Florida Invasive Species Council 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The mission of the Florida Invasive Species Council is to reduce the impacts of invasive plants in Florida through the exchange of scientific, educational, and technical information.

Florida Invasive Species Council

FISC invites natural resource professionals, plant researchers, students &amp; others interested in managing invasive species.

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

The Florida Invasive Species Council invites all natural resource professionals, invasive species researchers, students, and others interested in this topic to the 2025 FISC Annual Conference March 18-21 at the Hilton Convention Center-University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.This year’s theme: Seas to TreesAll attendees will benefit from the information exchange and networking opportunities afforded by this conference including a vendor product display. CEUs will be offered in several categories. The agenda will feature a plenary session highlighting success stories from the field. There will be a graduate student competition with cash prizes for best oral presentation and best poster presentation. A welcome social and oceanside banquet round out the conference. <h3><a href="https://group.hilton.com/kvpoo0" title="https://group.hilton.com/kvpoo0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book Your Hotel Here!</a></h3>

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FISC 2025 Field TripsNatural Areas Teaching Lab with University of FloridaExplore Gainesville’s diverse ecosystems with the Natural Areas Teaching Lab (NATL), just 0.7 miles from the Hilton. Led by NATL Co-chair Gage LaPierre, this guided tour will showcase the University of Florida's 60-acre on-campus natural area dedicated to conservation and outdoor education. Learn about ongoing research and the innovative work being conducted at NATL.<ul><li>Maximum Capacity: 15 to 20 attendees (walkable from the venue)</li><li>Meeting Location: Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611</li><li>Parking: Limited to state vehicles on the side of the road</li><li>Distance from Hotel: 0.7 miles | 5-min drive | 16-min walk</li><li>Trip Leader: Gage LaPierre</li></ul>Sweetwater Preserve with Alachua County ForeverJoin Jesse Natwick from Alachua County Forever at the Boulware Springs parking lot for a guided walk along the Hawthorne Rail Trail to Sweetwater Preserve. This excursion will focus on managing invasive species such as natal grass, hairy indigo, and coral ardisia. Gain insight into ecological challenges and conservation strategies while exploring Gainesville’s natural landscapes.<ul><li>Maximum Capacity: 20 attendees (ample parking available)</li><li>Meeting Location: 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641</li><li>Parking: Northern-most parking lot</li><li>Distance from Hotel: 6.3 miles | 18-min drive</li><li>Trip Leader: Jesse Natwick</li></ul>Serenola Forest Preserve with Alachua Conservation TrustACT's Fire Management Specialist, Rachel Townsend, will lead an in-depth tour of Serenola Forest Preserve. This 111-acre hardwood forest, linked to Paynes Prairie, faces significant challenges in managing an extremely dense infestation of coral ardisia. Learn about the ecological impacts of this aggressive plant and the approaches being implemented to protect and restore this vital ecosystem.<ul><li>Maximum Capacity: 10 to 15 attendees (max 3 cars)</li><li>Meeting Location: 4800 SW 20th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608</li><li>Parking: Limited to side of the road</li><li>Distance from Hotel: 3.3 miles | 9-min drive</li><li>Trip Leader: Rachel Townsend</li></ul><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIczCB-ceApPp8Rl1Meaogy2epy4KKflFPzeERjjBNGNwRWg/viewform" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIczCB-ceApPp8Rl1Meaogy2epy4KKflFPzeERjjBNGNwRWg/viewform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SIGN UP HERE!</a>

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