California’s forests and urban canopies are under increasing pressure from invasive pests, and staying ahead requires knowledge, strategy, and action. This in-depth seminar brings together leading experts to break down the real-world impacts of today’s most damaging invasive insects, including ISHB, GSOB, SAPW, and DPLB.
Attendees will gain practical insights into identification, current research, and proven management approaches, capped off with an outdoor demo showcasing tools and techniques you can apply immediately.
Date: Wednesday, April 1st 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley Hills
Wildcat Canyon Road at Shasta Road, Berkeley CA 94708
Room Name: Brazilian Room
Free Event
ISA CEUs: Pending
Lunch is provided
Parking instructions will be provided once registered.
Registration
Agenda
9:00–9:30 AM Registration / Sign-In
9:30–9:35 AM Introduction
Joe Lockyer, North California Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
9:35–10:00 AM Impacts of Invasive Pests
Imagine Shaw, Technical Advisor, Rainbow Ecoscience
10:00–10:15 AM Morning Break
10:15–10:45 AM Managing Mediterranean Oak Borer
10:45–11:15 AM Managing Invasive Shot Hole Borer
11:15 AM–12:00 PM Lunch
12:00–1:00 PM Management Best Practices and Research Update
1:00–1:05 PM Afternoon Break
1:05–1:35 PM Outdoor Demo
Gabe Verduzco, Arborologist, Rainbow Ecoscience
1:35–1:45 PM Closing Remarks
