Cal-IPC

CNGA is hosting their annual Field Day at Hedgerow Farms on Friday, April 17, 2026. Learn about CA’s grassland ecosystems from practitioners who know them best and appreciate the biodiversity these landscapes sustain. Register before it sells out at cnga.org/event-6530619

Cal-IPC's annual photo contest is coming up quick so make sure to take pictures of all the great work you're doing so you can show it off. Submissions accepted July 15 - Sep 15. For more info, visit cal-ipc.org/resources/symp…

After leading Cal-IPC for 24 years, Executive Director Doug Johnson is retiring and our Board has selected Science Program Director Jutta Burger to be Cal-IPC's new ED. Thank you, Doug, for your vision and dedication! We are excited for this next chapter with Jutta at the helm!

Share your work with colleagues! We welcome presentations on all aspects of invasive plant biology and management. Give an oral presentation, a brief lightning talk, or poster! Submit an abstract describing your proposed presentation by June 15: cal-ipc.org/resources/symp…

NEW PROJECT ALERT! Cal-IPC received a 2025 DPR Alliance Grant to create new trainings and resources on roadside and non-crop weed management techniques with UC IPM. The grant also supports improvements to WeedCUT. Look out for new materials and trainings in the coming months!

Join the Cal-IPC team as a part-time Operations Assistant and help us support land managers protecting California’s environment and economy from invasive plants. For more information on how to apply, visit bit.ly/4c6P130 cal-ipc.org/about/staff/wo…

We have some exciting news! All video recordings of the 2025 Cal-IPC Symposium presentations are now available online to view. Click on the link below to watch any of the presentations at your own leisure. cal-ipc.org/2025-symposium…

Q: How does Cal-IPC assess the risk of non-native plants becoming invasive in CA? A: The Plant Risk Evaluation (PRE) web tool! And thanks to Western IPM, PRE’s database of published evaluations is now publicly available here: pretool.org pretool.org

Want to learn about environmental stewardship and invasive plant management? Interested in career advice from professional ecologists? Join the Cal-IPC's SEPS for the first “Growing Professionals” seminar on Tuesday 3/31 at 6pm PST. Register: arizona.zoom.us/meeting/regist… PW: Thistle

Tanya Meyer, Senior Program Manager for the Yolo County RCD and Cal-IPC Board member, talked to Fox40 about invasive plants and the risks they pose. Wonderful to hear there’s interest in invasive plants from local news. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/utDrxokxkHE?si…

Registration is now open for #calipc2026 - Get excited for our annual Symposium! We hope to see you online to share the latest in invasive plant management. Register here: cal-ipc.org/resources/symp…

On 2/25, the CA Botanic Garden held a workshop for Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive Plants (PGSIP), providing space for gardens to learn and share experiences. Currently 71 U.S. and Canadian gardens are participating. Learn about PGSIP here bit.ly/3PhN4rz

Question: Who wants to learn about answering invasive plant questions from the public? Answer: Over 2,000 Master Gardeners!  We just held two successful trainings for Master Gardener volunteers from AZ, NV, OR, WA and CA. Thanks to our partners and our funder, Western IPM!

Did you know that Coachella is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the U.S.? Its unique geography makes it a biodiversity hotspot. Read about the threats to the region, the ongoing conservation efforts, and how locals residents can help. bit.ly/3OloHZN

As a past awardee, Cal-IPC participated in the CA DPR’s Annual Achievement Awards on Feb. 24th in Sacramento and were invited to give a demo of WeedCUT. Congrats to this year’s awardees: CDFA/USDA’s Medfly Preventative Release Program, LakeTech, Inc., and Wild Farm Alliance!

Don’t miss today’s webinar for National Invasive Species Awareness Week, hosted by @NAISMAorg. USGS Invasive Species Science: Innovation for a Healthy Nation Monday, February 23, 2026 1:00-3:00pm CST (11:00-1:00 PST for us here in CA) Register now: naisma.org/event/nisaw-we…

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is happening next week, February 23 - 27, 2026. NAISMA will be hosting a series of webinars throughout the week and provide several resources for congressional outreach and engagement. For more info, visit: naisma.org/programs/nisaw/

Ever heard of UC EcoRestore? The site, developed by Cooperative Extension faculty at UC Davis, is designed to provide land managers of all backgrounds with user-friendly, science-based resources and guidance for successful restoration. Visit for more info: restoration.ucdavis.edu/ecorestore

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Thank you CNPS for a fantastic conference last week! Cal-IPC hosted a table in the exhibit hall, where sharing of knowledge and countless conversations were had. Cal-IPC also led a session of talks on invasive plants, so a huge thank you to all the wonderful speakers as well!