Community Science Training

Community Science Training

Join the PNW Invasive Plant Council for a free Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Community Science Training

By King County Noxious Weed Control Program

Date and time

Friday, May 30 · 11am - 3pm PDT

Location

Frances Anderson Center

700 Main Street Room 208 Edmonds, WA 98020

Agenda

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Presentation/Technical Training Portion


This portion will take place in the Frances Anderson Center, room 208. Presentation style. Bring a smart phone if you have one!

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch Break


*Not provided, bring your own!*

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Group Hike/Practical Portion


Learn to identify invasive plants in the area and put your new iNaturalist and EDDMapS skills to the test!

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Join us for our first Invasive Species Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Training of the year!

This is a FREE training that will cover terrestrial and aquatic invasive ecology, the EDRR process, invasive species identification, and surveying and reporting using the EDDMapS and iNaturalist Apps. Following the training and a short lunch break, we will head out for a group hike around Yost Park to practice some identification and survey skills, as well as answer any questions about the Apps.

WSDA licensed pesticide applicators can earn 3 continuing education credits.

Questions? Email info@pnw-ipc.org

Hosted by the Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council, Snohomish and King County's Noxious Weed Control Programs

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