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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
CREATED:20201210T161149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T161149Z
UID:9214-1621947600-1621951200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210610
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
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/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210627
DTSTAMP:20260403T173221
CREATED:20210423T162122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T162122Z
UID:19094-1624233600-1624751999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:2021 Pollinator Power Party
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with National Pollinator Week\, we are planning exciting activities and perks including party boxes\, scientific lectures\, a celebrity cooking class\, pollinator art and culture\, habitat management stories\, and gardening tips. Whether you are a land manager\, corporate sustainability leader\, home gardener\, or a student…. there is SOMETHING FOR YOU! \nYou’re invited to the Pollinator Power Party to understand the life and purpose of pollinators. Through fun activities like cooking\, science\, art\, and music\, you will learn why pollinators are important in your life! \nArtists and photographers are invited to submit their work for the Pollinator Party 2022 Calendar Contest! Last year\, twenty artists were featured in our 2021 calendar resulting in a simply amazing compilation. Given the interest and response\, we have now formalized the contest. (All art must be submitted by Friday June 25th\, 2021). \nMore info/Register here. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/19094/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20201223T205038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T205038Z
UID:10648-1624233600-1624838399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:National Pollinator Week
DESCRIPTION:Click here to see all the Pollinator Week related news\, events\, and activities!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-pollinator-week-3/
LOCATION:Alberta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20201210T161328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T161328Z
UID:9216-1624366800-1624370400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Reinstalling native habitat on private property in the west
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view more information!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-reinstalling-native-habitat-on-private-property-in-the-west/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210714
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20201223T210340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T210340Z
UID:10651-1625702400-1626220799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:43rd Western Apicultural Society Conference+Honey Bee Summit- Missoula\, Montana
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Montana Honey Bee Summit comprises three events that take place in Missoula\, Montana\, July 8–13\, 2021. We begin with the 43rd Annual Western Apicultural Society Conference and end with the 4th International Conference on Bee and Hive Monitoring; the Technology Demonstration Field Camp at the Fort Missoula Registered Apiary serves to bridge the two conferences. With options to attend one or various combinations of all three events\, we’ll have no shortage of opportunities for learning this summer. Our location provides ample potential for experiencing the beauty of western Montana as well. See you there! \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/43rd-western-apicultural-society-conferencehoney-bee-summit-missoula-montana/
LOCATION:Alberta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20191212T163313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T163313Z
UID:3891-1626768000-1626976800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:North American Prairie Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us for three inspiring\, informative days. The 2021 North American Prairie Conference will draw some of the brightest minds in prairie protection\, restoration\, stewardship\, education and communications. \n\n\nRegistration will open in 2021\, with one-day options as well as full three-day registrations. \n\n\nWould you like to prepare a 20-minute presentation or a poster? The selection committee is currently accepting abstracts. \n\n\nStay tuned for more information!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/north-american-prairie-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Alberta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210722
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20210803T041121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T041121Z
UID:19316-1626825600-1626911999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Blazing Stars and Soaring Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:The MJV will again be hosting Blazing Stars and Soaring Monarchs at Minnesota Native Landscapes on August 21\, 2021! We hope you will join us again for an amazing experience among the monarchs. For more information and to purchase tickets\, please visit https://donate.monarchjointventure.org/BlazingStars2021.  \nSponsorship opportunities are available! For more information\, please click here or reach out to Ella Phillips at ephillips@monarchjointventure.org.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/blazing-stars-and-soaring-monarchs/
LOCATION:Alberta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20210714T194547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T194547Z
UID:19265-1626951600-1626962400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Migratory Dragonfly Workshop (Spanish/English)
DESCRIPTION:12:00pm – 3:00 pm EST \nWelcome to the exciting world of dragonflies! This workshop will provide lessons on the natural history of dragonflies and damselflies\, hands-on outdoor experiences\, and classroom activities. In this workshop we will take you on a journey through the natural history of migratory dragonflies. You will learn how scientists have discovered that some species migrate\, how to identify them\, and how to recognize their behaviors. Finally\, we will show you how you set up your own citizen science project to answer interesting questions about migratory dragonflies near you. \nDr. Ami Thompson – North Carolina Wesleyan College \nDr. Melissa Sanchez Herrera – Universidad del Rosario – Colombia \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-migratory-dragonfly-workshop-spanish-english/
LOCATION:Alberta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20210803T040544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T040544Z
UID:19314-1627027200-1627059600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:International Monitoring Blitz
DESCRIPTION:From July 23 to August 1\, 2021\, thousands of volunteers in Canada\, Mexico and the United States\, will take part in 5th annual International Monarch Monitoring Blitz (the Blitz). In the context of COVID-19\, with limited ability to do field work\, researchers now need your observations more than ever. \nYou can learn more and take part in the Blitz\, with the following citizen science programs: \n\nCanada: MISSION MONARCH\nUS East of the Rocky Mountains: MONARCH LARVA MONITORING PROJECT\nUS West of the Rocky Mountains: WESTERN MONARCH AND MILKWEED MAPPER\nNorth America: JOURNEY NORTH\nMexico: NATURALISTA\n\nMore info here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/international-monitoring-blitz/
LOCATION:Alberta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20201210T161501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T161501Z
UID:9218-1627390800-1627394400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Aligning Mosquito Control with Pollinator Protection
DESCRIPTION:Mosquitoes are a public health nuisance – not only can their obnoxious bites ruin your picnic\, but the diseases they carry sicken millions of people across the globe every year. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is the agency tasked with monitoring and controlling mosquitoes\, ticks\, and black flies in the Twin Cities. In this presentation learn how MMCD makes control decisions for pollinator protection using Integrated Pest Management. This will cover the control materials we use\, the training staff undertakes\, and the various studies about non-target species that have been done in conjunction with the University of Minnesota and other state agencies. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-aligning-mosquito-control-with-pollinator-protection/
LOCATION:Alberta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20210709T215312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T215312Z
UID:19230-1627473600-1627477200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC: Best Practices for Education Programming at Corporate Sites
DESCRIPTION:1:00pm-2:00pm EDT \nConservation and biodiversity education programs offer meaningful\, equitable and accessible opportunities for learners of all ages to discover something new and make a positive contribution to the environment. Educational programming is an important aspect of a company’s social license to operate and can produce long-term partnerships while providing benefit to the community.   \nJoin panelists from CEMEX\, Eastman and Bayer for a discussion on how to create meaningful education projects\, from design and outreach to partnerships and evaluation.  Additionally\, learn about the benefits of incorporating education initiatives at your site and the various forms education can take. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-best-practices-for-education-programming-at-corporate-sites/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20210803T021705Z
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SUMMARY:Eight Action Items to Protect Insects from Global Declines
DESCRIPTION:Join Akito Y. Kawahara\, the lead researcher at the Florida Museum of Natural History\’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity\, to learn about how to help save our important insects. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/eight-action-items-to-protect-insects-from-global-declines/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20210803T004251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T004251Z
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SUMMARY:WHC: Moths as a Performance Indicator: An Intro to Terrestrial Rapid BioAssessment
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT \nMoths are largely nocturnal creatures\, but they can shed light on local biodiversity in a unique way. Many of the world’s 160\,000+ moth species have niche habitat needs. Knowing what species are present in an area (and which ones are conspicuously absent) can therefore tell us a lot about that habitat’s health. \nIn this webinar\, Blaine Rothauser\, a senior ecologist from GZA GeoEnvironmental\, Inc. will share first-hand insights on how teams can translate moth inventories into meaningful baseline data about habitat value\, while also helping us gain a new appreciation for moths’ beauty and diversity. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-moths-as-a-performance-indicator-an-intro-to-terrestrial-rapid-bioassessment/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20210803T005552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T005552Z
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SUMMARY:Xerces 2021 Natural Areas Conference
DESCRIPTION:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EDT) \nThe Xerces Society is cohosting the 2021 Natural Area Conference held by the Natural Areas Association.  This year\’s one-day virtual event\, Life from the Ashes:  Exploring the Impact of Prescribed & Natural Fire on Insects and Other Invertebrates\, will explore the positive and negative impacts of prescribed and natural fire related to insects and other invertebrates in landscapes across North America. The symposium will provide research and practical insights to inform natural areas professionals as they manage landscapes with fire. \nMore info/Register here. \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-2021-natural-areas-conference/
LOCATION:Alberta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822
DTSTAMP:20260403T173222
CREATED:20201223T210510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T210510Z
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SUMMARY:National Honey Bee Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-honey-bee-day-3/
LOCATION:Alberta
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