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Banish Burdock 2025
Banish Burdock is back for 2025 and it’s better than ever!
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?
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.
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
2025 ISCBC Annual Invasives Forum
The Invasive Species Council of BC will be hosting its annual forum under the theme “Back to the Future”.
When? February 24-27, 2025
Where? New Westminster, BC
What? The theme is “Back to the Future”, which is intended to reflect the ISCBC’s commitment to learning from the past while envisioning a future where healthy landscapes and communities thrive.
You can learn more and register on the ISCBC’s website.
2025 Invasive Species Research Conference
The Invasive Species Council of BC will be hosting the 2025 Invasive Species Research Conference – Getting Ahead of the Invasion Curve: Bridging the Gap between Research and Management.
When? May 13 – 15, 2025
Where? The UBC Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC
What? The agenda can be accessed here.
For more information, visit ISCBC’s website.
Past Events and Conferences
2024 North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Biocontrol Summit
The North American Invasive Species Management Association will be hosting its 5th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit virtually, under the theme “Aquatic Weed Biocontrol – Project Progress and Innovative Tools”.
When? December 5, 2024, from 9:00AM – 1:00 PM PST (11:00AM – 3:00 PM CST)
Where? Online
What? You can view the agenda and register on the NAISMA website.
67th National Forest Pest Management Forum
This forum is organized by Natural Resources Canada, and it is the largest and most significant gathering of forest pest management experts, managers, and practitioners in Canada.
When: December 3 – 5 2024
Where: In-person in Ottawa, Ontario, and virtually via Zoom
What: The agenda can be accessed here.
For more information, click here.
Wildfires, Climate Change & Invasive Species National Conference
Hosted by the Canadian Council on Invasive Species, this conference will bring together experts, innovators and professionals to share knowledge and diverse perspectives in an effort to develop prevention strategies and solutions.
Where? Virtually
When? November 19, 2024
What? Read more details about the conference here.
For more information, consult the CCIS website.
North American Invasive Species Management Association 32nd Annual Conference
The 32nd NAISMA Annual Conference 2024 will host over 350+ attendees from a broad range of backgrounds, invasive species, and natural resource professions.
When? September 30 – October 3, 2024
Where? Missoula, Montana
What? Read more about the conference on the NAISMA website.
How Much? The registration ticket prices are available on the NAISMA website.
EAB in British Columbia: How To Implement a Successful IPM Program
Join Lallemand Plant Care (previously known as BioForest) for a half-day event focused on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) preparedness.
When? August 15th 10am to 2pm
Where? 6804 Southwest Marine Drive Vancouver, BC
What? Read more about the event on their Eventbrite page.
33rd Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit
Legislators, business leaders, academics, and policymakers from the U.S. and Canada will gather in Whistler, British Columbia for PNWER’s 33rd Annual Summit from July 21-25 to discuss regional economic best practices and trade concerns.
In particular, they will be discussing Aquatic Invasive species on Monday (July 22) afternoon. You can see the full detailed schedule here.
Where: Whistler, BC
When: July 21 – 25, 2024
Read more about the conference on the PWNER website.
NAISMA's 2024 National Forum on Biological Control
The USDA Forest Service is organizing a National Forum on Biological Control in partnership with the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) and the National Association of State Foresters.
- When? March 11 – 14, 2024
- Where? Annapolis, MD
- What? The conference agenda is available on the conference website
- How much? Registration rates vary from $275 USD to $450 USD; student rate is available.
Please consult the conference’s website for more information.
ISCBC's Invasives 2024 Annual Forum and AGM
The Invasive Species Council of British Columbia (ISCBC) is organizing Invasives 2024: Annual Forum and AGM.
The Forum took place in New Westminster, BC, Feb. 26-29, 2024. It aimed to bring invasive species practitioners together with researchers, community leaders, Indigenous voices, ranchers, foresters, and the broader public, to better understand the connection and impact of invasive species on their world.
Learn more on the Forum’s page.
2024 RISCC Management Network International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference
The inaugural International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference, organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network, took place January 30-31, 2024.
- Where? This event is taking place virtually
- What? The conference agenda is available on NAISMA’s website.
- How much? Registration is free
Please consult the conference’s website for more information.
NAISMA's 4th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit
The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s 4th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit will highlight the role that weed biological control can play in reducing wildfire risk and mitigating wildfire impacts throughout North America.
- December 7, 2023, 11:00AM – 3:00PM CST (9:00AM – 1:00PM PST)
- This summit is taking place virtually
- Agenda and registration are on NAISMA’s website.
Take Me Outside - 2023 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.
- September 19: Naturally inclusive: Engaging Children of all abilities outdoors
- September 26: Wild learning: Practical ideas to bring teaching outdoors
- October 3: Outdoor learning through patterns in nature
- October 17: Connecting children to nature through Indigenous teachings
- November 7: L’éducation en plein-air: Apprendre et enseigner dehors en tous lieux et en toutes saisons [French webinar]
- November 14: Be out: A new outdoor learning tool for teacher success
You can learn more and sign up on Take Me Outside’s website.
NAISMA Webinar on the impacts of climate change on biocontrol 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 on NAISMA’s website
2023 ORBC Outdoor Recreation Conference: Responsible Recreation
2023 Outdoor Recreation Council of BC Conference, ‘Responsible Recreation: Pathways, Practices and Possibilities”
- May 9-10, 2023
- More information is available on the ORCBC’s website
Take Me Outside - Outdoor Learning Winter Virtual Workshop Series
- Tuesdays from January to March at 4pm Pacific
- Presented in partnership with the Outdoor Learning Store
- Each 60-minute webinar is also recorded and posted
- More information on the Take Me Outside website.
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”
- February 7-9, 2023
- You can learn more and register on the ISC’s event page.
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
- “Implementing IPM across Borders and Disciplines”
- Symposium program
- February 28-March 3, 2022
- Denver, CO
- Past symposia information
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
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- Preliminary agenda
- February 15-17, 2022
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 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