Invasive Species Action Week Lunchtime Talks
Invasive Species Action Week Lunchtime Talks
Invasive species are non-native species that arrive in a new area, spread rapidly without their native predators and pests, and cause environmental or economic harm, or harm to human health. We bring you presentations from scientists and managers about invasive species threatening California's ecosystems. Hear from the experts, and discuss the issues!
2025 California Invasive Action Week
Tune in for presentations on some of the newest invasive species threats to California as well as how to anticipate and prepare for new threats on the horizon. The 2025 Invasive Lunchtime Talks will be held via Zoom on June 9 - 13 at noon each day.
2024 Invasive Lunchtime Talks
| 2024 Invasive Lunchtime Talks |
Not on Our Watch! The 2024 Invasive Species Lunchtime Talks focused on exclusionary and management efforts for such invasive species as marine animals and plants, invasive shothole borers, feral cats, fruit flies and yellow starthistle. |
| 2023 Invasive Lunchtime Talks |
Act Today to Protect Tomorrow. The 2023 Invasive Lunchtime Talks focused on Caulerpa, Participatory Science, Biological Control of Invasive Pests, EDRR for Invasive Plants, and Rapid Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants in the SF Bay-Delta Estuary. |
| 2022 Invasive Lunchtime Talks |
The 2022 Invasive Species Action Week Lunchtime Talks were presented from noon to 1:00 p.m. on June 6 through 10. |
| 2021 Invasive Lunchtime Talks |
| In 2021 we learned about the role participatory science plays in detecting and preventing invasive species - See last year's talks here. |
| 2020 Invasive Lunchtime Talks |
| In 2020 we learned about new ways to detect and prevent invasive species - Dogs, DNA and Decontamination |
2019 Invasive Lunches
2019 was the year of Killer Algae, Incestuous Beetles, and Rodents of Unusual Size. See 2019's talks here!
2018 Invasive Lunches
2018 was our first year! We learned about tree pests, aquatic invaders, and how invasive weeds and wildfire create a feedback loop.