Explores opportunities related to continuing education for invasive species management professionals (latest calendar dates listed first). Includes educational materials and coursework information. A listing of previous year's educational opportunities is available on the Archives page.

• Course Calendar - 2012
• General Course Information
• Materials

Course Calendar - 2012

Field Techniques for Invasive Plant Management - CLM2139
DOI. FWS. National Conservation Training Center.
Aug 20-24, 2012
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
This course introduces participants to invasive plant management at the field level. Instruction will include invasive plant ecology; road maintenance and its influence on the introduction and distribution of invasives; mapping and monitoring invasive plants; invasive control methods; the proper and safe use of recommended equipment; and applicable Refuge System policy. Other topics include preparing pesticide use proposals, interpreting herbicide labels, and identifying Best Management Practices.

North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short Course (NAIPSC)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jun 26-28, 2012
North Platte, Nebraska
The North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short Course (NAIPSC) is three days of intense instruction and learning for those interested in the basics of invasive plant ecology and management.

An International Short Course in Agroecology, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Sustainable Agriculture
Michigan State University. World Technology Access Program.
Jun 17-27, 2011
Organized by the Institute of International Agriculture at Michigan State University in Collaboration with the Integrated Pest Management Collaborative Research Support Program (IPM-CRSP)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

California Invasive Plant Council's Wildland Weed Field Courses
California Invasive Plant Council.
Jun 5, 2012 - Strategic Approaches
Jun 6, 2012 - Biology and Identification
Jun 7, 2012 - Control Methods
Idyllwild, Riverside County, California

Aquatic Weed Control Short Course
University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.
May 7-10, 2012
Coral Springs Marriott Hotel
Coral Springs, Florida

California Invasive Plant Council's Wildland Weed Field Courses
California Invasive Plant Council.
Apr 24, 2012 - Biology & Identification
Apr 25, 2012 - Control Methods
Apr 26, 2012 - Mapping Invasive Plants
Ben Lomond, Santa Crus County, California

2012 Noxious Weed Short Course
Western Society of Weed Science.
Apr 16-19, 2012
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Loveland, Colorado

NWRS Biological Program Fundamentals - CLM2150
DOI. FWS. National Conservation Training Center.
Feb 6-10, 2012
This course addresses the challenges of increased complexity of natural resource conservation on refuges, this course provides guidance to those involved with refuge biological programs, particularly new employees. National and regional factors are discussed to support the sense of purpose and define the role of refuge biology.

Wildlife Hazard Management Workshops
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Feb 1-3, 2012
Orlando, Florida
The workshops are acceptable by the FAA Administrator for complying with part of the wildlife hazard management requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139. They are suitable for those who train airport personnel involved in implementing FAA approved wildlife hazard management plans, as well as anyone directly involved in controlling wildlife hazards on airports.

Northeast Organic Farming Association Organic Land Care Accreditation Course
Northeast Organic Farming Association Organic Land Care.
Jan – Feb 2012; various dates and locations (Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island)
Growing public awareness of pesticide use hazards and new legislation mandating least toxic and non-toxic alternatives are fueling a new market opportunity for professionals with knowledge of organic land care. This 30-hour course for professionals will provide the education needed for an understanding of organic land care design and maintenance.

IPM³ -- Integrated Pest Managment Education / Registration Information
University of Minnesota.
IPM³ is offering six distance education courses winter 2012 Jan-Mar 2012) on various IPM topics, including invasive species. IPM³ is a consortium of federal agencies and land-grant institiutions dedicated to the efficient and timely delivery of practical integrated pest information to individuals responsible for developing and implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM³ provides a Web-based, distance delivery opportunity for people interested in IPM to become proficient in the principles and application of IPM. Increasing the quality and consistency of IPM training among Federal agencies and their adoption of an IPM approach for invasive species management will certainly help minimize harm to the environment, to human health, and to wildlife.