Walk and Talk at Bergen Swamp

Join WNY PRISM and Bergen Swamp Preservation Society for an educational Walk and Talk at Bergen Swamp! During the walk, WNY PRISM staff will discuss and answer questions about invasive species, management, and habitat restoration as it relates to the work of preserving an area of existing high biodiversity. Bergen Swamp is a 2000 acre […]

Invasive Species Volunteer Workday at Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge 600 S Bay Ave, Islip

Saturday, June 1: Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge Address: 600 S Bay Ave, Islip, NY 11751 Event: Invasive Species Volunteer Workday Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Details: Meet in the Islip Town Beach Parking lot at 10 AM. Volunteers will work with refuge staff to manage mile-a-minute vine and conduct a beach cleanup. We will […]

Free

Trail Stewardship and Invasive Species Cleanup

Pine Barrens Trail Outdoor Center 511 Eastport Manor Rd, Manorville, NY

10 AM - 2PM - Pine Barrens Trail Outdoor Center - Manorville. Exit 70 LIE - North. Contact Quality Parks for more details at: info@qualityparks.org. Trail Stewardship Day Cleanup. Bring gloves and snacks. We will also discuss invasive species awareness, related to trail maintenance.

Free

Pollinator Palooza Native Plant Sale

390 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort NY 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort, NY

Get an early start to Invasive Species Awareness Week by stopping by the annual Pollinator Palooza Native Plant Sale! In addition to native plants for sale, also be sure to visit Kristopher Williams, Lead Coordinator for the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), for any questions related to invasive or native plants!

Hollyhock Hollow Invasive Species Walk

Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary 46 Rarick Rd, Selkirk, NY

Join Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy and Addison Kubik of Capital Region PRISM for a closer look at the invasive species present at the preserve. Participants will learn how to identify and manage these plants for a healthier habitat. Registration is Required.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Wildlife Festival

Wilton Wildlife Preserve And Park 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, NY

The Wilton Wildlife Festival is a time to enjoy the spectacular bloom of the wild blue lupine flowers while observing the first brood of the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Learn about other native wildlife and get out and enjoy the local trails in the town of Wilton!

Identifying and Reporting Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives

Virtual (webinar)

Join iMapInvasives and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to talk about a high-priority invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly. iMapInvasives will also be launching its spotted lanternfly grid square project, where community scientists and volunteers can sign up to monitor a specific area for SLF.

Volunteer Workday at The Native Plant Center

Westchester Community College 75 Grasslands Rd, White Plains

The Native Plant Center will be hosting a volunteer workday on the campus of Westchester Community College in The Native Plant Center’s Lady Bird Johnson demonstration gardens during NYISAW on Monday, June 3rd 10:00 – 12:00. If interested, email Patricia at patricia.butter@sunywcc.edu.

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Invasive Species Educational Tabling with FORCES at Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park NY

Join Finger Lake’s FORCES (Friends of Recreation Conservation and Environmental Stewardship) Staff at Watkins Glen State Park for New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week! Our tabling event will provide valuable information on the threats invasive species pose to our ecosystem and how you can help prevent their spread. Learn about local invasive plants and […]

Invasive Species Outreach at the Geneva Welcome Center

Geneva Welcome Center, Geneva, NY

Come meet with conservation experts and learn about invasive species outside of the Geneva Welcome Center! Discover practical ways to prevent the spread of invasive species, from recognizing common culprits to adopting sustainable practices. Gain valuable insights from our knowledgeable volunteers and pick up informative materials. All are welcome. Outside if weather cooperates, inside lobby/community […]