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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Today is the 24 hour challenge at Virginia Tech to support a cause you care about! The Invasive Species Collaborative (@vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social) is connecting research, teaching, and outreach across campus and beyond. Be part of the impact: givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/1...

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Thanks so much to NPR/WVTF for visiting my class and interviewing my students about our class invasive species potluck! So happy for them to get to share their recipes and experiences. As usual they were very creative and made some very tasty dishes! www.wvtf.org/news/2025-12...

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Students serve up delicious ways to combat spread of invasive species

To help protect native plants and animals, ecology students at Virginia Tech experimented cooking dishes that use invasive plants and animals as ingredients.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The students brought their A game again this year with a huge range of tasty invasive species dishes. They covered terrestrial and aquatic, islands and mainlands, and everything from appetizers through deserts! Be on the listen for the upcoming NPR story!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

One of my most favorite days of the year!

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Carlos Cano-Barbacil @canobarbacil.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We identify three major areas where change is possible: 1. Rethinking research evaluation 2️. Strengthening training & mentorship 3️. Reducing and recognizing administrative tasks

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Loved working with this fantastic group of scientists!!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

David Lodge gave a great keynote highlighting the history and more importantly future uses of eDNA in management and policy. That tech has come a long way!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Excited to attend my first NAISMA meeting in Tahoe. Love bringing together so many actors working on this issue! #nasima2025

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

An interesting twist on the spotted lantern fly story - their honeydew is supplementing hungry bees. However, I STRONGLY disagree with the final statement that because of this we should stop managing SLF! A positive attribute doesn't counter balance their clear damage! www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...

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A possible reason to celebrate spotted lanternflies

There’s good news today for those who are tired of squashing spotted lanternflies.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Went hiking in Aoraki (Mt Cook) National Park - I’m pointing to the highest point in NZ. I have no words. @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social representing in New Zealand!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Cheers to a fantastic EMAPI conference. Phil Hulme and co put on an amazing show! I am humbled by the amazing work of the invasive plant scientists across the world! Looking forward to seeing the high country (and wilding pines 😜) on my road trip this weekend!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Congrats my friend!! Well deserved!!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Ah too bad I won’t get to see you here. Hopefully soon!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Super excited to attend the EMAPI conference this week in New Zealand! Can’t wait to hear about the latest science on invasive plants from around the world.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Further evidence that Virginia is now leading the way to address invasive species! Way to go!!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I get SO many of these a day! I love your advice.

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Ana Novoa @ananovoaperez.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

📣📣 We would like to introduce the bi-annual #InvasionsNewsletter, an open-access digital magazine and a collaborative effort of individuals, networks, and organizations from around the world! You can access it here: joom.ag/mIjd

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Invasions Newsletter

safeguarding island havens. new research. management stories. policy updates.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

And totally agree that the newsletter is top notch!!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Thanks Flor! We’re pretty stoked to be working on this. Lots of new dimensions left to study! 🎧📣

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Well done team! I am so glad we are able to interact with youth every year!

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Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The ISC had fun hosting a workshop for Virginia's annual 4-H State Congress! Participants played a cooperative card game and worked together to manage invasive plants on their "properties". They learned that #invasivespecies management is all about strategy and patience!

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Dr. Deah Lieurance @drdeahlieurance.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS We explore how climate change may affect introduction pathways of non-native species into protected areas including altering transportation routes, natural dispersal mechanisms & modifying human behaviors (forced migration and shifting travel destinations) doi.org/10.1007/s105...

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Understanding and managing introduction pathways into protected areas in a changing climate - Biological Invasions

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 2030 calls for the conservation of 30% of the world’s ecosystems, focusing on protecting areas vital to biodiversity, identifying and managing invasi...

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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🌍🎨 Calling all artists! Submit your work to Ripples of Change, an immersive exhibit celebrating how communities are addressing global environmental challenges. Submissions due by May 23. All mediums welcome! More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #GCCatVT #SteppinOutBlacksburg

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Major shoutout to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social program coordinator, our Affiliates, Partners, and volunteer grad students for making our ISC Research Symposium and Community Day such great successes! We are always looking to expand our network... 🌿🐜🐈‍⬛ fralinlifesci.vt.edu/news/fralin-...

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Mitigating invasive species through transdisciplinary science headlines symposium and community day

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I want to thank my friend @anibalpauchard.bsky.social for such a wonderful and productive visit to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social last week. 2 great seminars, tons of great discussions and planning, and delightful fellowship! Watch this space for new collaborations!

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Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Invasive Species & Restoration Community Day = SUCCESS! 🥳 Over 130 people registered for our field workshops and an estimated 150 people came to the partner meet n’ greet at Rising Silo Brewery. It was inspiring to see so many new faces! #invasivespecies #restoration #VirginiaTech #NewRiverValley

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Come visit us at Rising Silo to learn about all things #bioinvasions

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Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

📢 Today is the day 📢 Blacksburg and New River Valley locals, we are hosting our first-ever Invasive Species and Restoration Community Day! This event is FREE, interactive, and going to be a blast (at least we think so 😉) Check out the complete event schedule ⬇️ invasivespeciesvt.org/event/invasi...

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Invasive Species and Restoration Community Day - Invasive Species Collaborative At Virginia Tech

In partnership with the Town of Blacksburg and the Biocultural & Ecological Restoration Initiative, the Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech is hosting a community day focused on invasive s...

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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

What you plant matters. 🌿 GCC affiliate Dr. Stacy Endriss is raising awareness about invasive plants in VA—90+ species are reshaping ecosystems and costing the state nearly $1B/year. Stay informed, research plants, and help protect Virginia's biodiversity.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Congrats to @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social Affiliate Warren Booth and his lab for this cool work!

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We are SO excited to be hosting my colleague @anibalpauchard.bsky.social this week @virginiatech.bsky.social to visit @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social Affiliates and headline our Research Symposium! Anibal is a world class scientist, collaboration builder, and all around nice guy!!

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Life Science Studios - Scientific Illustration @lifesciencestudios.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

It is Invasive Species Awareness Week, and I designed 5 posters for the Invasive Species Collaborative at VT. This one is about the environmental impacts of #invasivespecies. Did you know invasive species account for 60% of global plant and animal extinctions? #sciart #invasivespeciesweek

A poster showing the environmental impacts of invasive species. There are 4 boxes with bufflegrass, kudzu, brown tree snakes, and lion fish.

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

QuotePost with a picture you took in a National Park. #NationalParkService America's Best Idea Joshua Tree NP

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thanks so much Julie for working with us! We are over the moon about these posters! 👍🏼👍🏼 #bioinvasions

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Thanks to those who have donated to help support the research, education, and outreach missions of the Invasive Species Collaborative!! A few hours left (noon EDT) 🌿🐜🐈 givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/9...

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Today is Giving Day at Virginia Tech! Consider supporting the Invasive Species Collaborative - one of the largest collections of invasive species researchers in the world - working to mitigate the devastating threat they pose to our communities. #bioinvasions givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/9...

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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

3.. 2.. 1.. GO! #VTGivingDay starts NOW! The countdown is over, and we’re ready to make an impact with YOUR help! Support the GCC and fuel innovative research, real-world solutions, impactful education and thoughtful outreach. Be part of the change! ➡️ givingday.vt.edu/amb/gcc

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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Science & Community Outreach From empowering young women in STEM through wilderness exploration to sparking curiosity in elementary students and engaging lifelong adult learners, our outreach programs inspire future change makers and strengthen community ties. Visit bit.ly/432GhH4 to learn more!

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TEN YEAR REFLECTION | Exploring, Engaging, Empowering: The GCC’s Commitment to Outreach

The GCC bridges campus and community through innovative outreach programs that inspire curiosity, foster education, and empower individuals of all ages. From science fairs to public lectures, we’re ma...

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

@globalchangevt.bsky.social welcome to BlueSky! Check out this amazing organization at VT that supports a huge diversity of faculty, students, postdocs, and researchers working on important issues. One of the many strengths being at VT!

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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

⏳ #VTGivingDay starts THIS Wednesday at noon! Join us Feb 19-20 to support the GCC and drive real-world solutions through innovative environmental research, impactful education, and community outreach. 🌍💡 Share and stay tuned for how you can help!

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David J Gibson @davidjgibson.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Now officially published with its 2025 publ date. Looking beyond Popper: How Philosophy can be relevant to ecology. @oikosjournal.bsky.social A fantastic collaborative effort between ecologists and philosophers of science. #philosophy #ecology nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Looking beyond Popper: how philosophy can be relevant to ecology

Current workflows in academic ecology rarely allow an engagement of ecologists with philosophers, or with contemporary philosophical work. We argue that this is a missed opportunity for enriching eco...

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Jacob Barney @invder.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Can't wait to read this! Also that book "Scientific Method in Practice" is excellent - I read in grad school.

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