McDonough First Detector Training

University of Georgia, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health

Learn about how to find, ID, report, and the management of invasive species to help keep Georgia's wild places healthy and beautiful.

97 Lake Dow Rd

<h2>Join us to become one of Georgia's First Detectors, and to help fight the spread of invasive species in our beautiful state. </h2><p>We will have professional speakers from the University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Forestry Commission, and others. These speakers will discuss topics related to the identification, management, reporting and tracking of invasive insects, plants and diseases as well as other  programs in place to combat the spread of invasive species in Georgia. Registration is limited to 25 attendees, so don't delay!</p><h3>What Do You Need to Prepare?</h3><ul><li>A desire to help protect our native ecosystems and fight invasive species!</li><li>Water and outdoor clothing, as some instruction time will be outdoors</li><li>Note taking materials if you'd like to take notes</li><li>Download the EDDMapS App from Google Play or Apple App Store, and register or log into an EDDMapS account before the event. We will discuss how to use EDDMapS and practice using it to report invasive species. </li><li>See below for the lunch plans</li></ul><p>Each individual that attends the entirety of the one day training course will leave with a Georgia First Detector Certification.  </p><p>*Be sure to bring water and dress appropriately as some instruction time will be spent outdoors.*</p><p>Bathrooms will be available on site</p><p></p><h3><strong>Lunch:</strong></h3><p>There are a number of fast-food restaurants near our meeting location. For now we will plan to break for lunch  around 12 pm, and we can drive individually or carpool to get lunch from one of those restaurants. </p><h3><strong>Directions: </strong></h3><p>97 Lake Dow Rd McDonough, GA 30252 is the address. Any further direction guidance will be sent via email. </p><h3>Contact:</h3><p>Triston Hansford: Triston.hansford@uga.edu</p><p>If you could not attend this training, but would like to be notified when the next one is planned, please email Triston.Hansford@uga.edu  to be placed on the notification list. </p><h3>When Registering:</h3><p>!!Please use an email that you have access to, and check periodically for any correspondence from both Eventbrite and Triston.Hansford@uga.edu !! </p><p>We will use the email you provide to give important updates about the event and correspond with any questions we may have for you. </p><h3>Master Gardeners, SAF members and Foresters</h3><p>Master Gardeners receive Advanced Training Credits for attending this training, and we have SAF Approved Continuing Education Credits approved for attendees as well.</p><h3>Mission</h3><p>The primary goal of the Georgia First Detector Program is to establish a network of well-trained and dedicated volunteers, also known as “First Detectors” that will:</p><ol><li>Assist in the ongoing collection of invasive species detections in the state</li><li>Identify new infestations to help Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) programs to slow and control invasive species before they become unmanageable</li></ol><p></p>

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