Beaver Island Michigan

CAKE CISMA in partnership with TNC and BIA Present:

Preventing Future Invasion of Beaver Island: A
workshop on invasive species
What: A two day workshop dedicated to Beaver
Archipelago and its current invasive species and potential new invaders
When: Tuesday June 28th Starting at 9:50 am
Wednesday June 29th Starting at 9:00 am
Day 1: Presentations by TNC staff, Islanders, MNFI staff, CAKE staff, LTC Staff, DNR, MDARD, and a Round Table Discussion
Day 2: Presentations on Invasive Species ID
Herbicide management of Invasives
Non-Herbicide management of Invasives
In the field training on these techniques
What to bring: Smartphone/tablet (if available) hiking boots for day two

The Beaver Island Association
Supporting Environmental and
Economic Sustainability

Day 1
9:50 AM 10:00 AM Welcome Tom Clement
10:00 AM 10:30 AM Benefits of Natural Areas Beth Leuck
10:40 AM 11:10 AM Islands/Coasts Shaun Howard
11:20 AM 11:50 AM Invasives 101 Phyllis Higman
12:00 PM 12:15 PM BI History Pam Grassmick
12:20 PM 1:20 PM Lunch
1:20 PM 1:50 PM Cake Overview/Collaboration Tom Clement
2:00 PM 2:30 PM MISIN LTC
2:40 PM 3:10 PM Decontamination Ryan Wheeler
3:20 PM 3:50 PM Herbicide Law Eric McCumber
4:00 PM 4:30 PM Round Table
4:40 PM 5:30 PM Round Table

Day 2
9:00 AM 10:00 AM Invasive ID and Survey Technique Phyllis Higman
10:10 AM 11:00 AM Herbicide use for Management Brian Majka
11:10 AM 12:00 PM Non - Herbicide use for Management Melanie Manion
12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 5:00 PM Into the FIELD

Yes, individuals can attend the workshop for the day, two days, or at specific times. An outstanding opportunity to ask invasive species questions from experts in county and state agencies!

BUMP-this starts tomorrow at 9:50 a.m. Approximately 20 off-island agencies are attending. Give them a big island welcome when you see them out and about!