About this Event
Growing Together: Evolving Strategies to Manage Invasive Species
Join us in person where we'll explore ways to expand upon current methodologies and adapt for effective land management. We’ll spend the day hearing about current invasive species statistics, new management strategies, sharing ideas, and connecting with others. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear how others are trying to control invasive plants, how they are utilizing local resources and face challenges head-on!
We will be having a silent auction during this event!
Bring your own mug for coffee or tea.
Agenda
🕑: 09:15 AM - 03:45 PM
Growing Together: Evolving Strategies to Manage Invasive Species
SICIM Annual Meeting
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Sign In- Networking, Snacks, Coffee
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome
Host: Anthony Sipes-SICIM Board President
Info: SICIM 2025 Accomplishments & Awards
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Business Meeting
Host: Troy Hinkle - SICIM Board Treasurer
Info: Finance report, Board Nominations
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
“Beyond Biology and Ecology: The Human Dimensions of Invasive Species Managem
Host: Dr. Zoa Ma - Purdue University
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break, Silent Auction
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session 1: Session A or B
Info: Session A- “Inspiring CISMA projects and Panel discussion,” 4 CISMA project examples and panel discussion. Session B- “Comparing Strategies for Managing Japanese Stiltgrass,” private and public managers’ strategies
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch and Networking
Info: You must preregister for this event to be provided lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
III (Indiana Invasive Initiative) Update and Awards
Host: Dawn Slack- III Coordinator
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
“New Invasive Pests in IN and Update on Other Regulated Species”
Host: Will Drews, IDNR
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break, Silent Auction
Info: Time to network and view silent auction items
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Breakout Session 2: Attend either C or D
Info: Session C-. “Framing the Message,” John Ketzenberger, TNC and Zhao Ma, Purdue U. and guests Session D- “Managing invasive plants on public lands with volunteers,” multiple IN public land managers
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Silent Auction Results
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Wrap-up and Inspiration
Host: Ray Chattin- Board Member
^Continuing education (CFE) from OISC, must sign-in with herbicide license num
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2003 Pleasant St, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, United States
USD 14.64







