There are a variety of workshops, seminars and events that are available for professionals that work in the ever-changing and evolving field of invasive species management. If you would like your event posted on our page please contact us.
December 7, 2023: Virtual Event: Annual Biocontrol Summit: Using Weed Biocontrol to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Mitigate Wildfire Impacts
The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s 4th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit will be held virtually on December 7, 2023, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CST. The Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest in classical weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant managers and educators and aims to connect researchers to on-the-ground practitioners. This … Read more
November 8-9, 2023 – Pathways to Change: Horticulture & Invasive Species Virtual Conference
Attention growers, landscapers, retailers, master gardeners, farmers, fruit and vegetable growers, government agencies, environmental organizations, Indigenous partners, organizations, and gardening rookies this event is for you! The first national Horticulture and Invasive Species Conference in Canada presented by the Canadian Council on Invasive Species is coming up in November 2023! CKISS is planning to attend … Read more
July 13, 2023 – Monitoring for Native Plants Workshop
This workshop will provide information on how to monitor native plant establishment in ecological restoration and habitat enhancement projects. Focusing on terrestrial communities, participants will learn about the importance of monitoring and be provided with examples of different monitoring and plant survey techniques. Native plant identification and ecology will be included. Workshop will include instruction, … Read more
March 8, 2023 – CKISS Land Managers Meeting
We are holding our annual Land Managers meeting on March 8, 2023 between 1-3:30 pm PST. The event will be held virtually this year. The purpose of the meeting is to share work plans relating to invasive plant management for the coming season and any invasive plant issues of note from last year, and then … Read more
Feb 28 – March 2, 2023 – INVASIVES 2023
The ISCBC 2023 Forum will serve invasive species practitioners over two and a half days of informative, dynamic sessions held in person in New Westminster, BC. Experts will share the latest best practices, leading-edge invasive species research, and local government initiatives. The goal is to empower participants with practical, cutting-edge information, to inspire them with … Read more
April 20, 2022 – Webinar: A Biocultural Approach to Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with Western Science for Invasive Species Management and Policy
The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is hosting a webinar on April 20, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 pm (CDT). To register for the webinar click here. The presenter is Paulette M. Fox, a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy from the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta. She owns and operates her own environmental consulting business, … Read more
September 7, 2021: Seeding and Invasives Webinar
Seeding after soil disturbance can be a useful tool to re-establish desirable competitive vegetation on the site. It is also a critical step in preventing or reducing potential establishment of invasive plants. But what should you plant, and how? This webinar will take you through the steps to select suitable species for your ecosystem including … Read more
May 18-20, 2021 – North American Invasive Species Forum
March 4, 2021- CKISS Land Mangers Meeting
We are holding our annual Land Mangers meeting on Thursday March 4 from 1:00-4:00 pm. The event will be held virtually this year. The purpose of the meeting is to share work plans relating to invasive plant management for the coming season and any invasive plant issues of note from last year, and then review … Read more
February 9-11, 2021: INVASIVES 2021 Virtual Forum & AGM
The INVASIVES 2021 Forum & AGM is going virtual from February 9-11, 2021. The annual event hosted by the Invasive Species Council of BC promises great keynote speakers, informative sessions and lighting talks. In addition plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues from across the province about all things invasive species. For more details including … Read more