Join the New York Invasive Species Research Institute and Ecological Health Network for a State of the Science webinar around the topic of native plant restoration in the Northeast. Featured speakers will include James Aronson and Eve Allen of the Ecological Health Network. James Aronson is a long-time restoration practitioner with four decades of experience in the field, is a Co-Founder of the Ecological Health Network and Emeritus senior scientist at Missouri Botanical Garden. His presentation will cover an overview of where holistic ecological restoration intersects with global efforts to remove and reduce biological invaders with a special focus on the Northeast U.S. and adjacent bioregions south and north. Eve Allen is the Program Director of Northeast Initiatives at Ecological Health Network, where they are working to advance the science and practice of ecological restoration. Eve’s presentation will cover an integrative network approach that is generating solutions to commercial shortages of native seeds to create biodiverse, self-sustaining plant communities. The New York Invasive Species Research Institute is excited to bring together expertise on this topic and discuss a potential path forward to restoration challenges.
Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pra6lyfBQwi9VpR4RNWF5w
Join the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program for a free workshop on photography and invasive species. The event is being held as part of New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week.
This webinar is for anyone who is looking to get into or increase their existing knowledge of photography. The material is excellent for beginners who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to use manual settings and compose better images, and it will also provide a detailed overview of how to look for, photograph, and report invasive species.
“Photography for Nature Lovers” attendees will learn the following:
Photography basics, including how to understand f-stop, ISO, and shutter speed
Composing an image using concepts like the Rule of Thirds and the Fibonacci spiral
Tips on using photography to tell a story
How to photograph a species for identification purposes
How to identify some common invasive species
How to use iMap Invasives, New York’s invasives species database, to report invasive species
Learn how to survey for invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF), and it’s preferred host, tree-of-heaven (ToH) from experts at the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, and how to report your findings to New York’s official invasive species database.
New York is looking for people like you to join a collaborative network of volunteers and professional scientists monitoring the spread of this invasive insect, and reporting surveys in iMapInvasives. Visit www.nyimapinvasives.org/slf for more information.
Event link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rad08ea844bb86aff4c636f325149919f
Presented by Andrea Locke, WNY PRISM Coordinator
Learn about the common Pathways of Invasion and how this knowledge can be put to use in order help stop them in their tracks! Whether you are looking to manage invasive species on a landscape scale, across a hundred-acre preserve or in your own backyard, understanding how invasive species are introduced and spread is a key to being successful. From human-aided pathways, such as hitchhiking forest pests, to natural spread mechanisms, such as windblown seed, there are steps all of us can take to disrupt these pathways, prevent the spread and pledge to protect our lands and waters.
This event is part of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) 2023 Webinar Series.
Register here: https://forms.gle/vGWCX1YeJyYLLnDi6. Questions? Email WNY PRISM at wnyprism@buffalostate.edu.
Join the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) to dive into the identification of native and invasive plants and animals that you may encounter at your local waterbodies. On this interactive virtual lake survey, you will learn what goes into an aquatic survey and how you can do your part to prevent and report invasive species. This is a beginner-friendly webinar great for kids, families, and all ages!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc-2sqjkiH9zOwWupsNOVAa1gBiYmIhyu
Presented by:
Kassidy Robinson, LIISMA Education and Outreach Manager
Melody Penny, LIISMA Early Detection and Rapid Response Manager
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 water chestnut and watch our awesome partners and volunteers in action!
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 backyard into a paradise.
Join here: https://hws.zoom.us/j/93302511824
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 environments. You can play a vital role in the introduction and prevention of invasive plants by choosing to grow native species and taking action to control invasives you may find on your property.
This webinar will discuss native alternatives to common invasive garden plants, the benefits of native plants, general control methods, and a Pledge to Protect you can take to protect your garden and favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species.
This event is in observance of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week NYISAW a state-wide invasive species outreach campaign.
Register here: https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/nyisaw-native-alternatives-to-common-invasive-garden-plants-webinar/
Presented by:
Megan Pistolese-Shaw, SLELO PRISM Education and Outreach Coordinator.
Melanie Cutillo- Owner and operator of Lazy Dirt Flower Farm.
“What plant is that? What kind of bird is that? What is THIS?!” – If these are frequently asked questions by the kids in your life, then they are the perfect candidates for community science!
Community science is a great opportunity for kids to participate in hands-on or observational activities that help the natural world (and science!), all while spending time outdoors.
In this webinar, you and your kids will discover how to become community scientists, experiencing and exploring the process of inquiry and scientific investigation. We will go over how to make observations of both native and invasive species and how to report them in an effort to better understand our natural world.
Reigster here: https://www.nynjtc.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D11645%26amp%3Breset%3D1
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is one of the most common and important trees in New York forests and has already been decimated by Beech Bark Disease over the past several decades. Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is a relatively newly discovered pathogen that has been wreaking havoc on beech trees (native and ornamental) throughout the state. There is much we still don’t know, and we need communities all over the state to help us monitor its spread.
This webinar will include information on what BLD is, why beech trees are so important, how to identify BLD, and how YOU can help monitor the spread of BLD in your favorite areas!
This event is in observance of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week NYISAW a state-wide invasive species outreach campaign.
To register for the webinar visit here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrc-iorzIrE9ChosbsBj3IA009X3i71d77#/registration
Presented by:
Addison Kubik, Capital Region PRISM Education and Outreach Coordinator.
