Ask a Master Gardener: Learn How to Identify and Manage Invasive Species

Join Cornell Cooperative Ext. Putnam County at the Cold Spring Farmers Market for their “Ask a Master Gardener” table. Learn how to identify and manage many invasive species found in our region, and potentially your backyard! These local experts will have samples for identification and will teach you why and how to report invasive species, […]

Letchworth Stewardship Day

Protect your lands from invasive species! Join WNY PRISM and the Friends of Letchworth State Park for the 7th Annual Letchworth Stewardship Day! We’ll work together to remove slender false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), from the Inspiration Point area of the park. This event is part of New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW)! Registration is […]

Upper Susquehanna Frogbit Pull

European frogbit is an invasive floating plant from Europe that can form dense patches that limit recreation and disturb the ecology of waterbodies by displacing and outcompeting native species. Frogbit is easily spread by watercraft and has been popping up around the Upper Susquehanna Watershed in recent years. Join CRISP, the CR-PRISM, and OCCA in […]

iMapInvasives Data Collection Training for Community Scientists

During this years New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), learn how you can record and submit data to iMapInvasives, the official invasive species database of New York State. Training will include background of iMapInvasives, how to create an account, and how to submit invasive species data using the website or mobile app.

Invasive Species Outreach at the Geneva Welcome Center

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 […]

Native Tree Planting on the Ashokan Rail Trail

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 […]

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Wildlife Festival

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!