Invasive Species Conference - New Jersey

When invasive species threaten the ecosystem, collaboration becomes the cure. New Jersey’s leading conference on invasive species is back - bringing together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from across the state for a full day of critical conversations, actionable research, and shared solutions. This is the go-to statewide forum for staying on the frontlines of what’s next in land management, forest health, ecological restoration, and species control. 🧠 Who’s in the room: → Ecologists, land stewards, field techs, educators, policymakers, nonprofits, state agencies & private industry → All united by a mission: to protect native biodiversity and manage invasive threats—together. 💼 Available CEUs: ✔️ 3 CEUs – Urban & Community Forestry Program + Society for Ecological Restoration ✔️ 5 CEUs – NJDEP Pesticide Control (Categories 1A, 2, 3A, 3B, 6B, 8C, 9, PP2) 🎤 Speakers Include: → Mike Bellaus (Duke Farms) – Habitat restoration & deer management innovation → Jay Kelly (RVCC) – Rare species, forest health, and land use dynamics → Dr. Michael Van Clef (FoHVOS / NJ Strike Team) – Policy strategy & statewide coordination → John W. Jengo, PG (Stantec) – Remediation, dam removals, and NRD projects → Ben Pisano (NJ Forest Service) – Statewide forest health leadership → Drew O’Neill (Weeds, Inc.) – Invasive plant control & custom native meadow installations 🌿 Learn how to detect, manage, and outsmart the spread of invasive species 🌐 Discover how local efforts scale into statewide impact 🤝 Forge connections that turn into real-world partnerships Because protecting the land means getting your hands dirty and your strategy sharp.