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.

Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species is a documentary by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and Westfield Production Company about the threat of invasive species on New York’s forests, waters, and agriculture. Join us to watch the film and learn about emerging invasive species and how New York is working to manage their spread. We’ll be joined by DEC’s Forest Health Diagnostic Lab Coordinator Jess Cancelliere who will be answering all your invasive species questions.

join: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m17e462a1672a6f1e784609d39c1539d6