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SUMMARY:MJV: The Beauty and Resilience of Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Prairies contain incredible beauty and diversity\, though neither is widely recognized by the public. Along with the size and connectivity of habitats\, the biological diversity in prairies creates the ecological resilience needed to help ensure their continued survival. This photo-heavy presentation will delve into the diversity of prairies\, especially within plants and invertebrates\, sharing incredible stories about species and their interactions with each other. Chris will also talk about how we can help prairies build and maintain their ecological resilience\, even in the face of increasing threats. Finally\, he will share some of the results of his year-long project to photograph as much beauty and diversity as he could within a single square meter of Nebraska prairie. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-the-beauty-and-resilience-of-prairie/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201223T183800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T183800Z
UID:10612-1614340800-1614344400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Buying Bee-Safe Plants: How You Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Join Xerces in a dynamic\, interactive webinar focused on how to find bee-safe plants for your pollinator gardens. You’ll walk out with tools for identifying pollinator-friendly growing practices in nurseries and greenhouses\, a plan for how you can encourage your nursery to incorporate pollinator-friendly pest management into their business\, and confidence in your capacity to make a difference. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-buying-bee-safe-plants-how-you-can-help/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201223T194916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T194916Z
UID:10636-1614675600-1614866400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Pollinator Friendly Alliance: 6th Annual BEST PRACTICES FOR POLLINATORS Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn ecologically sound land management practices that promote pollinators\, climate resilience\, clean water and lands; practical knowledge\, old world methods and innovation on pesticide reduction\, habitat installation\, soil health and more. \nMore info here. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/pollinator-friendly-alliance-6th-annual-best-practices-for-pollinators-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T140000
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CREATED:20210302T211458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T211458Z
UID:17772-1614776400-1614780000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Railway Tie Association: Environmental Regulatory Update: A Look Ahead
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take a look at current and pending changes to environmental regulations\, as well as trends in state and federal policy and enforcement initiatives under the new Biden administration. Regulated industries can expect the new administration to consider action on several areas including chemicals regulation\, climate change\, wetlands\, environmental justice\, and air and waste management. Trump administration rules are expected to be rolled back and replaced with new Executive Orders and legislation. The webinar will also review the impact of Executive Orders that focus on environmental issues and how they may impact the industry. In addition to environmental regulation and enforcement\, the webinar will discuss the increasing attention to issues such as environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG)\, sustainability\, climate risk\, and renewable energy. Disclosure of ESG information has for some time been a voluntary\, market-driven process led by investors and shareholders. However\, with the Biden administration focus on climate change\, industries of all sizes can expect to see rules on mandatory ESG disclosures and climate risk reporting in the coming years.\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/railway-tie-association-environmental-regulatory-update-a-look-ahead/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210302T212704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T212704Z
UID:17774-1614859200-1614862800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:PV Plus: Amplifying the Sustainability and Biodiversity Benefits of Solar
DESCRIPTION:Demand for solar energy continues to accelerate. Signed power purchase agreements exceeding 70 GW will result in more than 500\,000 acres of new PV solar by the end of 2024\, with millions more acres to follow. But bare ground or turfgrass on solar facilities can contribute to the widespread decline in biodiversity\, causing new challenges to the sustainability of ecosystems and agriculture. \nIn this webcast\, forward-thinking energy advocates and buyers will tell how they are using procurement to accelerate innovation in the solar industry and realize additional environmental lift for their projects and brands. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/pv-plus-amplifying-the-sustainability-and-biodiversity-benefits-of-solar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210302T205719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T205719Z
UID:17765-1615384800-1615388400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund: more tools in your toolbox for working with landowners
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for resource professionals to talk about additional pollinator habitat programs that offer free seed mixtures and technical guidance for projects located on private\, public and corporate lands. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-more-tools-in-your-toolbox-for-working-with-landowners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210204T212010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T212010Z
UID:15089-1615456800-1615460400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:CWF: How Land Managers can Create Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Learn all the ins and outs of site selection\, preparation and maintenance of a bare ground restoration to create pollinator habitat. Brittany Dobrzynski from New Jersey Audubon will provide details on how to install (with seeds and/or plugs) and manage your site with native plants for all of the growing season\, along with providing some inspiring meadow habitat project examples.\n\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/cwf-how-land-managers-can-create-pollinator-habitat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210302T210002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T210002Z
UID:17767-1615487400-1615491000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund: available help for your next project
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is open to anyone interested in learning about the \’4 Pillars of Pollinator Habitat\’\, key considerations of great pollinator habitat and a new program that can provide technical guidance and access to free pollinator seed mixes. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-bee-butterfly-habitat-fund-available-help-for-your-next-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T103000
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CREATED:20210302T210942Z
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UID:17770-1615973400-1615977000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce two recent accomplishments of the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative: the release of a Common Agenda for addressing invasive Phragmites in the Great Lakes basin and the finalization of the 2020-2026 Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework’s Strategic Plan. \n\nShare relevant Phragmites management\, research\, and resources with the GLPC community\nEngage with other managers and work collectively to manage Phragmites\nConsider how your activities currently or could be adjusted to align with the member strategies and reach out to the GLPC to discuss/explore how your work can contribute to the GLPC Common Agenda\nParticipate in and encourage others to participate in PAMF\n\nMore info here.\nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/great-lakes-phragmites-collaborative/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T130000
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CREATED:20201223T183951Z
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UID:10614-1616068800-1616072400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Supporting Pollinators on Rangelands in the Great Plains and Western US
DESCRIPTION:Well managed rangelands are home for many species of wildlife\, including pollinators\, and management decisions play an important role in conserving their habitat. Join Xerces staff as they highlight best management practices to manage rangeland using grazing\, fire\, or haying to support livestock production and pollinator health. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-supporting-pollinators-on-rangelands-in-the-great-plains-and-western-us/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324
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CREATED:20210204T212403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T212403Z
UID:15091-1616457600-1616543999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 1
DESCRIPTION:1:30PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201210T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T160703Z
UID:9209-1616504400-1616508000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Monarchs\, milkweed and grassland disturbance
DESCRIPTION:When common milkweed is cut back during the growing season it produces new growth over the next few weeks. Research suggests these regenerating stems are very attractive to ovipositing monarchs\, contain fewer monarch predators\, and may be safer environments for first-instar caterpillars. This presentation will review research on this topic\, including results from the ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs community science project\, and discuss prospects and uncertainties around using disturbance as a conservation tool for monarch recovery. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-monarchs-milkweed-and-grassland-disturbance/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210326
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CREATED:20210204T212530Z
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UID:15093-1616630400-1616716799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 2
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210204T212641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T212641Z
UID:15095-1617062400-1617148799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 3
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201223T184200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T184200Z
UID:10616-1617278400-1617282000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Soil Invertebrates - Getting to Know the Life in Soil
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will familiarize participants with common soil invertebrates\, their ecology and roles in soil health\, scouting methods\, and management strategies to increase beneficial soil animal populations. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-soil-invertebrates-getting-to-know-the-life-in-soil/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210204T213647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T213647Z
UID:15100-1617667200-1617753599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 4
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210204T213555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T213555Z
UID:15097-1617840000-1617926399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:(Ontario Only) Restoring Pollinator Habitat on Rights-of-Way 5
DESCRIPTION:1:30 PM-3:00 PM EST \nCome join your peers to learn about the latest in opportunities to restore habitat in rights-of-way (ROW). Many organizations are finding this a positive way to address various issues such as invasive species management\, lowering the bottom line in municipal budgets\, as well as demonstrating social responsibility to customers and public citizens. We know you care about the environment – come and meet others who do also! \nYou can attend them all or pick and choose to suit your schedule. Each session features new content. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/ontario-only-restoring-pollinator-habitat-on-rights-of-way-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201223T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T184401Z
UID:10618-1618488000-1618491600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Getting to Know the ‘Good Bugs’ – Scouting for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mysteries of pollinators and natural enemies of crop pests through this informative webinar. Learn how to differentiate a honey bee from a native bee and how to recognize some of our most common natural enemies of crop pests. This webinar will introduce a simple monitoring protocol designed to help farmers\, land-managers and backyard gardeners assess populations of beneficial insects on their farm or in their garden. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-getting-to-know-the-good-bugs-scouting-for-pollinators-and-other-beneficial-insects/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201210T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T160937Z
UID:9212-1619528400-1619532000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Western Butterflies: an overview of threats and population trajectories
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will review evidence from different long-term datasets in the west\, including the Shapiro transect from Northern California and the North American Butterfly Association summer counts\, with an eye towards understanding threats (including climate change) and species or regions of particular concern.\n \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-western-butterflies-an-overview-of-threats-and-population-trajectories/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210423T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T162653Z
UID:19097-1619611200-1619614800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Road to Recovery: Supporting Species of Concern on Corporate Lands
DESCRIPTION:1:00-2:00 PM EST \nIn this webinar\, panelists from Boeing\, CEMEX and Toyota will discuss their teams’ work with species of concern (plants\, reptiles and large mammals) and share insights on how to conduct voluntary recovery work or exceed regulatory stipulations in order to make a meaningful impact on biodiversity. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-road-to-recovery-supporting-species-of-concern-on-corporate-lands/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210423T163926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T163926Z
UID:19105-1620043200-1620046800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly CCAA Webinar: Fresh Perspectives and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Minnesota Department of Transportation\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and the University of Illinois-Chicago for a moderated webinar discussing the monarch butterfly CCAA one-year following the execution of this historic agreement. \nCurrently\, the monarch butterfly is a candidate for listing and USFWS will review the species status annually until a proposal for listing is developed. The monarch butterfly CCAA provides an opportunity for participants to continue maintenance of enrolled lands without the risk of violating the ESA when the species is listed as threatened or endangered. The Monarch Butterfly CCAA webinar will provide unique perspectives from state DOTs enrolled in the CCAA\, as well as lessons learned from USFWS and the University of Illinois Chicago\, Energy Resources Center\, Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-butterfly-ccaa-webinar-fresh-perspectives-and-lessons-learned/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210423T163141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T163141Z
UID:19099-1620216000-1620219600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Healthy Monarchs\, Healthy Planet – Best Practices for Monarch Conservation
DESCRIPTION:1:00-2:00 PM EST \nIn this webinar\, an educator from Monarch Joint Venture will provide an overview of monarch conservation\, including guidance for constructing a monarch-friendly pollinator garden and other ways to support butterflies on corporate lands or in the back yard. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/healthy-monarchs-healthy-planet-best-practices-for-monarch-conservation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201223T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T184603Z
UID:10620-1620302400-1620306000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Supporting Pollinators Over Time: How to Maintain Wildflower Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Integrating habitat onto farms and other landscapes can support pollinators and the pollination services they provide. However\, flower-rich plantings often require ongoing management to maintain wildflower diversity for pollinators over time. Come learn about a framework for selecting the most appropriate management techniques\, and learn how landowners Xerces work with are managing their pollinator plantings. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-supporting-pollinators-over-time-how-to-maintain-wildflower-diversity/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210520T194407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T194407Z
UID:19142-1621418400-1621425600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:AASHTO: Improving the Resilience of Our National Transportation System through Lifecycle Based Roadside Planning\, Design\, and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Of all the land owned and maintained within the national highway transportation system\, up to two-thirds is unpaved. Historically roadside design and maintenance has prioritized research focus on traffic safety\, stormwater filtration and drainage\, and visual quality. However over the past several decades there has been research to show the roadside\’s potential as an environmental asset that if managed strategically\, can help improve system resilience and overall sustainability. Some of the most compelling recent research has shown potential for significant return on investment from management strategies to support pollinators\, sequester carbon\, and make the transportation system more resilient to fire. The TRB standing committee on Roadside Maintenance Operations (AKR20) has been coordinating with the standing committee on Landscape and Environmental Design (AFB40) for the past twenty years on the development of National Guidelines for Vegetation Management (AASHTO\, March 2011). This presentation will discuss the history of this research collaboration and the two committees\’ current NCHRP research proposal to establish a facilitated ongoing national dialogue on best management practices for management of highway transportation roadside assets. \nPresenters: \nScott Lucas\, Assistant Administrator for Maintenance Operations\, Ohio DOT \nRay Willard\, PLA\, State Roadside Asset Manager\, Washington State DOT \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 509-931-1572\,\,255554314#   United States\, Spokane \nPhone Conference ID: 255 554 314# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/aashto-improving-the-resilience-of-our-national-transportation-system-through-lifecycle-based-roadside-planning-design-and-maintenance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201223T204736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T204736Z
UID:10645-1621468800-1621555199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:World Bee Day
DESCRIPTION:Click here to see all the World Bee Day related activities and news!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/world-bee-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210429T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T194437Z
UID:19121-1621933200-1621940400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Live Virtual PAMF Training
DESCRIPTION:The PAMF Team will be offering a webinar style PAMF training again this May. This training session will give a comprehensive background on the program and provide you with the tools you need to enroll and monitor your management units as part of PAMF. The training will take place on Tuesday\, May 25 from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Eastern. This 2-hour training will provide lots of opportunity for questions and engagement with PAMF staff.  \nRegistration is open to anyone interested. \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact phragmites@glc.org \nAlternative: Self-Guided PAMF Training Course\nWhether you are looking for a refresher or this is your first year participating\, you can now enroll in our self-guided PAMF Participant Training course. This training takes approximately 2.5 hours on average to complete and covers all aspects of PAMF participation – from the pitfalls of monitoring to submitting reports. It is free to sign up and can be taken at any time and at any pace. Instructions for how to register can be found here. Completing this course will earn you a certificate that states you are a certified PAMFer and have successfully been trained in how to collect and submit high quality participant data.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/live-virtual-pamf-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201210T161149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T161149Z
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SUMMARY:MJV: Monarch Butterfly Reproduction: from physiology to behavior
DESCRIPTION:Reproduction is a fascinating facet in the life an insect with more than its share of fascinating features. Monarch scientists Karen Oberhauser and Michelle Solensky will share their research on the ins and outs of monarch reproduction\, from mating behavior to spermatophores and sperm competition. Learn how they’ve counted monarch sperm (both kinds!)\, distinguished female rejection postures\, and measured who wins in the inner battles among sperm. You just might come away from this talk thinking that monarch reproduction is just as fascinating as monarch migration! \n \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-monarch-butterfly-reproduction-from-physiology-to-behavior/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210610
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210104T180450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T180450Z
UID:11806-1623110400-1623283199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Council: Conservation Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Conservation Conference\, will be held online June 8 and 9. All sessions will be LIVE and they\’ll be adding scheduled networking events and increased opportunities to connect with exhibitors and sponsors.\nJoin WHC for Conservation Conference Online\, a premier virtual event experience that only WHC can provide.\nRegistration opens January 2021. \nMore info here and here. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/wildlife-habitat-council-conservation-conference-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20201223T204226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T204226Z
UID:10642-1623402000-1623425400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:CNGA\'s 14th Annual Field Day at Hedgerow Farms - A Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join CGNA for an online virtual field day with presentations and field tours featuring the beautiful scenery at Hedgerow Farms Inc. in Winters\, CA.  \nOnline Member – $50.00\nMember fee for virtual Field Day\nOnline Non-Member – $65.00\nNon-Member fee for virtual Field Day\nOnline Student – $25.00 Registration code required\nStudent fee for virtual Field Day. Please email a copy of your Student ID to admin@cnga.org. We will send you a registration code to complete your registration. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/cngas-14th-annual-field-day-at-hedgerow-farms-a-virtual-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145052
CREATED:20210423T163548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T163548Z
UID:19102-1623492000-1623510000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)
DESCRIPTION:On June 12th\, the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP) team will lead a virtual training to learn how to collect data to contribute to knowledge about the monarch population. Volunteers are critical to informing and inspiring monarch conservation. This session will be relevant for both newcomers and individuals who are already participating in the MLMP or another monarch citizen science project! Participants will learn about monarch biology\, monitoring procedures\, and data entry protocols\, and be able to ask monarch biologists their questions about monarchs and monitoring.  \nFor those who would like some hands-on training and to meet the instructors in person\, we invite you to join us at our sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The in-person training in Wisconsin will be on June 13th in Madison\, Wisconsin. The in-person training in Minnesota will be on June 13th or June 26th in Roseville\, Minnesota. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-monarch-larva-monitoring-project-mlmp/
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