Guided Invasive Species Walk and Talk at Elizabeth A. Morton NWR

Elizabeth A. Morton NWR 2595 Noyack Rd, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

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.

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

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 […]

Spotted Lanternfly: What You Need to Know

Saratoga Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

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 […]

Invasive Strike Force: Guided Invasive Species Walk

Buttermilk Falls County Park 199 S Greenbush Rd, Orangeburg, NY

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 […]

Free

Gardeners’ Role in Invasive Control

Potsdam Public Library 2 Park St. #1, Potsdam, NY

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 […]

Ashokan Rail Trail Invasive Species Workday

To celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week, please join us to help protect the Ashokan Rail Trail vistas from invasive species. During this workday, we will show you how to identify and report invasive species through iMapInvasives, and properly remove them at vistas along the trail. Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHx68qE6DC9pnJAKZoM9bncBMV_AY0JBZOaP3LwiVrVfELHA/viewform Contact Kate Cooper with any questions […]

Water Chestnut Pull: Massapequa Preserve

We will be pulling a population of invasive European water chestnut from the Massapequa preserve in the pond north of Clark blvd. Non-motorized boats are encouraged but work can be done in waders or boots as well. Please contact Heidi.ORiordan@dec.ny.gov to sign up.

2023 Invasive Species Awareness Week Guided Walk

Warren County Bike Trail, Lake George 69 Sun Valley Road, Lake George, NY

Protecting our land and Lake is a walk in the woods. Join us on Friday, June 9 at 10 am, for an exploratory stroll along the Warren County Bike Trail in Lake George. Throughout the walk – which is part of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week — our educators will show you how […]

Free

Invasive Species Pulling Volunteer Event at Target Rock

Volunteer to remove invasive species like purple foxglove along the trails at Target Rock NWR. Meet at the Rocky Beach and Gardener’s Path trailheads. Provided: Snacks, water refills, work gloves, insect repellent, and work gear will be provided. Bring: refillable water bottle, sturdy close-toed shoes, light colored clothing, long pants, long socks, long sleeves, hat, […]

2023 Invasive Species Awareness Week Guided Walk

Lake George Elemenetary School

Protecting our land and Lake is a walk in the woods. Join us on Friday, June 9 at 10 am, for an exploratory stroll along the Warren County Bike Trail in Lake George. Throughout the walk – which is part of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week — our educators will show you how […]