Research shows that cheatgrass affects mule deer habitat selection in Wyoming, and it’s no surprise that they prefer native sagebrush to cheatgrass. Strategic management can help mule deer to persist in areas threatened by invasive grasses! Read more here https://t.co/tZ3B7aYAEe

Biodiversity Week is coming up September 6-14 when we bring awareness to California’s remarkable flora and fauna. So, join in on the celebration by getting outside and documenting the species in your area! Learn more and find events here:  https://t.co/tW03SGjXO7

We’ve noticed that many of our members seem to have hidden artistic talents and we're curious to learn about others’ creative endeavors. Comment below on how the natural world and invasive plants inspire your artwork! See more of Zoe’s art here: https://t.co/hgTwsXeAUC

A recent NYT article highlights a silver lining following the devastating Palisades fire. Species are resilient, but they face considerable challenges as fire regimes become more extreme, including pressure from invasive species. Read the full article here https://t.co/oTaIzfuKnC

Did you know that native oysters are being recruited to form "living shorelines" to protect coastal areas? Living shoreline projects aim to reduce shoreline erosion and protect marsh habitat by using natural materials. Learn about some local projects here https://t.co/pi46SlnMTx

Don't forget to register for the 2025 Cal-IPC Symposium. Attend in Ventura or online from Nov. 12-15. Join us for a dynamic gathering of CA land managers to network, learn, and celebrate our hard work! 🦆 Early bird rates end August 25th. Register at https://t.co/MxvtMeLkNL

The 2025 ISP treatment season is underway! ISP has hired 15 seasonal biologists and field techs to boost staffing during the monitoring and treatment season and to help take on treatment. Thank you to the many partners involved. Learn more at https://t.co/iNPUgPtwKu.

We appreciate partnering with East Bay Regional Park District and Civicorps to give young professionals hands-on experience in weed management. We spent two days pulling Algeria sea lavender to wrap up this year’s season. Here’s to future trainings and more successful field days!

August is National Make-A-Will Month and we’re partnering with FreeWill to offer a free, simple tool to help you plan and extend your impact to the ecosystems you care about. It’s never too late to make your wishes known and protect what matters most: https://t.co/mjL6JpwRbB

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐥-𝐈𝐏𝐂 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭! July 15 – September 15: Submit your photos September 16 – November 14: Vote November 15: Winners Announced To enter, visit https://t.co/uB4GrwejR9

And check out some of Friends of Five Creeks projects. Volunteers are currently active pulling down and digging out hedge bindweed that threatens to smother a seasonal wetland along Codornices Creek, Berkeley’s and Albany’s only trout stream. https://t.co/U5iAugv0QK

Congratulations Susan Schwartz, president of Friends of Five Creeks, for receiving the 2025 Bay Nature Local Hero Award! Creeks. She has dedicated 27 years to nature in the East Bay, much of it removing invasive weeds.  Check out Bay Nature’s article:  https://t.co/VQBkclxBoF

The Preliminary Program is now available online! Check out the workshops, sessions, and discussion groups scheduled for the 2025 Cal-IPC Symposium at https://t.co/JZVGp0Y3Oy And don’t forget that the last day for Early Bird Registration is August 25th. Register now!

Shout out to the Irvine Ranch Conservancy thistle slayers. They've trekked to remote sites and risked tumbling down cactus-laden slopes to remove an estimated 13,000 artichoke thistle plants. This level of determination is inspiring! Learn more: https: //bit.ly/3GYapuK

Ever seen...or tried golden oyster mushrooms 🍄? The tasty, butter-colored species from Asia has been spreading in the Great Lakes area and may be displacing native fungi. Recent observations have also been made in Alabama, Colorado, and Texas. Read more https://t.co/uyySQZPi29

Another successful season of treating invasive sea lavender comes to an end in tidal marshes around San Francisco Bay. Great work and thank you to everyone working on this ongoing project! Learn more about invasive sea lavender control in SF Bay at https://t.co/LR7QZPyz7S

Cal-IPC's Winter 2024/25 Dispatch is now available to everyone. Read about the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, WeedCUT, Carl Bell remembered and more! https://t.co/VKB46D815b Become a Cal-IPC member to receive Dispatch hot-off-the-press delivered directly to your doorstep or inbox!

Photo contest submissions are OPEN!! Submit your pics of weed work action, before & after restoration photos, or any other invasive-plant-related photos. July 15 – Sept. 15: Submit photos Sept. 16 – Nov. 14: Vote Nov. 15: Winners announced Enter here: https://t.co/uB4GrwejR9

A nod to the SCV Wildland Weed Warriors, a volunteer-led group that meets biweekly to restore open space within the City of Santa Clarita! Cal-IPC wouldn't be able to do what it does without volunteers like the SCV WWWs! Visit https://t.co/IBMNdP3Cg1 for more on this effort.

Submission for Cal-IPC’s annual photo contest is almost here! Don’t forget to take pictures now to show off all the great work being done. Submissions accepted July 15 - Sep 15. More info at https://t.co/o3XNqSu2dn. Photo credit: Civicorps, “Three heads are better than one”