[APWG] CONFERENCE: Challenges & Successes: Working Cooperatively to Manage Invasive Plants (CT)

[Olivia Kwong]

INVASIVE PLANT SYMPOSIUM
Presented by the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG)
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Thursday, October 14, 2010

Challenges and Successes: Working Cooperatively to Manage Invasive Plants

ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN INVASIVE PLANT ISSUES ARE INVITED to this
symposium (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) at the University of Connecticut, 
Storrs. This conference will address the importance of native habitats, 
how invasive species harm these habitats, and why cooperative efforts are 
vital to understanding and managing our natural landscapes. All interested
people, including municipal staff (parks and recreation, public works, 
inland wetlands/conservation commissions), nursery, tree and landscape 
professionals, educators, students, landscape architects, gardening 
enthusiasts, state and federal employees, and members of conservation 
organizations are encouraged to attend. The Keynote Address, "The power of 
choice: new frontiers in invasive plant management and conservation," will 
be given by Dr. Bernd Blossey, Associate Professor, Department of Natural
Resources, Cornell University. Additional morning presentations will 
highlight native plants and legislative updates. Throughout the day a 
poster session and other educational exhibits will be featured.

Afternoon Session Topics are:
. Industry Perspective - What's Working
. Early Detection and Rapid Response
. Invasives Management Research
. Invaded Forests
. Cooperative Weed Management Areas
. Local Success Stories

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Pesticide Recertification Credits and a variety of 
other continuing education credits will be offered (see website).

REGISTRATION includes parking, information packet, lunch, and other 
refreshments: $40 if postmarked by September 18; Students $25 . bring ID
Late registration $55 (postmarked after September 18 or for walk-in 
registrations) Walk-in registrations only if space is available.

This symposium is funded in part by the New England Invasive Plant Center.

Full program and registration information are available on the
CIPWG website: http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg or call (860) 486-6448 for 
more information