We are actively looking for volunteers to join the FL PRISM Trail Survey for 2023! Similar to our Macrophyte Survey, you can join the effort to fight our terrestrial invasive species by becoming a “Trail Master”. This hour long training will teach you how to identify common invasive plant species. As a Trail Master, you […]
Join us as we map invasive species in uplands on the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at 9:00 at the Montezuma Audubon Center to review the mapping protocol and plant identification then carpool to the monitoring site on the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will work until about 12:30 and then the Friends […]
On Wednesday, 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! Registration: Email rcrosati@frontiernet.net to register
Removal of Callery Pear and Autumn Olive and potentially water lilies in the main pond along the trails at High Acres Nature Area. Volunteers are needed to cut and saw down these invasive bushes. Clippers, Saws, gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own tools such as clippers, saws, and your own […]
Join us at the Indian Fort Nature Preserve to learn how to identify and remove a variety of invasive species such as multiflora rose, honeysuckle, and slender false brome using hand tools.X Registration: RSVP to Kevin at landsteward@geneseevalleyconservancy.org
The Spotted Lanternfly became established in parts of NYC in 2020 and has popped up in upstate locations over the last couple of years. This colorful invasive insect can become a nuisance in landscapes and is a threat to vineyards right here in the Finger Lakes. We can all do our part because early detections […]
Ever wonder why you have a plant in your yard you just can’t seem to get rid of? It’s likely it’s an invasive species! From pythons to zebra mussels, invasive species are of the greatest environmental, economic, and human health threats we face today. Matt Gallo, Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator for the FL PRISM will […]
iMapInvasives provides an online database and mapping system designed to enable rapid sharing and efficient management of invasive species data. Natural resource managers use iMapInvasives to track monitoring and treatment efforts and to stay informed of new invaders. This event will show participants how to use the iMapInvasives App to monitor invasive species and report […]
New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation FORCES Program will be hosting informational tabling on invasive species awareness on Thursday, June 8th.10am-3pm Watkins Glen State Park main entrance near the Visitor’s Center, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 No registration needed, but my contact info is carlin.wakefield@parks.ny.gov
Come learn about the unique plant community at the northern end of Cayuga Lake! During the paddle we will identify and record any species observed, discuss the underwater biodiversity of Cayuga Lake, and how invasive species impact Cayuga Lake’s biodiversity among other things such as the economy, human health, and an array of recreational activities. […]
