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AISC Online 50/50 Raffle!
The AISC is hosting a virtual 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser in Alberta! Funds raised by this raffle will support the AISC in its mission to protect Alberta landscapes from the harmful impacts of invasive species by spreading awareness with our beloved factsheets and other resources, promoting our action campaigns in creative ways, and using these resources to take action!
Ticket prices are as follows:
- 1 for $10
- 4 for $20
- 20 for $50
- 100 for $100
Don't miss out on your chance to win some cash and support the AISC! The winner will be drawn on the LAST day of the AISC Annual Conference on March 12, 2026 and contacted via email to claim their prize.
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AISC 13th Annual Conference and AGM!
Join us at the AISC's next Annual Conference and AGM AND 20th Anniversary on March 11th and 12th, 2026 at Olds College in Olds! A variety of sessions focused on invasive species as well as certified pesticide applicator credits and CEU credits will be offered. We will be hosting a poster session as well as opportunities for networking and sponsorship!
Please contact us at execdirector@abinvasives.ca to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or check out the conference webpage for all current details.
AISC's Pre-Conference Workshop!
Join us at the AISC's Pre-Conference Pesticide Applicator Credit Workshop on March 10th, 2026 at Olds College in Olds! This event will be hosted just one day before our Annual Conference and is a separate event from the conference; however, you are encouraged to attend BOTH events!
This workshop is designed to help you earn those elusive credits, like Application Technology, Human Health and Safety, Environment, and Regulations—topics you've requested year after year! Gain 5 essential credits ahead of the main conference and maximize your learning and impact!
Previously Presented Webinars:
November 12th, 2024 webinar, Integrating Human Dimensions into Wildlife and Invasive Species Management presented by:
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Dr. Howie Harshaw, Professor at the University of Alberta
Resources mentioned in the presentation:
- Howie's 'Human Dimensions' Webinar Slides
- The human and social dimensions of invasion science and management. Shakleton et al. 2019.
November 5th, 2024 'Rat on Rats!' Virtual Forum, presented by:
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Karen Wickerson, Rat and Pest Specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
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Lisa Sulz, Agricultural Supervisor, Cypress County
- Ted Stenson, Writer and Filmmaker
- Chuck Bargeron, Georgia Resident
Resources mentioned in the presentation:
- Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister's Announcement
- Ted's Documentary 'Living Without Menace'
- Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Rat Control Program
- Alberta's Agricultural Pest Act
- 'Rat on Rats!' Virtual Forum Program
- 'Rat on Rats!' Virtual Forum Agenda
June 13, 2024 keynote presentation Invasive Species on a Global Scale, but under an Alberta Perspective from the AISC's Annual Conference and AGM, presented by Nicole Kimmel with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and Dr. Patrick Hanington with the University of Alberta.
Resources mentioned in the presentation:
- Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Report
- Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework