Successes in Biocontrol – Weed Management’s Silent Hero This annual event shares the latest advances in classical weed biocontrol research with invasive plant managers and educators across North America, fostering connections between researchers and on-the-ground practitioners. This year, the Classical Biocontrol Committee will highlight the often-overlooked successes of biocontrol—stories of meaningful impact that rarely make […]

The second International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) is being organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Network and will be hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). Because biological invasions and climate change are global issues that know no boundaries, the IISCCC strives to create space to […]

Spotted lanternfly and tree-of-heaven are closely linked invasive species that continue to threaten North American forests, agriculture and ecosystems. This webinar will explore promising biocontrol solutions aimed at managing these invasive pests. Dr. Hannah Broadley (USDA APHIS): An update on the search for and use of natural enemies to manage spotted lanternfly. Dr. Scott Salom (Virginia […]

This webinar, hosted by North American Invasive Species Management Association, will explore how the words we use to talk about invasive species can either support or undermine effective management. Drawing on insights from the Sea Grant-led Invasive Species Language Workshop hosted during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2024, speakers will look at message framing, metaphors, […]

Tree Committees & Urban Forestry – Making Collaboration Work with Danica Doroski, PhD Tree committees are a common platform for volunteers and professionals to share expertise and guidance on local urban forest management. Join Connecticut’s Urban Forestry Coordinator, Dr. Danica Doroski, as she draws from research and practice to inform these important collaborations.  Pre-register or join the […]

Progress Through Partnerships – the theme for this year’s virtual event – captures the necessity of collaboration and integration of diverse perspectives and knowledge systems to address the challenges of invasive species management.   This free, fully virtual event brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada and […]

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) returns February 23–27, 2026 and this year’s theme is: Defending Our Health by Stopping the Spread Invasive species don’t just harm ecosystems, they impact our water, our food systems, our communities, and our well-being. This year, NISAW will shine a national spotlight on how protecting our environment is directly […]