Greetings!
On behalf of ISCBC's board of directors and staff team, we wish you a very Happy New Year! As we move into 2020, we invite you to provide your input on ISCBC's 2020 Action Plan. Check out key INVASIVES 2020 deadlines, our AGM notice and register for two free webinars this month!
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We want to hear from you!
Provide your input on ISCBC's 2020 Action Plan
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ISCBC has developed the
2020 Action Plan, guided by the 2017 - 2021 ISCBC Business Plan. We would like to get your input in two areas of our draft
2020 Action plan - those that are ‘confirmed’ along with our 'wish list' for 2020 and beyond. Provide your input today and help shape what we do tomorrow!
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2020 director nominations close Jan 24
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For ISCBC members...
Are you a member and interested in joining the Board of Directors of the Invasive Species Council of BC? Or, if you are a member, do you know someone you think would be able to make a valuable contribution as a Director of the Council? If you can answer ‘yes’ to either of these questions, please
read more
about ISCBC’s Board of Directors, expectations of a Director and how to submit a nomination. The deadline for nominations is
end of day on January 24, 2020
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
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If you are an ISCBC member, please mark your calendars for ISCBC's Annual General Meeting, taking place on February 12 at 7:30 am at the Pacific Gateway Hotel, Richmond, BC. Members are welcome to attend the AGM and to join us from 7:00 am for the Members Breakfast. Advance registration is requested. Read more and register today.
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INVASIVES 2020 - ISCBC's 15th Anniversary
Forum & AGM Updates
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Join us at INVASIVES 2020 - ISCBC's 15th Anniversary Forum & AGM
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INVASIVES 2020
- ISCBC's 15th Anniversary Forum and AGM takes place February 11- 13, 2020, at the Pacific Gateway Hotel, Richmond, BC. Join us to connect, learn and network and celebrate at the Together in Action Gala Awards.
Read more
and
register today
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Reserve your guest room by Jan 13
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INVASIVES 2020 attendees benefit from discounted guest room rates at the Pacific Gateway Hotel (subject to availability) - if booked by January 13, 2020.
Reserve your room today
to be sure of the discounted rate. All attendees benefit from
free parking
at the venue by registering the vehicle license plate online.
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Hear from diverse speakers on topics that matter
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Presenters at the INVASIVES 2020 Forum will be joining us from Switzerland, across the United States and Canada. Brian Minter will provide the keynote address "The New Relationships Between People, Plants, Wildlife and the Planet" on February 11 and renowned ecologist Dr. Daniel Simberloff will deliver the keynote address "Managing invasions: What's worked, what hasn't, and what might" on February 12. Join us on February 13 for the Citizen Science Workshop featuring speakers from across North America. Visit the
Agenda section
of the Forum website for the most up to date draft agendas.
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Call for INVASIVES 2020 Abstracts Extended: Submit your abstract by Jan 15
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Submit your abstract today!
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Don't forget members save on INVASIVES 2020 registration
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Join
as a youth, individual, business or organization today and
help ensure a future of healthy landscapes and communities free of invasive species -
and save on event registrations including the INVASIVES 2020 Forum!
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Register for ISCBC's free webinars
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Jan 15: Engaging Key Audiences Around Invasive Species: Volunteers Taking Action!
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Invasive species, unlike other large-scale environmental issues, are something that youth can actually do something about, in a hands-on, experiential way. Hear from Sue Staniforth, ISCBC's Education & Outreach Manager, on recent research into engagement and a variety of educational strategies and new resources that support tackling invasive species in communities. This webinar will be of particular interest to young adults, youth leaders and educators.
Read more and register today
for this free webinar.
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Jan 22: Responding to Agricultural Weeds in the Cariboo
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Calling all producers! Register for our January 22 webinar to hear ISCBC's Dave Ralph present on the highest priority weeds species affecting agricultural production in the Cariboo region. Learn about the biology of the featured weed species and the characteristics that make them difficult to control. Dave will also discuss their impacts on grazing, forage and crop production. Producers will gain knowledge on strategic management options that can be taken to effectively prevent and manage these species. Read more and register today for this free webinar.
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Youth Summit 2020 brings together BC volunteers
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The Invasive Species Council of BC Youth Summit 2020 will bring together over 100 young adults from across BC including current ISCBC volunteers from Williams Lake, Kamloops, and Greater Vancouver. This exciting new event offers an amazing opportunity for volunteers to share their projects, learn from experts in the field of invasive species and beyond, participate in enriching workshops and build networks in the invasive species management community. Young adults, aged from 15 to 30 years, from across BC are invited to attend the Summit! Connect with us today for more information!
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Save the Date for the Invasive Species Research Conference - August 18 - 20, 2020
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Calling all invasive species researchers, managers and practitioners! Save the dates August 18 - 20, 2020 for the Invasive Species Research Conference 2020 -
Turning Science into Action
. Join us in sunny Keolwna, BC for a packed agenda featuring two keynote speakers, themed concurrent sessions, lightning talks, poster presentations, field trips and more! Watch for the call for abstracts in late January 2020!
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We have a fantastic team here at ISCBC. In each e-news meet some of the faces behind the hardworking Council.
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Ksenia Kolodka - Outreach Coordinator
Ksenia has her Bachelor of Arts in Information and Media Studies, and Master of Environment and Sustainability both from Western University. She has experience working in the non-profit environmental sector, marketing, and graphic design. Ksenia is passionate about connecting with different audiences on environmental issues and new sustainability initiatives. In her spare time she enjoys crafting, fitness, and exploring local hiking trails.
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Jodi Romyn - Director, Operations and Finance
Jodi has been with the Council since 2005 and is currently managing human resources and operational projects including planning and reporting. Her background is in natural resource management with a focus on working with stewardship groups and non-profits. Jodi, her husband, and two young children operate a dairy farm in Sorrento, BC and are active in sports and outdoor activities.
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Thanks for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Gail Wallin
Executive Director
Invasive Species Council of BC
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