Spring is here and it's time to start thinking about gardening! Selecting what plants you will grow can be exciting but you could be playing a role in the introduction of invasive plants. Many invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to gardens and landscapes only to escape into our natural […]
As part of NYISAW (New York's Invasive Species Awareness Week), come learn about one of the most important groups of animals on the planet - pollinators! These animals (birds, butterflies, bees) play a crucial role in our ecosystems, but are under threat from invasive species. Learn how to help support native pollinators, and turn your […]
We are actively looking for volunteers to join the FL PRISM Trail Survey for 2023! Similar to our Macrophyte Survey, you can join the effort to fight our terrestrial invasive species by becoming a “Trail Master”. This hour long training will teach you how to identify common invasive plant species. As a Trail Master, you […]
New York’s forests are tranquil places where many people go to find peace and comfort but unfortunately are also under attack by a variety of dangerous forest pests. Join Addison Kubik, Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Capital Region PRISM, for a webinar on the threats facing our forests. Species covered will include spongy moth, […]
Nick Hamilton-Honey of CCE and Kayla Edmunds of Nature Up North will talk about Spotted Lantern Fly. This invasive plant hopper can damage apples, grapes, hops, maple, walnut, and other agricultural crops as well as make being outside in your yard very unpleasant. Identifying this pest in all stages of its life, what to do […]
The two-part program for invasive species awareness and identification will feature an online training program coupled with an in-the-field training with regional experts from the Capital Region PRISM, a Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. Participants attending the online tutorial can expect to receive an in-depth look at how invasive species are problematic to our […]
In celebration for NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week join us for an enjoyable day of invasive species control! Water chestnut, an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a space in ours. Register here: https://www.catskillinvasives.com/events/2023/6/7/canadarango-lake-water-chestnut-pull
In celebration for NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week join us for an enjoyable day of invasive species control, and be featured in an informational Facebook Live video for New York State! Water chestnut is an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water […]
Join us as we map invasive species in uplands on the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at 9:00 at the Montezuma Audubon Center to review the mapping protocol and plant identification then carpool to the monitoring site on the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We will work until about 12:30 and then the Friends […]
Join CRISP for a Facebook Live this Wednesday, June 7th, to learn about the great work being done by the Canadarago Lake Improvement Association (CLIA), the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA), and CRISP in removing invasive water chestnut from beautiful Canadarago Lake! The event kicks off at 10am so join us at https://www.facebook.com/catskillinvasives to learn more about […]
