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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience  </h3>Event Host: St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (<a href="https://www.sleloinvasives.org/">SLELO PRISM</a>) Description:  This is a 3-part learning series including one virtual event, and two in-person events to be held this spring and summer. Instruction will include native and invasive plant ID, reporting and survey methods. May 22 2024, 6:30-8 PM: Virtual Plant ID Training (via zoom)<ul><li>Invasive and native aquatic plant identification.</li><li>Training on community science identification tools including iMapInvasives and iNaturalist.</li></ul>June 5 2024, 6-8 PM: Hands-on Plant ID Workshop (Keewaydin State Park, Alexandria Bay, NY)<ul><li>Hands-on Invasive and native aquatic plant identification in a classroom setting.</li><li>Training on community science identification tools including iMapInvasives and iNaturalist. (will include more advanced tools than the previous event) </li></ul>June 19th 2024, 6-8 PM: Pre-Solstice Paddle (Kring Point State Park, Redwood, NY )<ul><li>Training on how to conduct aquatic plant surveys on the water via rake toss and underwater viewing scopes.</li><li>Practice identifying plants in a field setting.</li><li>Practice reporting observations to the iNaturalist and iMapInvasives mobile apps. </li></ul>Presented by: Brittney Rogers, SLELO PRISM Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, and Megan Pistolese-Shaw, SLELO PRISM E/O Coordinator. Presenter bios: Brittney Rogers holds a Master of Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from SUNY Oswego and brings with her extensive experience in aquatic invasive species identification and management and is one of the pioneers in New York States Watercraft Inspection Steward Program. Brittney acts as the Restoration & Resiliency Coordinator for SLELO PRISM. Through this role she leads efforts to protect aquatic priority conservation areas from the impacts of invasive species through early detection and rapid response, as well as multiple initiatives to enhance the health of aquatic ecosystems. Megan Pistolese-Shaw holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Empire State University. She is experienced with aquatic and terrestrial invasive species identification, impacts, modes of introduction, prevention, and management methods. Through her role, Megan coordinates invasive species awareness initiatives and events throughout the SLELO PRISM region.<a href="https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/aquatic-invasive-species-learning-experience/">Sign Up Here</a>CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 5 CECs. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>An Introduction to Invasive Plants </h3>This 2hr 15mins hr webinar is geared towards staff/students that will be working outdoors in the spring and summer. It will provide the skills needed to identify some of the most common invasive plants and noxious weeds, including those that may pose a health and safety risk. It will also include a section on general health and safety considerations for working in the field. The following species will be covered: <ul><li>Dog-strangling Vine</li><li>Garlic Mustard</li><li>Himalayan Balsam </li><li>Common Buckthorn</li><li>Japanese Knotweed</li><li>European Common Reed (Phragmites)</li><li>Giant Hogweed</li><li>Wild Parsnip</li><li>Poison Hemlock</li><li>Stinging Nettle</li><li>Thistles</li><li>Common Barberry</li></ul>Cost to attend: $25Register Here: <a href="https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/events/">https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/events/</a>CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 2 CECs.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>Topic: Prediction and uncertainty in restoration science</h1>Presenters: Lars A Brudvig, Michigan State University Registration: <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6160212241015674711">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6160212241015674711</a> CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 1 CEC.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Botany for Naturalists, Ecologists, and Herbalists</h3>Take your botanical chops to the next level with plant taxonomic skills—the foundation of any plant-based practice. A weekend intensive designed to provide natural resource professionals, master naturalists, and herbalists with a solid basis in botanical science. Through the course, you will learn terms for key plant structures, characteristics of common plant families, and how to use dichotomous keys. We will spend the mornings in a lecture-lab setting, then head out on field trips to forests and wetlands in the Grand Marais area to observe and study plant structures in a natural setting. This course is geared towards students interested in learning technical botanical terms, plant taxonomy, and using botanical keys. A knowledge of local flora, experience identifying plants with image-based field guides, or similar experience will be an asset as the course is intensive. Students should have the ability to sit in a classroom setting for 2-4 hours (with breaks) and walk several hundred feet or more into a forest, bog, or other settings off-trail and over uneven terrain. More information and registration here: <a href="https://northhouse.org/courses/botany-for-naturalists-ecologists-and-herbalists">https://northhouse.org/courses/botany-for-naturalists-ecologists-and-herbalists</a>CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 10 CECs.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Lahti Lakes 2024 "Towards sustainable lake restoration"</h3>Lahti Lakes 2024 will take place on 3-5. June 2024 in Lahti, Finland. The symposium will be held for the third time, following the success of the 2018 and 2021 editions. The symposium will be organized by the University of Helsinki, Lake Vesijärvi Foundation, and the SIL working group on Lake Restoration. For the 2024 edition, we will again team up with Videomakers to create an interactive hybrid symposium, but participants are invited to join us at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti in person if possible. More details on participation options will be given in the run-up to the event. Lahti Lakes has served as an important forum for discussions on lake restoration since its inception. The 2018 symposium led to a special issue in <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10750-020-04457-x">Hydrobiologia</a>, while discussions started during the online 2021 symposium led to the recent publication of Tammeorg et al., 2023 in WIREs Water “<a href="https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/wat2.1689">Sustainable lake restoration; From challenges to solutions</a>“. In 2024 we hope to engage a wider audience including especially representatives from Global South countries. Register and find out more here: <a href="https://lahtilakes.fi/">https://lahtilakes.fi/</a>CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 10 CECs.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Host Organization: <a href="https://chapter.ser.org/lers/" target="_blank">SER Large-scale Ecosystem Restoration Section (LERS)</a>Event Description: Join your fellow LERS members to meet your current board members, hear about upcoming events and planned activities, discuss proposed changes to the LERS charter and network with other practitioners. Upcoming LERS activities include the compilation of case studies to assist in restoration efforts, representation at the SER Europe and SER North America conferences, and development of a strategic plan. Presentations will be followed by a listening forum and discussion to hear about interests, needs and efforts from members. Following the meeting a poll will be sent to LERS members to allow them to vote on the proposed charter amendments.<table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; background-color: #0084a9; width: 244px; opacity: 0.8; left: 418.402px; height: 53.0781px; top: 109px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; color: #ffffff; text-align: center;"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bEVpUV41RvmUTPpeLNToPw#/registration" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">Register Here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Prescribed Fire in Urban Landscapes</h3>When: on select Wednesdays in 2023-24 | 8:30-10 a.m. CT | Online via Zoom Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems. This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.<table align="center" style="width: 222.973px; height: 43px; background-color: #002060;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/B9Pkqd5/2023Knauss101s" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/WFC/Pages/Workshops-Trainings/prescribed-fire-forest-management.aspx" target="_blank">Register Here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><h5>Upcoming Webinar Dates and Topics</h5><ul><li>June 5, 2024 - Prescribed Fire in Urban Landscapes</li><li>July 10, 2024 - Fire and Climate Change</li><li>August 7, 2024 - Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Red Pine</li><li>September 4, 2024 - Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation</li><li>October 2, 2024 - Workforce Development</li></ul><hr />CERPs/CERPITs: each webinar in this series has been pre-approved for 1 CEC.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Dam Removal: Design, Planning, and Implementation</h3><h4>Course Overview </h4>In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, there is $800 million for dam removal. With the growing awareness and funding in the United States and other areas of the world, such as Europe, this dam safety compliance and ecosystem restoration approach will increase the demand for professionals knowledgeable about this type of project. Decommissioning these structures can be complex, involving the protection of infrastructure, mitigation of sediment discharges, an understanding of riverine processes, ecosystem function, and hydraulics, as well as addressing stakeholder concerns.<h4>Featured Topics </h4><ul><li>Dam Demolition Techniques</li><li>Hydraulic and Sediment Transport Modeling</li><li>Developing Conceptual Models of the Resulting Impoundment</li><li>Sediment Management</li><li>Fish Passage</li><li>Ecosystem Restoration of the Former Lakebed</li></ul><a href="https://cpe.rutgers.edu/environmental/dam-removal-design-planning-implementation">Register Here</a>CERPs/CERPITs: This course has been pre-approved for 7 CECs.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[An Introduction to Aquatic Invasive Plants A number of aquatic invasive plants threaten Ontario’s waterways. These are non-native species introduced to Ontario from outside their normal range by human activities and threaten the environment, economy, or society. Once established they can out-compete native plants, threaten species at risk, inhibit recreational uses of waterways (like boating, swimming or angling), disrupt storm drainage or hydro-electrical generation, increase flood probability, and in some cases, impact water quality. This 1.5 hr session will cover the biology, life cycle, habitat, pathways of spread and impacts of several invasive aquatic plants that have negative impacts on Ontario’s environment, economy and society.Register here: <a href="https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/events/">https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/events/</a>CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 1 CEC.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience Symposium / Symposium sur les solutions fondées sur la nature pour la résilience côtière </h3>
 
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TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature-Based Solutions and Coastal Zone Canada’s Nature Based Coastal Solutions Community of Practice are hosting this multi-day event in conjunction with the Society for Ecological Restoration - Eastern Canada. The Symposium will connect coastal practitioners, coastal engineers, natural and social scientists, professors, students, planners, politicians, and Indigenous groups.


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TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature-Based Solutions et Coastal Zone Canada's Nature Based Coastal Solutions Community of Practice organisent cet événement de plusieurs jours en collaboration avec la Société pour la restauration écologique – est du Canada. Le symposium réunira des praticiens du littoral, des ingénieurs côtiers, des spécialistes des sciences naturelles et sociales, des professeurs, des étudiants, des planificateurs, des politiciens et des groupes autochtones.
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The Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience Symposium will be held from June 24-26, 2024, at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bookending the event are 2 optional field trips (June 23, June 27), to view nature-based coastal adaptation strategies in action in Nova Scotia.

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Le symposium sur les solutions fondées sur la nature pour la résilience côtière se tiendra du 24 au 26 juin 2024 à l'université Saint Mary's à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Deux excursions facultatives (23 et 27 juin) sont prévues pour permettre aux participants d'observer les stratégies d'adaptation côtière basées sur la nature en action en Nouvelle-Écosse.
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For more information on the Symposium: <a href="https://www.transcoastaladaptations.com/naturebased-symposium-2024" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.transcoastaladaptations.com/naturebased-symposium-2024&source=gmail&ust=1702972918717000&usg=AOvVaw14lmUPZPg8mjB9L_XPZvLb" style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 12pt; color: blue;">https://www.transcoastaladaptations.com/naturebased-symposium-2024</a>
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Pour plus d’informations sur le Symposium: <a href="https://www.transcoastaladaptations.com/naturebased-symposium-2024" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.transcoastaladaptations.com/naturebased-symposium-2024&source=gmail&ust=1702972918717000&usg=AOvVaw14lmUPZPg8mjB9L_XPZvLb" style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 12pt; color: blue;">https://www.transcoastaladaptations.com/naturebased-symposium-2024</a>
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This year, the Symposium will focus on sharing case studies and examples of nature-based solutions for coastal climate resilience in practice.

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Cette année, le Symposium se concentrera sur le partage d'études de cas et d'exemples de solutions basées sur la nature pour la résilience climatique côtière dans la pratique.
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Early bird registration is open until May 24th. Registration is available here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-based-coastal-solutions-and-ecological-restoration-symposium-tickets-848574458047?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-based-coastal-solutions-and-ecological-restoration-symposium-tickets-848574458047?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>


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<description><![CDATA[This online course is hosted by the Environmental Leadership and Training Initiative (ELTI) at the Yale School of the Environment 
The Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative (ELTI) at Yale University has launched applications for the 2024-2025 Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use online certificate program.
This program offers a unique opportunity for environmental professionals from around the world to connect with Yale to develop concrete skills and advance their careers. Effective conservation and restoration initiatives support multiple objectives, including
ecosystem functioning, climate change mitigation and adaptation, food security and economic growth.
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In this yearlong program, you will learn to design, implement, and monitor effective conservation and restoration initiatives. Initiatives can be projects, policies, business plans and programs at any scale. This program builds upon the expertise of Yale
faculty and ELTI’s extensive training experience and network throughout the tropics. You will gain knowledge, practice skills, and apply concepts to your own work and context.
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Holistic Farm and Ranch Planning & Design</h3><div>Course Dates: Six weeks, June 25 - August 2, 2024 </div>Registration Deadline: June 18, 2024 Faculty: Dr. Cynthia Daley [<a href="https://www.csuchico.edu/regenerativeagriculture/about-us/team/leadership/cindy-daley.shtml">Bio</a>] and Lindsey Hethcote [<a href="https://www.csuchico.edu/regenerativeagriculture/about-us/team/staff/lindsey-hethcote.shtml">Bio</a>] This course supports the transitional process to a plan, implement, monitor, replan management framework that encourages producers and ag professionals to work through a systems lens that addresses economic success and improved land health. Participants will develop a vision that incorporates management goals, establish a land management plan, and identify metrics to quantify outcomes and reassess their plan annually. <table cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; width: 225.012px; height: 50px; top: 169.863px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; background-color: #244061; text-align: center;"><a href="https://chapter.ser.org/midwestgreatlakes/annual-meetings/annual-meeting-2024/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://rce.csuchico.edu/regenerative-agriculture/registration">Register Now</a></td></tr></tbody></table> <h4>Topics Include:</h4><ul><li>Managing complex systems: establishing context to set goals with a vision.</li><li>Farm/ranch assessment: resources and inventories from the ground up.</li><li>Tools for enhancing resources within agroecosystems: a review of conservation practices and conservation effects.</li><li>Whole farm/ranch planning: enhancing resources and meeting goals.</li><li>The decision-making process: putting a conservation plan into action.</li><li>The carbon lens: evaluating a farm/ranch plan for GHG reduction and co-benefits.</li><li>Economic evaluation of farm/ranch plan.</li><li>Monitoring for adaptive management.</li></ul> Concentration 1 - Grazing Management Plan - TSP NRCS CertificationConcentration 2 - Soil Health Management Planning- TSP NRCS CertificationConcentration 3 - Pollinator Habitat Planning & Design- TSP NRCS CertificationConcentration 4 - Carbon Sequestration & GHG Mitigation - TSP NRCS Certification *All concentrations will also learn the process for becoming NRCS certified Technical Service Providers (TSPs) and Conservation Planners and will be on their way to certification. To be a NRCS certified TSP or Conservation Planner, participants will have to take additional steps after course 7 finishes in order to complete NRCS certification. CRARS will work to facilitate communication between NRCS and CRARS graduates to help ensure NRCS certification is attained if that is the goal.<hr />CERPs/CERPITs: This course has been pre-approved for 10 CECs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The <a href="https://chapter.ser.org/easterncanada/" target="_blank">Society for Ecological Restoration - Eastern Canada (SER-EC)</a> invite you to its third Annual General Meeting of members on June 26, 9:30a.m.-11:00a.m. ADT (i.e., 8:30-10:00 EDT),
both in person (Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia - Room Loyola 282) or in virtual mode (Register in advance for this meeting: Translated French to English subtitles will be available for this Zoom meeting. It will
also be an opportunity to fill four vacancies on the Board of Directors for the next three years (2024-2026), particularly to represent the Québec Region. 
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La <a href="https://chapter.ser.org/easterncanada/" target="_blank">Société pour la restauration écologique - Est du Canada (SER-EC)</a> vous convie à sa troisième Assemblée Générale Annuelle des membres pour le 26 juin, de 9h 30 à 11h HAA (c.-à-d. de
8h 30 à 10h HAE), soit en personne (Université Saint Mary's à Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse - salle Loyola 282) ou en mode virtuel (Inscrivez-vous à l’avance :  Des sous-titres de traduction pour l'anglais vers le français seront disponible
pour cette réunion Zoom.  Ce sera également l'occasion de combler  quatre postes vacants au sein du conseil d'administration pour les trois prochaines années (2024-2026), notamment pour représenter la région du Québec. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</h3>Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes. Participants will have the opportunity to compare notes and interact with instructors during two post-program conversational sessions. Geared toward landscape practitioners in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S. Attendees will receive a 100+ page login-protected course manual including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more. Foundational Ecological Principles (Virtual Intensive Session 1 of 7) Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Our opening presentation will examine the species traits, vegetative patterns, and ecological processes found in spontaneous plant communities. The patterns and processes explored will include disturbance, succession, competition, and relative ecological stability. This session will serve as the theoretical basis for the practical design, planting, and management procedures detailed in all subsequent sessions. Ecology-based Design (Virtual Intensive Session 2 of 7) Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Larry will expand upon the ecological principles described in Session 1 by illustrating them in the context of landscape plans, planting protocols, and management procedures. He will also describe often-neglected plant characteristics that are crucial to ecology-based practice. These will include habitat fidelity, colonization patterns, seasonal growth period, life spans, spatial and temporal niche, and proliferation strategies. The Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 3 of 7) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Wildflower meadows and native grasslands are in high demand, but effective protocols for successfully achieving them are in short supply. Here we will delve into the nitty gritty of meadow design: site analysis, species selection, seed mix formulation, live plant inclusion, planting and management. The inclusion of shrub thickets and drifts will also be covered, including the arrangement of clonal vs. clump forming species, and the use of shrublands as ecological and visual “connective tissue” between meadow and woods. Plants of the Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 4 of 7) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the open landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will span the successional period from herbaceous meadow, to mixed woody/ herbaceous old field, to the ecologically important but often neglected clonal shrub thicket. He will also present a group of “workhorse” native species for the sunlit landscape that combine reliability and weed suppression with attractive aesthetic character. The Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 5 of 7) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD An ecology-based approach to woodland design is more like guiding a vegetative process than implementing a static planting plan. Guided succession can foster the orderly transformation from an open field to a multi-tiered forest through planting, managed natural recruitment, or a combination of the two. Under existing canopy, where few herbaceous species can be established through direct seeding, we will discuss the planting of small “seed source colonies,” and management strategies to encourage their proliferation into the larger landscape. Management techniques that are unique to woodlands including selective height cutting, sunlight manipulation, and assisted seed dispersal, will also be described in detail. Plants of the Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 6 of 7) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the canopied landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will include plants found at all of the woodland’s vertical layers, from canopy to understory. He will also discuss their specific abilities to integrate with the unique colonization strategies inherent in woodland development and enhancement. Finally, Ian will present a group of “workhorse” native species for the woodland, including those that combine reliability with desirable aesthetic characteristics. The Artistic Overlay: Making “Wild” Legible (Virtual Intensive Session 7 of 7) Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Ecological design need not be a bitter aesthetic pill that our clients must swallow to do the right thing. The order inherent in our wild native landscapes is widely considered beautiful. By translating that ecology-based order into the aesthetically-based language of fine garden design, the results can be much more universally embraced by our clients. In addition, Larry will illustrate how highly gardenesque - and even formal - elements can gracefully interact and intermingle with wilder woodland, shrubland, and meadow compositions. This approach can result in landscapes that are both ecologically productive and visually pleasing to clients with a variety of aesthetic preferences. INCLUDED FOR ALL REGISTRANTS: Two Conversation and Q&A Sessions Larry Weaner & Ian Caton These conversation-style sessions will be entirely devoted to questions and comments from participants. The first will be held soon after the last session while the information is still fresh in participants’ minds. The six-month gap between Q&A sessions will allow participants time to apply the course content, and return with questions or insights for presenters and fellow participants. First Q&A Session: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Second Q&A Session: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Register Here: <a href="https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg">https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg</a>CERPs/CERPITs: These events have been pre-approved for 3 CECs per session.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Prescribed Fire for Forest Management Webinar Series: Prescribed Fire and Climate Change</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>Prescribed Fire for Forest Management Webinar Series </h1>Select Wednesdays in 2023-24 | 8:30-10 a.m. CT | Online via Zoom Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems. This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.<table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; background-color: #002060; width: 222.973px; height: 43px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/B9Pkqd5/2023Knauss101s" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/WFC/Pages/Workshops-Trainings/prescribed-fire-forest-management.aspx" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">Register Here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><h5 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1;">Upcoming Webinar Dates and Topics</h5><ul><li>July 10, 2024: Prescribed Fire and Climate Change</li><li>August 7, 2024: Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Red Pine</li><li>September 4, 2024: Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation</li><li>October 2, 2024: Prescribed Fire Workforce Development</li></ul><hr />CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been approved for 1 CEC per webinar.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>An Introduction to Woody Invasive Plants</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An Introduction to Woody Invasive PlantsA number of woody invasives threaten Ontario’s environment, economy and society. These are plants that are introduced to areas outside of their natural range, typically via human activity. Once established, they can outcompete native plants, degrade wildlife habitat, impact species at risk, impede access to recreational activities and impact human health and safety. This 1.5 hr session will cover the biology, life cycle, habitat, pathways of spread and impacts of several invasive woody plants.Register Here: <a href="https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/events/">https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/events/</a>CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 1 CEC.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><div><center></center><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%" id="m_7041924009125975014m_2052548941733013872bodyTable"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="margin: 0px;"><table id="m_7041924009125975014m_2052548941733013872root" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="margin: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation" style="max-width: 660px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="margin: 0px; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="margin: 0px; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" colspan="12" style="margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; width: 100%;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 12px 0px;"><a href="https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f&id=9d7f0937f6&e=d81c9d7b9f" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f%26id%3D9d7f0937f6%26e%3Dd81c9d7b9f&source=gmail&ust=1702560939477000&usg=AOvVaw0NAPKoW35I5dOsEcYgCWl1" style="color: #1155cc; display: block;"><img width="418.99999999999994" height="auto" alt="Logo" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_Na97sgG41RsOhAMEF57ynvlLHgnnIfLF-UIj9PHM3IIX3kBXc5P3bZv64Dc2u2hVMpBJ7S58DWE5fPeG-48N38VAVMDz-fl-x5Bo7rXZIhW4W7-t_61_WmYSKVwNHykf4Jf5hCi1XgiCXbiYRNJMMvICxaOIC3l_yY=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mcusercontent.com/0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f/images/edcf9bc7-666a-e3ea-fd96-650fb115a7f8.png" class="CToWUd" data-bit="iit" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; width: 419px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; display: block;" /></a></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 12px 24px;"><div id="m_7041924009125975014m_2052548941733013872dataBlockId-88" style="width: 612px;">The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is seeking oral presentations, posters, symposia, and workshops for the 79th SWCS International Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, July 21-24, 2024.</div></td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 12px 24px;"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="margin: 0px; background-color: #4e9aaf; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f&id=7fa1d146c6&e=d81c9d7b9f" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f%26id%3D7fa1d146c6%26e%3Dd81c9d7b9f&source=gmail&ust=1702560939478000&usg=AOvVaw1Dox6juSMQdZMAiGVuTywV" style="color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; padding: 16px 28px; text-decoration-line: none; min-width: 30px; direction: ltr; letter-spacing: 0px;">Download the Call for Presentations</a></td></tr><tr></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 12px 24px;"><div id="m_7041924009125975014m_2052548941733013872dataBlockId-91" style="width: 612px;">SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 31, 2024 This year’s conference features four submission tracks. General submissions should speak to the overall conference theme, “Rising Together: Collaborative Conservation for All.” Specialty Tracks:<ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Conservation on the Edge</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Cultivating Conservation Technical Assistance, Community, and Networks</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Healthy Forest Ecosystems: Research, Policy, and Applied Science of Ecological Conservation and Restoration Across Landscapes and Watersheds</li></ul>General Track Topic Areas:<ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Adaptive Management of Conservation Efforts</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Climate-Smart Agriculture</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Conservation Economics and Policy</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Conservation Models, Tools, and Technologies</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Conservation in Organic, Specialty, Small-Scale, or Urban Agriculture</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Outreach, Education, and Community Engagement</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Social Sciences Informing Conservation</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Soil Health Resources, Indicators, Assessment, and Management</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Water Resource Assessment and Management</li></ul>Visit <a href="https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f&id=a2e0f612b1&e=d81c9d7b9f" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f%26id%3Da2e0f612b1%26e%3Dd81c9d7b9f&source=gmail&ust=1702560939478000&usg=AOvVaw29bWRtBBEZr3d3jzHTY8VO" style="color: #1155cc;">www.swcs.org/24AC</a> for additional information.</div></td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="margin: 0px; padding: 12px 24px;"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="margin: 0px; background-color: #4e9aaf; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f&id=3e8d156d5c&e=d81c9d7b9f" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://swcs.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D0a727661986f24bcc4cf4077f%26id%3D3e8d156d5c%26e%3Dd81c9d7b9f&source=gmail&ust=1702560939478000&usg=AOvVaw1VmNBxzJgabg4EZlxR3p-r" style="color: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; padding: 16px 28px; text-decoration-line: none; min-width: 30px; direction: ltr; letter-spacing: 0px;">View Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities</a></td></tr><tr></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</h3>Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes. Participants will have the opportunity to compare notes and interact with instructors during two post-program conversational sessions. Geared toward landscape practitioners in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S. Attendees will receive a 100+ page login-protected course manual including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more. Foundational Ecological Principles (Virtual Intensive Session 1 of 7) Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Our opening presentation will examine the species traits, vegetative patterns, and ecological processes found in spontaneous plant communities. The patterns and processes explored will include disturbance, succession, competition, and relative ecological stability. This session will serve as the theoretical basis for the practical design, planting, and management procedures detailed in all subsequent sessions. Ecology-based Design (Virtual Intensive Session 2 of 7) Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Larry will expand upon the ecological principles described in Session 1 by illustrating them in the context of landscape plans, planting protocols, and management procedures. He will also describe often-neglected plant characteristics that are crucial to ecology-based practice. These will include habitat fidelity, colonization patterns, seasonal growth period, life spans, spatial and temporal niche, and proliferation strategies. The Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 3 of 7) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Wildflower meadows and native grasslands are in high demand, but effective protocols for successfully achieving them are in short supply. Here we will delve into the nitty gritty of meadow design: site analysis, species selection, seed mix formulation, live plant inclusion, planting and management. The inclusion of shrub thickets and drifts will also be covered, including the arrangement of clonal vs. clump forming species, and the use of shrublands as ecological and visual “connective tissue” between meadow and woods. Plants of the Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 4 of 7) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the open landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will span the successional period from herbaceous meadow, to mixed woody/ herbaceous old field, to the ecologically important but often neglected clonal shrub thicket. He will also present a group of “workhorse” native species for the sunlit landscape that combine reliability and weed suppression with attractive aesthetic character. The Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 5 of 7) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD An ecology-based approach to woodland design is more like guiding a vegetative process than implementing a static planting plan. Guided succession can foster the orderly transformation from an open field to a multi-tiered forest through planting, managed natural recruitment, or a combination of the two. Under existing canopy, where few herbaceous species can be established through direct seeding, we will discuss the planting of small “seed source colonies,” and management strategies to encourage their proliferation into the larger landscape. Management techniques that are unique to woodlands including selective height cutting, sunlight manipulation, and assisted seed dispersal, will also be described in detail. Plants of the Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 6 of 7) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the canopied landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will include plants found at all of the woodland’s vertical layers, from canopy to understory. He will also discuss their specific abilities to integrate with the unique colonization strategies inherent in woodland development and enhancement. Finally, Ian will present a group of “workhorse” native species for the woodland, including those that combine reliability with desirable aesthetic characteristics. The Artistic Overlay: Making “Wild” Legible (Virtual Intensive Session 7 of 7) Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Ecological design need not be a bitter aesthetic pill that our clients must swallow to do the right thing. The order inherent in our wild native landscapes is widely considered beautiful. By translating that ecology-based order into the aesthetically-based language of fine garden design, the results can be much more universally embraced by our clients. In addition, Larry will illustrate how highly gardenesque - and even formal - elements can gracefully interact and intermingle with wilder woodland, shrubland, and meadow compositions. This approach can result in landscapes that are both ecologically productive and visually pleasing to clients with a variety of aesthetic preferences. INCLUDED FOR ALL REGISTRANTS: Two Conversation and Q&A Sessions Larry Weaner & Ian Caton These conversation-style sessions will be entirely devoted to questions and comments from participants. The first will be held soon after the last session while the information is still fresh in participants’ minds. The six-month gap between Q&A sessions will allow participants time to apply the course content, and return with questions or insights for presenters and fellow participants. First Q&A Session: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Second Q&A Session: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Register Here: <a href="https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg">https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg</a>CERPs/CERPITs: These events have been pre-approved for 3 CECs per session.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1838872</link>
<guid>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1838872</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Description: This course is intended for those in research or practice who wish to understand and apply the principles of sediment transport to alluvial channel analysis, assessment, and design. Principles of open channel flow and sediment
transport are combined with sediment source analysis to place channel assessment and design in the necessary context. Tools for estimating sediment supply and transport rates are applied in class exercises. Threshold and alluvial channel design methods
are presented along with guidelines for assessing and incorporating uncertainty. We present an approach defined by specified channel behavior and not contingent on a predetermined bankfull channel. The course balances advance reading, lecture, field
work, and hands-on exercises for estimating sediment supply, calculating sediment transport rates, and forecasting channel response to changes in water and sediment supply. This course is intended for students and practitioners who are familiar with
basic principles of river geomorphology. 
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 Participants can receive four Continuing Education Units (CEU) from Utah State University* 
Principal Instructors:
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<li>Peter Wilcock (course director) – Professor, Watershed Sciences, Utah State University</li>
<li>Tyler Allred – Principal, Allred Restoration</li>
<li>Patrick Belmont – Professor and Head, Watershed Sciences, Utah State University</li>
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Cost: $1850 ($1600 Early Bird Special if registered before May 31, 2023). Cost includes lunch each day. Lodging (not included) available in Logan motels and rentals. Full-time students may request a 50% discount.
<hr />CERPs/CERPITs: this training course has been pre-approved for 10 CECs. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</title>
<link>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1861992</link>
<guid>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1861992</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<h3>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</h3>Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes. Participants will have the opportunity to compare notes and interact with instructors during two post-program conversational sessions. Geared toward landscape practitioners in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S. Attendees will receive a 100+ page login-protected course manual including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more. Foundational Ecological Principles (Virtual Intensive Session 1 of 7) Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Our opening presentation will examine the species traits, vegetative patterns, and ecological processes found in spontaneous plant communities. The patterns and processes explored will include disturbance, succession, competition, and relative ecological stability. This session will serve as the theoretical basis for the practical design, planting, and management procedures detailed in all subsequent sessions. Ecology-based Design (Virtual Intensive Session 2 of 7) Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Larry will expand upon the ecological principles described in Session 1 by illustrating them in the context of landscape plans, planting protocols, and management procedures. He will also describe often-neglected plant characteristics that are crucial to ecology-based practice. These will include habitat fidelity, colonization patterns, seasonal growth period, life spans, spatial and temporal niche, and proliferation strategies. The Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 3 of 7) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Wildflower meadows and native grasslands are in high demand, but effective protocols for successfully achieving them are in short supply. Here we will delve into the nitty gritty of meadow design: site analysis, species selection, seed mix formulation, live plant inclusion, planting and management. The inclusion of shrub thickets and drifts will also be covered, including the arrangement of clonal vs. clump forming species, and the use of shrublands as ecological and visual “connective tissue” between meadow and woods. Plants of the Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 4 of 7) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the open landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will span the successional period from herbaceous meadow, to mixed woody/ herbaceous old field, to the ecologically important but often neglected clonal shrub thicket. He will also present a group of “workhorse” native species for the sunlit landscape that combine reliability and weed suppression with attractive aesthetic character. The Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 5 of 7) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD An ecology-based approach to woodland design is more like guiding a vegetative process than implementing a static planting plan. Guided succession can foster the orderly transformation from an open field to a multi-tiered forest through planting, managed natural recruitment, or a combination of the two. Under existing canopy, where few herbaceous species can be established through direct seeding, we will discuss the planting of small “seed source colonies,” and management strategies to encourage their proliferation into the larger landscape. Management techniques that are unique to woodlands including selective height cutting, sunlight manipulation, and assisted seed dispersal, will also be described in detail. Plants of the Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 6 of 7) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the canopied landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will include plants found at all of the woodland’s vertical layers, from canopy to understory. He will also discuss their specific abilities to integrate with the unique colonization strategies inherent in woodland development and enhancement. Finally, Ian will present a group of “workhorse” native species for the woodland, including those that combine reliability with desirable aesthetic characteristics. The Artistic Overlay: Making “Wild” Legible (Virtual Intensive Session 7 of 7) Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Ecological design need not be a bitter aesthetic pill that our clients must swallow to do the right thing. The order inherent in our wild native landscapes is widely considered beautiful. By translating that ecology-based order into the aesthetically-based language of fine garden design, the results can be much more universally embraced by our clients. In addition, Larry will illustrate how highly gardenesque - and even formal - elements can gracefully interact and intermingle with wilder woodland, shrubland, and meadow compositions. This approach can result in landscapes that are both ecologically productive and visually pleasing to clients with a variety of aesthetic preferences. INCLUDED FOR ALL REGISTRANTS: Two Conversation and Q&A Sessions Larry Weaner & Ian Caton These conversation-style sessions will be entirely devoted to questions and comments from participants. The first will be held soon after the last session while the information is still fresh in participants’ minds. The six-month gap between Q&A sessions will allow participants time to apply the course content, and return with questions or insights for presenters and fellow participants. First Q&A Session: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Second Q&A Session: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Register Here: <a href="https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg">https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg</a>CERPs/CERPITs: These events have been pre-approved for 3 CECs per session.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</title>
<link>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1861993</link>
<guid>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1861993</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<h3>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</h3>Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes. Participants will have the opportunity to compare notes and interact with instructors during two post-program conversational sessions. Geared toward landscape practitioners in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S. Attendees will receive a 100+ page login-protected course manual including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more. Foundational Ecological Principles (Virtual Intensive Session 1 of 7) Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Our opening presentation will examine the species traits, vegetative patterns, and ecological processes found in spontaneous plant communities. The patterns and processes explored will include disturbance, succession, competition, and relative ecological stability. This session will serve as the theoretical basis for the practical design, planting, and management procedures detailed in all subsequent sessions. Ecology-based Design (Virtual Intensive Session 2 of 7) Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Larry will expand upon the ecological principles described in Session 1 by illustrating them in the context of landscape plans, planting protocols, and management procedures. He will also describe often-neglected plant characteristics that are crucial to ecology-based practice. These will include habitat fidelity, colonization patterns, seasonal growth period, life spans, spatial and temporal niche, and proliferation strategies. The Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 3 of 7) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Wildflower meadows and native grasslands are in high demand, but effective protocols for successfully achieving them are in short supply. Here we will delve into the nitty gritty of meadow design: site analysis, species selection, seed mix formulation, live plant inclusion, planting and management. The inclusion of shrub thickets and drifts will also be covered, including the arrangement of clonal vs. clump forming species, and the use of shrublands as ecological and visual “connective tissue” between meadow and woods. Plants of the Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 4 of 7) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the open landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will span the successional period from herbaceous meadow, to mixed woody/ herbaceous old field, to the ecologically important but often neglected clonal shrub thicket. He will also present a group of “workhorse” native species for the sunlit landscape that combine reliability and weed suppression with attractive aesthetic character. The Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 5 of 7) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD An ecology-based approach to woodland design is more like guiding a vegetative process than implementing a static planting plan. Guided succession can foster the orderly transformation from an open field to a multi-tiered forest through planting, managed natural recruitment, or a combination of the two. Under existing canopy, where few herbaceous species can be established through direct seeding, we will discuss the planting of small “seed source colonies,” and management strategies to encourage their proliferation into the larger landscape. Management techniques that are unique to woodlands including selective height cutting, sunlight manipulation, and assisted seed dispersal, will also be described in detail. Plants of the Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 6 of 7) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the canopied landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will include plants found at all of the woodland’s vertical layers, from canopy to understory. He will also discuss their specific abilities to integrate with the unique colonization strategies inherent in woodland development and enhancement. Finally, Ian will present a group of “workhorse” native species for the woodland, including those that combine reliability with desirable aesthetic characteristics. The Artistic Overlay: Making “Wild” Legible (Virtual Intensive Session 7 of 7) Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Ecological design need not be a bitter aesthetic pill that our clients must swallow to do the right thing. The order inherent in our wild native landscapes is widely considered beautiful. By translating that ecology-based order into the aesthetically-based language of fine garden design, the results can be much more universally embraced by our clients. In addition, Larry will illustrate how highly gardenesque - and even formal - elements can gracefully interact and intermingle with wilder woodland, shrubland, and meadow compositions. This approach can result in landscapes that are both ecologically productive and visually pleasing to clients with a variety of aesthetic preferences. INCLUDED FOR ALL REGISTRANTS: Two Conversation and Q&A Sessions Larry Weaner & Ian Caton These conversation-style sessions will be entirely devoted to questions and comments from participants. The first will be held soon after the last session while the information is still fresh in participants’ minds. The six-month gap between Q&A sessions will allow participants time to apply the course content, and return with questions or insights for presenters and fellow participants. First Q&A Session: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Second Q&A Session: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Register Here: <a href="https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg">https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg</a>CERPs/CERPITs: These events have been pre-approved for 3 CECs per session.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 6 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1842472</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Red Pine</h1>Select Wednesdays in 2023-24 | 8:30-10 a.m. CT | Online via Zoom Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems. This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.<table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; background-color: #002060; width: 222.973px; height: 43px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/B9Pkqd5/2023Knauss101s" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/WFC/Pages/Workshops-Trainings/prescribed-fire-forest-management.aspx" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">Register Here</a> </td></tr></tbody></table>Topics include the following:<ul><li>August 7, 2024: Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Red Pine</li><li>September 4, 2024: Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation</li><li>October 2, 2024: Prescribed Fire Workforce Development</li></ul><hr />CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been approved for 1 CEC per webinar.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Aug 2024 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1861994</link>
<guid>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1861994</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<h3>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</h3>Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes. Participants will have the opportunity to compare notes and interact with instructors during two post-program conversational sessions. Geared toward landscape practitioners in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S. Attendees will receive a 100+ page login-protected course manual including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more. Foundational Ecological Principles (Virtual Intensive Session 1 of 7) Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Our opening presentation will examine the species traits, vegetative patterns, and ecological processes found in spontaneous plant communities. The patterns and processes explored will include disturbance, succession, competition, and relative ecological stability. This session will serve as the theoretical basis for the practical design, planting, and management procedures detailed in all subsequent sessions. Ecology-based Design (Virtual Intensive Session 2 of 7) Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Larry will expand upon the ecological principles described in Session 1 by illustrating them in the context of landscape plans, planting protocols, and management procedures. He will also describe often-neglected plant characteristics that are crucial to ecology-based practice. These will include habitat fidelity, colonization patterns, seasonal growth period, life spans, spatial and temporal niche, and proliferation strategies. The Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 3 of 7) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Wildflower meadows and native grasslands are in high demand, but effective protocols for successfully achieving them are in short supply. Here we will delve into the nitty gritty of meadow design: site analysis, species selection, seed mix formulation, live plant inclusion, planting and management. The inclusion of shrub thickets and drifts will also be covered, including the arrangement of clonal vs. clump forming species, and the use of shrublands as ecological and visual “connective tissue” between meadow and woods. Plants of the Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 4 of 7) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the open landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will span the successional period from herbaceous meadow, to mixed woody/ herbaceous old field, to the ecologically important but often neglected clonal shrub thicket. He will also present a group of “workhorse” native species for the sunlit landscape that combine reliability and weed suppression with attractive aesthetic character. The Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 5 of 7) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD An ecology-based approach to woodland design is more like guiding a vegetative process than implementing a static planting plan. Guided succession can foster the orderly transformation from an open field to a multi-tiered forest through planting, managed natural recruitment, or a combination of the two. Under existing canopy, where few herbaceous species can be established through direct seeding, we will discuss the planting of small “seed source colonies,” and management strategies to encourage their proliferation into the larger landscape. Management techniques that are unique to woodlands including selective height cutting, sunlight manipulation, and assisted seed dispersal, will also be described in detail. Plants of the Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 6 of 7) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the canopied landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will include plants found at all of the woodland’s vertical layers, from canopy to understory. He will also discuss their specific abilities to integrate with the unique colonization strategies inherent in woodland development and enhancement. Finally, Ian will present a group of “workhorse” native species for the woodland, including those that combine reliability with desirable aesthetic characteristics. The Artistic Overlay: Making “Wild” Legible (Virtual Intensive Session 7 of 7) Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Ecological design need not be a bitter aesthetic pill that our clients must swallow to do the right thing. The order inherent in our wild native landscapes is widely considered beautiful. By translating that ecology-based order into the aesthetically-based language of fine garden design, the results can be much more universally embraced by our clients. In addition, Larry will illustrate how highly gardenesque - and even formal - elements can gracefully interact and intermingle with wilder woodland, shrubland, and meadow compositions. This approach can result in landscapes that are both ecologically productive and visually pleasing to clients with a variety of aesthetic preferences. INCLUDED FOR ALL REGISTRANTS: Two Conversation and Q&A Sessions Larry Weaner & Ian Caton These conversation-style sessions will be entirely devoted to questions and comments from participants. The first will be held soon after the last session while the information is still fresh in participants’ minds. The six-month gap between Q&A sessions will allow participants time to apply the course content, and return with questions or insights for presenters and fellow participants. First Q&A Session: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Second Q&A Session: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Register Here: <a href="https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg">https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg</a>CERPs/CERPITs: These events have been pre-approved for 3 CECs per session.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Host Organization: Utah State University Restoration Consortium 
Event Description: Students gain a basic understanding of wetland delineation procedures and the underlying ecological, biogeochemical, and hydrological processes that shape them. This course will teach students to apply wetland
delineation course material in real-world wetland settings when problem-solving and decision-making in the face of uncertainty are necessary (especially with problematic soil situations).
Registration opens April 3 
Instructors: Dr. Leila Shultz & Dr. Karin Kettenring
Location: Logan, UT
Format: In-Person
Cost: $745
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</h3>Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes. Participants will have the opportunity to compare notes and interact with instructors during two post-program conversational sessions. Geared toward landscape practitioners in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S. Attendees will receive a 100+ page login-protected course manual including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more. Foundational Ecological Principles (Virtual Intensive Session 1 of 7) Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Our opening presentation will examine the species traits, vegetative patterns, and ecological processes found in spontaneous plant communities. The patterns and processes explored will include disturbance, succession, competition, and relative ecological stability. This session will serve as the theoretical basis for the practical design, planting, and management procedures detailed in all subsequent sessions. Ecology-based Design (Virtual Intensive Session 2 of 7) Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Larry will expand upon the ecological principles described in Session 1 by illustrating them in the context of landscape plans, planting protocols, and management procedures. He will also describe often-neglected plant characteristics that are crucial to ecology-based practice. These will include habitat fidelity, colonization patterns, seasonal growth period, life spans, spatial and temporal niche, and proliferation strategies. The Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 3 of 7) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Wildflower meadows and native grasslands are in high demand, but effective protocols for successfully achieving them are in short supply. Here we will delve into the nitty gritty of meadow design: site analysis, species selection, seed mix formulation, live plant inclusion, planting and management. The inclusion of shrub thickets and drifts will also be covered, including the arrangement of clonal vs. clump forming species, and the use of shrublands as ecological and visual “connective tissue” between meadow and woods. Plants of the Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 4 of 7) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the open landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will span the successional period from herbaceous meadow, to mixed woody/ herbaceous old field, to the ecologically important but often neglected clonal shrub thicket. He will also present a group of “workhorse” native species for the sunlit landscape that combine reliability and weed suppression with attractive aesthetic character. The Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 5 of 7) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD An ecology-based approach to woodland design is more like guiding a vegetative process than implementing a static planting plan. Guided succession can foster the orderly transformation from an open field to a multi-tiered forest through planting, managed natural recruitment, or a combination of the two. Under existing canopy, where few herbaceous species can be established through direct seeding, we will discuss the planting of small “seed source colonies,” and management strategies to encourage their proliferation into the larger landscape. Management techniques that are unique to woodlands including selective height cutting, sunlight manipulation, and assisted seed dispersal, will also be described in detail. Plants of the Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 6 of 7) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the canopied landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will include plants found at all of the woodland’s vertical layers, from canopy to understory. He will also discuss their specific abilities to integrate with the unique colonization strategies inherent in woodland development and enhancement. Finally, Ian will present a group of “workhorse” native species for the woodland, including those that combine reliability with desirable aesthetic characteristics. The Artistic Overlay: Making “Wild” Legible (Virtual Intensive Session 7 of 7) Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Ecological design need not be a bitter aesthetic pill that our clients must swallow to do the right thing. The order inherent in our wild native landscapes is widely considered beautiful. By translating that ecology-based order into the aesthetically-based language of fine garden design, the results can be much more universally embraced by our clients. In addition, Larry will illustrate how highly gardenesque - and even formal - elements can gracefully interact and intermingle with wilder woodland, shrubland, and meadow compositions. This approach can result in landscapes that are both ecologically productive and visually pleasing to clients with a variety of aesthetic preferences. INCLUDED FOR ALL REGISTRANTS: Two Conversation and Q&A Sessions Larry Weaner & Ian Caton These conversation-style sessions will be entirely devoted to questions and comments from participants. The first will be held soon after the last session while the information is still fresh in participants’ minds. The six-month gap between Q&A sessions will allow participants time to apply the course content, and return with questions or insights for presenters and fellow participants. First Q&A Session: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Second Q&A Session: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Register Here: <a href="https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg">https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg</a>CERPs/CERPITs: These events have been pre-approved for 3 CECs per session.]]></description>
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Event Description: Students will learn to apply Field Botany course material to improve problem-solving and decision-making in plant identification. This course will cover terminology and classification related to the botany of wetland
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Registration opens April 3 
Instructors: Dr. Leila Shultz & Dr. Karin Kettenring
Dates: August 21-23, 2024
Location: Logan, UT
Format: In-Person
Cost: $745
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Tartu, Estonia // 26 - 30 August 2024
Registration and call for abstracts now open!
<a class="btn" href="https://sere2024.org/registration/" target="_blank">Register here</a>
<a class="btn" href="https://sere2024.org/abstracts/" target="_blank">Submit an abstract</a>
Organized by SER Europe, University of Tartu, and the Estonian Seminatural Community Conservation Association.
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Ecology-based Landscape Practice: An Intensive, 7-Part Virtual Course</h3>Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of designing, planting, and managing ecology-based landscapes. Participants will have the opportunity to compare notes and interact with instructors during two post-program conversational sessions. Geared toward landscape practitioners in the Eastern & Midwestern U.S. Attendees will receive a 100+ page login-protected course manual including an ecology-based plant characteristics chart, equipment recommendations, wildlife habitat enhancement strategies, diagrams for planting and maintenance procedures, and more. Foundational Ecological Principles (Virtual Intensive Session 1 of 7) Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Our opening presentation will examine the species traits, vegetative patterns, and ecological processes found in spontaneous plant communities. The patterns and processes explored will include disturbance, succession, competition, and relative ecological stability. This session will serve as the theoretical basis for the practical design, planting, and management procedures detailed in all subsequent sessions. Ecology-based Design (Virtual Intensive Session 2 of 7) Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD *Recommended prerequisite for all other Sessions Larry will expand upon the ecological principles described in Session 1 by illustrating them in the context of landscape plans, planting protocols, and management procedures. He will also describe often-neglected plant characteristics that are crucial to ecology-based practice. These will include habitat fidelity, colonization patterns, seasonal growth period, life spans, spatial and temporal niche, and proliferation strategies. The Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 3 of 7) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Wildflower meadows and native grasslands are in high demand, but effective protocols for successfully achieving them are in short supply. Here we will delve into the nitty gritty of meadow design: site analysis, species selection, seed mix formulation, live plant inclusion, planting and management. The inclusion of shrub thickets and drifts will also be covered, including the arrangement of clonal vs. clump forming species, and the use of shrublands as ecological and visual “connective tissue” between meadow and woods. Plants of the Open Landscape: Meadows, Old Fields, & Shrublands (Virtual Intensive Session 4 of 7) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the open landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will span the successional period from herbaceous meadow, to mixed woody/ herbaceous old field, to the ecologically important but often neglected clonal shrub thicket. He will also present a group of “workhorse” native species for the sunlit landscape that combine reliability and weed suppression with attractive aesthetic character. The Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 5 of 7) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD An ecology-based approach to woodland design is more like guiding a vegetative process than implementing a static planting plan. Guided succession can foster the orderly transformation from an open field to a multi-tiered forest through planting, managed natural recruitment, or a combination of the two. Under existing canopy, where few herbaceous species can be established through direct seeding, we will discuss the planting of small “seed source colonies,” and management strategies to encourage their proliferation into the larger landscape. Management techniques that are unique to woodlands including selective height cutting, sunlight manipulation, and assisted seed dispersal, will also be described in detail. Plants of the Canopied Landscape: Woodlands, Edges, & Hedgerows (Virtual Intensive Session 6 of 7) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Ian Caton In this session, native plant authority Ian Caton will examine plants of the canopied landscape that exemplify the ecological characteristics described by Larry Weaner in previous sessions. His presentation will include plants found at all of the woodland’s vertical layers, from canopy to understory. He will also discuss their specific abilities to integrate with the unique colonization strategies inherent in woodland development and enhancement. Finally, Ian will present a group of “workhorse” native species for the woodland, including those that combine reliability with desirable aesthetic characteristics. The Artistic Overlay: Making “Wild” Legible (Virtual Intensive Session 7 of 7) Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Instructor: Larry Weaner, FAPLD Ecological design need not be a bitter aesthetic pill that our clients must swallow to do the right thing. The order inherent in our wild native landscapes is widely considered beautiful. By translating that ecology-based order into the aesthetically-based language of fine garden design, the results can be much more universally embraced by our clients. 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First Q&A Session: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Second Q&A Session: Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Register Here: <a href="https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg">https://www.ndal.org/julyaug-intensive-events-pg</a>CERPs/CERPITs: These events have been pre-approved for 3 CECs per session.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation</h1> Select Wednesdays in 2023-24 | 8:30-10 a.m. CT | Online via Zoom Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems. This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.<table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; background-color: #002060; width: 222.973px; height: 43px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/B9Pkqd5/2023Knauss101s" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/WFC/Pages/Workshops-Trainings/prescribed-fire-forest-management.aspx" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">Register Here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><h5 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1;">Upcoming Webinar Dates and Topics</h5><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;"></ul><ul><li>September 4, 2024: Case Studies: Prescribed Fire and Interfering Vegetation</li><li>October 2, 2024: Prescribed Fire Workforce Development</li></ul><hr />CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been approved for 1 CEC per webinar.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Sep 2024 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>SAR Snake Habitat Field Course</h3>The SAR Snake Habitat Field Course will consist of three two-hour, virtual sessions followed by a day long (8 hour) in-person field component. Participants will learn to identify species at risk snakes and their habitat, as well as the applicable theory and legislature associated with their protection and creation. Attendees will then get to apply this knowledge in the field where they will take part in the construction of different habitats and the associated monitoring structures. Participants will not only gain hands-on experience but learn how to effectively use the provided literature to plan out the building of snake habitat through an interactive final assessment. This course provides cross disciplinary opportunities for participants, as its curriculum has been designed to be relevant to landowners, consultants, restoration practitioners, and more. The in-person workshop will provide networking on top of a chance for ecological professionals to come together to learn and discuss the Best Management Practices with those that developed them.CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 10 CECs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 7 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the <a href="https://ecsdev.org/conference/12th-icsd-2024" target="_blank">12th ICSD 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Development</a>, with particular focus on Environmental, Economic and Socio-Cultural Sustainability. The Conference theme: Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: Research, Practice and Education. The 12th ICSD 2024 will be an excellent opportunity to share your ideas and research findings relevant to the Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics. This ambition will proceed in a multidisciplinary way across the various fields and perspectives, through which we can address the fundamental and related questions of Sustainable Development.Visit the conference website, <a href="https://ecsdev.org/conference/12th-icsd-2024" target="_blank">click here</a>. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The International Conference on Shellfish Restoration (ICSR) is a landmark event attracting 250-350 participants. In 2024 the meeting will be held on beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia, 15-18.September. Jekyll Island, Georgia offers the ideal setting with its coastal beauty and natural resources. The Jekyll Island Convention Center features convenient spaces and ocean-view terraces. On-site events include a welcome reception, portable lunches, a traditional Low Country Boil, and an Inaugural Golf Tournament. Numerous hotels cater to all budgets, with Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Savannah airports nearby. Since the first ICSR in 1996, we've expanded from a local focus to an international restoration community, hosting ICSR across the U.S., Australia, Scotland, France, Netherlands, Canada, and Ireland. Our discourse has broadened to encompass climate change impacts, ecosystem services, living shorelines, freshwater species, seaweed, and restorative aquaculture.  ICSR acts as a global nexus for discussions advancing shellfish restoration science, practice, and networks. Our attendees include government, shellfish farmers, industry, indigenous communities, conservationists, students, and restoration volunteers.We welcome presentations on any topic related to the restoration or conservation of shellfish. We expect attendees from all aspects of restoration, including practitioners, researchers, indigenous, and other community leaders, and natural resources managers. We're eager to learn about your objectives and outcomes, from restoring populations to supporting responsible aquaculture. Join our conference and meet shellfish experts from around the world. More information on registration, accommodation, and transportation visit <a href="https://www.icsr2024.com/" target="_blank">www.icsr2024.com</a> or click the button below.
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<h5>Important dates:</h5><ul><li>Call for Abstracts: Opens 15 April 2024</li><li>Abstract Deadline: 7 June 2024</li><li>Special sessions: If you are interested in chairing a special session, please contact Program Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Peter Kingsley-Smith, at kingsleysmithp@dnr.sc.gov.</li></ul> CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 10 CECs.<hr />]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>Prescribed Fire Workforce Development</h1>Select Wednesdays in 2023-24 | 8:30-10 a.m. CT | Online via Zoom Foresters and land managers have many forest management tools at their disposal. One tool that's often overlooked is prescribed fire. Though underutilized, prescribed fire for forest management is important for ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems. This webinar series will explore several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. We have invited speakers to provide their perspectives and offer advice on how we can advance prescribed fire as a forest management tool in the future.<table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; background-color: #002060; width: 222.973px; height: 43px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/B9Pkqd5/2023Knauss101s" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/WFC/Pages/Workshops-Trainings/prescribed-fire-forest-management.aspx" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;">Register Here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><h5 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1;">Upcoming Webinar Dates and Topics</h5><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;"></ul><ul><li>October 2, 2024: Prescribed Fire Workforce Development</li></ul><hr />CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been approved for 1 CEC per webinar.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Oct 2024 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Event Location: Barcelona, Spain  Event Date: 21-23 Oct 2024 Host Organization: People Events LTD Event Description: The third edition of World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability will provide an opportunity to focus attention on the opportunities, challenges and solutions towards net zero worldwide. It will follow up on the first and second edition, held in 2022 and 2023 in Frankfurt and Rome respectively. This Edition Climate Week 2024 theme is “Tech and Tomorrow: Analysing Progress in Climate Change & Sustainability” to accelerate collaboration and integrate climate action into global pandemic recovery. Building forward opens an opportunity to address social inequalities and invest in sustainability development that is good for humanity and nature.Joining this year’s Climate Week 2024 Barcelona event you’ll learn how people are affected by climate change – from Midwest farmers to coastal residents and urban dwellers. Everyone is a climate stakeholder. You’ll also learn about the people who are finding solutions to climate change, and you’ll get ideas of how to take action to help address climate change. Website: <a href="https://climateweek.thepeopleevents.com/" target="_blank">https://climateweek.thepeopleevents.com/ </a>Contact Name: Climate Week 2024Contact Email: <a href="mailto:climate@thepeopleevents.org ">climate@thepeopleevents.org </a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDate: 28 October – 1 November, 2024Conference theme: Cross-Biome Connections: Ecological Restoration on a Diverse ContinentWebsite: <a href="https://sernac.org/" target="_blank">www.sernac.org</a>
<h5 style="margin-left: 15px;">Call for Contributed Presentations is now open!</h5>
<a class="btn" href="https://sernac.org/call-for-proposals/" target="_blank">Submit a Presentation</a><a href="https://sernac.org/" target="_blank"><img alt="SER North American Conference poster" style="width: 60%;" src="https://www.ser.org/resource/resmgr/event_images/nacc2024/serwc_agm_poster_2023__insta.jpg" /></a>Co-hosted by SER Northwest, SER Western Canada, and SER's North American Coordinating Committee.
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>IEREK Conference: Sustainable Water Management, and Resource Adaptation (SWMRA)</h3>When: 12, Nov / 14, Nov 2024Contact: <a href="mailto:swmra@ierek-scholar.org">swmra@ierek-scholar.org</a><table cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; width: 225.012px; height: 50px; top: 169.863px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; background-color: #244061; text-align: center;"><a href="https://chapter.ser.org/midwestgreatlakes/annual-meetings/annual-meeting-2024/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://www.ierek.com/events/sustainable-water-management-and-resource-adaptation-swmra-#introduction" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.ierek.com/events/sustainable-water-management-and-resource-adaptation-swmra-#introduction" target="_blank">Conference Website</a></td></tr></tbody></table> Conference ScopeThe conference will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices related to water sustainability and adaptation. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research and case studies, engage in interactive discussions and workshops, and network with other professionals in the field. The conference will also feature keynote speeches from leading experts in water management and climate change. The conference discusses topics such as freshwater ecosystem restoration, adaptation methodologies to changing climates, water resource policies, economic benefits of water adaptation, and meteorology and weather warning systems. The conference aims to contribute to the achievement of the UN’s 6th Sustainable Development Goal, which calls for ensuring access to water and sanitation for all and promoting sustainable water management. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the conference will seek to identify innovative solutions and actionable strategies for promoting water sustainability and adaptation at local, regional, and global scales]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Using Fluvial Geomorphology to Improve Stream Restoration and Watershed Management</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Using Fluvial Geomorphology to Improve Stream Restoration and Watershed Management</h3><h4>Course Description</h4>This three-day short course will explore the principles of fluvial geomorphology and stream restoration in a virtual format. An optional virtual field trip of stream restoration sites in the Chesapeake Bay region and possibly other locations is also available and will include live interaction with the field trip leader. The course is designed for government officials, environmental and engineering consultants, non-profit watershed groups, , construction contractors, educators and students, and others trying to sustainably address flooding, erosion, habitat, and sediment and nutrient loading issues along rivers and streams. While some quantitative methods will be introduced, the course will focus on the underlying concepts of fluvial geomorphology that are needed to effectively apply and interpret the results of quantitative analyses used in stream restoration designs. Fluvial geomorphology is also critical for anticipating how streams respond, both positively and negatively, to human activities along rivers and streams, including stream restoration projects. The short course will highlight process-based restoration practices, which are typically more effective, sustainable, and cost effective than form-based practices. Whether designing stream restoration projects yourself or reviewing plans to determine their potential effectiveness, this short course will provide you with the background and practical experience to identify the best restoration approaches for a particular setting and set of project objectives. The short course will consist of visual presentations, small group exercises, and hands-on activities that will provide participants with practical experiences and examples to recognize unstable channel reaches in a watershed and identify the most appropriate stream restoration techniques that will best address the identified instabilities, if present. The first day of the short course will focus on the basic concepts of fluvial geomorphology including extended discussions on stream equilibrium and channel classification. The second day will consist of hands-on activities in small breakout groups to reinforce the geomorphic concepts learned during day 1 and will provide practical experiences using resources (e.g., topo maps, aerial photographs) critical for completing geomorphic assessments at the watershed scale. The final day will apply the knowledge gained to examine numerous stream restoration practices through a series of case studies (working in small groups) that will highlight the many issues that must be considered to successfully and sustainably restore rivers and streams and to anticipate potential problems even before a restoration design is complete. The optional virtual field trip will tour examples of restoration sites that will reinforce the concepts and lessons of the first three days. Registration details to come, check <a href="https://rms.memberclicks.net/river-training-center">https://rms.memberclicks.net/river-training-center</a> for updates.CERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 10 CECs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reef Futures 2024</title>
<link>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1858580</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Host Organization: Coral Restoration Consortium (CRC)Event Description: Reef Futures is the only global symposium focused solely on the interventions and actions necessary to allow coral reefs to thrive into the next century. Reef Futures is a conference of hope, action, opportunity, and diversity. Whether you are new to the field, or an experienced professional, this is the place to be if you are passionate about the field of coral reef restoration.Reef Futures 2024 will be an unparalleled gathering of coral restoration practitioners, researchers, students, engineers, and resource managers from around the world. This year, in collaboration with local host Iberostar Group, the conference will take place at Iberostar Hotel & Conference Complex in Playa Paraiso, Mexico - about 45mins from Cancun.Abstract submission is open through May 16. Abstracts do not have to be based on a publication - submissions for talks, posters, videos, and workshops are welcome! Early registration is open through August 14. Website: <a href="https://www.reeffutures.com/" target="_blank">www.reeffutures.com</a> Contact Name: Reef Futures Planning TeamContact Email: <a href="mailto:reeffutures@crc.world">reeffutures@crc.world</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 9 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Restoration Ecology - Rutgers University</title>
<link>https://www.ser.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1849793</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h3>Restoration Ecology</h3><h5>Learner Objectives</h5>Attendees will increase knowledge of the multi-disciplined recovery of degraded, damaged, or impaired ecosystems, drawing upon real-world examples of Restoration Ecology in practice. They will exhibit understanding of Green Infrastructure Stormwater Techniques; elucidate FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System; explain processes for reconnecting streams to floodplains; and display an understanding of stream daylighting, wetland banking, as well as regulation and design of ecosystems.<h5>Course Overview </h5>This online course is designed for ecologists, engineers, planners, and landscape architects involved in the recovery of impacted river, lake, riparian, wetland, and coastal environments. Drawing heavily upon real-world examples of Restoration Ecology in practice, this class will focus on the multi-disciplined recovery of degraded, damaged, or impaired ecosystems.<h5>Featured Topics</h5>Applications of Green Infrastructure Stormwater Techniques Green Infrastructure and Storm Resiliency Reconnecting Streams to their Floodplains Regulation and Design Removal of Low-head Dams and Culverts Restoration Ecology Stream Daylighting Wetland BankingCERPs/CERPITs: This event has been pre-approved for 7 CECs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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