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SUMMARY:New Trajectories for Binational Restoration Partnerships: Science-based and Diplomacy Mechanisms for the Restoration of the Colorado River Delta
DESCRIPTION:After a century of water development under a legal framework that did not recognize nature as a legitimate water user\, the Colorado River today rarely flows to the sea\, and its 600\,000 ha delta ecosystem has been reduced to a mere 10% of its original size. Environmental NGOs from the United States and Mexico have worked together for nearly two decades to restore riparian and wetland habitats and re-establish a modest connection between the flowing Colorado River and the Upper Gulf of California\, for the benefit of nature and people. During this webinar\, there will be a will replay of a keynote presentation from the Society of Ecological Restoration conference 2021 and then host a live Q&A with presenters Jennifer Pitt and Osvel Hinojosa-Huerta. \nMore details/ register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/new-trajectories-for-binational-restoration-partnerships-science-based-and-diplomacy-mechanisms-for-the-restoration-of-the-colorado-river-delta/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Strategic Roadmap Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar to learn about the strategic planning process and a recently completed impact assessment of the Working Group. \nRegister here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/strategic-roadmap-webinar/
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SUMMARY:AWWI Public Webinar Series: Bat Behaviour and Interaction
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, hosted by AWWI and NREL\, will explore several research questions related to bat behaviour near wind turbines and its implications for mitigating the impacts of wind energy on bats. The webinar will include presentations and a facilitated Q&A from experts on bat behaviour. \nMore details/ register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/awwi-public-webinar-series-bat-behaviour-and-interaction/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:MJV: Eco-literacy and Conservation: The Convergence of Research\, Policy and Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science\, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process\, how those results inform policy decisions\, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-eco-literacy-and-conservation-the-convergence-of-research-policy-and-education/
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SUMMARY:MJV: Eco-literacy and Conservation: The Convergence of Research\, Policy and Education
DESCRIPTION:2 PM Eastern Time \nJoin us for a brief foray into the intersections of science\, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process\, how those results inform policy decisions\, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-eco-literacy-and-conservation-the-convergence-of-research-policy-and-education-2/
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SUMMARY:Monarch Conservation Webinar Series: Eco-literacy and Conservation: The Convergence of Research\, Policy and Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science\, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process\, how those results inform policy decisions\, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. \nMore details/register here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-conservation-webinar-series-eco-literacy-and-conservation-the-convergence-of-research-policy-and-education/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
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SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board: 101st Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the 2022 TRB Annual Meeting\, being held January 9-13\, 2022 in Washington\, DC. \nExpected to attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world\, the meeting program covers all transportation modes\, and addresses topics of interest to policy makers\, administrators\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and academic institutions. \nA number of sessions and workshops focus on the spotlight theme for the 2022 meeting: Innovating an Equitable\, Resilient\, Sustainable\, and Safe Transportation System. \nChair’s Plenary Session:\nTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg \nU.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be the keynote speaker at the Chair’s Plenary Session\, where he will give opening remarks and then participate in a \”fireside chat\” on stage with the Chair and Vice Chair of TRB\’s Executive Committee. \nAdvance Registration Requirement: There will be no onsite registration this year. You must register before you arrive onsite. \nTo ensure the safety of all attendees\, we ask that you attend the meeting only if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All attendees are required to wear protective masks throughout the meeting. View our COVID Health and Safety page for more information. \nFor more information about the TRB Annual Meeting\, visit the meeting website.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/transportation-research-board-101st-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington D.C.\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Future Harvest CASA Annual Winter Conference - Together\, We Can (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Since 1999\, Future Harvest has gathered leaders in regional agriculture for our annual winter conference where farmers come together for expert-led sessions\, networking\, business and crop planning\, trend forecasting\, and more.\n \nTogether\, we can continue our important work to advance agriculture and learn from one another. We\’ve seen the members of our region\’s foodshed come together online in new and exciting ways – with enthusiasm\, collaboration\, and a willingness to share expertise – and look forward to re-opening our virtual space to facilitate this.\n \nHere\’s what to expect:\n \n\nTwo keynote addresses:\n\nNEW AGE AGRARIANISM: Growing for a Regenerative\, Sustainable\, and Equitable Planet\, Renard Turner\, Co-Owner of Vanguard Ranch in Louisa County\, VA\nWHAT YOUR FOOD ATE: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health\, David Montgomery and Anne Bilké\, Dig2Grow\, Authors\n\n\nMore than 20 sessions for advanced and beginning farmers\, agtivists and educators\nLive chats and networking inside the event\nFacilitated farmer-to-farmer meetups\nEngaging one-on-one opportunities with service providers\, sponsors\, and business coaches\nNew photo contest format – all attendees vote for a winner!\nRecorded sessions for later viewing\nFarmer of the Foodshed Awards and Annual membership meeting\nInteractive cooking demonstrations\nInteractive photo contest\nBookstore with games and prizes\n\n \nTickets are $75 for members\, $120 for non-members and free for our current Beginner Farmer Trainees.\nTo prioritize the health\, safety \, and resilience of our agricultural community\, we\’re gathering together online for 2022. Don\’t miss this energizing winter gathering! Join us using your computer or smartphone for inspiration\, lessons\, and networking for the season ahead. Mark your calendars – you don\’t want to miss this event!\nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/future-harvest-casa-annual-winter-conference-together-we-can-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN="Future Harvest CASA":MAILTO:futureharvestcasa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T130000
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SUMMARY:Xerces: Pollinator Habitat Conservation Along Roadways Peer Exchange Meeting (READ DESCRIPTION)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive virtual workshop is intended to bring together staff from DOTs around the country\, as well as other roadside managers\, to share challenges and successes in creating and managing pollinator habitat along roadways.  \n  \nThis workshop will consist of a series of four core sessions focusing on strategies for ESA compliance\, maintenance\, revegetation\, and building partnerships\, in addition to an introductory session and a final wrap-up session. Each of the sessions will be interactive\, with opportunities for participants to share strategies that have or have not worked for them\, as well as challenges. Each of the core sessions will start with brief talks from DOT staff. \nThere\’s still plenty of space\, so please register here if you are interested in attending. You did not have to sign up prior to November 5 to attend this event. \n  \n  \nAgenda \nThe meeting will take place over three days with 6 non-concurrent sessions. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like. \n  \nTuesday- January 18\, 2022 \n\nOpening Session and Introduction to Pollinator Biology and Conservation (1:00 – 2:15 ET)\nEndangered Species Act Compliance for Pollinator Conservation (3:15 – 5:00 ET)\n\n  \nWednesday- January 19\, 2022 \n\nMaintenance Strategies to Support Imperiled Pollinator Conservation (1:00 – 2:45 ET)\nRevegetation Strategies to Support Imperiled Pollinator Conservation (3:15 – 5:00 ET)\n\n  \nThursday- January 20\, 2022 \n\nInteracting with the Public and Creating Partnerships (1:00 – 2:45 ET)\nFinal Wrap-up (3:00 – 3:45 ET)
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-pollinator-habitat-conservation-along-roadways-peer-exchange-meeting-read-description/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T140000
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: The Monarch Migrating Mural Project
DESCRIPTION:The Monarch Migrating Mural Project: Public Art as a Catalyst for Conservation.  \nPresenters: Jane Kim\, Ink Dwell. \nJanuary 25\, 2022 \n  \nIn this webinar\, Jane will discuss her ongoing Monarch Migrating Mural campaign\, a series of public installations that highlight monarchs along their migration corridors\, and the habitat conservation actions the campaign has inspired.    \n  \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-the-monarch-migrating-mural-project/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T120000
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SUMMARY:WHC: All About Monitoring - Capturing Strong Data for Your Certification Application
DESCRIPTION:Register for the webinar here. \n  \nMonitoring is one of the foundations of a successful habitat or species conservation project\, helping teams assess their progress and adjust their management practices accordingly.   \n  \nThis webinar will explore what good monitoring is\, why it’s important for documenting your success\, and how to integrate monitoring into the management of your project and Conservation Certification® application. WHC staff will discuss the basic strategies for monitoring conservation projects\, including using baseline data and designing a monitoring protocol that fits your project. During the webinar\, WHC will also debut new\, standardized habitat and species monitoring templates that teams can utilize for various project types.  \n  \nWhat you’ll learn:   \n\nThe importance of monitoring conservation projects  \nWhat monitoring is needed for a strong Conservation Certification application \nTactics for designing a comprehensive\, but easy-to-use\, monitoring protocol  \nInstructions on recording monitoring observations using the new WHC templates  \nHow to use the monitoring data to evaluate and improve a project over time \n\n  \nWho should take this webinar:  \n\nAnyone new to conservation projects \nSite teams or partners looking to refresh or improve their monitoring skills \n\n  \nPresenters:  \n\nCaitlin Banigan\, Manager\, Conservation Certification\, WHC \nDoreen Tadde\, Conservation Specialist\, WHC 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-all-about-monitoring-capturing-strong-data-for-your-certification-application/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
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SUMMARY:Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Des Moines\, Iowa on February 13-16\, 2022 for the 82nd Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. We are designing this meeting to be a hybrid event to allow those unable to travel to have access to content as well as a variety of other ways for all participants to engage and connect with colleagues in the natural resources community. \n  \nPlease refer to the registration section of the website for a brief overview of the hybrid format\, as well as the registration options and fees. \n  \nNote: Registration rates increase after January 14\, 2022; sign up early and save!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/midwest-fish-wildlife-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Des Moines Downtown\, 435 Park Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
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SUMMARY:National Wild Turkey Federation: 46th Annual Convention and Sport Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Nashville! \nIn February\, the NWTF will take over Nashville for our 46th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show\, Feb. 16-20\, 2022 once again at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. \nOur convention and sport show is the largest consumer show in Nashville with more than 350 exhibitors featuring some of the top companies and brands in the outdoor industry. \nOf course\, you can’t experience Nashville without great music. The NWTF invites you to celebrate and enjoy convention week with three live performances! \nGet the party started Thursday\, Feb. 17 in Nashville with our Kickoff Party\, and enjoy a live show with Brother Maven\, whose musical roots are deep in southern soul. \nCelebrate the stars of the NWTF at our Awards Dinner Friday\, Feb. 18 and hear music from Stephanie Quayle\, the first female country music ambassador of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. \nAnd returning to our Nashville convention for 2022 is Chris Janson! Janson is an ACM award-winner who has had four No. 1 hit singles\, including “Buy Me A Boat\,” “Fix a Drink\,” “Good Vibes” and “Done.” The country music sensation will close out our convention with a live show Saturday\, Feb. 18 following the NWTF Grand National Auction. \nRegistration to Open Soon! \nNote: Sport Show dates are Feb. 17-19. The only event open to the public Sunday\, Feb. 20 is the worship service. \nBook your room – http://www.nwtf.org/convention/book-room \n2022 Convention Agenda \nAre you coming to the 46th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show? We are happy to hear it!  \nThere are a lot of activities packed into one weekend\, so we recommend coming with a plan. There are seminars\, meals\, meetings\, competitions\, raffles and auctions going on almost constantly during the day. Don\’t forget about the exhibit hall which can consume an entire day by itself.  \nExhibit Hall Hours:\nThursday\, Feb. 17\, 2022 – 11 am – 6 pm\nFriday\, Feb 18\, 2022 – 9 am – 7 pm\nSaturday\, Feb. 19\, 2022 – 8:30 – 6 pm \nWednesday February 16\, 2022\nRegistration Open                                                                                          12:00pm – 5:00pm\nNWTF Pub Crawl $40 –  Pub District                                                             9:00pm – 12:00pm \n*Come join us for a private event in the Pub District of the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The evening will be filled with live music and hors d’oeuvres from Fuse Sports Bar\, Findley’s and Jack Daniel’s restaurants.  \nConservation Aid Concert* – Grand Ole Opry                                                7:00pm – 9:00pm\n    (*Shuttle Provided to concert – Ticket purchase is separate from Registration) \nThursday February 17\, 2022\nNWTF Rendezvous Session 1 Free – Delta Ballroom                                  9:00am – 11:30am\nVolunteer / Conservation Seminars / Hunting Heritage                                 1:00pm – 5:00pm\n    (Concurrent Sessions – Bayou Meeting Room)\nKick-Off Party $85 – Delta Ballroom                                                               6:00pm – 10:00pm \nFriday February 18\, 2022\nSave the Habitat. Save the Hunt. Breakfast $35 – Delta Ballroom               7:00am – 8:30am\nNWTF Rendezvous Session 2 Free Delta Ballroom                                     9:30am – 11:30am\nLadies Auction $65 – Presidential Ballroom                                                  12:00pm – 3:30pm\nVolunteer / Conservation Seminars / Hunting Heritage                                 2:00pm – 5:00pm\n    (Concurrent Sessions – Bayou Meeting Room)\nAwards Ceremony $85 – Delta Ballroom                                                       6:00pm – 9:00pm \nSaturday February 19\, 2022\nVeterans Recognition Breakfast $35 – Delta Ballroom                                  8:00am – 9:30am\nHunt Auction $65 – Presidential Ballroom                                                     11:00am – 3:00pm\nGrand National Dinner/Auction/Concert Chris Janson $85                            5:00pm – 11:00pm\n    (Delta Ball Room) \nSunday February 20\, 2022\nWorship Service Free – Delta Ballroom                                                         8:00am – 9:00am
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-wild-turkey-federation-46th-annual-convention-and-sport-show/
LOCATION:Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center\, 2800 Opryland Dr.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T120000
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SUMMARY:WHC: Bird-Safe Glass and Native Grass Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Bird-Safe Glass and Native Grass: Why Avian Projects Aren\’t Just About Nest Boxes \nRegister for the webinar here. \nNest boxes have become a common sight on corporate lands around the world\, providing cavity-nesting songbirds a safe place to raise their young. Given the wide range of challenges that birds encounter\, however\, it is important to consider the many other ways that companies can take action. From planting native vegetation to spreading the word about birds’ needs\, conservation teams in any location have a variety of opportunities to provide habitat for birds and mitigate the threats that they regularly face.   \n  \nIn this webinar\, experts from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and avian advocates from the corporate world will explore various tactics for supporting native birds. Whether your site has a long-running nest box project but wants to do more\, or you’re just beginning to research conservation options\, the speakers will provide ideas to get your team thinking outside the nest box.   \n  \nWhat you’ll learn:   \n\nCommon threats to native birds and how to address them \nIdeas for creating or enhancing avian habitat on a wide range of corporate lands \nHow to incorporate bird-friendly design elements into new and existing buildings \nTactics for teaching others about avian conservation  \n\n  \nWho should take this webinar:   \n\nConservation teams that wish to create or enhance on-site habitat for birds \nAnyone interested in supporting native birds via changes to their site’s purchasing or property management practices \n\n  \nPresenters:   \n\nDr. Ruth Bennett\, Research Ecologist\, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center \nKirstin Hill\, Bird Friendly Program Manager\, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center \nPaul Messing\, Test Lead\, General Motors\nKim Morse-Harvey\, Tech Specialist\, General Motors\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-bird-safe-glass-and-native-grass-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T130000
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SUMMARY:Bowman\'s Hill Wildflower Preserve: 22nd Annual Land Ethics Symposium (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Symposium Overview\nLook forward to the 22nd year of this not-to-be-missed symposium geared towards landscape architects\, designers\, contractors\, land planners\, municipal officials and homeowners. Learn how to create ecologically sound and economically viable landscapes through the use of native plants and sustainable practices. Continuing education credits will be available! \nRegistration coming soon.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bowmans-hill-wildflower-preserve-22nd-annual-land-ethics-symposium-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bowman\'s Hill Wildflower Preserve":MAILTO:bhwp@bhwp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T140000
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Total Alliance for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Tribal Alliance for Pollinators: An Innovative Model for Conservation Collaboration.  \nPresenters: Jane Breckinridge & Brandon Gillespie.  \nFebruary 22\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm \nTAP is the only Native-led organization dedicated to grassland restoration using locally sourced native plant seed. Learn about TAP’s history\, dedication to monarch conservation\, methods and hear guidance on working more effectively with tribes. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-total-alliance-for-pollinators/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T110000
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CREATED:20220215T152840Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pollinator Health and Habitat from a Beekeeper\'s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Starts at 10 AM CST on February 23\, 2022 through Zoom \nThe seminar will take place again at 7 PM CST on February 24\, also through Zoom. \nJoin a free webinar that talks with a commercial beekeeper from Browning\’s Honey and pollinator biologists with The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund the many challenges facing the beekeeping industry. \nLearn how a 4th Generation Beekeeper has learned to adapt to the challenges that face beekeeping and the important role that great pollinator habitat can play in finding success. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-pollinator-health-and-habitat-from-a-beekeepers-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220208T170720Z
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SUMMARY:WHC Webinar Series: Proactive Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Proactive Conservation: Supporting At-Risk Species through Collaborative Action \nFebruary 23\, 2021 \n12:00-1:00 PM CST \nWhile reversing population loss among threatened and endangered species is critical\, it is also important to proactively address the needs of species that are at-risk of potential listing. Voluntarily working to keep at-risk species from being listed benefits not only wildlife\, but also agencies and landowners by supporting their conservation goals and decreasing the need for regulatory action. \nIn this webinar\, leaders from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the conservation coalition Conservation Without Conflict will discuss the case for conserving at-risk species and how voluntary collaborative efforts between nonprofits\, agencies and corporate landowners lead to mutually beneficial environmental outcomes. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n• The importance of mitigating the threats that at-risk species face and how corporate lands play a key role\n• How partnering with nonprofits and regulatory agencies supports corporate conservation goals\n• Best practices for species recovery and how to find relevant species management tools \nWho should take this webinar:\n• Conservation teams whose sites are home to at-risk species\n• Anyone interested in how cross-sector collaboration can support species recovery goals \nPresenters: \n• Lauren Ward\, Executive Director\, Conservation Without Conflict\n• Wendi Weber\, Regional Director\, North Atlantic-Appalachian Region\, FWS
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-series-proactive-conservation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220215T155450Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pollinator Health and Habitat from a Beekeeper\'s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Starts at 7 PM CST on February 24\, 2022 through Zoom \nThe seminar will also take place at 10 AM CST on February 23\, also through Zoom. \nJoin a free webinar that talks with a commercial beekeeper from Browning\’s Honey and pollinator biologists with The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund the many challenges facing the beekeeping industry. \nLearn how a 4th Generation Beekeeper has learned to adapt to the challenges that face beekeeping and the important role that great pollinator habitat can play in finding success.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-pollinator-health-and-habitat-from-a-beekeepers-perspective-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20211220T181501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T181501Z
UID:24157-1646125200-1646316000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:PFA: Annual Best Practices for Pollinators Summit (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Learn ecologically sound land management practices that promote pollinators\, climate resilience\, clean water and lands\, practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction\, habitat restorations and more.\’ \nThe summit will take place on March 1-March 3\, starting and ending at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST each day. \nRegistration coming soon. \nRead more at the Pollinator-Friendly Alliance website.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/pfa-annual-best-practices-for-pollinators-summit-virtual/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20201223T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T193603Z
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SUMMARY:2022 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic
DESCRIPTION:Omaha\, Nebraska \nStay tuned for more information!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2022-national-pheasant-fest-quail-classic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220107T190313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T190313Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Roadside as Habitat for Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:Roadsides as Habitat for Monarchs: A Great Opportunity or a Salty Death Trap?  \nPresenter: Emilie C. Snell-Rood\, University of Minnesota.  \nRoadsides contain potentially thousands of acres of monarch habitat with millions of stems of milkweed hosts\, but they also present risks. Emilie will discuss her research over the past five years investigating costs and benefits of roadside habitat. \nRegister for the event here. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-roadside-as-habitat-for-monarchs/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220317T152144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T152144Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Wildlife Federation: Rights-of-Way Habitat Restoration 2022 Annual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Annual Rights-of-Way Workshop \nWednesday March 30 | 8:30am-3:00pm EDT \nRegister for this event here! \nDo you manage vegetation on rights-of-way (roadways\, hydro corridors\, solar/wind farms\, or pipeline easements)? Join your peers and get the know-how on restoring pollinator habitat! \n  \nMany organizations are finding pollinator habitat restoration a positive way to address challenges such as invasive species management\, meeting targets in sustainability plans\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do too! Check out the full event schedule and speakers! \n  \nIf you are in Eastern or Southwestern Ontario\, be sure to select the correlating label in the registration form to get access to the exclusive Rights-of-Way Communities of Practice regional meetings! Those in Eastern Ontario can click this poll to vote for the meeting theme.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/canadian-wildlife-federation-rights-of-way-habitat-restoration-2022-annual-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Wildlife Federation":MAILTO:info@cwf-fcf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220107T190733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T190733Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Western Monarch Update
DESCRIPTION:Western Monarch Update: Population and Seasonal Windows of Opportunity for Monarchs in California. Presenters: Louie H. Yang\, UC Davis & Emma Pelton\, Xerces Society.  \nApril 26\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nJoin us for a western monarch population update and a research report on the results of Dr. Yang’s three-year study of milkweed-monarch interactions\, which suggest two seasonal windows of opportunity limited by climatic variation and other abiotic factors. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-western-monarch-update/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220331T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T150054Z
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SUMMARY:WHC Webinar: Creating Meaningful Corporate-Community Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Community-First Environmental Action: How Crossing the Fence Line Can Create Mutually Beneficial Partnerships \nPresenters: Listed below in event description. \nApril 27\, 2022 \n12pm-1pm CDT on GoToWebinar \nRegister for the event here. \nAs companies in the U.S. and worldwide make or revisit their overall commitments to equity and community engagement\, many are recognizing the opportunity to address local environmental concerns through their sustainability initiatives and conservation programs. To successfully cross the fence line and connect with local stakeholders\, companies must be open to community members’ ideas and concerns and respond accordingly. Community leaders and organizers can serve as critical liaisons between companies and communities. \n  \nIn this webinar\, leaders from a community development organization and the owner of a business committed to resident empowerment will discuss the importance of community-first environmental action and the keys to meaningful corporate-community relationships. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nChallenges that companies face in community engagement\, and how an awareness of local needs can help address them\nWays that education efforts can strengthen corporate environmental initiatives and foster trust between communities and companies\nHow community organizations approach\, and can benefit from\, corporate sustainability and stakeholder engagement initiatives\n\n  \nWho should take this webinar: \n\nSite teams anywhere interested in crossing the fence line to collaborate on environmental action\nCorporate employees who wish to empower site-level staff to engage with adjacent communities\nCommunity leaders and organizers who wish to develop relationships with the industrial facilities within their neighborhoods\nDetroit-based teams curious about how local companies are engaging with communities\n\n  \nPresenters: \n\nVickie Lewis\, VMX\, President/CEO\, VMX International\nKim Theus\, President\, Canfield Consortium\nRhonda Theus\, Vice President\, Canfield Consortium\n\n  \nModerator: \n\nPatricia Billette\, Manager\, Conservation & Community Engagement\, WHC
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-creating-meaningful-corporate-community-relationships/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220429T200117Z
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SUMMARY:(MJV) Western Pollinator Conservation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Western Pollinator Conservation Webinar \nMay 4\, 2022 \n12pm-1pm CDT\, through Microsoft Teams \nJoin the Microsoft Teams meeting here. \nInterested in how you can help with native bumble bee and western monarch butterfly conservation? \nPlease join May 4th 10 – 11am PST for a practitioner-focused webinar to make the most out of the 2022 field season. \nThis webinar will cover the status of bumble bees of concern and western monarchs\, how to use apps to report field observations of pollinators\, and where to find the best reference materials to guide you in the field. This webinar is relevant for federal and\nstate employees based in Washington\, Oregon\, Idaho\, California\, Nevada\, Arizona\, or Utah and will be recorded. \nPresenters include: \nAmanda Barth – Chair of Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Western Monarch and Native Pollinator Working Group \nJeff Everett – USFWS lead for Franklin\’s Bumble Bee and co-lead of the Western Bumble Bee Species Status Assessment \nCat Darst – USFWS Assistant Field Supervisor for Listing and Recovery \nEmma Pelton and Rich Hatfield – The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation \nPlease contact Vicki Finn (vicki_finn@fws.gov)\, USFWS Conservation Coordinator\, with any questions.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-western-pollinator-conservation-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220428T142737Z
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SUMMARY:WHC Webinar: Looking Out for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Looking Out for Pollinators: Strengthening Pollinator Projects through Monitoring and Citizen Science \nPresenter: Juanita Armstrong\, Natural Resource Specialist\, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department \nMay 4\, 2022\, 1pm-2pm CDT (through GoToWebinar) \nRegister for the webinar at GoToWebinar. \nPollinator projects empower corporate conservation teams to address global biodiversity issues through site-based action. Providing native pollinators with host and nectar plants is an important part of such conservation efforts\, but the work doesn’t stop once milkweed and bee balm have taken root. From there\, participants must regularly monitor the habitat. Tying these monitoring efforts to larger citizen science initiatives provides employees and community members with an opportunity to contribute data to large-scale efforts that track species distribution and movement. In this webinar\, a natural resource specialist from Maricopa County Parks and Recreation will discuss the importance of citizen science and other monitoring efforts\, reflect on her experience with citizen science efforts in Arizona\, and provide resources on starting and monitoring a pollinator project anywhere. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n• The important role that citizen science plays in pollinator conservation \n• Best practices for monitoring monarchs and other native pollinators \n• Ideas for creating or enhancing pollinator habitat at your workplace \nWho should take this webinar: \n• Anyone interested in starting a pollinator project at their workplace or improving their monitoring efforts \n• Site teams looking to incorporate citizen science into their conservation work \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-looking-out-for-pollinators/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220429T194939Z
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UID:32462-1652293800-1652299200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(MJV) Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program: Virtual Introductory and Refresher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IMMP on Pollinator Conservation Projects: Virtual Workshop \nMay 11\, 2022 \n6:30pm-8pm CDT \nRegister for the event here. \nNOTE: This event will also be held on Thursday\, May 19\, 2022 from 10am-11:30am CDT. There is also an option on the registration form to receive a recording of the workshop if attending the live session is not possible. \nThis workshop will briefly review the objectives and flexibility of the Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program. We will then practice selecting a site to monitor\, practice using certain online tools\, and briefly review each optional activity. We\’ll review common questions\, show you where to access many helpful resources\, and demonstrate the online data entry. \nThere will be plenty of time for questions – both from those learning about the IMMP for the first time\, and from seasoned participants seeking guidance specific to their sites.  \nWe will email you an agenda and calendar invitation after after receiving your registration. \n*This is not a full IMMP training. This will help you make decisions about your monitoring\, and give you access to training & practice materials to complete on your own time. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-integrated-monarch-monitoring-program-virtual-introductory-and-refresher-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220412T161845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T161845Z
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SUMMARY:(ROWHHG) A New Bumble Bee Conservation Effort for Energy and Transportation Lands Takes Flight
DESCRIPTION:A New Bumble Bee Conservation Effort for Energy and Transportation Lands Takes Flight\n\nMay 17\, 2022 \n12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT on GoToWebinar \nBumble bees are undergoing serious population losses. Several species are awaiting consideration for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA): American bumble bee has declined by nearly 90%; Western bumble bee by 93%; variable cuckoo bumble bee by 89%. Recent ESA listings of other bumble bees have included the rusty patched bumble bee (2017) and Franklin\’s bumble bee (2021). The Monarch CCAA for Energy and Transportation Lands has spurred unprecedented conservation efforts for monarch butterflies across the nation. Building on this success\, UIC and USFWS are exploring the creation of a companion agreement aimed at conserving habitat needs for multiple at-risk bumble bee species across North America. This multi-species bumble bee conservation agreement is being developed to focus on six listed or petitioned bumble bee species. In this webinar\, we will share an overview of why this agreement is important now\, what is currently included in the proposal\, and the next steps. Please join us to learn about this bumble bee agreement proposal as well as how your organization can get involved.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rowhwg-proposal-for-bumble-bee-conservation-agreement-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145802
CREATED:20220405T155904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T155904Z
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SUMMARY:(MJV) Get the Buzz: Research shows solar habitat installations support pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Get the Buzz: Research shows solar habitat installations support pollinators \nMay 18\, 2022  \n12:00-1:00 pm on Zoom \nBees\, monarchs\, and other critical pollinators are disappearing\, and scientists agree that loss of habitat is a primary concern. However\, research has found that the renewable energy sector provides a unique opportunity for creating new pollinator habitat. \nJoin Monarch Joint Venture\, Connexus Energy\, MNL\, and Fresh Energy for a free webinar where we dig into the new study\, “Monitoring Pollinators on Minnesota Solar Installation\,” which used field data collection practices to document an abundance of bees\, butterflies\, moths\, flies\, and wasps utilizing pollinator-friendly solar habitat in Minnesota. We’ll also discuss seed mixes and biodiversity benefits\, how utilities and co-ops can lead\, and more. \nRegister for the webinar on the Fresh Energy website. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-get-the-buzz-research-shows-solar-habitat-installations-support-pollinators/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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