Join Seatuck for a volunteer phragmites pull at West Brook! The only dam on West Brook, a major tributary of the Connetquot River, failed in 2019 and allowed the artificial pond behind it to drain. For the first time in over 100 years, the brook could once again flow naturally from its headwaters in Bayard […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 […]
