Join Seatuck during the LI Coastal Bioblitz to pull some invasive phragmites at West Brook! The only dam on West Brook, a major tributary of the Connetquot River, failed in 2019 and allowed the artificial pond behind it to drain. For the first time in over 100 years, the brook could once again flow naturally […]
JOIN THE LONG ISLAND COASTAL BIOBLITZ!! A bioblitz is a community science effort to record as many species as possible within a designated location and time period. The Long Island Coastal Bioblitz allows participants to explore the amazing diversity of habitats and species the island has to offer! Seatuck in partnership with Long Island Sound […]
Nassau County’s 30-acre Red Cote Preserve is a popular Oyster Bay Cove destination for nature-loving Long Islanders. Join the Land Alliance to contribute to our efforts to manage invasive mile-a-minute vine and take a tour of this beautiful property for an introduction to its diverse plant communities. Please register in advance by emailing cbrennan@northshorelandalliance.org or […]
Did you know that invasive species are the biggest threat to NY’s biodiversity, outdoor recreation, and agriculture? June 6 to June 12 is New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW). Celebrate with LIISMA (Long Island Invasive Species Management Area) & QWR for a viewing of the NYS DEC’s Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species documentary […]
A group of volunteers and NYSDEC invasive species specialists will lead a walk and educational talk about the aquatic invasive species that are/potentially could spread to areas like Artist Lake. On the walk we will be closely monitoring for Ludwigia peploides (creeping water primrose) that has spread to the lake and was manually removed last […]
Meet Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County and the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area at the Swan River Preserve in Patchogue. Chat with our education professionals about the site's history, invasive species, and restoration efforts. You can also take a self-guided tour around the preserve with plant information cards, or bring gloves to help us […]
