{"id":1201,"date":"2017-02-15T14:40:43","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T19:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/?page_id=1201"},"modified":"2026-10-22T10:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:54:45","slug":"ipmcp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/land\/ipmcp\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n

Invasive Plant Management Trainings<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
Accessibility controls<\/div>
Pause motion<\/div>
Motion: On<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Play motion<\/div>
Motion: Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Increase text contrast<\/div>
Contrast: Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Reset text contrast<\/div>
Contrast: High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"picture<\/div>

RI Certified Invasive Manager Database<\/h2>

The individuals listed here are qualified to work in coastal and riparian vegetative buffer areas regulated by RI CRMC and RIDEM updated November 2025).<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Access the list<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"picture<\/div>

Recertification<\/h2>

Attendance at a URI Cooperative Extension-led recertification workshop is required to recertify every three years. Stay tuned here for recertification session offerings.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Check your status<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"class<\/div>

Trainings and Certification<\/h2>

Sign up here to be notified of upcoming trainings via our waitlist. A list of available programs is provided in detail below.

<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Notify me<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

ABOUT THE PROGRAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you concerned about the impact of invasive plants on Rhode Island\u2019s landscape? Do you want to build the knowledge and skills to manage invasive species and restore native habitats? Whether you\u2019re an environmental or landscape professional, land manager, homeowner, or concerned community member, our Invasive Plant Management Trainings offer science-based education and practical management strategies to address this pressing ecological challenge. See the module descriptions below for all our offerings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2008, URI Cooperative Extension has partnered with the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) to offer the Invasive Plant Management Certification Program. This certification prepares professionals working in regulated coastal and riparian areas to provide sustainable plant management services to clients. Participants interested in earning certification as a Rhode Island Invasive Manager must register for and complete Modules A, B, and C. Individuals who are not seeking certification or who work outside the coastal zone are welcome to attend any of the training modules to expand their knowledge of invasive plants and their environmental impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRAINING MODULES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Module A: Global Issues, Climate Implications & Novel Approaches to Invasive Plant Management<\/strong>
An introductory six-module workshop covering global invasive species concerns, plant migration in the face of a changing climate, an overview of common invasive plants and endemic vegetation to Rhode Island, and novel biological and grazing approaches to invasive plant management.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Instruction Time:<\/strong> 3.75 hours
Cost:<\/strong> $100.00\/person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

Module B: Science and Systems for Landscape Biodiversity & Control Methods<\/strong>
A full day, in-person workshop on the systems science behind invasive species ecology. Site assessment techniques and chemical, mechanical, and holistic approaches to management will be covered.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/strong>URI Narragansett Bay Campus
Cost: <\/strong>$175.00\/person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

Module C: Coastal Rules and Regulations in Rhode Island<\/strong>
A full day, in-person workshop in partnership with CRMC covering the rules and regulations of coastal buffer zone invasive species management to obtain CRMC certification as an invasive plant manager. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/strong>URI Narragansett Bay Campus
Cost:<\/strong> $175.00\/person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

Module F: Plant ID, Site Assessment & Management Projects Field Demo<\/strong>
A 2.5 hour field walkabout at Canonchet Farm on invasive and native plant identification and approaches to management with a field botanist; a showcase of long-term and current invasive plant management control projects led by volunteer project managers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/strong>: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: <\/strong>Canonchet Farm, Narragansett, RI
Cost<\/strong>: $100.00\/person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n