OHIO RIVER VALLEY INVASIVE SPECIES CONFERENCE

Building bridges for invasive species management

Registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

This conference will bring together professionals and concerned citizens who work on, and care about, the issue of invasive species in the lower Midwest. Our goals are to strengthen awareness of invasive species issues and to facilitate innovative and practical solutions for prevention and management.

March 19th includes an optional half day of field trips and workshops.

Field Trips will depart at 12:30 pm from the Boone County Extension Enrichment Center and return by 4:30 pm. Transportation is provided.
Workshops will take place at the Enrichment Center from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

March 20th will be a full day of presentations with two session tracks.

Conference Schedule Overview

Conference Program

Pesticide applicator and ISA credits have been approved!
Pesticide applicator credits are available for Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. See registration page for more details.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Daniel Simberloff
Professor of Environmental Science
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Pie in the Sky or Pie a' la Mode: What Can Molecular Genetics Contribute to Managing Invasions?

This presentation is being generously sponsored by the Davey Resource Group and the State of Indiana Invasives Management.

Field Trips

Plan to join us on the afternoon of March 19th for one of our engaging field trips or workshops. Learn more about early detection species and rapid response efforts, including innovative management techniques, and be inspired by visiting high quality habitats and restoration sites. See details on our Field Trips & Workshops page.

Registration is now closed

Please contact our Administrator if you have any registration related questions.

Registration rates

Regular Registration: $130
Presenter (speaker or poster): $95
Student: $50
Field Trips (Optional) $50
Workshops (Optional) $25

2025 Sponsors

Thank you Sponsors! Visit our Sponsors & Exhibitors page for more information and links to each organization. You can also find information on how you can become an ORVISC 2025 Sponsor!