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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%">THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 17, 2025 12:48 PM<br>
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<b>Cc:</b> Jessi Szopinski <jszopinski@dffm.az.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXT] [DFFM Grants] DFFM Invasive Plants Grant | Upcoming Informational Webinar and Flyer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">I apologize for any cross-posting. Please see below for an upcoming grant opportunity with our Forest Health - Invasive Plants program, and share with any community partners conducting invasive
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">In the meantime, we'd like to invite everyone to a<b> Q&A webinar to learn more about the application process on April 2nd, from 10-11am. To RSVP, please email <a href="mailto:invasiveplants@dffm.az.gov" target="_blank">invasiveplants@dffm.az.gov</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">2025 Invasive Plant Grant Webinar</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><br>
Wednesday, April 2 · 10:00 – 11:00am<br>
Time zone: America/Phoenix<br>
Google Meet joining info<br>
Video call link: <a href="https://meet.google.com/myy-trbe-oiu" target="_blank">https://meet.google.com/myy-trbe-oiu</a><br>
Or dial: (US) +1 484-841-5366 PIN: 105 977 196#<br>
More phone numbers: <a href="https://tel.meet/myy-trbe-oiu?pin=6434868124048" target="_blank">https://tel.meet/myy-trbe-oiu?pin=6434868124048</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Feel free to reach out with any questions, or share this message as you see fit. Thanks for all you do! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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