If you love the lakes and ponds of New York, the “Invasive Species for Lake Lovers” webinar on June 8 is for you. Join the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) to learn about ways invasive species can impact the quality of your favorite lake. Invasive species can have negative effects on the environment, the […]
This New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, join Catskill Region Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) staff the evening of Wednesday June 8th, from 7-8 pm, to learn about aquatic invasive species (AIS)! We'll cover common and emerging invasive plants and animals, how they might spread around and between waterbodies, and simple steps you can take to […]
Join Thom Allgaier from NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets for one of our NYISAW statewide webinar series. This webinar will illustrate some of the pathways invasive species exploit to become established and some of the intervention methods that are used to thwart introduction. Means of detecting, reporting, and monitoring invasive species will also be […]
Come for a talk on one of the most destructive invasive species seen in generations – the Spotted Lanternfly. Learn what makes this insect such a threat, why it’s important, and what you can do to stop it. Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91078328781?pwd=VTR0cXMvNGtHM1ZhWko5QlRFdEtPQT09
Interested in learning about harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their intersection with invasive species issues? Join us on June 10th at 1pm (ET) for this 2022 New York Invasive Species Awareness Week webinar to hear from leading professionals about the latest science and management efforts. The agenda will include: – General overview of HABs and […]
Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species is a documentary by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and Westfield Production Company about the threat of invasive species on New York's forests, waters, and agriculture. Join us to watch the film and learn about emerging invasive species and how New York is working to manage their spread. […]
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is one of the most common and important trees in New York forests and has already been decimated by Beech Bark Disease over the past several decades. Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is a relatively newly discovered pathogen that has been wreaking havoc on beech trees (native and ornamental) throughout the state. […]
"What plant is that? What kind of bird is that? What is THIS?!” - If these are frequently asked questions by the kids in your life, then they are the perfect candidates for community science! Community science is a great opportunity for kids to participate in hands-on or observational activities that help the natural world […]
Spring is here and it's time to start thinking about gardening! Selecting what plants you will grow can be exciting but you could be playing a role in the introduction of invasive plants. Many invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to gardens and landscapes only to escape into our natural […]
As part of NYISAW (New York's Invasive Species Awareness Week), come learn about one of the most important groups of animals on the planet - pollinators! These animals (birds, butterflies, bees) play a crucial role in our ecosystems, but are under threat from invasive species. Learn how to help support native pollinators, and turn your […]
