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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webcast
DESCRIPTION:Tree Committees & Urban Forestry – Making Collaboration Work \nwith Danica Doroski\, PhD \nTree 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.  \nPre-register or join the free broadcast live (& receive an ISA/MCA CEU) by clicking here or by visiting www.joinwebinar.com & entering: 719-727-803.  \nNote: Space is limited – attendees that wish to catch live broadcasts should join promptly at 12 PM ET. Post-broadcast recordings are available in ‘webcast archives’ at www.urbanforestrytoday.org.
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SUMMARY:2026 Invasive Species Forum
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThis free\, fully virtual event brings attention to invasive species issues\, research\, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada and in neighboring U.S. states. Over three days\, participants will engage with keynote speakers\, learn about innovative projects\, and connect with experts and community members dedicated to protecting natural spaces in Canada\, the U.S.\, and beyond. By embracing multiple perspectives such as scientific\, cultural\, policy-driven\, and community-based—the Forum fosters richer understanding and stronger\, more resilient solutions.  \nWhether you are a researcher\, land manager\, policy-maker\, community member\, or simply passionate about the environment\, this is your opportunity to learn\, share\, and be part of meaningful solutions.  \nClick here to learn more and register!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/2026-invasive-species-forum/
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SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) returns February 23–27\, 2026 and this year’s theme is: \nDefending Our Health by Stopping the Spread \nInvasive 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 connected to protecting public health. \nThroughout the week\, NAISMA and partners across North America will host: \n✔ Free educational webinars \n✔ Policy and legislative discussions \n✔ Community engagement resources \n✔ Tools to help individuals and groups stop the spread \n✔ Stories of how invasive species threaten human and ecological health \nLearn more!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-week-2/
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SUMMARY:USDA Cooperative Research Forum on Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by NAISMA in partnership with USDA agencies\, this national forum will bring together researchers and invasive species professionals from across the country to strengthen collaboration and advance applied research on invasive species challenges. Building on the expanded focus of the Cooperative Research Forum\, the event will address a wide range of invasive insects\, diseases and weeds affecting forest and urban trees\, including the Asian longhorned beetle\, emerald ash borer\, hemlock woolly adelgid\, spotted lanternfly and others. \nThe forum features three days of: \n*      Research updates and knowledge exchange \n*      Cross‑sector and international collaboration \n*      Student and early‑career engagement \n*      Discussions on invasive insects\, pathogens and weeds impacting forests and urban landscapes \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/usda-cooperative-research-forum-on-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Graduate Hotel\, 126 West Street\, Annapolis\, NY\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:New York Statewide Invasive Species Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series\, which includes a different guest speaker each month. Instructions on joining are sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/new-york-statewide-invasive-species-speaker-series-3/2026-02-25/
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