Salamanders are one of the most important organisms that call New York home, playing significant roles in the food web, nutrient cycling, and more. Unfortunately, American salamanders face a new threat - Bsal (Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans). Bsal is a fungal disease that has had extraordinary impacts on salamanders and Europe and if it arrived in North […]

Tired of having to mow a bunch of grass in your lawn all summer? Want to make your lawn a hotspot for diversity and pollinators? If yes, join Kristopher Williams of the Capital Region PRISM for a webinar about the benefits of pollinator gardens, how to know which native species to plant, and steps you […]

From fair staples like the common goldfish to exotic armored catfish, learn how aquarium residents and plants can harm our native ecosystems.  We'll go over aquarium releases in the U.S., here in NY, and their impacts on the environment.  We'll also cover what to do when goldie outgrows its tank and what to do with […]