[APWG] CONFERENCE: Challenges & Successes: Working Cooperatively to Manage Invasive Plants (CT)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Thu Jul 22 07:20:12 CDT 2010
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
More information about the APWG
mailing list