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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T173000
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SUMMARY:Xerces: Bring Back the Pollinators: Conserving California’s Native Bees and Butterflies - Part I
DESCRIPTION:5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (PDT) \nIn part one of their two-part webinar\, Xerces will talk about the importance of pollinators and learn more about their natural history. Next\, they will discuss the conservation status of native bees and butterflies (including the western monarch) and reasons so many of these species are declining.  Closed Captions will be available in the live webinar. This webinar will be recorded and available on their YouTube channel. \nClick here for more information to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-bring-back-the-pollinators-conserving-californias-native-bees-and-butterflies-part-i/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200729T174716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T174716Z
UID:4934-1596130200-1596135600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Bring Back the Pollinators: Conserving California’s Native Bees and Butterflies - Part II
DESCRIPTION:5:30 pm PDT \nIn part two of their two-part webinar\, you will learn about actions each of us can take to help protect pollinators in our cities and towns.  This will include creating pollinator habitat\, finding pollinator-safe plants\, protecting pollinators from pesticides\, and community science efforts you can participate in. Information will be general to California. Closed Captions will be available in the live webinar. This webinar will be recorded and available on Xerces\’ YouTube channel. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-bring-back-the-pollinators-conserving-californias-native-bees-and-butterflies-part-ii/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200803T151034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T151034Z
UID:4974-1596711600-1596717000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Burns & McDonnell: Designing a Proactive Approach: Utility and Renewable Energy Natural Disaster Planning and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:This first Wildlife & Energy Interaction Symposium webinar will discuss how utility and renewable energy organizations assess these new realities and prepare for\, respond to and mitigate potential effects on biology\, operations and delivery of services. This presentation will cover different strategies in protecting wildlife\, planning ahead for market changes and lessons learned from past events. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/wildlife-energy-designing-a-proactive-approach-utility-and-renewable-energy-natural-disaster-planning-and-recovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T145327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T145327Z
UID:4937-1596715200-1596718800@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Managing the Pests in Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT (1-hour duration) \nJoin Xerces\’ Pesticide Program Director\, Aimee Code and Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, Emily May as they offer simple pest management tips for your garden. Along with providing flowering plants and undisturbed places to nest\, home gardens also need to be protected from pesticides. This webinar will discuss some of the key pesticide concerns you might face in your garden\, give you ideas of how to make your garden more resilient to pest pressure\, and help you identify and respond to any pests that do arrive. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/managing-the-pests-in-your-garden/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20191212T163407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T163407Z
UID:3893-1597449600-1597535999@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:National Honey Bee Day
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URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/national-honey-bee-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T150059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T150059Z
UID:4939-1597924800-1597928400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Your Insect Allies: Meet the Beneficial Insects Controlling Pests in your Garden
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT  \nCome learn about the wide range of insects that help keep garden pests in check\, and strategies you can use to support them in your yard. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/your-insect-allies-meet-the-beneficial-insects-controlling-pests-in-your-garden/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T154736Z
UID:4941-1597924800-1597930200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Out West: Western Monarch Conservation Efforts - Overwintering Habitat
DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PST)\n\nJoin Emma Pelton\, Senior Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society\, for this webinar that will discuss updates on overwintering habitat\, conservation status\, an explanation of habitat selection by micro-climates\, grove management\, and actions being taken to implement the Western Monarch Conservation Plan. This webinar is part of a 3-part series hosted by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency\’s Western Monarch Working Group and Monarch Joint Venture.  This series is aimed at providing a path for state-level implementation of strategies in the 2019 Western Monarch Conservation Plan (WMCP) in place of our annual conference with sectors and stakeholders\, to be followed with an in-person meeting in 2021. Each webinar will be held on the third Thursday of the month for June\, July\, and August\, from 10:00-11:30 am PDT. This series is public and all are welcomed to register and attend. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information and to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-out-west-western-monarch-conservation-efforts-overwintering-habitat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200629T151156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T151156Z
UID:4843-1598360400-1598364000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Best Management Practices for Monarchs and Other Pollinators on Rangelands
DESCRIPTION:2:00 pm EST \nRay Moranz and Stephanie McNight from The Xerces Society join us this month to present on best management practices for monarchs and pollinators on rangelands. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-best-management-practices-for-monarchs-and-other-pollinators-on-rangelands/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T155338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T155338Z
UID:4944-1598446800-1598450400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: NRCS Conservation Practices that Support Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm- 2:00 pm PDT \nJoin Jessa Kay-Cruz\, Senior Pollinator Ecologist for the Xerces Society and NRCS Partner Biologist as she reviews the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCD) conservation practice standards that can be adapted to support the conservation of monarch butterflies and other pollinators. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information and to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-nrcs-conservation-practices-that-support-monarchs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T165025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T165025Z
UID:4946-1599134400-1599138000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Beyond Plants: What Else do Insects Need to Thrive?
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT \nA garden that has an abundance of flowers will support insects—but to maximize the diversity of insects your garden can support\, you’ll also need to provide places where they can nest\, lay eggs\, and shelter. Join Matthew Shepherd to learn about what you can do to support the entire life cycle of insects and help them to thrive in your backyard. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-beyond-plants-what-else-do-insects-need-to-thrive/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200912
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20191212T164958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T164958Z
UID:3900-1599609600-1599868799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Tallgrass Prairie Center Roadside Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! The 34th Roadside Conference will be hosted by Winneshiek County. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/tallgrass-prairie-center-roadside-conference-2020/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200707T144807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T144807Z
UID:4897-1599652800-1599656400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Webinar: Getting Buy-In From the Top: How to Gain Approval for Conservation Projects
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT \nMany site-level employees like plant managers\, EHS\, shift workers and even administrative personnel may have an interest in nature and community engagement but have difficulty making the case to their regional or corporate counterparts to implement these efforts. WHC staff will discuss how site-level employees can identify and communicate the concepts of corporate conservation and the company-wide benefits of such activities in order to get approval and secure funding for these efforts. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-webinar-getting-buy-in-from-the-top-how-to-gain-approval-for-conservation-projects/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T172204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T172204Z
UID:4952-1599661800-1599663600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Field Museum: Meet a Scientist Online: Pollinator Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to welcome butterflies and other pollinators to your home or neighborhood.  \nMore info here. \nJoin via Facebook
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/field-museum-meet-a-scientist-online-pollinator-gardens/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T165236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T165236Z
UID:4948-1600344000-1600347600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Xerces: Gardening Beyond Your Yard: Bee City USA
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT (1-hour duration)\n\nJoin Molly Martin\, Bee City USA Coordinator\, to learn about taking gardening beyond your backyard. Bee City USA and its sister initiative\, Bee Campus USA\, work with cities and college and university campuses across the country\, providing a framework for communities to come together to support pollinators. Whether you\’re a backyard gardener\, city manager\, professor\, student\, or just someone interested in pollinator conservation\, we will give you the tools to help mobilize your community to conserve pollinators. In this webinar we will provide an introduction to Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA\, outline the commitments involved in joining\, and walk participants through the application process.  \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/xerces-gardening-beyond-your-yard-bee-city-usa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200909T154634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T154634Z
UID:5061-1600344000-1600347600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC: From Tequila to Pest Control: Learn all the Ways Bats are Vital to Ecosystems and Economies
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT \nBats are amazing animals that are vital to the health of our environment and economy. Although we may not always see them\, bats are hard at work all around the world each night – they are pollinators\, dispersers of seeds and controllers of insect pests. In this webinar\, bat experts will explore the importance of bats to the health of ecosystems and share the latest information on the links between wild animals and disease. You’ll also be updated on the new\, virtual ways to participate in Bat Week 2020 (October 24- 31)\, the international celebration to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-from-tequila-to-pest-control-learn-all-the-ways-bats-are-vital-to-ecosystems-and-economies/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200924
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20190820T210950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T210950Z
UID:3051-1600560000-1600905599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:SJTA and NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Services: Northeastern Transportation & Wildlife Conference
DESCRIPTION:​The 9th biennial Northeastern Transportation & Wildlife Conference will be co-hosted by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW). Make plans now to join us September 20-23\, 2020 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City\, New Jersey.  \nMore info here\nRegister here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/sjta-and-nj-division-of-fish-wildlife-services-northeastern-transportation-wildlife-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200629T151531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T151531Z
UID:4846-1600779600-1600783200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Lawns to Legumes: Policy in Place to Help Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:2:00 pm EST \nLawns to Legumes is a new program in Minnesota\, the first of its kind in the US and supported by state legislation\, that offers a combination of workshops\, coaching\, planting guides and cost-share funding for installing pollinator-friendly native plantings in residential lawns. The program also includes a public education campaign to raise awareness for pollinator habitat projects and will establish demonstration neighborhoods that showcase best practices. \nPresenters: \nDan Shaw – Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resource\nRick Hansen – Minnesota State Representative \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-lawns-to-legumes-policy-in-place-to-help-pollinators/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201008
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200804T193027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T193027Z
UID:4999-1601942400-1602115199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:WHC Connect 2020
DESCRIPTION:Unprecedented circumstances around the world means we can’t convene in person. But as we have proven so far this year\, our members\, partners and friends can continue to stay together as a community dedicated to solving our current biodiversity and climate crises. \nWe\’re working on an exciting program with expert speakers and innovative ideas relevant to the advancement of corporate conservation. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-connect-2020/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200929T212142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T212142Z
UID:5113-1602158400-1602171000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:AASHTO Committee on Environment & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Join the Committee on Environment & Sustainability every Thursday in October from 1:00-4:30pm EDT for important resources on conservation and updates. \nAASHTO CES Registration Link \nOctober 8th Registration Link:  \n\n2020 Definition of Waters of the United States and Permitting Implications under the Clean Water Act\nPFAS Considerations for State Transportation Agencies: Awareness and Case Studies\nRethinking Roadside Uses—Pollinators\, Stormwater and Integrated Vegetation Management
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/aashto-committee-on-environment-sustainability/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20191212T170202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T170202Z
UID:3904-1602633600-1602892799@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Natural Areas Association Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:Grand Sierra Resort – Reno\, Nevada \nThe Natural Areas Conference will be coming to Reno\, Nevada\, near the largest alpine lake in North America – Lake Tahoe. Nevada boasts spectacular natural areas that include everything from desert\, sagebrush and mesquite to marshes\, lakes and woodlands. The conference venue\, the Grand Sierra Resort\, is in the heart of the Truckee Meadows and offers an all-inclusive and newly renovated resort experience. We look forward to partnering with organizations in Nevada and surrounding states. \nMore info here
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/natural-areas-association-conference-2020/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200918T155652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T155652Z
UID:5072-1602748800-1602849600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:treessc: Virtual Forest: Connecting People and Trees on a Digital Platform
DESCRIPTION:9:00 am-1:00 pm EDT \nJoin TreesSC for their 2020 annual conference…online!  Hear from the experts on stormwater management\, tree risk assessment\, climate and urban trees\, utility line work\, how to build an outdoor classroom\, and which insects to be on the lookout for. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/treessc-virtual-forest-connecting-people-and-trees-on-a-digital-platform/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20191212T170910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T170910Z
UID:3906-1603152000-1603411199@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:20th Annual NAPPC International Conference
DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History\n10th St. And Constitution Ave. NW Washington\, DC 20560 \nRegistration opening soon! \nPlease email nappc@pollinator.org with questions. \nMore info here. 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/20th-annual-nappc-international-conference-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20191212T171426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T171426Z
UID:3911-1603526400-1604163600@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Bat Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate bats! \n 
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/bat-week-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20201020T152526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T152526Z
UID:5193-1603717200-1603724400@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding Barriers and Incentives to Voluntary Conservation Opportunities Under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
DESCRIPTION:The Electric Power Research Institute recently completed a study evaluating barriers and incentives within the electric utility industry for voluntary species conservation under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The authors will present their findings and recommendations\, with a special focus on common concerns and opportunities across the energy\, transportation\, and agriculture sectors. Following this presentation will be a panel discussion with representatives from all three sectors and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to launch a broader conversation about joint\, multi-sector voluntary conservation strategies for at-risk and listed species. \nPresenters:\nChristian Newman\, Electric Power Research Institute\nJake Li\, Environmental Policy Innovation Center\nDan Buford\, Federal Highway Administration\nTony Burd\, Syngenta\nPaul Souza\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/understanding-barriers-and-incentives-to-voluntary-conservation-opportunities-under-the-u-s-endangered-species-act/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20191212T171211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T171211Z
UID:3909-1603756800-1603929599@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Railroad Environment Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Railroad Environmental Conference is hosted on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. RREC features presentations by railroaders\, consulting engineers\, academics and others involved in all aspects of railroad environmental topics. The annual railroad environmental conference enables you to meet with your peers throughout the railroad environmental community to exchange views\, learn about new techniques and technologies\, and generally stay in touch with the direction of the railroad industry’s environmental programs. \nAdditionally\, AREMA Committee 13 and the AAR Environmental Affairs Committee are expected to hold their fall meetings in conjunction with the conference. \nMore info here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/railroad-environment-conference-2020/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20201020T154358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T154358Z
UID:5203-1603796400-1603800000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Discover Canada’s Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm EST \nJoin Cécile Antoine – PhD Candidate in Biology at UOttawa – in discovering some of Canada’s native bees that you may encounter in your garden or local park. Cécile will speak about the biology and ecology of our native bees. She will also explain her research findings on bees that nest in the ground\, which represent 75% of Canada’s bees\, and is the focus of her studies. Learn more on how to support our bees by attending this webinar! Cécile presented this topic in French earlier this year and due to popular demand is returning to present it in English. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/discover-canadas-native-bees/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200629T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T153642Z
UID:4848-1603803600-1603807200@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:MJV: Conservation of Monarchs in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:2:00 pm EST\nColleagues in Mexico will share the work being done to protect and conserve monarchs and their overwintering sites within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (MBBR).\n \nPresenters: \nEligio García Serrano – Coordinator\, Fondo Monarca \nEduardo Rendón Salinas- Subdirector of Terrestrial Ecosystems\, WWF México\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/mjv-conservation-of-monarchs-in-mexico/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200916T155620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T155620Z
UID:5069-1604304000-1604682000@rightofway.erc.uic.edu
SUMMARY:Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference 2020 Online
DESCRIPTION:UMISC 2020 Online will be a week long\, multi-track conference focused on sharing information and networking on issues related to all taxa of invasive species. Subject matter will have an Upper Midwest flavor and focus\, though speakers and attendees from all over the country and the world are welcome. Please visit their primary website\, www.umisc.net\, for agenda details as they develop. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/upper-midwest-invasive-species-conference-2020-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20201020T152654Z
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SUMMARY:Update: Using the Pollinator Habitat Scorecard v2.1
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the latest updates to the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group’s Pollinator Scorecard\, including how the scorecard can be used to meet the monitoring requirements of the Monarch CCAA. We will also touch on plot selection and distribution\, the associated management module\, and how to interpret scorecard results. \nPresenters:\nDan Salas\, Cardno\nErik Anderson\, Environmental Incentives\nIris Caldwell\, University of Illinois Chicago \nRegister here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/update-using-the-pollinator-habitat-scorecard-v2-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053841
CREATED:20200730T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T193102Z
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SUMMARY:WHC: Cleaning Up: Involving Community and Ecology in Remediation Projects
DESCRIPTION:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT \nLand managers and agencies alike are increasingly recognizing the value of incorporating biodiversity and community considerations into both the cleanup itself as well as the end-use of the land. In this webinar you will hear from our expert speaker about selecting these kinds of beneficial outcomes for remediation sites\, featuring a case study of a landfill where both community and ecological considerations are being incorporated into the site’s use. \nMore info/Register here.
URL:https://rightofway.erc.uic.edu/event/whc-cleaning-up-involving-community-and-ecology-in-remediation-projects/
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