Hollyhock Hollow Invasive Species Walk
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.
Trail Stewardship and Invasive Species Cleanup
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.
Invasive Species Volunteer Workday at Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, June 1: Seatuck National Wildlife RefugeAddress: 600 S Bay Ave, Islip, NY 11751Event: Invasive Species Volunteer WorkdayTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMDetails: 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 be working on a […]
Walk and Talk at Bergen Swamp
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 […]
Phragmites Pull at West Brook
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 […]
Long Island Invasive Species Bioblitz 2024: Kickoff Webinar
Community members across Long Island and New York City are participating in the Long Island Invasive Species BioBlitz 2024 for Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), June 3 – 9. The BioBlitz promotes knowledge and understanding of invasive species and empowers YOU to help protect our local biodiversity! Participants are encouraged to contribute invasive species observations, […]
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 […]
Volunteer Workday at The Native Plant Center
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.
Identifying and Reporting Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives
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.
