AIS Detector Core Course - Plymouth

Event information

Date

Friday, May 3, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-05-03 09:00:00 2024-05-03 17:00:00 AIS Detector Core Course - Plymouth 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 workshops. 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. French Regional Park Visitor Center French Regional Park Visitor Center French Regional Park Visitor Center America/Chicago public

Time

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

Location

French Regional Park Visitor Center
12605 Rockford Rd
Plymouth, MN 55441

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 workshops. 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 Plymouth option is available at no cost to you this year thanks to a sponsorship from Hennepin County Environment and Energy.

Registration

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

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.