AIS Detector Core Course - Virtual

Event information

Date

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-06-04 13:00:00 2024-06-05 16:00:00 AIS Detector Core Course - Virtual 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, followed by two 3-hour virtual workshops via Zoom. The self-paced online course will open on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. You will select which workshop(s) you will attend during registration.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. America/Chicago public

Time

1 - 4 p.m. Central time

Location

Online course

Contact

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

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, followed by two 3-hour virtual workshops via Zoom. The self-paced online course will open on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. You will select which workshop(s) you will attend during registration.

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.

Audience

The Community Member track is for those planning to volunteer as AIS Detectors and not conducting AIS activities professionally.

The Professional track is for those who wish to increase their knowledge base for work-related activities. Please select the appropriate track when you register, as they involve some differences in course content.

Cost

$150 - Community member
$175 - Professional
Native American Tribal members: Free

Registration

Registration closes on May 31 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.