After attending our Trail Survey Training at Letchworth State Park — or if you joined a previous year’s training — we invite you to take the next step during New York Invasive Species Awareness Week by participating in our Trail Survey Challenge!
This is your chance to turn your hiking time into meaningful conservation action. Grab your gear, choose your favorite trail and start surveying for invasive species. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just getting started, every observation you collect helps protect western New York’s natural ecosystems.
How it works:
-Visit any trail in western New York during NYISAW
-Survey for and document invasive species
-Submit your observations using the methods covered in training
-Help build valuable data that informs real conservation efforts
Why participate? Your efforts contribute directly to regional invasive species management, support native biodiversity, and help conservation professionals prioritize their work. Plus, it’s a great excuse to get outside and explore!
Let’s make an impact — one trail at a time.
