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 […]
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 […]
This virtual workshop will explore the art of storytelling and how to frame invasive species language in a way that reduces cultural biases, racism, and exclusionary concepts. Interactive ad-lib style activities will be incorporated to engage the audience and have fun with this concept! This webinar will be catered toward professionals, but is open to […]
Get a jump on New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (June 3-9) with a pleasant day on Goodyear Lake! Join us for a fun day on the water as we search for and remove water chestnut (Trapa natans), an invasive plant that has troubled Goodyear Lake since 2005. Don’t know what it looks like? […]
Learn how to identify some of western New York’s common and priority invasive plant species, how to report your observations and why doing so can help protect our natural areas. During the indoor portion, attendees will learn how to identify invasive plant species and how to use the iMapInvasives mobile app. During the outdoor portion, […]
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 […]
The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to manage invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification. Volunteers will meet […]
