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SUMMARY:The North American Monarch Summit
DESCRIPTION:The North American Monarch Summit \nJune 23-26\, 2025 \nMinneapolis\, Minnesota  \nWe are excited to partner once again with Monarch Joint Venture to host our joint annual meeting on monarch and pollinator conservation. This year\, we are expanding to include pollinator conservation partners and updates from across North America! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-north-american-monarch-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T193427Z
UID:171812-1750849200-1750852800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ERC - Heat Pumps & IAC
DESCRIPTION:ERC – Heat Pumps & IAC \nJune 25\, 2025  \n11:00 AM CDT \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/erc-heat-pumps-iac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250703T164851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T164851Z
UID:178482-1752148800-1752152400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:AFWA Webinar: Chevron\'s Comprehensive Wildlife Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join AFWA as we host Chevron to discuss their Comprehensive Wildlife Plan (CWP) on July 10 from 1-2EST. See below for details on the webinar!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/afwa-webinar-chevrons-comprehensive-wildlife-plan/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250728T201529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T201529Z
UID:180680-1753185600-1753191000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:How Nurseries Can Provide Pollinator-Safe Plants: A Talk with MNL’s Greenhouse Manager
DESCRIPTION:How Nurseries Can Provide Pollinator-Safe Plants: A Talk with MNL’s Greenhouse Manager \nJuly 22\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:30 PM CT \nCome to this webinar to hear the story of how Minnesota Native Landscapes\, Inc. (MNL)\, a large Midwest native plant nursery\, collaborated with the Xerces Society to grow native plants without toxic pesticides. Ridge Campbell\, Greenhouse Manager at MNL\, will relate MNL’s experience growing 30\,000 native plants for Xerces\, while strictly limiting more than 100 insecticides and fungicides considered harmful to bees and butterflies. In this webinar\, you can learn what it takes to make a “contract grow” succeed for both the grower and the buyer. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/how-nurseries-can-provide-pollinator-safe-plants-a-talk-with-mnls-greenhouse-manager/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250110T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T214331Z
UID:147869-1753189200-1753192800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Science of Radio Tagging Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:The Science of Radio Tagging Monarchs \nJuly 22\, 2025 \n1:00-2:00 PM CST \nPresented by Sean Burcher\, Cape May Point Science Center; Ashley Fisher\, Xerces Society; and Lee Brown and Helen St. John\, James Madison University. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-science-of-radio-tagging-monarchs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250211T192931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T192931Z
UID:161155-1753362000-1753365600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:A Race to the Finish: Discussing the Intersections Between Desert Tortoises & Solar Development
DESCRIPTION:A Race to the Finish: Discussing the Intersections Between Desert Tortoises & Solar Development \nJuly 24\, 2025 \n1:00 PM CT \nThe third webinar of the series will cover the latest research on the intersections between desert tortoises and solar including the suitability/quality of on-site tortoise habitat (vegetation\, soil)\, tortoise movement\, resource selection\, and more.  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/a-race-to-the-finish-discussing-the-intersections-between-desert-tortoises-solar-development/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250728T213813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T213813Z
UID:180685-1753401600-1754265599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
DESCRIPTION:International Monarch Monitoring Blitz \nJuly 25 – August 3  \nThe International Monarch Monitoring Blitz invites community scientists from across North America to come together with the shared goal of helping to protect and conserve the beloved and emblematic monarch butterfly. Data collected by volunteers each year support trinational efforts to better understand the monarch butterfly’s breeding productivity\, range\, and timing in North America. \nLearn More!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/international-monarch-monitoring-blitz-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250320T193657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T193657Z
UID:171813-1753873200-1753876800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ERC - Outreach - STEM Opportunities for Marginalized Students
DESCRIPTION:ERC – Outreach – STEM Opportunities for Marginalized Students \nJuly 30\, 2025 \n11:00 AM CDT \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/erc-outreach-stem-opportunities-for-marginalized-students/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250220T182302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T182302Z
UID:163867-1753876800-1753880400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Advancing Aerodynamic Whistle-Based Ultrasonic Bat Deterrence Technology to Enable Ultra-Large Wind Turbines
DESCRIPTION:Advancing Aerodynamic Whistle-Based Ultrasonic Bat Deterrence Technology to Enable Ultra-Large Wind Turbines \nJuly 30\, 2025  \n12:00 PM CT \nThis first webinar will discuss a research project concerning the development of bat deterrent aerodynamic whistles at both a laboratory-scale wind tunnel and a utility-scale wind turbine. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/advancing-aerodynamic-whistle-based-ultrasonic-bat-deterrence-technology-to-enable-ultra-large-wind-turbines/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250728T184606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T184606Z
UID:180666-1753963200-1753966800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Lessons from the Field: Scalable Strategies for Conservation Sites
DESCRIPTION:Real progress in landscape-level conservation comes from deliberate\, well-coordinated efforts. It requires navigating internal personalities\, earning community trust\, and staying committed to the work long after initial activities. In this webinar\, Amanda Young\, Senior Environmental Engineer\, Toyota Motor Manufacturing\, West Virginia\, and Jeff Musser\, Environmental Field Manager\, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority\, share how they’ve managed dedicated conservation areas at industrial sites by focusing on four key elements: Internal dynamics\, community buy-ins\, practical implementation\, and ongoing education.  \nTheir experiences highlight how lasting conservation success depends on people as much as local ecology. Join us for grounded insights\, candid stories\, and a brief Q&A session to help you move your own efforts forward. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/lessons-from-the-field-scalable-strategies-for-conservation-sites/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250729T150219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150219Z
UID:180706-1753963200-1753966800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarchs and Pesticides: Understanding the Risks\, Creating High-Quality Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Monarchs and Pesticides: Understanding the Risks\, Creating High-Quality Habitat \nJuly 31\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:00 PM CT \nPesticides are a hidden hazard in many monarch conservation efforts\, whether in working lands\, parks\, backyards\, or monarch overwintering groves. Residues in milkweed and nectar plants can degrade habitat quality and put monarchs at risk. This webinar will unpack the latest science on pesticide contamination in habitat and explore how these chemicals affect butterflies directly and indirectly. Join Emily May\, Agricultural Conservation Lead with the Xerces Pesticide Reduction Program\, to discuss practical steps land managers\, farmers\, and gardeners can take to reduce exposure and support the creation of high-quality habitat for monarchs. \nLearn More!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarchs-and-pesticides-understanding-the-risks-creating-high-quality-habitat-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T173258Z
UID:181700-1754380800-1754413200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:17th Annual Monarch Festival
DESCRIPTION:The next Minneapolis Monarch Festival will occur on Saturday\, September 6th\, 2025\, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly amazing 2\,300 mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music\, food\, dance\, hands-on art\, native plant sales and plenty of opportunities to get up close with monarch butterflies\, learn about their habitats\, and what you can do to make a difference.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/17th-annual-monarch-festival/
LOCATION:Lake Nokomis Community Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20241211T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181954Z
UID:138290-1754956800-1755215999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ROWHWG | Biodiversity + Nature in Energy and Transportation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group\, Utility Arborist Association\, Electric Power Research Institute\, and NiSource are pleased to co-host a new conference on nature-based sustainability for energy and transportation infrastructure. \nWhat: Biodiversity + Nature in Energy and Transportation (BNEAT) conference \nWhen: August 12 – 14\, 2025 \nWhere: Chesterton\, Indiana \nWho: Corporate sustainability managers\, vegetation managers\, environmental managers\, federal/state agencies\, and others involved in biodiversity research\, monitoring\, and reporting \nThe BNEAT conference connects corporate sustainability\, environmental\, and vegetation managers to improve how vegetation management for infrastructure contributes to biodiversity\, nature resiliency\, and sustainability. Presentations and working sessions will help inform companies on the path towards being “nature-positive.”
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/rowhwg-biodiversity-nature-in-energy-and-transportation-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250729T150421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150421Z
UID:180709-1755172800-1755176400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The State of the Bees
DESCRIPTION:The State of the Bees \nAugust 14\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:00 PM CT \nHow are U.S. bee species faring in light of the major threats they are facing? What more do we need to know to protect them? There are over 3\,600 species of bees in the United States\, but we only know the conservation status of about 20% of those species. This makes it difficult to make decisions about how to prioritize bee conservation. Join Saff Killingsworth\, Xerces Endangered Species Conservation Biologist and State of the Bees Initiative\, to discuss how conservation biologists decide which bees are imperiled and which bees are safe\, highlight some interesting bees of conservation concern\, and talk about the Xerces Society’s effort to understand the conservation status of all U.S. bee species. \nLearn More!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-state-of-the-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T171153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T171153Z
UID:181680-1755176400-1755183600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Drones in Conservation: ROW Demo
DESCRIPTION:This event is located at a US Solar site managed by Natural Resource Services. This event is designed for the energy and transporation right-of-way sector\, though all are welcome. Address will be shared directly with registrants. \nMJV will demonstrate various drone models and discuss how monitoring via remote sensing is being used on various pollinator habitat projects\, especially along rights-of-way. We will discuss how this technology could be incorporated into existing efforts (e.g.\, during transmission line inspections)\, and how to conduct surveys to align with the Nationwide Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA). Flights will occur over solar panels and nearby fields\, and future training preferences and opportunities will be discussed. \nParticipants are required to wear long pants and close-toed shoes for safety.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/drones-in-conservation-row-demo/
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250729T150529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150529Z
UID:180708-1755820800-1755993599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Great Southeast Pollinator Census
DESCRIPTION:Great Southeast Pollinator Census \nAugust 22-23\, 2025 \nThis project is easy enough for anyone to learn some basic entomology and participate in while at the same time ensure that useful data is generated for conservationists. \nThe three goals of the project are: \n1.     To create sustainable pollinator habitat by educating gardeners about using plants that provide nutrition for our pollinators while handling summer droughts and do not have disease or pest insect pressure. \n2.     To increase the entomological literacy of citizens. The project wants students to go from “oooo\, it’s a bug” to “look at the tarsal claw on that bee!” \n3.     To generate useful data about our pollinator populations to spot trends and see how pollinator populations are affected by weather and how honey bees influence native bee populations. \nJoin the count!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/great-southeast-pollinator-census/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T171637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T171637Z
UID:181684-1755946800-1755961200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Butterfly Days at Prairie Oaks
DESCRIPTION:FREE and family friendly: Join us for an afternoon of nature-themed fun! \nThe event will feature other community organizations\, and each will have interactive activities at their tables. MJV will offer a variety of activities for kids\, lawn games\, and monarch tagging demonstrations throughout the event. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/butterfly-days-at-prairie-oaks/
LOCATION:Monarch Joint Venture\’s Prairie Oaks Campus\, 1100 W. South Street\, Belle Plaine\, MN\, 56011\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250211T193650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T193650Z
UID:161161-1756213200-1756216800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Wildlife Movement In and Around Solar Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Movement In and Around Solar Facilities  \nAugust 26\, 2025 \n1:00 PM CT \nThe final webinar in the series will have two researchers discussing their work related to the spatial ecology of various species in PV solar facilities.  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/wildlife-movement-in-and-around-solar-facilities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T172000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172000Z
UID:181688-1756213200-1756216800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Monarch Conservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Building a framework for a national native seed strategy in Canada and incorporating a two-eyed seeing approach into the Southern Ontario Seed StrategyBuilding a framework for a national native seed strategy in Canada and incorporating a two-eyed seeing approach into the Southern Ontario Seed Strategy. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/monarch-conservation-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Wildlife Federation":MAILTO:info@cwf-fcf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250320T193922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T193922Z
UID:171814-1756292400-1756296000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:ERC - Biofuels - Sustainability Certification of Transportation
DESCRIPTION:ERC – Biofuels – Sustainability Certification of Transportation \nAugust 27\, 2025 \n11:00 AM CDT \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/erc-biofuels-sustainability-certification-of-transportation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250220T182813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T182813Z
UID:163868-1756296000-1756299600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:BOEM Environmental Studies Program - Birds\, Bats\, and Beyond: Networked Wildlife Tracking in the Southern California Bight
DESCRIPTION:BOEM Environmental Studies Program – Birds\, Bats\, and Beyond: Networked Wildlife Tracking in the Southern California Bight \nAugust 27\, 2025 \n1:00 PM CT \nThis second webinar will discuss recent technological advances in wildlife tracking using relatively low‐cost tags to allow delineation of migratory and movement pathways\, assessment of regional connectivity\, and determination of behaviors. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/boem-environmental-studies-program-birds-bats-and-beyond-networked-wildlife-tracking-in-the-southern-california-bight/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T172525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172525Z
UID:181692-1756299600-1756305000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Insect ID and Their Role in Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the critters crawling and flying through your garden? Join Monarch Joint Venture staff for a lively and informative session on identifying the insects and invertebrates most commonly found in green spaces. Learn how to tell a beetle from a bug\, a moth from a butterfly\, and even what makes an insect an insect in the first place.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/insect-id-and-their-role-in-ecosystems/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250220T182940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T182940Z
UID:163869-1756389600-1756393200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Hoary Bat MOTUS Tracking Project
DESCRIPTION:Hoary Bat MOTUS Tracking Project \nAugust 28\, 2025 \n2:00 PM CT \nThe third webinar of the series will cover a study using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) to discuss hoary bat migration\, as well as activity patterns of non-migratory bats\, primarily in California and Washington. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/hoary-bat-motus-tracking-project/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250811T174301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T174301Z
UID:182995-1756944000-1757116799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Indiana Invasive Species Conference
DESCRIPTION:Invasive plants\, insects\, animals\, and diseases threaten our resources and native biodiversity. Do you combat invasive species in your profession? Are you a scientist or researcher working on invasive species? Are you a landscaper\, landowner\, or a concerned citizen who wants to get involved? The Indiana Invasive Species Conference offers something for everyone! This is your chance to learn about invasive species management and the restoration our native ecosystems. This year\’s conference will be in the beautiful Great Lakes region of Northwest Indiana\, close to the Indiana Dunes. See the agenda below to see our incredible lineup of speakers (CCHs available)\, and check out our field event opportunities for private tours through our wonderful NWI parks!
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/indiana-invasive-species-conference/
LOCATION:South Shore Indiana Welcome Center\, 7770 Corinne Dr\, Hammond\, IN\, 46323\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T172829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172829Z
UID:181696-1756976400-1756983600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Drones in Conservation: Ag & Grassland Demo
DESCRIPTION:This event is located at 1100 W South St\, Belle Plaine MN 56011. This event is designed for conservation professionals who are considering incorporating remote sensing into their monitoring protocols\, though all are welcome. \nMJV will demonstrate various drone models and discuss how monitoring via remote sensing is being used on various pollinator habitat projects\, especially in prairies and government conservation programs. We will discuss how this technology could be incorporated into existing efforts (e.g.\, with in-field pollinator surveys). \nParticipants are encouraged to bring their own drones to demonstrate their technology and practice with the flight parameters and platforms used by MJV. Flights will occur over agricultural fields and nearby open spaces\, and future training preferences and opportunities will be discussed.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/drones-in-conservation-ag-grassland-demo/
LOCATION:MJV Prairie Oaks Campus\, 1100 West South Street\, Belle Plaine\, MN\, 56011\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250530T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T184303Z
UID:175916-1757289600-1757721599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts
DESCRIPTION:The biennial Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impact (CWW) is an internationally recognized conference and one of the biggest conferences addressing the Wind energy / Wildlife topic. The mission of CWW is about bringing together the global community to share knowledge\, tools and best practices on wind energy and wildlife interactions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo far\, there have been seven CWW events since the inaugural meeting in Norway in 2011\, followed by Sweden in 2013\, Germany in 2015\, Portugal in 2017\, Scotland in 2019\, the Netherlands in 2022 and Croatia in 2023. \nEvery other year\, CWW brings together researchers\, consultants\, wildlife technology companies\, wind energy developers\, regulators\, financers and other interested parties to work together and share knowledge on science-based solutions to ecological concerns regarding wind power development. \nThe conference promotes a collaborative approach to resolving key ecological issues facing developers\, investors\, conservationists\, decision makers and the public. \nIt brings together researchers\, conservation scientists\, wind industry professionals\, and NGO representatives from around the world to share their know-how and experiences and develop solutions to avoid\, minimize\, and mitigate the impacts of wind farms on wildlife\, both onshore and offshore. It also looks into the opportunities to enhance nature when developing wind farms. \n‍The 8th Conference on Wind energy and Wildlife impacts (CWW 2025) will take place in Montpellier\, France\, 8-12 September 2025.  \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/conference-on-wind-energy-and-wildlife-impacts/
LOCATION:Corum\, Convention center of Montpellier\, Place Charles de Gaulle\, Montpellier\, 34000\, France
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
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UID:183710-1757584800-1757588400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:The Rising Cost of Blackouts: National Lab Data
DESCRIPTION:Discover the rising economic toll of U.S. power outages and how cutting-edge data tools are helping planners drive smarter investments in grid resilience.\n \nIn this webinar\, attendees will gain valuable insights into the significant economic implications of power outages in the United States. Leveraging data from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the upgraded Interruption Cost Estimate Calculator (ICE 2.0) from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)\, we will explore the costs associated with major power outages over the past seven years. \nParticipants will learn about a disaggregated\, event-based analytical approach that provides county-level cost estimates and highlights trends in the economic impact of power failures. \nKey topics will include: \n\nThe substantial annual financial burden of power outages on customers\, which has escalated dramatically in recent years.\nA detailed examination of the 2024 outbreak of significant outages\, influenced by a catastrophic hurricane season\, and its staggering costs.\nHow state and utility planners can utilize event-level cost estimates to enhance decision-making for grid reliability and resilience investments.\nInsights into the integration of outage cost data into ORNL’s TASTI-GRID initiative\, designed to optimize planning for grid improvements.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/the-rising-cost-of-blackouts-national-lab-data/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T173852Z
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UID:181704-1757703600-1757710800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Moth Ball at Prairie Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Explore the night flying relatives of monarchs and other butterflies during an evening of mothing with MJV at our Prairie Oaks campus! We’ll explore the difference between moths and butterflies\, use different ways to attract and collect moths\, learn how to ID different groups of moths\, and learn the important roles moths play in our ecosystem. We’ll also collect data through iNaturalist to help us understand more about the wildlife we share Prairie Oaks with!  \nThis program is family friendly\, though please note that it does take place after dark. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/moth-ball-at-prairie-oaks/
LOCATION:MJV Prairie Oaks Campus\, 1100 West South Street\, Belle Plaine\, MN\, 56011\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
CREATED:20250805T174307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T174307Z
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SUMMARY:Live Gardening for Monarchs and More
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your outdoor space—no matter how big or small—into a haven for monarchs and pollinators? \nJoin us for a live\, interactive version of our popular Gardening for Monarchs and More course! This two-part series will walk you through the key steps to creating a vibrant\, pollinator-friendly garden that supports monarch conservation and biodiversity. \nWhether you’re starting from scratch or updating a few containers on your balcony\, this course is designed for gardeners of all experience levels with small spaces (containers to small community plots to backyards).
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/live-gardening-for-monarchs-and-more/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Joint Venture":MAILTO:info@monarchjointventure.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTSTAMP:20260405T224949
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T184742Z
UID:175920-1758412800-1758758399@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:AFWA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This 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). \n\nHighlights of the event include collaborative committee and working group meetings\, thought-provoking Plenary Session\, recognition of outstanding achievements at the awards presentation\, and plenty of social and networking opportunities. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/afwa-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa\, 3800 E Sunrise Dr\, Tuscon\, AZ\, 85718\, United States
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