Events

Registration for the 2026 CIPWG Symposium is now open!

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, UConn Student Union, 2110 Hillside Rd, Storrs, CT. **Attend in person or purchase the recording** The symposium will be recorded and made available after the event. Registration, Agenda, and more information at CIPWG.uconn.edu!2026 CIPWG Invasive Plant Symposium: From Awareness to Action - Strengthening Our Response to Invasive Plants! Wed. Oct. 28, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm At the UConn Student Union in Storrs


UConn's Invasive Plant Certificate Course will be held again in 2027!

Curious about how to better manage invasive plants in Connecticut?

Interested in improving your identification and management skills?

Sign up to be notified about the next UConn Extension’s Online Invasive Plant Certificate Course, which will:

  • Prepare you to manage invasives using effective, science-based procedures.
  • Equip land managers, green industry professionals, municipal staff, town/city commission volunteers, and residents with the information and tools needed to manage invasive plants in Connecticut.
  • Fully online course, making content easily accessible and providing the opportunity to learn from anywhere and at your own pace.

More information and Frequently Asked Questions available at https://ipm.cahnr.uconn.edu/invasive-plant-certificate.