[CCMG-Announce] First Detector Workshop

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We are one of 8 sites hosting this event.  Seating is limited and it is anticipated that seating will fill up quickly.  You can register by clicking here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__web.extension.illinois.edu_registration_-3FRegistrationID-3D13349&d=BQMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=fvQxoeWJh6cZXrY8GWQvUGqjeJqnFh3XkB2_atvYzYk&s=xfXzrTNQzgHLQttCdx1TFyKPUXcqPNKdxfeD3EE-QD4&e=>.

February 3, 2016

UI Extension Auditorium
801 N Country Fair Drive
Champaign, IL 61821 (Champaign County)

The University of Illinois Extension invites you to a workshop focused on early detection of and responses to invasive pests in Illinois.

Cost: $40 Registration Fee covers instruction, onsite lunch, and training materials. Continuing Education Credits applied for: IAA Certified Arborists, Society of American Foresters, Master Naturalists, and Master Gardners.

Early detection and response is key to managing invasive pests. The Illinois First Detector Workshops are aimed at improving first detector training and invasive species awareness. Topics in 2016 will cover insect invaders of forests, boxwood blight, and jumping worms. Learn more about your role as a first detector and what's new with the Illinois Exotic Weed Act. These in-depth training sessions will cover: identification/detection, life cycle/biology, sampling, management, and commonly confused look-a-likes. Participants can take part in hands-on activities.

For information on the Illinois First Detector Program, please contact Kelly Estes (kcook8 at illinois.edu<mailto:kcook8 at illinois.edu>, 217-333-1005).  Print our flyer<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__web.extension.illinois.edu_cfiv_downloads_61694.pdf&d=BQMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=fvQxoeWJh6cZXrY8GWQvUGqjeJqnFh3XkB2_atvYzYk&s=dqovUwK3FLW-Ef0Ygx0TyW8TyheWxmbBb3tKW__RtRg&e=> on the event for more details and alternate locations and dates.


Diane Wilhite
East Central Illinois Master Naturalist Coordinator
217-333-7672
Mon 10-3:30, Tues 8-3:30, Thur 10-3, Fri 10-noon

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