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Invasive plant inventory and survey methods for land managers: A web seminar series
Free web seminars presented by the Center for Invasive Plant Management include "Digital Aerial Sketch-Mapping for Early Detection and Mapping" on 16 February 2010 and "Remote Sensing for Detection of Nonindigenous Species" on 24 February 2010.
(Info posted 21 January 2010)
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Eco-Comedy Video Competition
A video contest with $1000 prize is sponsored by the Center for Environmental Filmmaking. Short, humorous videos addressing environmental issues for posting on YouTube are due 1 March 2010.
(Info posted 3 February 2010)
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Maui Whale Festival
The Maui Whale Festival is series of whale-themed events like a fun-run, parade, whale count, and free talks hosted by the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation during February 2010. Noted whale researcher Greg Kaufman will present "Living with Whales Down Under" on 6 February 2010.
(Info posted 25 January 2010)
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Recovery Youth Conservation Corps (RYCC) service day
Maui's RYCC AmeriCorps service day will be held 15 February 2010. RYCC members will remove invasive plants, plant native plants, and clean debris at Kanaha pond.
(Info posted 22 January 2010)
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PIPES program seeking mentors
The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) program is seeking Hawaii-based federal, state, county, non-profit, and private agencies to serve as host mentors for summer interns. The program provides interns with experience in research, natural and cultural resource management, and environmental education and outreach. Please request interns by 5 February 2010.
(Info posted 21 January 2010)
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ACES Conference
ACES, A Community on Ecosystem Services is holding its conference 6-9 December 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. ACES provides a forum to discuss innovative methods, tools, and processes for assessing ecosystem services.
(Info posted 8 January 2010)
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My Hawaii Story Project
"My Hawaii" Story Project a middle school environmental writing contest sponsored by the Hawaii Conservation Alliance, will be accepting entries until 11 March 2010.
(Info posted 8 January 2010)
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Weeds Across Borders Conference
"Plant Invasions: Policies, Pollitics, and Practices" is the theme of the Weeds Across Borders conference to be held 1-4 June 2010 at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
(Info posted 30 December 2009)
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Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Planning Workshop
An agrosecurity planning workshop  will be held on Oahu 22-23 February 2010 and on Hawaii 25-26 February 2010. The workshop is sponsored by the University of Hawaii Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences and Hawaii Civil Defense. Invasive species personnel are encouraged to attend. Deadline for applications is 13 January 2010.
(Info posted 30 December 2009)
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The 2010 Biological Control for Nature Conference
A conference on biological control of pests in forests and associated habitats will be held in Northampton, Massachusetts, from 3-7 October 2010. The meeting is supported by the USDA Forest Service (Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team,), USDA, ARS, the National Park Service, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the mid Atlantic Exotic Pest Plant Council.
(Info posted 18 December 2009)
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Invasive Plant Inventory and Survey Methods for Land Managers
Registration for a free web seminar series on invasive plant inventory and survey methods is open. The six weekly seminars, presented by Center for Invasive Plant Management and partners, will start 13 January 2010.
(Info posted 1 December 2009)
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National Native Seed Conference
The National Native Seed Conference, presented by the Institute for Applied Ecology and Bureau of Land Management, will focus on strategies to develop a national native seed supply that has the flexibility to meet short-term emergency stabilization and rehabilitation needs and to satisfy demand for longer-term restoration projects, including habitat restoration and hazardous fuels reduction. The conference will be held 17-21 May 2010 in Snowbird, Utah.
(Info posted 26 October 2009)
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Pesticide risk reduction education short courses
A schedule of short courses to prepare for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture's certification exam for restricted use pesticides is posted by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Upcoming courses are scheduled for Maui on 17-19 February 2010, and Hilo, on 30 March to 1 April 2010. and Molokai on 13-15 April 2010.
(Info updated 17 November 2009)
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Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's 25th Annual Symposium
The 2010 FLEPPC symposium promises to be another thought-provoking meeting with the latest information on a variety of topics related to invasive species in Florida. The meeting will be held 5-8 April 2010 in Crystal River, Florida. Abstracts are due 30 November 2009.
(Info posted 28 October 2009)
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2010 Imported Fire Ant (IFA) Conference
The 2010 IFA Conference will be held 19-22 April 2010 at the Little Rock Doubletree located
along the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
(Info posted 11 September 2009)
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International invasive ant management workshop
A workshop on management of invasive ants will be held in Darwin, Australia on 27-29 April 2010. The workshop aims to facilitate networking among people involved in invasive ant management, and improve the incorporation of research and ant biology into
management.
(Info posted 3 June 2009, updated 5 October 2009)
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New Zealand island invasives conference
Island Invasives: Eradication and Management conference will be held at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, from 8 to 12 February 2010. The conference is hosted by the Centre for Biodiversity and Biosecurity (University of Auckland and Landcare Research), in collaboration with the IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group.
(Info posted 31 March 2009)
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Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) 2008 report online
The 2008 ISSG report from the World Conservation Congress, held in Barcelona, October 2008, is available online.
(Info posted 16 January 2009)
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Volunteers needed: Maui fishpond restoration
Help rebuild the Koieie Fishpond in Kihei, Maui on second Saturdays of each month from 8 to 11 am. The revitalization of Koieie serves to educate Maui's youth and communities about native Hawaiian fishponds, the Hawaiian culture, its traditions and practices.
(Info posted 04 December 2008)
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Two Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) conferences in February 2010
Two ISSG conferences will be held in New Zealand in February 2010. "Ecology of Insular Biotas" is the theme of the first conference, scheduled for 1-5 February, followed by "Island Invasives: Eradication and Management" on 8-12 February 2010.
(Info posted 20 November 2008)
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Volunteers needed to help clean Kalihi Stream
KAUPA's monthly 2nd Saturday for Sustainability stream clean-up is your chance to demonstrate your aloha for the aina. KAUPA (Kalihi Ahupua'a Ulu Pono Ahahui) is dedicated to restoring the natural and cultural resources within the Kalihi ahupua'a through education, outreach and action. Guest speakers will share their expertise.
(Info posted 05 May 2008 by PN.)
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