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2005 Symposium
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The 14th Annual Cal-IPC Symposium
Updated Symposium Information: Prevention Reinvention: Protocols, Information and Partnerships to Stop the Spread of Invasive Plants
Thursday, October 6 to Saturday, October 8, 2005 Bell Memorial Union, California State University-Chico Early registration deadline Sept. 1! Join friends and colleagues at the California Invasive Plant Council'™s 14th Annual Symposium on the campus of Chico State University! The Symposium is the state's biggest gathering of wildland weed workers, and gives members an unparalleled opportunity to exchange insights and approaches. This year's invited papers will focus on the theme of prevention, with sessions on protocols and practices for limiting weed movement; inventory and prediction approaches aimed at stopping spread; and partnerships for early detection and rapid response. Adding to the mix will be five contributed paper sessions, a poster session, working group meetings, four field trips, and the unveiling of the revised weed list!. 2005 Symposium information Registration: Registration
is now open! All information can be downloaded below. Registrations must be
postmarked or faxed by September 1 to receive the early registration
discount. We can receive registrations in the Cal-IPC office until Sept. 30; after that date please register at the door. 2005
Symposium Registration Form
Hotels: Do not delay making your hotel reservation. The
symposium weekend is also Parents' Weekend at Chico State. Hotels will
begin releasing our rooms to Chico State parents as early as Sept. 1. The
link to "2005 Symposium information" has a list of hotels where we have
reserved blocks of rooms. Please note that the Budget Inn's phone
number was listed incorrectly; it should be 530-342-9472.
Fieldtrips: Each
year we venture into the local environs to visit weed treatment sites
and the native habitat local groups are protecting. In 2005,
we will visit remnant native grassland and riparian forest along the
Sacramento River, Arundo treatment along Stony Creek, volunteer
efforts in the amazing Bidwell Park, and maybe even hike along an old flume! Fieldtrips will be
Saturday, Oct. 8. See the 2005
Preliminary Program for a full description. NOTE: The Sutter Buttes fieldtrip is now full (8/30/05).
NEW IN 2005! - Cal-IPC is proud to announce the new Pre-Symposium Wildland Weed Field Course.
This one-day workshop, Wednesday Oct. 5, will benefit newcomers and
experienced weed workers alike by combining a comprehensive review of
field techniques with the latest in cutting-edge technology. Registration deadline extended to Sept. 30, if space is available.
Sponsorship: Each year organizations and agencies make donations as Symposium sponsors to support Cal-IPC's work. Depending on sponsorship level, sponsors receive space in the exhibit hall, complementary registrations, mention in the program packet, and other benefits. The poster/exhibitor session will encourage the 300 attendees to visit sponsor exhibits of interest. Exhibit space is limited, and early arrangements are recommended. For levels and benefits, see Sponsorship Information. DPR Continuing Education Credit: We have applied to DPR for 2 hours of Laws and Regulations credit, 12 hours of General Credit for paper sessions, and 4 hours of credit for field trips. We have also applied for 8 hours of General Credit for the field course. Important Links:
Getting to and Staying in Chico:
Information About Chico and Butte County:
California Invasive Plant Council
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