Description: The Livingston County Environmental Management Council, in partnership with SUNY Geneseo's Office of Sustainability and the Roemer Auditorium is sponsoring an invasive species pull to improve native habitat. Registration: None required Time: 5pm Location: Roemer Auditorium, Red Jacket Dr, Geneseo, NY 14454 Contact/Email: munderhill@co.livingston.ny.us
The Livingston County Environmental Management Council, in partnership with SUNY Geneseo's Office of Sustainability and the Roemer Arboretum, is sponsoring an invasive removal pull to improve native habitat. WHEN: Wednesday June 5th, 2024, starting at 5 pm WHERE: Roemer Arboretum, Red Jacket Dr, Geneseo, NY 14454 Long sleeve shirts, pants, hats and gloves recommended. Learn […]
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 […]
Help safeguard our waters! Participate in our annual Macrophyte Survey Program and join Early Detection efforts for aquatic invasive species. Volunteers will learn how to perform rake toss surveys and identify macrophytes (aquatic plants) in their local water bodies. Participation is flexible, and every survey helps! Training and survey tools provided. See you on the […]
Native plants are suffering from invasive species that crowd them out and offer little or no nourishment to our native animals. We will focus our awareness on Ten Nasty Invaders, learning how to identify them and what tools and strategies we can use to manage: honeysuckle, privet, buckthorn, multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet, Japanese knotweed, autumn […]
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 us on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 4pm at Sweedler/Thayer Nature Preserve for Hike & Seek: Hunt for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. This family-friendly event combines a guided hike with an important mission to identify and document the invasive insect the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) threatening our hemlock trees - one of the most […]
Come learn about the unique plant community near Myers Point on Cayuga Lake! All are welcome to register for this FREE community event with staff from the Finger Lakes-PRISM and the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network for NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week. During the paddle, you will learn how to sample, identify, and record species you […]
How much do you know about invasive species and how they impact our natural world? Join us to learn more on Saturday, June 8th at 2:00pm for an educational hike through the pines! With CNC volunteer naturalist Judy, participants will learn how to identify invasive and native species and dive into some of the benefits […]
Come meet with conservation experts and learn about aquatic invasive species at the Fairport Public Library. Learn which species are threatening our waterbodies and how to identify them. Also learn how our watercraft steward program and volunteer programs provide valuable data that is used to analyze trends in invasive species detection and their spread. All […]
