New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation FORCES Program will be hosting informational tabling on invasive species awareness on Thursday, June 8th.10am-3pm Watkins Glen State Park main entrance near the Visitor’s Center, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 No registration needed, but my contact info is carlin.wakefield@parks.ny.gov
Sign-up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aquatic-invasive-plant-management-at-wampus-pond-tickets-634848528037 Description: No experience is necessary! All tools & work gloves will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Registered volunteers will receive an email with location details and an insurance waiver 1 day before the event. Please add volunteer@thewpf.org to […]
Come learn about the unique plant community at the northern end of Cayuga Lake! During the paddle we will identify and record any species observed, discuss the underwater biodiversity of Cayuga Lake, and how invasive species impact Cayuga Lake’s biodiversity among other things such as the economy, human health, and an array of recreational activities. […]
Presented by Andrea Locke, WNY PRISM Coordinator Learn about the common Pathways of Invasion and how this knowledge can be put to use in order help stop them in their tracks! Whether you are looking to manage invasive species on a landscape scale, across a hundred-acre preserve or in your own backyard, understanding how invasive […]
Learn how to identify invasive species and prevent their spread at Elizabeth A. Morton NWR. Stop by our booth near the trailhead for more information!
Join us for a guided nature walk to spot common invasive species at Elizabeth A. Morton NWR. This leisurely hike will take place along the Beach Trail. Meet at the trailhead by 3:15 pm.
Learn how to survey for invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF), and it's preferred host, tree-of-heaven (ToH) from experts at the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, and how to report your findings to New York's official invasive species database. New York is looking for people like you to join a collaborative network of volunteers and professional […]
Join the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management for a program on the threat of the spotted lanternfly. The presentation will cover identification, the damage it causes and how to take action to slow its spread. Spotted lanternfly is on the move, learn how to be prepared before it shows up on your […]
Come join the Coordinator of the Lower Hudson PRISM, Brent Boscarino, for a guided invasive species identification walk at Buttermilk Falls County Park in Orangeburg, NY to brush up on your field ID skills. We will also review the Invasives Strike Force Survey data collection and reporting procedures and review how to use key nature […]
Learn about the gardeners' role in controlling invasives with Erica LaFountain and Nick Hamilton-Honey of Cornell Cooperative Extension. How do you know if a plant is not native to the North Country, how to identify some common garden invasives, what to plant instead of non-native species, and more. Where: Potsdam Public Library, Mezzanine Classroom, 2 […]
