Welcome to 2022 New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW)! This week is jam-packed with virtual and in-person events all around New York State that aim to educate and empower YOU to stop the spread of invasive species. Join NYS Department of Agriculture & Market's Thom Allgaier and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's Andrea Nieves […]
Monday June 6th 1-3:30 pm Agroforestry Resource Center & Siuslaw Model Forest 6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405 PLEASE Register For the Event http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2022/06/06/sustainable-forestry-practices-for-healthy-ecosystems Come join the Capital Region PRISM a Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia Greene Counties Agroforestry Resource Center for a woods walk. The event […]
Learn about invasive species on the Erie Canal! The famous Sam Patch Tour Boat will be cruising down the Erie Canal and you will be able to learn about the aquatic invasive species within the canal from an expert at the Finger Lakes PRISM. Address: 12 Schoen Place, Pittsford, NY 14534 Registration: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/sampatch/items/157744/calendar/2022/06/?full-items=yes&flow=63514
FORCES (Friends of Recreation, Conservation, and Environmental Stewardship) is hosting a tabling and informational event on Tuesday, June 7th at Watkins Glen State Park to spread awareness about the invasive species in Watkins Glen and what you can do to help prevent the spread. Stop by our booth near the entrance of the Gorge Trail […]
Many invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to gardens and landscapes only to escape into our natural environments. You can play a vital role in the introduction and the prevention of invasive plants by choosing to grow native species and taking action to control invasives you may find on your […]
On Tuesday, June 7th, at 1 PM, join the Melody Lake Association, the NYSDEC Region 7 Sustainability Committee, Cortland County Soil and Water and several of our association members to attempt to manually remove as many of these snails as possible! Address: 1366 Melody Lane, Willet, NY 13863 Registration: Email rcrosati@frontiernet.net to register.
If you love the lakes and ponds of New York, the “Invasive Species for Lake Lovers” webinar on June 8 is for you. Join the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) to learn about ways invasive species can impact the quality of your favorite lake. Invasive species can have negative effects on the environment, the […]
Survey for invasive species at one of our most important wetlands! Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot at 3395 U.S. Route 20 Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Contact Nicholas_Vermeulen@fws.gov or call 315-568-5987 to register.
June 8, 2022 is “Water Wednesday” of New York State’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! From 2:00pm – 5:00pm, join the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program and Adirondack Watershed Institute for a family-friendly interactive afternoon at Lake Flower in Saranac Lake, NY. This event is for those curious about aquatic invasive species and anyone gearing up […]
Come join CRISP in pulling invasive water chestnut at the beautiful Looking Glass Pond! CRISP will provide all the equipment you need to thwart water chestnut except for watercraft. Participants will need to bring their own kayak, canoe, rowboat, etc. All outside vessels brought should be decontaminated prior to the event or have been out […]
Join Thom Allgaier from NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets for one of our NYISAW statewide webinar series. This webinar will illustrate some of the pathways invasive species exploit to become established and some of the intervention methods that are used to thwart introduction. Means of detecting, reporting, and monitoring invasive species will also be […]
A group of volunteers and NYSDEC invasive species specialists will lead a walk and educational talk about the aquatic invasive species that are/potentially could spread to areas like Artist Lake. On the walk we will be closely monitoring for Ludwigia peploides (creeping water primrose) that has spread to the lake and was manually removed last […]
This is a two day conference centered around issues affecting the Indian River Lakes topics include: Emerging HABs Technology, Water Chestnuts, Benefits of Natural Shorelines, Available Grant Funding, Aquatic Plant Identification Stations, and interactive sessions sharing values and hopes for water quality on our lakes and creating plans to achieve them. The conference is Friday, […]
Volunteers will remove litter and invasive plants from Scout Field and the Bronx River Pathway. Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cleanup-at-scout-field-tickets-347207897167
Interested in learning about harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their intersection with invasive species issues? Join us on June 10th at 1pm (ET) for this 2022 New York Invasive Species Awareness Week webinar to hear from leading professionals about the latest science and management efforts. The agenda will include: – General overview of HABs and […]
Grafton Lake State Park Visitor Center 254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way Grafton, New York 12082 Join the Capital Region PRISM, a Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for a program on invasive species and their impact on our native plant communities. The first portion of […]
During this family-friendly community science event, you will work with scientists, educators, and naturalists to document the biodiversity at Cumming Nature Center. Spend the day identifying, collecting, and recording as many species of plants and animals as possible throughout our 900-acre preserve. Along the way, you will learn fascinating facts, develop your naturalist skills, and […]
As part of New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week, SLELO PRISM is hosting a special event showcasing the invasive species management & restoration work we’ve undergone as part of our Aquatic Restoration Initiative. This event will also include a full day of activities including the following: *Hands-on aquatic and terrestrial plant identification *A guided walk […]
Come join the Finger Lakes PRISM and learn how to identify common invasive species along trails. Address: Mendon Ponds Park - 95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
This invasive species workday will be hands-on removal! We will identify and report species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove invasives at vistas along the trail. Please register at https://forms.gle/C5UHbg48gSuHYGfP6 , and contact Kate Cooper for any questions at kcooper@catskillcenter.org
Join us at the Bioreserve to have a hands-on training for PRISM's iMap Invasive app. After an overview of the app we will take a walk through the Bioreserve and put the app into action! If there is time left after a tour will be given on the Bioreserve features. Address: 38 Old Route 9w […]
