Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species w/ Research Scientist Jess Cancelliere

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. […]

Bioblitz at Cumming Nature Center

Cumming Nature Center

During this family-friendly community science event, you will work with scientists, educators, and naturalists to document the biodiversity at Cumming Nature Center. Spend the day identifying, collecting, and recording as many species of plants and animals as possible throughout our 900-acre preserve. Along the way, you will learn fascinating facts, develop your naturalist skills, and […]

South Sandy Creek Experience: Walk, Paddle and Demonstrations

As part of New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week, SLELO PRISM is hosting a special event showcasing the invasive species management & restoration work we’ve undergone as part of our Aquatic Restoration Initiative. This event will also include a full day of activities including the following: *Hands-on aquatic and terrestrial plant identification *A guided walk […]

Guided Hike to Learn How to Identify Invasives

Mendon Ponds Park Mendon, New York

Come join the Finger Lakes PRISM and learn how to identify common invasive species along trails. Address: Mendon Ponds Park - 95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472

5th Annual Letchworth Stewardship Day

Humphrey Nature Center 6773 Trailside Road, Castille, NY

Please join the Friends of Letchworth State Park and Western New York Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (WNY PRISM) for the 5th annual Stewardship Day. The event will take place on Saturday, June 11,2022, from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Letchworth State Park Humphrey Nature Center. Learn about common invasive species that […]

Free

Invasive Species Pop-up at Swan River Preserve

Swan river preserve Swan River Preserve, Montauk Hwy, Patchogue, NY

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 […]

Free

Wellesley Island’s Swallow-Wort Shovel

Minna Anthony Common Nature Center 44927 Cross Island Rd, Fineview

Calling volunteers and Earth heroes of all ages! Help us protect our native habitat's biodiversity by removing an invasive plant species called swallow-wort. Please bring work gloves and a good pair of shoes. Tools will be provided, but bring a gardening trowel and knee pads if you have them. Participants do not have to pay […]

Catskill Outdoor Expo

We are pleased to announce that the Catskills Great Outdoor Expo will take place on June 11, 2022 from 10am - 3pm. We will be hosting the Expo at the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center in Mount Tremper, NY. The Catskills Great Outdoor Expo features the best the Catskills have to offer in […]

Identifying Invasive Plants

Many plants species growing in North America are not native, yet they pose little or no threat to our ecosystems even though they’ve been here for hundreds of years. So what makes some non-native species a threat? Join us for a walk and talk as we learn to recognize invasive plants at Marshlands – could […]