Events

Interested in learning more about invasive plants or forest pests? Want to get outside and help survey for pests or pull invasive plants? Check out this list of invasives-related workshops, trainings, webinars and community events happening around Vermont and the region. While some events and programs are seasonal, education events, surveys and webinars are offered throughout the year. We update this regularly so keep checking back for new trainings, or events in your area.

Spread the word about upcoming events, workshops, and trainings in your community by adding your events to the list. Please note: We review all submissions, so it may take a few days for your event to appear on the calender.

UMass Extension's Invasive Plant Management Certification Classes
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 9:45am - Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 9:45am

 
Vermont Boat Access Greeter Program Workshop
Friday, May 31, 2013 - 9:00am - 1:30pm

The Vermont Aquatic Invasive Species Program is offering a workshop for boat access greeters on May 31, 2013 at the Community House (at the junction of Rt. 111 and Meade Hill Road) in Morgan. Anyone who will be staffing, supervising, or is interested in starting an access greeter program is welcome to attend this free workshop.

Come learn how an access greeter program can help to protect a water body from new introductions of harmful invasive species, train existing staff, and how to start a new program.

Topics to be covered:
Forest Pest First Detector Training
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 9:30am - 4:30pm

Vermont needs your help!  Become a Forest Pest First Detector

The emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle are right on Vermont’s doorstep and we need your help with education and outreach, volunteer recruitment, pest screening and preparing your community for a pest infestation.   Join a crew of committed volunteers with the Forest Pest First Detector Program.  The next in-person trainings will be held on the following dates:
Common reed (Phragmites) ecology and management
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hudsonia is offering this full-day professional workshops on the ecology and management of Phragmites (common reed)

for more info: www.hudsonia.org/events

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