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SUMMARY:WHC Webinar Series: Inspiring Environmental Action Through Nature Art
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring Environmental Action Through Nature Art \nJuly 20\, 2022 \n12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT \nArt has the power to inspire\, educate and provide new perspectives. In particular\, art focused on nature not only teaches adults and children about wildlife\, but also galvanizes audiences to take action for conservation. Telling stories about the value of nature through fine art or literature creates a strong connection between the audience and the environment\, and inspires them to want to protect it. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll hear from two nature artists about where they find their inspiration\, how art and storytelling helps people learn more about nature\, and how depicting wildlife through art encourages conservation.  \nWhat you’ll learn: \n• The connections between art and nature \n• How art can encourage and inspire conservation efforts \n• Ideas for incorporating art into educational or awareness activities \nWho should take this webinar: \n• Anyone interested in learning more about nature art \n• Site teams that use educational activities with students and community members \nPresenters: \n• Rebekah Knight\, wildlife artist\n• Rebekah Lowell\, author and illustrator \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-series-inspiring-environmental-action-through-nature-art/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T130000
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SUMMARY:MJV Webinar Series 2022: The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
DESCRIPTION:The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz: A New North American Tradition for Monarch Conservation.  \nPresenter: Alessandro Diene\, Insectarium of Montréal.  \nJuly 26\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nThe “Blitz” recently celebrated its 5th anniversary with over 10\,000 observations of monarchs and milkweed across Canada\, the U.S. and Mexico. This webinar presents the origins\, present moment\, and future plans of this trinational effort. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-webinar-series-2022-the-international-monarch-monitoring-blitz/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220804
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SUMMARY:Restoring & Enhancing Pollinator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Restoring & Enhancing Pollinator Workshop \nAugust 3\, 2022 \nPrairie Plains Resource Institute Whitney Education Center\, Marquette\, NE \nStarts at 9:00 AM CDT \nJoin us at Prairie Plains Resource Institute for a day of presentations\, open discussions\, and field hikes focusing on prairie management and restoration that enhances habitat for pollinators and other biodiversity. Open to the public and conservationists. \nPresentations by: Gerry Steinauer (Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)\, Kent Pfeiffer (Northern Prairies Land Trust)\, Mercy Manzanares (HDR) & Jon Judson (Diversity Farms) \nPrairie Management and Restoration Method Field Hikes by: Bill Whitney\, Sarah Bailey & Mike Bullerman (PPRI)\, Gerry Steinauer (NGPC)\, Chris Helzer (The Nature Conservancy)\, & Kent Pfeiffer (NPLT) \nWeed management panel discussion during lunch \nRegistration is required to attend this workshop. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Audubon Nebraska with vegetarian options available. \nRegister for the workshop here. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-enhancing-pollinator-workshop/
LOCATION:Charles L. Whitney Education Center\, 2206 N M Road\, Marquette\, NE\, 68854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
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SUMMARY:(National Wildlife Federation) Roadside Habitat for Monarch Butterflies and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Roadside Habitat for Monarch Butterflies and Pollinators \nAugust 16\, 2022 \n1:00 PM-2:00 PM CDT\, through Zoom \nThroughout North America\, municipalities and other landowners are working to create pockets of monarch butterfly habitat in urban\, suburban\, and rural areas\, including on agricultural lands\, grazing land\, land trust sites\, parks\, natural areas\, schools\, and municipal properties. There is significant opportunity to extend the ecological benefit of these areas by converting nearby roadsides into ecological corridors. This webinar\, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation\, will feature two case studies from South Texas and Central Missouri where seed restoration was combined with public outreach. \nRegister for the webinar here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-wildlife-federation-roadside-habitat-for-monarch-butterflies-and-pollinators/
ORGANIZER;CN="National Wildlife Federation":MAILTO:info@nwf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T130000
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Climate\, Weather\, and Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:Climate\, Weather\, and Monarchs.  \nPresenters: Karen Oberhauser\, Univ. of Wisconsin\, Madison & Leslie Ries\, Georgetown Univ. \nAugust 23\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT  \nWeather is a key determinant of monarch numbers\, but the story is complicated and interesting. Join us to learn the latest on what we know about monarch population drivers\, in the past\, present\, and future. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-climate-weather-and-monarchs/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T140000
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SUMMARY:Research Roundtable: Rare Plants and the Biodiversity of ROWs
DESCRIPTION:Research Roundtable: Rare Plants and the Biodiversity of ROWs \nVirtual \nAugust 30\, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM CDT \nWe’re excited to bring back the Research Roundtable webinar series this year! Join us for the upcoming session and learn about research on rare plants on ROWs and the unique biodiversity value that these landscapes can provide. As before\, the webinar will feature several lightning talks from researchers\, followed by virtual roundtable discussions. \nPresenters \nTheo Witsell\, Southeastern Grassland Initiative \nJon Soper\, University of Nebraska at Omaha \nRegister here! \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/research-roundtable-rare-plants-and-the-biodiversity-of-rows/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220902T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220902T160000
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SUMMARY:(REWI Webinar) Eagle Mitigation Models Update: Alternative Options for Offsetting Golden Eagle Take at Wind Energy Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Mitigation Models Update: Alternative Options for Offsetting Golden Eagle Take at Wind Energy Facilities \nSeptember 14\, 2022\, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT \nHeld through Zoom \nRegister here! \nThis webinar will explore and provide an update on the eagle lead model and eagle vehicle collision model. Both models estimate the mitigation credits for offsetting eagle take at wind energy facilities and provide alternative take mitigation options to power pole retrofitting. The lead model estimates the reduction in eagle mortality from decreasing lead ingestion by golden eagles during the big game hunting season. The vehicle collision model estimates the reduction in eagle mortality due to the removal of roadkill on which eagles feed\, exposing them to vehicle strikes. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on this page.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rewi-webinar-eagle-mitigation-models-update-alternative-options-for-offsetting-golden-eagle-take-at-wind-energy-facilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T110000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Blueprint Webinar: Pollinator Habitat Design & Research (10:00 AM CDT)
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Habitat Design and Research \nSeptember 7\, 2022\, 10:00 AM CDT  \nRegister for the 10:00 AM webinar here. The webinar will be held again at 7:00 PM; you can register for that time here. The webinar will be recorded for viewing at a later date. \nJoin this webinar on Wednesday\, September 7th to learn about new research conducted by the US Geological Survey that looks at pollinator habitat design and function. You\’ll learn about new research results that highlight improved pollinator habitat values. \nThis webinar will highlight the pollinator habitat designs features that produced increased pollinator species use and benefits. Learn how to make every acre of pollinator habitat the best it can be. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/conservation-blueprint-webinar-pollinator-habitat-design-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220830T143405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T143405Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Blueprint Webinar: Pollinator Habitat Design and Research (7:00 PM CDT)
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Habitat Design and Research \nSeptember 7\, 2022\, 7:00 PM CDT  \nRegister for the 7:00 PM webinar here. The webinar will be held earlier at 10:00 AM; you can register for that time here. The webinar will be recorded for viewing at a later date. \nJoin this webinar on Wednesday\, September 7th to learn about new research conducted by the US Geological Survey that looks at pollinator habitat design and function. You\’ll learn about new research results that highlight improved pollinator habitat values. \nThis webinar will highlight the pollinator habitat designs features that produced increased pollinator species use and benefits. Learn how to make every acre of pollinator habitat the best it can be.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/conservation-blueprint-webinar-pollinator-habitat-design-and-research-700-pm-cdt/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220208T165041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T165041Z
UID:29151-1663459200-1663804799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:SJTA/NJDFW: 2022 Northeastern Transportation and Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Northeastern Transportation and Wildlife Conference (NETWC) will be co-hosted by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW)\, and will be held in-person September 18 – 21 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City\, New Jersey. \nThe safety and health of everyone is of paramount importance\, and the Steering Committee is closely monitoring the COVID 19 pandemic as well as state and local safety guidelines and protocols. A “Duty of Care” will be announced closer to the event dates\, and www.netwc.org will have the most up to date information. \nThe undeniable challenge of sustaining wildlife mobility across a fragmented and changing landscape is being met with historic support\, offering up a pivotal moment for conservation. NETWC 2022 brings together a community of ecologists and transportation planners\, engineers\, administrators\, and researchers\, to share our collective expertise and harness today\’s opportunities to put pro-wildlife infrastructure solutions into practice. \nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click here to register for the conference. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2022-northeastern-transportation-and-wildlife-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center\, Two Convention Boulevard\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220526T175633Z
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SUMMARY:Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies 112th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) 112th Annual Meeting \nSeptember 18-21\, 2022 \nOmni Hotel\, Fort Worth\, TX \nThe Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies will host the 112th AFWA Annual Meeting at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth\, Texas\, September 18-21\, 2022. Make plans now to join us!  \nThis annual event provides a forum for conservation leadership and brings together more than 700 leaders from fish and wildlife agencies and conservation groups from all 50 states\, U.S. Territories\, Canada and Mexico in order to discuss conservation policy and management issues and accomplishments. Attendees include key decision makers in the field of fish and wildlife\, including; directors\, assistant directors\, program managers\, and others involved in fisheries\, wildlife habitat\, law enforcement\, legal affairs\, industry\, as well as public affairs (information and education). \nRegister here! \nOvernight accommodations will be available to meeting participants at a discounted group rate of $195/night\, plus 17% tax and special assessments. Please make your reservation by Friday\, August 26\, 2022 to be guaranteed the group rate. To make a reservation\, click here\, or call Omni Reservations at 1-800-843-6664.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/association-of-fish-wildlife-agencies-112th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Omni Fort Worth Hotel\, 1300 Houston Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies":MAILTO:info@fishwildlife.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220217T152047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T152047Z
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SUMMARY:2022 National Trees and Utilities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Us! \nGrab your calendars because you won’t want to miss this. We are happy to officially announce the 2022 Trees & Utilities Conference! Get ready to join us in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin on September 20 – 22nd. \nRegister here! \nHave a topic you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Submit your speaking papers today\, as we seek to build a program that will inspire and educate a wide range of professionals within the utility arboriculture network.  We welcome all ranges of speakers whether this is your first time presenting or you are well seasoned!  \nA few topics we are seeking that reflect on current and future practices in\n•    Community Programs\n•    DEI\n•    Education/Professional Development\n•    Environmental (Pollinators\, Urban Forests\, Water Resource/Reliable Energy)\n•    Research\n•    Recruitment / Workforce Retention \n•    Regulation (Government Interaction\, Rate Case/O&M) \n•    Safety \n•    Trends (Carbon Reduction\, Supply Chain\, COVID/Work Landscape)\n•    And more! \n*No sales pitches or self-promotions will be accepted \n\nDon’t wait! Call for Papers will be accepted only through April 6th\, so submit your papers today!  \nRegister here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2022-national-trees-and-utilities-conference/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Center District\, 555 W Wells St\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220718T203954Z
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SUMMARY:(Xerces Society Webinar) Habitat for Pollinators - Success\, Next Steps\, Ready for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Habitat for Pollinators – Success\, Next Steps\, Ready for Winter \nSeptember 20\, 2022 \n11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT\, through Zoom \nJoin Stephanie Frischie\, Agronomist and Native Plant Materials Specialist with the Xerces Society\, for this Women4theLand Conservation Conversation via Zoom.  Mid-September can feel like summer or like fall from one day to another. At this learning circle\, the panelists will talk about what happened in your pollinator habitat over the summer. They’ll also talk about what is blooming this time of year\, which pollinators and insects are active\, and what will happen to them in a few months when winter sets in. Join them to learn about providing overwintering habitat and some good books to add to winter reading lists. \nRegister here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-society-webinar-habitat-for-pollinators-success-next-steps-ready-for-winter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220825T145739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T145739Z
UID:32927-1663761600-1663765200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Webinar Series: Creating Bat-friendly Gardens and Urban Habitats to Help Prevent Bat Extinction
DESCRIPTION:Creating Bat-Friendly Gardens and Urban Habitats to Help Prevent Bat Extinction \nSeptember 21\, 2022 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT\, through GoToWebinar \nRegister here! \nBats are a sign of a healthy and functioning ecosystem – they help with pest control\, reducing the need for insecticide\, and their guano is an excellent organic fertilizer\, among many other benefits bats offer to people and nature. With nearly 200 species threatened with extinction\, corporate landowners have an opportunity to contribute to bat conservation in a meaningful way. In this webinar\, bat experts will share the basics of creating a bat garden\, bat-friendly considerations for lighting buildings and landscapes\, and the importance of urban habitats such as parks and golf courses. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• How to create a bat garden \n• The impact of light pollution on bat species\n• The role of urban bat habitats\n• How to support bats in advance of Bat Week\, October 24-31\, 2022 \nWho should take this webinar:\n• Corporate site teams that want to protect bat populations\n• Anyone interested in learning more about bat habitats \nPresenters:\n• Erin Cord\, Community Engagement Manager\, Bat Conservation International \n• Frank Ridgley\, DVM\, Zoo Conservation and Veterinary Services Manager\, Conservation and Research \nDepartment\, Zoo Miami \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-series-creating-bat-friendly-gardens-and-urban-habitats-to-help-prevent-bat-extinction/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wildlife Habitat Council":MAILTO:whc@wildlifehc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220107T194228Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: The Role of Zoos in Butterfly and Insect Conservation
DESCRIPTION:The Role of Zoos in Butterfly and Insect Conservation.  \nPresenters: Paige Howorth\, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance & Traci Clevenger\, Henry Doorly Zoo.  \nSeptember 27\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nZoos are playing an important role in insect conservation research and their labs are home to innovative programs designed to help at-risk insect species recover. Join us for updates and success stories with a focus on monarchs and the salt creek tiger beetle recovery program. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-the-role-of-zoos-in-butterfly-and-insect-conservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220718T205113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T205113Z
UID:32846-1664452800-1664456400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Xerces Society Webinar) Bring Back the Pollinators: Providing Nesting Habitat for Bees
DESCRIPTION:Bring Back the Pollinators: Providing Nesting Habitat for Bees \nSeptember 29\, 2022 \n12:00-1:00 PM CDT\, through Zoom \nThe availability of nesting habitat is a critical yet often overlooked factor impacting native bee populations. In this webinar\, Xerces Biologists\, Leif Richardson and Sarah Foltz Jordan\, will summarize nesting biology of major groups of bees\, including leaf-cutter bees\, mining bees\, bumble bees\, and many more. They will also offer numerous practical approaches to creating and managing nesting habitat features. Approaches are relevant to landscapers\, farmers\, gardeners\, natural resource professionals\, and anyone interested in taking the next step in supporting pollinators. Community science opportunities will also be discussed. \nThis is the fourth webinar in the four-part series Bring Back the Pollinators. \nThis webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. \nRegister here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-society-webinar-bring-back-the-pollinators-providing-nesting-habitat-for-bees/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220405T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T144137Z
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SUMMARY:12th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Kentucky at Louisville\’s renowned Galt House Hotel\, October 3rd -6th\, for the 12th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium! This year\’s Symposium will feature two days of speakers and poster presentations\, as well as a full day of field trips. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for landscape architects and certified crop advisors.\n \nThe biennial Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium is sustained by the expanding interests and cooperation of a diverse spectrum of people involved with native grasses\, forbs\, and wetland plants of the eastern United States. These include restorationists\, landscape architects\, ecologists\, landowners\, forage producers\, biologists\, wildlife and pollinator enthusiasts\, private consultants\, government agencies\, seed and plant producers\, and many more! \nWe are now seeking session proposals from presenters and speakers.  We are requesting presentations from industry leaders\, knowledgeable professionals\, and inspired students. The request for presentations is open through May 15th . See the full RFP here.\n  \nThis year\’s symposium will cover: \n\nNative Plants in Landscape and Design\nNative grasses in energy and transportation of rights-of-way\nSite preparation\, seed selection\, establishment and maintenance\nNative grasses and forbs for pollinator conservation\nGrasslands for pasture and forage\nThe role of natives in conservation agriculture\nRestoration of Grasslands\nNative grasses and forbs in the solar industry\nand more!\n\n  \nLearn more at ENGSymposium.org.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/12th-eastern-native-grasslands-symposium/
LOCATION:The Galt House Hotel\, 140 N. Fourth St.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20200325T181846Z
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SUMMARY:13th International Symposium on Environmental Concerns in Rights-of-Way Management
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte\, North Carolina \nEnvironmental management of rights-of-way\, whether it be planning of new infrastructure or operating of existing corridors\, is evolving alongside changing climates\, regulatory requirements and stakeholder concerns. Contribute and learn about research\, case studies and discussions about adapting to the dynamic world of rights-of-way management. \nRegistration is coming soon. More info here. \nReserve your hotel room by Sept. 16. More info here. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/13th-international-symposium-on-environmental-concerns-in-rights-of-way-management/
LOCATION:Sheraton Charlotte / Le Meridien Hotel\, 555 South McDowell Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220922T175327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T175327Z
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SUMMARY:EPRI Monarch Roundtable: IUCN Red List Discussion
DESCRIPTION:EPRI Monarch Roundtable: IUCN Red List Discussion \nOctober 12\, 2022 \n12:00pm CT\, through Cisco WebEx \nUse this WebEx link to join the webcast before it starts; no pre-registration is required. \n  \nIn July 2022\, the migratory monarch was assessed as Endangered for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species\, with much associated fanfare in the news. But what does this actually mean and how did it come about? \n  \nPlease join us for an upcoming\, one hour webcast on October 12th at 12:00pm CT. In this webcast\, Monika Böhm\, Co-chair of the Butterfly and Moth Specialist Group and Freshwater Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival\, and Anna Walker\, Species Survival Officer for Invertebrate Pollinators at the New Mexico BioPark Society\, will give a brief overview of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List and how it was used to assess the conservation status of the migratory monarch butterfly. \n  \nThe IUCN Red List is widely recognized as the most comprehensive\, scientifically based source for information on the global status of fungi\, plant\, and animal species. The recent assessment of the Monarch joined more than 140\,000 species already assessed on the IUCN Red List. This presentation will cover what is involved in the monarch assessment\, what data was used to draw a conclusion\, and what the decision means for land managers and policy makers. \nModerator: \nJessica Fox\, Conservation Biologist\, Electric Power Research Institute \nPresenters: \nAnna Walker is the Species Survival Officer for Invertebrate Pollinators at the New Mexico BioPark Society. In this role\, she works in partnership with the IUCN Species Survival Commission to assess the conservation status of insects on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. She has worked on projects involving moths endemic to Hawai‘i\, prairie butterflies\, and North American fireflies. In addition to writing Red List assessments\, Anna is involved in several community science initiatives that focus on understanding the local insect fauna. She is the director of the New Mexico Butterfly Monitoring Network and partners with the Western Firefly Project to document rare and understudied fireflies of the desert southwest. \n  \nMonni Böhm is the Freshwater Conservation Coordinator at the Indianapolis Zoo’s Global Center for Species Survival\, a partnership between Indianapolis Zoo and the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) to support and connect thousands of conservation experts working to secure a future for animals\, fungi and plants in more than 160 countries. Prior to this\, she was based at the Institute of Zoology at the Zoological Society of London\, where she used the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as a biodiversity indicator to monitor status and trends of many different species groups across the globe. She is the Co-chair of the IUCN SSC Butterfly and Moth Specialist Group and the coordinator of the IUCN SSC Terrestrial and Freshwater Invertebrate Red List Authority\, as well as a member of the Red List Technical Working Group of the IUCN and a member of several other Specialist Groups.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/epri-monarch-roundtable-iucn-red-list-discussion/
ORGANIZER;CN="Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)":MAILTO:events@epri.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220301T191248Z
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference
DESCRIPTION:22nd Annual International North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference \nOctober 18-20\, 2022 \nOn behalf of Pollinator Partnership and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History\, we are pleased to invite NAPPC Partners to the 22nd Annual International North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference\, hosted from October 18th to October 20th\, 2022. NAPPC\’s mission is to encourage the health of resident and migratory pollinating animals in North America. This year NAPPC partners will gather in-person and virtually from throughout North America and beyond. \nRegister here! \nAgenda \nTUESDAY\, OCTOBER 18TH\, 2022\nField Trip\nSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History\nVarious Departments\n1000 Madison Drive NW\nWashington\, D.C. 20560 \nEvening Reception\nTo Be Determined \nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 19TH AND THURSDAY\, OCTOBER 20TH\, 2022\nNAPPC Member Conference\nSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History\nBaird Auditorium\n1000 Madison Drive NW\nWashington\, D.C. 20560 \nHotel \nHoliday Inn Washington Capitol – Natl Mall\n550 C Street S.W.\,\nWashington\, District of Columbia 20024 \nThere is a block of rooms available at a discounted rate for conference attendees. \n\nRate: $279\, plus plus tax (14.95%)\nGroup Code: NA0\nBooking: Click here to book online or call 877-834-3613\nCut-off Date: September 16\, 2022\n\n \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/22nd-annual-north-american-pollinator-protection-campaign-nappc-conference/
LOCATION:Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History\, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20560\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North American Pollinator Protection Compaign (NAPPC)":MAILTO:nappc@pollinator.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220107T194846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T194846Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: What We Talk About When We Talk About Monarchs (DESCRIPTION TBA)
DESCRIPTION:What We Talk About When We Talk About Monarchs: Tackling the Tough Topics in Monarch Conservation.  \nPresenters: Katie-Lyn Bunney\, Monarch Joint Venture & Lily Maynard\, Cincinnati Zoo. \nOctober 25\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nDescription TBA. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-monarchs-description-tba/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20221018T141135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T141135Z
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SUMMARY:(Bee and Butterfly Fund) Seed a Legacy First Year Management Tips
DESCRIPTION:Seed a Legacy First Year Management Tips \nOctober 25\, 2022 \n6:30-7:00 PM CDT\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin us for a discussion about how to read seed tags\, seeding your site\, management for the first growing season\, weed control tips\, and Q&A with our expert biologist Elsa Gallagher. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bee-and-butterfly-fund-seed-a-legacy-first-year-management-tips/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220615T165038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T165038Z
UID:32653-1668297600-1668643199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Entomological Society of America) 2022 ESA\, ESC\, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2022 ESA\, ESC\, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting \nNovember 13-16\, 2022 \nHeld at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver\, BC\, and also virtually \nThe Entomological Society of America (ESA)\, Entomological Society of Canada (ESC)\, and the Entomological Society of British Columbia (ESBC) are excited to be hosting the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting on November 13-16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver\, British Columbia.  The theme for the 2022 ESA\, ESC\, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting is Entomology as Inspiration: Insects through art\, science\, and culture.  \nJoin us\, November 13 – 16\, for the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting. Explore groundbreaking research\, network with other entomologists and professional insect scientists\, and so much more. Don\’t miss out as the entomological community comes together—attend the Joint Annual Meeting in-person in Vancouver or virtually; you choose the way that best suit your plans this fall. \nRegister now and get excited for the Joint Annual Meeting! \nNote: \nESA has negotiated discounted hotel rates for 2022 Joint Annual Meeting attendees. You must make your hotel reservation through Orchid Events. Hotel reservations are taken on a first-come\, first-served\, space available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible for the best opportunity of receiving your hotel choice.   \nReserve your hotel room here! \nRoom rates quoted are in Canadian dollars and the hotels will bill in Canadian dollars.  Use the calculator to determine the current exchange rate\, which is constantly changing.   \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/entomological-society-of-america-2022-esa-esc-and-esbc-joint-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Entomological Society of America":MAILTO:esa@entsoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20221111T170648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T170648Z
UID:33566-1668513600-1668517200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Bee City USA) Practitioners Talk About IPM: Turning Lemons into Lemonade – the Story of Wilsonville\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Turning Lemons into Lemonade – The Story of Wilsonville\, OR \nNovember 15\, 2022 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister for the webinar here! \nA private parking lot in Wilsonville\, Oregon became the unexpected site of the country’s largest bumble bee kill\, when an estimated 50\,000-100\,000 bumble bees died during Pollinator Week in 2013\, after neonicotinoid insecticide was applied to linden trees located in the lot. \nSince then\, the City of Wilsonville has rallied to support bee conservation through joining Bee City USA and establishing its Bee Stewards Wilsonville program. \nJoin Kerry Rappold\, Natural Resources Program Manager for the City of Wilsonville\, who will discuss the city’s work since the bee kill\, including pollinator habitat establishment\, integrated pest management in parks and public spaces\, residential education\, and involvement in state policy work. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bee-city-usa-practitioners-talk-about-ipm-turning-lemons-into-lemonade-the-story-of-wilsonville-or/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220107T195104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T195104Z
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SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series:  The Milpa and the Monarch: Indigenous Cosmologies of Mexico.
DESCRIPTION:The Milpa and the Monarch: Indigenous Cosmologies of Mexico.  \nPresenter: Dr. Columba Gonzalez\, Mount Saint Vincent Univ. \nNovember 15\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT \nDescription TBA. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-the-milpa-and-the-monarch-indigenous-cosmologies-of-mexico/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20221111T171112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T171112Z
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SUMMARY:(Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund) Solar Energy & Pollinator Benefits: Managing the Uncertainty of a New Model
DESCRIPTION:Solar Energy & Pollinator Benefits: Managing the Uncertainty of a New Model \nNovember 17\, 2022 \nStarts at 1:00 PM CST \nRegister here! \nThis discussion will look at the key considerations of how pollinator health and habitat benefits can be a key component of utility scale solar projects. \nHosted by Tyler Kanczuzewski\, Vice President of Sustainability – Inovateus Solar; and Pete Berthelsen\, Executive Director – The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund \nTyler is the Vice President of Marketing and Sustainability\, Board Member\, and an investor of Inovateus Solar. He has an MBA from Grand Valley State University with an emphasis in sustainable enterprise and a B.A. from Holy Cross College in Notre Dame\, IN. Tyler has also taken on a role as Sustainability Consultant for Logistick\, a freight securement system manufacturer and supplier\, and his goal is to help them implement sustainable practices into various business activities and operations. \nPete is the Executive Director for The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund and President of Conservation Blueprint\, LLC. Pete has a M.S. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University and a B.S. in Wildlife from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Pete also serves as a Board member\, Steering Committee advisor\, and Technical advisor for several large-scale solar projects and conservation organizations. \nWhat you\’ll learn:\n1. The 15 unique project objectives that will inform and guide how your final vegetative cover is designed.\n2. The key risks and benefits of a successful final vegetative cover.\n3. Key learnings from projects that were not 100% successful in their vegetative cover establishment efforts.\n4. How considering and designing multiple benefits into a solar project is a great fit with corporate sustainability goals. \nThis presentation will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date. Attendees will be able to pass along comments and questions during the live webinar. The registration is free\, but you will need to be registered to attend.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bee-and-butterfly-habitat-fund-solar-energy-pollinator-benefits-managing-the-uncertainty-of-a-new-model/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20221117T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T180049Z
UID:34163-1670421600-1670428800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(ROWHWG) Research Roundtable: Habitat Management on ROWs
DESCRIPTION:ROWHWG Research Roundtable: Habitat Management on ROWs \nDecember 7\, 2022 \n2:00PM-4:00PM CST \nRegister here! \nWe’re excited to host our second webinar in the Research Roundtable webinar series! Join us for the upcoming session and learn about research on best management practices for habitat on rights-of-way. As before\, the webinar will feature several lightning talks from researchers\, followed by a Q&A session and virtual roundtable discussions. \nPresenters \nDr. Kaitlin Whitney\, Rochester Institute of Technology \nDr. Carolyn Mahan\, Pennsylvania State University \nDr. Lionel Leston\, University of Alberta
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rowhwg-research-roundtable-habitat-management-on-rows/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20220107T195349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T195349Z
UID:25938-1671541200-1671544800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Remote Sensing Technology Development to Aid Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Remote Sensing Technology Development to Aid Conservation. \nPresenters: Wendy Caldwell\, Monarch Joint Venture & TBA. \nDecember 20\, 2022 \n1pm-2pm CDT on Zoom \nA collaboration between the Monarch Joint Venture\, Sentera Inc.\, and the U.S.G.S. has developed remote sensing technology to detect and count common milkweed stems. This technology may be a cost-efficient and effective method to help meet monarch conservation targets for the eastern population. Join MJV Executive Director Wendy Caldwell for an update on remote sensing pilot programs and other applications of remote sensing in aiding conservation effectiveness beyond monarchs and milkweed.  \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-2022-webinar-series-remote-sensing-technology-development-to-aid-conservation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20221222T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T180342Z
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Crunching Numbers on Agrivoltaics:  Context and Costs of Agrivoltaics in the US
DESCRIPTION:Crunching Numbers on Agrivoltaics: Context and Costs of Agrivoltaics in the US \nJanuary 18\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM CST\, through Zoom \nRegister here! \nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! \nIn our first webinar\, Jordan Macknick and James McCall will discuss the context and costs of agrivoltaics in the United States. \nIt\’s free to attend and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/webinar-crunching-numbers-on-agrovoltaics-context-and-costs-of-agrivoltaics-in-the-us-with-nrels-jordan-macknick-and-james-mccall/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTSTAMP:20260405T005843
CREATED:20230105T140331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T140331Z
UID:38712-1674172800-1674431999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2023 International Western Monarch Summit
DESCRIPTION:2023 International Western Monarch Summit \nJanuary 20-22\, 2023 \nEmbassy Suites\, San Luis Obispo\, CA \nRegister here! \nCome prepared for an exchange of ideas from across the Western States\, Tribal Lands\, Mexico\, Canada and Australia-all with an interest in our western monarch population!  Expand your knowledge and make connections with other Monarch enthusiasts\, researchers\, and conservation organizations. \nRegistration must be completed by 1/5/2023.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/2023-international-western-monarch-summit/
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