Take part in New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week and support native ecosystems, one delicious bite at a time. Enjoy some Jamaican-style fried Blue Catfish and/or some plant-based pasta featuring some of NY’s most invasive plants as part of this ecological and culinary experience!
Join us on June 11 at the Prime Produce Guildhall in Hell’s Kitchen as we explore the history, impact, and potential solutions to ecologically damaging invasive species. And, of course, we will do all this as we partake in one such solution: to eat them. 🙂
The featured ingredients include invasive fish (Blue Catfish from Albemarle Sound, NC) as well as a variety of invasive plants foraged right here in New York (Garlic Mustard, Japanese knotweed, Field Garlic, Purslane, and more!) In-person diners will also enjoy a special art show (with invasive species awareness as the theme) created by NY-based artists.
This event will benefit GROW Externships, a 501(c)3 nonprofit ecology fellowship for under-represented students and developing professionals.
June 11 (11am-3pm)
@ The Prime Produce Guild for Good (424 W 54 St, NYC)
All plate lunches must be reserved at tinyurl.com/InvasivePlate
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB; Agrilus Planipennis), an invasive beetle from East Asia (China, Korea, Russian Far East), was first detected in Michigan, USA in 2002. Since then, it has spread across the Eastern, Midwestern, and Southern U.S., killing ash trees in its path. This interpretive hike will explore the life cycle of this invasive beetle, its impacts on Ash forests in the Eastern U.S, and possible treatments to slow the spread. We will take an easy stroll through the Renwick woods, a remnant floodplain forest adjacent to Stewart Park in Ithaca. Several guided activities suitable for both adults and children will introduce you to this small emerald green beetle, how it spreads, and its impacts on ash tree and forest health. We will also discuss strategies for managing the pest through treating trees with chemical insecticides to the searching for natural fungal parasites for biocontrol.
Directions: See https://ithacatrails.org/site/Renwick%20Wildwoods. Trailhead GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 42.460993, Longitude: -76.502192
Registration, Please e-mail or call Organizers Contact: keb45@cornell.edu, (612) 346-6775
Celebrate NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week with the CCE of Broome County and Finger Lakes PRISM at Sandy Beach Park (Binghamton, NY) on Saturday, June 10th to learn all about the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF). This pest insect, native to Asia, has been slowly making its way into our area with the first stable populations in Broome County being found and monitored last summer. SLF is a generalist pest and poses a great threat to many of NY’s crop plants such as grapes, hops, and apples. During this workshop participants will learn how to identify the SLF at all life stages as well as their preferred host plants, learn how to report sightings to the state in order to more efficiently monitor their spread, and become familiar with some common management strategies. We are happy to offer this program free of charge for all community members. Any youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Provided in collaboration with The City of Binghamton’s Department of Parks & Recreation.
In the event of inclement weather all registered parties will be notified via email. The planned rain-date is the following day, Sunday, June 11th.
Register: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SLF_203
The Outdoor Expo is a celebration of the great outdoors in our region presented by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club and Monroe County Parks. Featuring over 30 demonstrations and workshops on topics including hiking, paddling, gardening, mushroom identification, birding, invasive species, and more! FL PRISM as well as other local clubs and organizations will be on-site to talk about their work, their passions, and share a wealth of wilderness knowledge. The event will host hikes on the Mendon Pond’s beautiful trails, crafts, petting zoo, live music, and so much more. This event is free, open to the public, and fun for the entire family! For the full schedule of events, visit the event website: https://adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo-before
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 of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex will provide lunch. Everyone is welcome. Mapping and plant identification experience are not necessary. New participants will work with experienced surveyors.
Registration: Please sign up by noon the day before the work day by calling 315-568-5987 or emailing cassidy_attanasio@fws.gov.
In observance of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), there will be a special two-part event held in downtown Watertown. The event will begin out front of City Hall for a guided walk and talk through the city’s Urban Arboretum. The arboretum has over 35 different species of trees and is located between Sterling and Stone Street one block south of Public Square. By joining the walk, you will learn about the history of the Arboretum and the trees that make it special, along with invasive pests that threaten the health of the trees, and an opportunity to join a Tree Pilot Project to monitor the trees for signs of health decline.
After the walk, you’re invited to attend a special invasive species-themed art exhibit that will be on display at the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust’s office space located inside the Barton & Loguidice Building at 120 Washington St Suite 510, Watertown, NY 13601. The art exhibit will showcase art contributed by the community and ART 315 members, as well as students from Indian River Lakes, Lowville Central, and other local schools.
Come learn about the unique plant community at the northern end of Cayuga Lake! During the paddle we will identify and record any species observed, discuss the underwater biodiversity of Cayuga Lake, and how invasive species impact Cayuga Lake’s biodiversity among other things such as the economy, human health, and an array of recreational activities. We will provide all the essential equipment such as kayak or canoe, paddles, and a lifejacket and ask you bring an eagerness to learn about Cayuga Lake, its plant community, and ways to help prevent the spread of invasive species into or out of the lake! The guided paddle will be dependent on weather and lake conditions.
Registration: Email neff@hws.edu to sign up.
iMapInvasives provides an online database and mapping system designed to enable rapid sharing and efficient management of invasive species data. Natural resource managers use iMapInvasives to track monitoring and treatment efforts and to stay informed of new invaders. This event will show participants how to use the iMapInvasives App to monitor invasive species and report their distributions to iMapInvasives. Participants will also do a short hike of the Owasco Flats Nature Reserve to identify existing invasive species and report them to the app.
Registration: Registration is required and class size is limited. Please email Michele Wunderlich at mwunderlich@cayugacounty.us to register and get pre-training homework and instructions.
New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation FORCES Program will be hosting informational tabling on invasive species awareness on Thursday, June 8th.10am-3pm
Watkins Glen State Park main entrance near the Visitor’s Center, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
No registration needed, but my contact info is carlin.wakefield@parks.ny.gov
Ever wonder why you have a plant in your yard you just can’t seem to get rid of? It’s likely it’s an invasive species! From pythons to zebra mussels, invasive species are of the greatest environmental, economic, and human health threats we face today. Matt Gallo, Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator for the FL PRISM will give an introduction to invasive species, history of different horticultural pathways, why non-natives can become invasive, and discuss common invasives that were introduced via horticulture and go over native plant alternatives.
Registration: https://victorfarmingtonlibrary.libcal.com/event/10715612
