The two-part program for invasive species awareness and identification will feature an online training program coupled with an in-the-field training with regional experts from the Capital Region PRISM, a Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. Participants attending the online tutorial can expect to receive an in-depth look at how invasive species are problematic to our […]
Join the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management for a program on the threat of the spotted lanternfly. The presentation will cover identification, the damage it causes and how to take action to slow its spread. Spotted lanternfly is on the move, learn how to be prepared before it shows up on your […]
Join the Capital Region PRISM at Woodlawn Preserve for a discussion on how to identify local invasive species, their impacts on native ecosystems and a demonstration of how to manage them! This demo is free and open to the public! Contact Sam Schultz at 22986@cornell.edu for more information
New York’s forests are tranquil places where many people go to find peace and comfort, but unfortunately are also under attack by a variety of dangerous forest pests. Join Addison Kubik, Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Capital Region PRISM, for a walk around the Wilton Wildlife Preserve's Neilmann Parcel to see and discuss the […]
Join Hannah Coppola in a New York Invasive Species Awareness Week presentation, featuring the management of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Lake associations, waterfront property owners, and interested members of the public are encouraged to register to learn how to maintain a healthy lake ecosystem, and prevent AIS from encroaching on recreational lake activities. Presentation topics […]
Get an early start to Invasive Species Awareness Week by stopping by the annual Pollinator Palooza Native Plant Sale! In addition to native plants for sale, also be sure to visit Kristopher Williams, Lead Coordinator for the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), for any questions related to invasive or native plants!
Join Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy and Addison Kubik of Capital Region PRISM for a closer look at the invasive species present at the preserve. Participants will learn how to identify and manage these plants for a healthier habitat. Registration is Required.
The Wilton Wildlife Festival is a time to enjoy the spectacular bloom of the wild blue lupine flowers while observing the first brood of the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Learn about other native wildlife and get out and enjoy the local trails in the town of Wilton!
Thanks to a grant from the New York State Canal System, we are again partnering with Hudson Crossing Park to provide a unique Champlain Canal Adventure - half history cruise, half environmental hike. Each adventure will be limited to 12 participants, so make your reservation early as they will fill up fast. The 12 participants* […]
It’s Invasive Awareness Week! Enjoy a guided walk and talk through HCP’s pollinator gardens and learn about keystone species, the basics of growing your own native garden, and the importance of managing invasives with special guest Kate Littrell, PhD and Senior Environmental Scientist with NYS Canal Corporation.
