability and how utilities can reduce that impact\, specifically the role of utilities in environmental stewardship along the ROWs.   \nRight of Way (ROW) Vegetation Management: An Ecosystem Outlook symposium will bring together speakers from VM groups within electric utilities companies\, experienced arborists/tree consultants and vegetation management software specialists to identify how to improve utilities outage response\, project planning and forecasting and overall environmental protection based on regional and seasonal changes. \nMore Info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/euci-right-of-way-row-vegetation-management-an-ecosystem-outlook/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200119
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CREATED:20191203T154638Z
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UID:3830-1579132800-1579391999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:20 Years Future Harvest: 2020 Conference
DESCRIPTION:College Park Marriott\, East Hyattsville\, MD \nJoin us at the region\’s premier farm and food gathering — an extra special three days of how-to\, peer-to-peer workshops; delicious farm fresh meals; expert speakers; and lots of learning and networking! \nMore info/Register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/20-years-future-harvest-2020-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T120000
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CREATED:20200121T152237Z
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UID:4089-1579780800-1579784400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:National Wildlife Federation: Western Monarchs Webinar: How Western Cities Can Help Save the Monarch Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-2:00pm EST \nPlease join the National Wildlife Federation and The Xerces Society in this webinar\, where participants will learn about the significant decline of the western monarch butterfly population (west of the Continental Divide in the United States) and how they can support monarch butterfly conservation by encouraging cities\, towns and communities of all kinds to take the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. If you live east of the Continental Divide\, please share with your colleagues in the west or join us to learn about monarch conservation in the western United States. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-wildlife-federation-western-monarchs-webinar-how-western-cities-can-help-save-the-monarch-butterfly/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200130
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CREATED:20191203T154157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T154157Z
UID:3828-1580083200-1580342399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2020 Green & Grown’ Education
DESCRIPTION:Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel \nThis year\, you’ll find an updated education program with new sessions and instructors. Our Marketplace will offer more opportunity for networking with a kick-off reception on Wednesday and a Happy Hour on Thursday. Visit www.greenandgrowin.com for updates and to register. \nEarly bird registration ends Dec. 16. \nMore info/Register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2020-green-grown-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200128T152535Z
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UID:4213-1580385600-1580389200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Canadian Wildlife Federation: The Meadoway: Planning and Restoring Pollinator Habitat in a Utility Corridor in Toronto\, Ontario
DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-2:00pm EST \nThe Meadoway is transforming a hydro corridor in Scarborough\, ON into a vibrant sixteen-kilometre stretch of urban greenspace and meadowlands that will become one of Canada’s largest linear urban parks. Cyclists and pedestrians will soon be able to travel from the heart of downtown Toronto to Rouge National Urban Park without ever leaving nature. Over the next seven years\, this site will become a place filled with butterflies\, birds and wildflowers – a rich meadow landscape realized on a scale never before seen in Toronto. \nThis webinar will help to showcase and walk you through the overall planning\, permits/policies\, education/outreach\, communication and meadow restoration needed to create a project similar to The Meadoway. \nMore info here.\nRegister here. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/canadian-wildlife-federation-the-meadoway-planning-and-restoring-pollinator-habitat-in-a-utility-corridor-in-toronto-ontario/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T120000
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CREATED:20200116T210220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T210220Z
UID:4057-1580904000-1580907600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC: Earth Day 2020 Movement – It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Smaller-Scale\, Yet Impactful Event
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST \nEarth Day 2020 on April 22 is not just the celebration of 50 years of environmental awareness\, but an historic moment to demonstrate our shared demand for change. Earth Day 2020 is expected to activate a billion people worldwide. \nHave you thought about an Earth Day activity for your employees and community members? If you haven’t\, it’s not too late. Earth Day events do not have to be large-scale\, expensive productions. There are numerous ways to incorporate Earth Day activities on or around April 22. In this webinar\, we’ll guide you through three of the most common\, yet impactful\, activities to provide employees with an outlet to participate in conservation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\nAbout the importance of Earth Day 2020\nWhy it’s important for your company and your employees\nGuidance on implementing common Earth Day activities\, including:\nTree and/or garden plantings\nStream and other area clean-ups\nLunch-and-learn\, site tours and other educational events \n\nPresenters:\nCandace Stenzel\, Conservation Specialist\, Wildlife Habitat Council \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-earth-day-2020-movement-its-not-too-late-to-plan-a-smaller-scale-yet-impactful-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214
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CREATED:20200121T210344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T210344Z
UID:4104-1581465600-1581638399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Southern Gas Association Conference: Environmental Permitting and Construction
DESCRIPTION:The renowned Technical Conference on Environmental Permitting & Construction serves as a valuable platform for gaining consensus\, sharing expertise and vision\, raising the voice of natural gas and providing solutions to the industry’s major environmental opportunities. \nSouthern Gas Association hosts this in-demand event where environmental\, energy and sustainability executives from natural gas operating\, supplier\, engineering\, and environmental companies\, as well as universities and government agencies will gather. All will learn how large organizations are meeting the challenges of complying with environmental regulations\, reaching enterprise-wide sustainability goals\, and reaching energy management targets. \nMore info here.\nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/southern-gas-association-conference-environmental-permitting-and-construction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20191223T151509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T151509Z
UID:3935-1581494400-1581526800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:National Wild Turkey Federation: Energy for Wildlife Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The National Wild Turkey Federation is pleased to announce its second annual Energy for Wildlife Symposium to be held concurrently with its 44th Annual National Convention & Sports Show. This free event is geared toward vegetation management professionals in both the electric and petroleum industries with a focus on habitat enhancement of linear assets.  Continuing education credits will be provided through the International Society of Arborist and various state pesticide applicator certifications.  \nMore info here\nRegister here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-wild-turkey-federation-energy-for-wildlife-sessions/
LOCATION:Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center\, 2800 Opryland Dr.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200217
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20191203T155251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T155251Z
UID:3834-1581638400-1581897599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2020 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis Convention Center     \n1301 2nd Ave S\nMinneapolis\, MN  55403 \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! \nMore info here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2020-national-pheasant-fest-quail-classic/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200220T212617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T212617Z
UID:4257-1582282800-1582286400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:IUCN CEM Ecosystem Restoration: Global Initiatives in Science and Practice 2020 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Meeting once per month\, a different speaker will give a presentation on their work\, related to one of four themes: 1) global initiatives in ecological restoration; 2) syntheses of accomplishments\, challenges\, and opportunities in ecological restoration within specific regions of the globe; 3) technical guidance on prioritization\, implementation\, and monitoring of restoration activities\, and 4) identification of critical gaps and brainstorm of potential new initiatives and projects. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/iucn-cem-ecosystem-restoration-global-initiatives-in-science-and-practice-2020-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200220T200146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T200146Z
UID:4244-1582617600-1582822800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:7th Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop & 5th Transboundary Grasslands Partnership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ramada Plaza\nRegina\, Saskatchewan \nCanada \nPre-approved for 10 CECs under SER\’s CERP program \nThe primary objective of this workshop is to hear from all stakeholders involved in native prairie land use: \n\nFirst Nations Groups\nGovernment (federal\, provincial\, municipal)\nRanchers and land owners\nEducation and Researchers\nEnvironmental not for profit organizations\nIndustry and Utilities\nWatershed Groups\n\nThe aim of this workshop is to bring all of these stakeholders together to exchange knowledge\, share lessons learned and address issues in native prairie restoration/reclamation and trans-boundary conservation efforts. \nThe theme is The Big Picture: Planning and Partnerships. The workshop will include plenary sessions\, interactive panel discussions\, break-out sessions\, hands-on case studies\, trade show and poster session. Highlights include the evening banquet and silent auction. *New* this year\, they will be doing a \”Speed Dating Case Study.\” \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/7th-native-prairie-restoration-reclamation-workshop-5th-transboundary-grasslands-partnership-workshop/
LOCATION:Ramada Plaza Regina\, 1818 Victoria Ave\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0R1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200211T144209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T144209Z
UID:4218-1582624800-1582630200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Nationwide Monarch CCAA Update: Enroll Now!
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will serve as an overview of the final Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands\, expected to be approved this month! \nTopics to be covered will include:\n-Brief history of the CCAA collaborative effort\n-Summary of final CCAA\n-Application process\n-Implementation requirements \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/nationwide-monarch-ccaa-update-enroll-now/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200211T143611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T143611Z
UID:4216-1582632000-1582635600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC: What is Monitoring\, Why It’s Important and How to Do It Well
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST \nOne of the foundations of successful conservation projects is monitoring. This webinar explains what good monitoring is\, why it’s important for documenting your success\, and tips on how to implement monitoring in your project management routine. WHC staff will discuss the basic strategies for monitoring conservation projects\, including designing a monitoring protocol that fits your project\, the various monitoring techniques that could be used\, and using baseline data. We’ll also explore how to use monitoring information in your Conservation Certification application. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-what-is-monitoring-why-its-important-and-how-to-do-it-well/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200220T201325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T201325Z
UID:4247-1582632000-1582635600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:SER Webinar: Why Get Certified?
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm-2:00pm EST \nWhy get certified?  How will it benefit you?  Current certified ecological restoration practitioners Nick Wildman\, Paul Davis\, Meghan Fellows\, and Keith MacCallum will join SER\’s Certification Program Coordinator\, Jen Lyndall\, to talk about why they decided to get certified and what the benefits of certification are.   \nRegister here. \nContact: Jen Lyndall\, certification@ser.org
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ser-webinar-why-get-certified/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200128T142846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T142846Z
UID:4206-1582635600-1582639200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Monarchs in the Rough: Creating Habitat on Golf Courses
DESCRIPTION:2:00 pm EST \nPresenters: \nMarcus Gray – Audubon International \nDescription:\nTo combat the decline of monarchs and the decline of other key pollinators\, Audubon International and Environmental Defense Fund have teamed up to create Monarchs in the Rough in 2017\, a program that partners with golf courses to restore pollinator habitat in out-of-play areas. This program works to create essential habitat for butterflies and increase awareness of the golf sector’s contribution to the monarch conservation challenge. Additional sponsors and grant funding was received to scale conservation up to the landscape then continental level. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-monarchs-in-the-rough-creating-habitat-on-golf-courses/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200220T201655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T201655Z
UID:4249-1583236800-1583240400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:SER Webinar: Primer of Ecological Restoration - Book introduction
DESCRIPTION:1:oopm EST \nDr. Karen Holl will discuss her new “Primer of Ecological Restoration” and associated online teaching resources. In twelve brief chapters\, the book introduces readers to the basics of restoration project planning\, monitoring\, implementation\, and adaptive management\, as well as ecological principles to guide ecosystem recovery. Dr. Holl will give an overview of the book and discuss how the book could be used as part of full-length or short courses on restoration ecology or serve as a jumping off point for new practitioners in the field. The webinar will begin with a short presentation by Dr. Holl\, after which she will answer questions. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ser-webinar-primer-of-ecological-restoration-book-introduction/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200310T135050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T135050Z
UID:4395-1583323200-1583326800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund: Pollinators: The glue that connects sustainability issues
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover a variety of thoughts about how pollinators and their habitat and health needs can mesh with a wide range of sustainability needs that include important topics like: \n\nSolar Power\nPrecision Agriculture\nWater Quality\nSoil Health\nGrassland Songbird populations\nMonarch butterfly population recovery\n\nMore info here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-pollinators-the-glue-that-connects-sustainability-issues/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200303T184124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T184124Z
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SUMMARY:Free workshop: An Introduction to Green Infrastructure Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Topics Include: \n\nIntroduction to Green Infrastructure & the different types\nSoils\, Trees\, Plants\, and Design\nGreen Infrastructure Maintenance \nA Day on the Job and Safety Overview\n\nWorkshop Format: \n\nTaught by experts from OAI\, Chicago Region Trees Initiative\, Cardno\, Parkland College\, Re-Ecology\, Inc.\, and MWRD\nInteractive sessions and a Resource Fair \nBecome an active part of the green infrastructure network\nLunch will be provided!\n\nTo register: highbridge@oaiinc.org or (312) 528-3557
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/free-workshop-an-introduction-to-green-infrastructure-maintenance/
LOCATION:South Suburban College\, 15800 State St\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200305T151136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T151136Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Rural Roadsides for Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST \nLanark County is a rural municipality in eastern Ontario – to the west of Ottawa\, Ontario – managing approximately 600 kilometres of county roads. Since 2016\, Lanark County has followed an integrated vegetation management (IVM) plan to control invasive plants\, especially wild parsnip\, that encroach on pollinator habitat. In addition to controlling invasive plants\, the goal of the IVM plan was also to re-establish desirable native vegetation along roadsides. \nTo achieve these goals\, Lanark County changed mowing practices\, implemented integrated control measures to reduce impact to desirable vegetation (i.e. targeted spot spraying\, hand control of invasives\, reseeding disturbed sites\, etc.)\, and improved hydroseeding practices with native seed to promote pollinators. \nMore info/Register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/managing-rural-roadsides-for-pollinator-habitat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200310T141147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T141147Z
UID:4400-1583935200-1583938800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:EPRI TI- Webinar: Milkweed (Monarch) Detection- Satellite Data & Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:3:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT \nEPRI\’s expert\, Christian Newman\, will be hosting a webcast THIS Wednesday: Milkweed (Monarch) Detection- Satellite Data & Machine Learning. \nThrough EPRI’s Technology Innovation grants\, Mr. Newman has led work to consider\, New Frontiers in Milkweed Detection Evaluating the Potential of Satellite Data and Machine Learning.  \nThe ability to accurately and efficiently identify milkweed using satellite data could enable stakeholders and the electric power industry to make more effective decisions for listing as well for conservation and potential future regulatory compliance. This project assessed how this satellite data could be leveraged for identifying milkweed habitat. With sufficient and reliable data on known milkweed observation locations\, it would be possible to train machine learning models to automatically identify milkweed in new locations. \nThis project summarized current milkweed mapping methods\, collected milkweed location field data sets\, evaluated if milkweed could be found manually in satellite imagery\, and explored some machine learning techniques to identify milkweed from satellite imagery. \nJoin here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/epri-ti-webinar-milkweed-monarch-detection-satellite-data-machine-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200220T210646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T210646Z
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Land Ethics Symposium
DESCRIPTION:8:00 am – 4:00pm EST \nPre-approved for 2.5 CECs under SER\’s CERP program. \nEach year\, this informative conference focuses on ways to create low-maintenance\, economical and ecologically balanced landscapes using native plants and restoration techniques. Participants have opportunities to network and share their experiences with peers at this professional program. The symposium is geared toward professionals\, including landscape architects\, designers\, contractors and the green industry\, environmental consultants\, land planners\, managers and developers\, and state/municipal officials. Continuing education credits are available. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/20th-annual-land-ethics-symposium/
LOCATION:Delaware Valley University-Life Sciences Building\, 700 E Butler Ave\, New Britain\, PA\, 18901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20191107T203529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T203529Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Friendly Alliance: 5th Annual BEST PRACTICES FOR POLLINATORS Summit
DESCRIPTION:PFA’s popular day long summit.  Land managers\, naturalists and conservationists learn ecologically sound land management practices for pollinators.   Practical boots on the ground from the experts.  \nMore info here\nRegister here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/pollinator-friendly-alliance-best-practices-for-pollinators-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200128T143131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T143131Z
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SUMMARY:MJV: Recovering America\'s Wildlife Act
DESCRIPTION:2:00 pm EST \nPresenters: \nNaomi Edelson – National Wildlife Federation \nDescription:\nLearn more about the Recovering America\’s Wildlife Act and it\’s role in monarch conservation. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-recovering-americas-wildlife-act/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTSTAMP:20260406T071140
CREATED:20200116T214618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T214618Z
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SUMMARY:Society for Ecological Restoration: 12th Annual Great Lakes Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: Acacia Reservation in Lyndhurst\, Ohio \nOur meeting theme is Restoring Landscapes – Renewing the Spirit. Our primary meeting goal is to highlight how restoration of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems can go beyond the expected ecological benefits and promote hope and community revitalization. Our secondary goal is to bring together all who are interested in ecological restoration and contribute to advancing the field of ecological restoration. Our meeting agenda will be similar to our past meetings and will include technical presentations\, symposia\, workshops\, social events\, and field trips. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/society-for-ecological-restoration-12th-annual-great-lakes-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Acacia Reservation\, Cedar Rd\, Lyndhurst\, Ohio\, 44124\, United States
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