Spring 2019 Invasive Plant ID and Management Training Workshops
Course Description: Learn to identify key invasive plants in your area and implement best management practices in the field to prevent the spread of invasive species. Applicable to industry, forestry, First Nations, municipal and regional staff, stewardship groups and other interested individuals.
CSISS will be hosting a beginner workshop and an advanced workshop at each location. The beginner workshop is for individuals new to plant identification and the advanced workshop is for individuals who would like to refine their skills in the field. Beginner workshop attendees are welcome to attended the advanced workshop.
COST: To assist in providing these regional invasive species workshops, CSISS requests your support through a recommended donation of $20 for industry and $5 for the public (receipts available upon request). By donating to CSISS, you are contributing to our ongoing education and outreach programs, such as training workshops, that prevent the spread of invasive species into the beautiful Columbia Shuswap region.” (Note: regional district and municipal staff are exempt from donations with their in-kind room and other in kind support). Donations can be provided by cheque or cash.
Dates:
Revelstoke– May 21, 2019. MacPherson Room, Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Ave. Revelstoke BC. Beginner workshop 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Advanced Workshop 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Golden– May 22, 2019. Golden Arena Lounge. 1410 9th Street south.Golden BC. Beginner Workshop 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Advanced Workshop 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Sicamous- May 23, 2019. Council Chamber at City Hall, Sicamous BC. 446 Main Street. Beginner workshop 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Advanced Workshop 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Salmon Arm- May 29, 2019. CSRD Board Room. 555 Harbour Front Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC. Beginner workshop 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Advanced Workshop 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
More information and registration to follow! Watch our workshops and events page.
