Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) 101 is a 3-hour online class designed to teach beginner invasive plant patrollers about how to survey for aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Date: April 30th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
In this course, volunteers learn how to identify the 15 aquatic invasive plants found on Maine’s watch-list and the threats they pose to Maine’s environment, economy, and public health. In addition to invasives, guests will learn about the beneficial native plants often confused with harmful invaders. The course also teaches beginning IPPers how to safely and effectively survey for plants, how to collect and submit plants for identification, how to properly record and submit survey data, how to organize an effective IPP team, and how to become a Certified Invasive Plant Patroller.
A review quiz accompanies this program. All those seeking Tier 2 Certification must complete this quiz after viewing IPP 101 to be eligible.