IPP Workshops
The 2019 workshop schedule is here! Please register below.
All IPP training sessions are open to the public and FREE to anyone interested in learning more about the threat of invasive aquatic plants in Maine. Pre-registration required for all workshops.
IPP Plant Paddle – workshop description>>
If arriving by land, please consider arriving up to a half-hour early, to unload your boat and ready your gear. * Indicates Plant Paddles which will be followed by and OPTIONAL additional hour for Courtesy Boat Inspector training.
Date, Time – County, Location
• Tue. July 9, TBA – Oxford County, TBA in Lovell
• Thu. July 11, TBA – Knox County, Lake Megunticook in Lincolnville
• Tue. July 16, TBA – Oxford County, Barker Pond in Hiram
• *Sat. July 20, 9AM to 12PM – Hancock County, Alamoosook Lake in East Orland
• Tue. July 30, TBA – Cumberland County, TBA in Bridgton Area
• Sat. Aug 3, 9AM to 12PM – Somerset County, Great Moose Lake in Hartland
• Sat. Aug 3, 3PM to 6PM – Somerset County, Lake Wesserunsett in Madison
• *Thu. Aug 8, 9AM to 12PM – Piscataquis County, Lower Wilson Pond in Greenville
• Sat. Aug 10, TBA – Oxford County, Bickford Pond in Porter
• Sat. Aug 17, TBA – Penobscot County, Chemo Pond in Bradley
• Sun. Aug 18, TBA – Penobscot County, Fields Pond in Orrington
• Thu. Aug 29, TBA – TBA, TBA
To register for a Plant Paddle workshop, please visit our Registration Page.
Invasive Plant Patrol 101 – workshop description >>
Satisfies requirement for IPP Certification
Date, Time – County, Location
• Wed. June 12, TBA – Kennebec County, Maine Lakes Res. Ctr. in Belgrade
• Fri. June 28, TBA – York County, TBA
• Fri. July 19, 11AM to 5PM – Hancock County, Craig Brook Hatchery in East Orland
• Tue. Aug 6, TBA – Cumberland County, Maine Lakes Science Ctr. in Bridgton
• Wed. Aug 14, TBA – Franklin County, TBA in Rangeley Area
• Tue. Aug 20, TBA – Kennebec County, TBA in China
• Thu. Aug 22, TBA – Waldo County, Town Office in Liberty
• Sat. Aug 24, TBA – Kennebec County, FOCW Headquarters in Winthrop
To register for a Plant Paddle workshop, please visit our Registration Page.
IPP Manual Control Workshop – workshop description>>
• Tues. June 4, 9AM to 12:30PM – LSM Center for Citizen Lake Science, Auburn
To register for the Manual Control workshop, please visit our Registration Page.
IPP Advanced Plant ID – workshop description>>
With optional Plant ID Proficiency Certification exam
• TBD
Courtesy Boat Inspector Training – workshop description>>
• Sat. July 20, 11AM to 1PM – Hancock County, Alamoosook Lake in East Orland
• Thu. Aug 8, 11AM to 1PM – Piscataquis County, Lower Wilson Pond in Greenville
To register for the CBI workshop, please visit our Registration Page. Please use this registration form if you are only attending the CBI portion of the training. Otherwise, register using the Plant Paddle registration form.
IPP Custom Training – TBA
Invasive Plant Patrol: Train-the-Trainer Workshops
Volunteer Leadership is an important component of building a state-wide monitoring program. Our Train-the-Trainer Workshops help volunteers interested in taking on a larger role in their lake community to gain the experience and resources necessary for success.
For more information about IPP Leadership training offerings, visit our Volunteer Leadership Training Page.
IPP Leaders’ Roundtable – workshop description >>
Friday, April 5th @ 10AM-3PM : Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn – Androscoggin Community Room, Ground Floor
For More Information or to Sign Up
IPP View Scope Clinic – workshop description >>
TBD – LSM Center for Citizen Lake Science, Auburn
For More Information or to Sign Up
How to Lead an IPP Plant Paddle – workshop description >>
Friday, April 26th @ 8AM – Maine Milfoil Summit; USM L/A campus, Lewiston
Friday, May 24th @ 1:30 to 3:30PM – Webinar Format (Please use our Registration Form to sign up)
