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!

Water Chestnut Removal at Eagleville Lake (aka Pond) on the Willimantic River in Coventry and Mansfield

The 2026 growing season "Weed Pulling Parties"  are now scheduled to control the aggressively spreading Water Chestnut (Trapa natans) in the impoundment's North Cove, to prevent further spread into the nationally designated Willimantic River Water Recreation Trail.

DATES: Sat. 8/8

Events are coordinated with the Towns of Coventry and Mansfield, typically last 3 hours and are on-water experiences. Volunteers with their own small watercraft are needed.  Simple training is provided on-site.

For more information and to sign up, send a message with your contact information to openspacestewardship@coventry-ct.gov.

Black Swallowwort Removal, Groton, CT

Location: Bluff Point State Park and Coastal Reserve, Groton, CT

Join CT DEEP and the Connecticut Reserve to remove invasive plants on the bluff.

Volunteers will be hiking 4-5 miles on uneven trails out to the bluff and along the trails on the south side of the point. No skills needed. All training and equipment will be provided. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, heat, and bugs and bring water and snacks.

Register here to receive more information about this volunteer event, including the meeting location and other details. Questions? Contact Larissa at Larissa.Graham@uconn.edu or 860-446-7371.

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.