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Invaders Toolkit
This Toolkit page has everything you need to get started as an Invaders of Texas Citizen Scientist. Check back often for the latest program information and document updates.
Volunteer Handbook
Workbook Cover
Workbook Contents
Notification Letter
Handbook Chapters
All Chapters Combined
01. About the Invaders of Texas Program
02. Introduction
to Invasive Species
03. Field Preparation
04. Species Selection
05. Data Collection
06. Using GPS
07. Digital Imaging
08. Data Entry Tutorial
09. Appendix - Invasive Species List
Datasheet
Blank Datasheet with Consent Form
Datasheet for Multiple Observations
Website Tutorials
Tour of www.texasinvasives.org (revised 05/17/2010)
Creating a Profile for Workshop Attendees (revised 05/17/2010)
Data Entry (revised 05/17/2010)
Sentinel Pest Network
Workshop Announcement (PDF)
Workshop Agenda (PDF)
Pest Dirty Dozen List (PDF)
Pest Dirty Dozen Powerpoint (PPT)
Report It Form (PDF)
Help Find Homes for Emerald Ash Borer Traps (PDF)
Rare Plant Monitoring
Workshop Announcement (PDF)
Workshop Agenda (PDF)
Threats to Rare Plants and Plant Communities (PPT)
Sensitive Species in the National Forests and Grasslands of Texas (PDF)
TXNDD Data Collection Form (MS Word)
Supporting Documents
Invaders of Texas Brochure (PDF)
Invaders of Texas Brochure with Voyager (PDF)
Stop
the Spread (Union of Concerned Scientists)
Invasive Species
Texas (Union of Concerned Scientists)
Noxious Plant
Register (Texas Department of Agriculture)
PlantWise (National
Park Service)
Federal Noxious
Weed List (APHIS)
Key to Ligustrum spp. (Cross Timbers Group)
Trainer Documents
Invasive Plant List (MS Excel)
Sample Workshop Agenda (PDF)
Participant Spreadsheet (MS
Excel)
Request for Agency
Support (MS
Word)
Sample Species ID Card (PDF)
Workshop Evaluation Form (PDF)
Data Validation Protocol (PDF)
Volunteer
Interest Form (MS
Word)
Host Duties (MS Word)
Teacher Resources
Getting Started On Your Own: Self-training and creating an account
Teacher Workshops: Creating a Classroom Login
Sample Lesson Plan
Environmental Science TEKS
Chapter Quizzes
Key to Chapter Quizzes
Informational PowerPoints
Invaders of Texas Introduction (revised 09/25/11) - A general overview of invasive species issues and the Invaders of Texas citizen science program.
Invasive Species and Their Impacts (revised 03/20/10 - must have PowerPoint 2007) - A general overview of the impact invasive species have on ecosystems.
PowerPoint presentation with audio from “People-Powered Projects: The National Cooperative Weed Management Area Conference” (View Presentation).
Using citizen science data to update the distribution of key invasive plants in Texas, Presented by Travis Gallo, Texas Plant Conservation Conference, September, 2009, Austin, TX - Download Presentation.
Venimus, Vidimus, Vicimus? Invasive Species and the Lady Bird Johnson WIldflower Center, Presented by Damon Waitt to Native Plant Society of Texas, Austin Chapter, November 16, 2010 - Austin, TX - Download Presentation.
Identification Resources
Key to Ligustrum spp.
King Ranch Bluestem ID Card
Field Bindweed ID Card
Bermudagrass ID Card
Chinaberry ID Card
Pincushion ID Card
Johnsongrass ID Card
Key to exotic thistles
Identifying Malta Starthistle Rosettes
Key to the Privets
Clover Identification Tips
Chinaberry vs. Soapberry
Cactus Moth ID Card
Herbicide Mixing Guide
Become a Reporting Partner
The Invaders of Texas program is seeking local partners to assist with monitoring invasive species. If you have a suggestion for a cooperative project, please contact invaders@texasinvasives.org.
