The Native Plant Center will be hosting a volunteer workday on the campus of Westchester Community College in The Native Plant Center’s Lady Bird Johnson demonstration gardens during NYISAW on Monday, June 3rd 10:00 – 12:00. If interested, email Patricia at patricia.butter@sunywcc.edu.
Come meet with conservation experts and learn about invasive species outside of the Geneva Welcome Center! Discover practical ways to prevent the spread of invasive species, from recognizing common culprits to adopting sustainable practices. Gain valuable insights from our knowledgeable volunteers and pick up informative materials. All are welcome. Outside if weather cooperates, inside lobby/community […]
Join Finger Lake’s FORCES (Friends of Recreation Conservation and Environmental Stewardship) Staff at Watkins Glen State Park for New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week! Our tabling event will provide valuable information on the threats invasive species pose to our ecosystem and how you can help prevent their spread. Learn about local invasive plants and […]
The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to manage invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification. Volunteers will meet […]
Come meet with conservation experts and learn about invasive species outside of the Geneva Welcome Center! Discover practical ways to prevent the spread of invasive species, from recognizing common culprits to adopting sustainable practices. Gain valuable insights from our knowledgeable volunteers and pick up informative materials. All are welcome. Outside if weather cooperates, inside lobby/community […]
During this years New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), learn how you can record and submit data to iMapInvasives, the official invasive species database of New York State. Training will include background of iMapInvasives, how to create an account, and how to submit invasive species data using the website or mobile app.
Learn how to identify and remove a variety of invasive species such as buckthorn, multiflora rose, honeysuckle, and slender false brome. Location: Indian Fort Nature Preserve: 3432 Jones Bridge Road, Geneseo, NY 14454 Email or call landsteward@geneseevalleyconservancy.org or (585) 243-2190 to register.
Join our reoccurring volunteer group MARSH! for invasive plant species grid mapping at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will learn old and new invasive species identification and put it into practice as we collect data and frolic through one of our grassland habitats. Lunch will be provided and additional information will be sent to those […]
The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem, NY is hosting a special volunteer morning in honor of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW). Volunteers will identify and remove the species that invade our pond banks, ornamental shrubs, and rock gardens. These include bittersweet, multiflora rose, yellow flag iris, and more! Volunteers […]
The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to manage invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification. Volunteers will meet […]
Join us for an enlightening radio program on invasive species, airing this week! Discover how non-native plants and animals are impacting our local ecosystems, economy, and even human health. Our expert guests will share insights on identifying invasive species, their effects on the environment, and effective strategies for prevention and control. Whether you're a seasoned […]
Tired of having to mow a bunch of grass in your lawn all summer? Want to make your lawn a hotspot for diversity and pollinators? If yes, join Kristopher Williams of the Capital Region PRISM for a webinar about the benefits of pollinator gardens, how to know which native species to plant, and steps you […]
Learn about the latest research on water quality within the Indian River Lakes Watershed. Listen to speakers and join in the conversation about how we will protect the Indian River and Indian River Lakes watershed. Invasive species will be included in various presentations including updates regarding water chestnut removal efforts on the Oswegatchie River and […]
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Details: Table will be set up at the trailhead. Learn about invasive species and take home handouts, coloring pages, stickers, and more!
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Details: Meet at the trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The Beach Trail is approximately 0.6 miles, and the walk will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, moving at a leisurely pace.
New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) is June 3rd to the 9th and Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) requests volunteers to help us remove invasive plants and replace with native shrubs to improve the habitat for the threatened New England Cottontail. If interested, please contact FrOGS info@frog-ny.org or call 845-350-2686.
Join Cornell Cooperative Ext. Putnam County at the Cold Spring Farmers Market for their “Ask a Master Gardener” table. Learn how to identify and manage many invasive species found in our region, and potentially your backyard! These local experts will have samples for identification and will teach you why and how to report invasive species, […]
Protect your lands from invasive species! Join WNY PRISM and the Friends of Letchworth State Park for the 7th Annual Letchworth Stewardship Day! We’ll work together to remove slender false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), from the Inspiration Point area of the park. This event is part of New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW)! Registration is […]
The Oneida County Soil & Water Conservation District is promoting an art exhibit for New York Invasive Species Awareness Week. This exhibit will be displayed at the Oneida County Public Market, which is open on Saturday mornings. Artwork will be focusing on Invasive Species in New York State. Submissions are open to all ages and […]
European frogbit is an invasive floating plant from Europe that can form dense patches that limit recreation and disturb the ecology of waterbodies by displacing and outcompeting native species. Frogbit is easily spread by watercraft and has been popping up around the Upper Susquehanna Watershed in recent years. Join CRISP, the CR-PRISM, and OCCA in […]
