AIS Detector Core Course - Hackensack

Event information

Date

Friday, May 31, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 09:00:00 2024-05-31 17:00:00 AIS Detector Core Course - Hackensack The AIS Detectors Core Course is an introduction to aquatic invasive species (AIS) science, identification and surveillance. You will learn how to identify and report invasive species, best practices for preventing the spread of AIS, relevant rules and regulations, and how to search for AIS on your own.This course consists of two portions: a self-paced online course and a live workshop with the instructors. The self-paced online course takes approximately 8 hours to complete. It is followed by a one-day in-person workshop.The self-paced online content must be completed before the start of the live workshop. You must complete both workshop sessions to receive credit for the course and become a Certified AIS Detector.The self-paced online course opens on Monday, April 3, 2024. You will receive a link to the online course after registering.Learn more about AIS Detector workshops. The Hackensack Hub The Hackensack Hub The Hackensack Hub America/Chicago public

Time

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time

Location

The Hackensack Hub
213 1st St. South
Hackensack, MN 56452

Contact

Megan Weber, mmweber@umn.edu or 763-767-3874

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The AIS Detectors Core Course is an introduction to aquatic invasive species (AIS) science, identification and surveillance. You will learn how to identify and report invasive species, best practices for preventing the spread of AIS, relevant rules and regulations, and how to search for AIS on your own.

This course consists of two portions: a self-paced online course and a live workshop with the instructors. The self-paced online course takes approximately 8 hours to complete. It is followed by a one-day in-person workshop.

The self-paced online content must be completed before the start of the live workshop. You must complete both workshop sessions to receive credit for the course and become a Certified AIS Detector.

The self-paced online course opens on Monday, April 3, 2024. You will receive a link to the online course after registering.

Learn more about AIS Detector workshops.

Cost

Free

Registration for the Cass County option is available at no cost to you this year thanks to a sponsorship from the Association of Cass County Lakes and Cass County.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Megan Weber two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Registration

To attend this in-person session for the core course, select "EXT XFO.0063 - Cass County" on the registration page. Registration closes on April 29 at 11:59 p.m.