Learn how to identify invasive species and prevent their spread at Wertheim NWR. Stop by our booth near the White Oak and Black Tupelo trailheads for information!
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 for a guided nature walk to spot common invasive species at Wertheim NWR. This leisurely hike will take place along the short loop of White Oak Trail. Meet at the trailhead by 3:30 pm.
On Wed 6/7 from 4-6 pm, join North Shore Land Alliance in a Mile-a-Minute pull in the upper meadow at the Red Cote Preserve in Oyster Bay Cove. We will also tour the preserve and learn about the interactions between native and invasive species. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/HCQr4mcKV1CPpnJZ7
Join the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) to dive into the identification of native and invasive plants and animals that you may encounter at your local waterbodies. On this interactive virtual lake survey, you will learn what goes into an aquatic survey and how you can do your part to prevent and report […]
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 […]
It’s back! Japanese knotweed, that is, and that means Chop & Cheese is back, too. Join us as we continue our efforts at eliminating a patch of the highly invasive plant, Japanese knotweed at Mohican Farm in Springfield. We’ll cut back the plants and dig up the roots, and then we’ll enjoy light refreshments overlooking […]
Dr. Jess Rogers, Biology Professor at SUNY Potsdam, will talk about her purple loosestrife research. Since 2017, Dr. Rogers has been conducting research with students and collaborators mapping purple loosestrife infestations along our North Country roads. In the last few years, she has been raising and releasing tiny beetles to combat this invasive in our […]
