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Banish Burdock 2023: Sign Up Today

Banish Burdock (formerly known as Adopt-a-Trail) is back for 2023!

Over the past few years, our volunteers have made tremendous progress in battling Burdock along the Valley Trail, but we are not done yet! We have added some additional trail segments and patches on public land, so we need your help to… Banish Burdock!

  • Help stop the spread of invasive species
  • Keep your pets bur-free
  • Get a little fresh air

What’s not to love?

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Interested in volunteering?

We like where your head is at. We are currently in the process of fleshing out our volunteer strategy, but we want to hear from you, and we’ll be in touch soon.

Or maybe you’re just curious? That’s OK too! Here’s more information about our events and volunteer opportunities.

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Events and Conferences

Stay in touch to learn about upcoming events and conferences, and get in touch if you think your event should be listed here!

Upcoming Events and Conferences

NAISMA Webinar: Impacts of Climate Change on Biological Control Agents

Webinar hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA): “Reviewing the Impacts of Climate Change on Biological Control Agents: Identifying Research Priorities and Knowledge Gaps”

  • September 20, 2023 @ 11:00AM PDT (1:00PM CDT)
  • More information and registration link are available on NAISMA’s website
Take Me Outside - Outdoor Learning Seasonal Virtual Workshop Series

Webinar series presented in partnership with the Outdoor Learning Store and Take Me Outside’s outdoor learning partners.

Each workshop lasts 60 minutes and take place on Tuesdays at 4 pm Pacific time.

You can learn more and sign up on Take Me Outside’s website.

Past Events and Conferences

2023 ORBC Outdoor Recreation Conference: Responsible Recreation

2023 Outdoor Recreation Council of BC Conference, ‘Responsible Recreation: Pathways, Practices and Possibilities”

Take Me Outside - Outdoor Learning Winter Virtual Workshop Series

Topics:

  • Dirty Teaching: A Beginner’s Guide to Learning Outdoors (January 24)
  • Climate Change & Sustainability Education Resources (January 31)
  • Taking Math Outdoors: Practical Ideas & Examples (February 7)
  • Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults (February 8)
  • Green Ummah & The Great Outdoors (February 21)
  • A People’s Curriculum for the Earth (February 28)
  • School Gardening: Teaching Tools & Resources (March 7)
Invasives 2023: ISCBC Annual Forum and AGM

Invasives 2023: Invasive Species Council of BC Annual Forum and AGM

  • February 28 to March 2, 2023
  • In-person, in New Westminster, BC
  • Early bird prices are in effect until Dec. 31, 2022
  • Learn more and register on the event page
2023 ISC Invasive Species Forum

2023 Invasive Species Centre Annual Forum “Invasive Species Action in a Changing Climate”

2022 NAISMA Biocontrol Summit

2022 North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Weed Biocontrol Summit

  • “Experiences in Implementation of Weed Biocontrol within Integrated Weed Management Programs in North America”
  • December 1, 2022
  • Over Zoom – more information on the event page
IPM 2022 - 10th International Invasive Pest Management Symposium

IPM 2022 – 10th International Invasive Pest Management Symposium

Weed Society of America 2022 Annual Meeting

Weed Science Society of America 2022 Annual Meeting

  • Joint meeting with the Canadian Weed Science Society
  • Meeting program
  • February 21-24, 2022
  • Vancouver, BC
Invasive Species Council of BC's Virtual Forum and AGM 2022

Invasives 2022 – Invasive Species Council of BC’s Virtual Forum  & AGM

Invasive Species Centre 2022 Annual Invasive Species Forum

2022 Annual Invasive Species Forum – hosted by Ontario’s Invasive Species Centre

  • “Action, Innovation and Outreach”
  • February 1-3, 2022
  • The agenda is on the event page.
2021 Northeast Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Symposium

2021 Northeast Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Symposium

  • 4th Annual RISCC Management Symposium, also available on Youtube
  • January 20-21, 2021
  • Recording of past symposia and discussions are available here.
2021 North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Conference

2021 North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Conference

  • “Transboundary Cooperation”
  • September 27-30. 2021
  • Recording is accessible to NAISMA members