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
Join us for a leisurely hike along the Beach Trail. Meet at the trailhead by 11:15 am.
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 walk around the Wilton Wildlife Preserve’s Neilmann Parcel to see and discuss the implications these forests pests will have in New York forests and observe some of the tree species in peril.
To Register: Please email info@wiltonpreserve.org
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
Join us for a guided nature walk to spot common invasive species at Wertheim NWR. This leisurely hike will take place along the short loop of White Oak Trail. Meet at the trailhead by 10:00 am.
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.
Protecting our land and Lake is a walk in the woods. Join us on Friday, June 9 at 10 am, for an exploratory stroll along the Warren County Bike Trail in Lake George. Throughout the walk – which is part of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week — our educators will show you how to spot invasives and report your findings to iMapInvasives. Your participation will help us take a major step forward in protecting the native ecosystems that keep our area in balance.
We’ll meet at 10 am at the Lake George Elementary School ball field on Route 9L.
This free event is hosted by the Lake George Association (LGA), in partnership with Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) and the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC).
Protecting our land and Lake is a walk in the woods. Join us on Friday, June 9 at 10 am, for an exploratory stroll along the Warren County Bike Trail in Lake George. Throughout the walk – which is part of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week — our educators will show you how to spot invasives and report your findings to iMapInvasives. Your participation will help us take a major step forward in protecting the native ecosystems that keep our area in balance.
We’ll meet at 10 am at the Lake George Elementary School ball field on Route 9L.
This free event is hosted by the Lake George Association (LGA), in partnership with Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) and the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC).
Come join the Coordinator of the Lower Hudson PRISM, Brent Boscarino, for a guided invasive species identification walk at Buttermilk Falls County Park in Orangeburg, NY to brush up on your field ID skills. We will also review the Invasives Strike Force Survey data collection and reporting procedures and review how to use key nature ID and reporting apps that will help you feel confident. This walk will be tailored towards current Invasives Strike Force Surveyors (ISF) who have already completed the required ISF Survey Training workshop sequence but any and all are welcome to join!
Join us for a guided nature walk to spot common invasive species at Elizabeth A. Morton NWR. This leisurely hike will take place along the Beach Trail. Meet at the trailhead by 3:15 pm.
