Tired of having to mow a bunch of grass in your lawn all summer? Want to make your lawn a hotspot for diversity and pollinators? If yes, join Kristopher Williams of the Capital Region PRISM for a webinar about the benefits of pollinator gardens, how to know which native species to plant, and steps you […]
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Details: Meet at the Black Tupelo trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The walk is about 1 mile down the Black Tupelo trail and will take approximately 1 hour to complete, moving at a leisurely pace.
Help safeguard our waters! Participate in our annual Macrophyte Survey Program and join Early Detection efforts for aquatic invasive species. Volunteers will learn how to perform rake toss surveys and identify macrophytes (aquatic plants) in their local water bodies. Participation is flexible, and every survey helps! Training and survey tools provided. See you on the […]
Native plants are suffering from invasive species that crowd them out and offer little or no nourishment to our native animals. We will focus our awareness on Ten Nasty Invaders, learning how to identify them and what tools and strategies we can use to manage: honeysuckle, privet, buckthorn, multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet, Japanese knotweed, autumn […]
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2024 Time: 6 PM-7:30 PM Location: Pulaski, NY A tree walk will be held in Pulaski, NY. Participants will learn about different tree species and invasive pests that threaten the health of the trees. A tree pruning demo will also be included. The meeting location and more details will be shared […]
Learn about the latest research on water quality within the Indian River Lakes Watershed. Listen to speakers and join in the conversation about how we will protect the Indian River and Indian River Lakes watershed. Invasive species will be included in various presentations including updates regarding water chestnut removal efforts on the Oswegatchie River and […]
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Details: Table will be set up at the trailhead. Learn about invasive species and take home handouts, coloring pages, stickers, and more!
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Details: Meet at the trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The Beach Trail is approximately 0.6 miles, and the walk will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, moving at a leisurely pace.
It’s Invasive Awareness Week! Enjoy a guided walk and talk through HCP’s pollinator gardens and learn about keystone species, the basics of growing your own native garden, and the importance of managing invasives with special guest Kate Littrell, PhD and Senior Environmental Scientist with NYS Canal Corporation.
This one-day event will be filled with dozens of exhibitors from across the Catskills as well as a smattering local food and beverage offerings, live presentations, raffle prizes, the Catskills Great Outdoor Gear Sale, and a full schedule of engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy. To ensure this event is accessible to our […]
