We hope you can join us for the Innovations in Invasive Species Management
Conference and Workshop to be held in Nashville, TN December 13th-15th,
2017 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center.
Come see more than
50 speakers discuss topics ranging from “Aerial Application as an
Initial Strike for Heavy Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera
maackii) Infestations in Illinois” to invasive animals of Florida. Field demonstrations will highlight more than 12 invasive species management specific tools during the Friday afternoon session. The complete agenda can be found at the
conference website http://www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/conference17/
It’s a great time of year to visit Nashville and the resort
will be celebrating its Country Christmas with more than 3 million lights that
are a part of the holiday decorations and many other activities. The resort hosts more than 15 restaurants and
offers a shuttle to popular downtown Nashville for those wishing to visit the
busy downtown scene in the evenings.
December 13-15th, 2017
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
This year’s meeting
will be co-hosted by the National
Military Fish and Wildlife Association’s Invasive Species Working Group the Tennessee
Invasive Plant Council the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council the National
Association of Invasive Plant Councils and Invasive Plant
Control, Inc. .
Registration
To register for the Innovations in Invasive Species Management Conference
and Workshop please visit Eventbrite by clicking on the following link: Click here to Register for the Innovations
Conference and Workshop
Who Should Attend?
- Department of Defense Land Managers
- Department of Transportation
- Public and private land managers
- Not for profit land managers
- Municipal staff (parks and recreation,
public works, inland wetlands/conservation commissions)
- Nursery, tree and landscape
professionals
- Landscape architects and designers
- State and federal employees
- Members of conservation organizations
- Educators, students
- Gardening enthusiasts
- Private landowners
- Concerned citizens
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Pesticide Recertification
Credits and other Continuing Education Credits will be offered for Tennessee,
Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Florida, Oregon, Oklahoma and
Washington. If you plan to attend and
don’t see your state on the list, let us know and we will get it set up for
you.
Hotel and Conference Location
Gaylord
Opryland Hotel Experience the
finest in Southern hospitality at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention
Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Our premier Opryland hotel offers guests an
unforgettable getaway with all the excitement and energy of Music City under
one spectacular roof. Located only 10 minutes from the airport and featuring an
extraordinary selection of dining, shopping, recreational activities and
entertainment, there’s never a shortage of things to do at our resort. After
unwinding at Relâche Spa & Salon, practice your swing at Gaylord Springs
Golf Links, make a splash at our indoor or outdoor pool, hit the gym at our
state-of-the-art fitness center, or explore our nine acres of lush, indoor
gardens and cascading waterfalls.