Come meet with conservation experts and learn about aquatic invasive species at the Fairport Public Library. Learn which species are threatening our waterbodies and how to identify them. Also learn how our watercraft steward program and volunteer programs provide valuable data that is used to analyze trends in invasive species detection and their spread. All are welcome!
Contact: Caitlin Crilly at Caitlin.Crilly@fairportlibrary.org
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Indian River Lakes Water Quality Conference
Learn about the latest research on water quality within the Indian River Lakes Watershed. Listen to speakers and join in the conversation about how we will protect the Indian River and Indian River Lakes watershed. Invasive species will be included in various presentations including updates regarding water chestnut removal efforts on the Oswegatchie River and ways to get involved with the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management.
Connections with Evan Dawson Guest Appearance
Join us for an enlightening radio program on invasive species, airing this week! Discover how non-native plants and animals are impacting our local ecosystems, economy, and even human health. Our expert guests will share insights on identifying invasive species, their effects on the environment, and effective strategies for prevention and control. Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or just curious about the natural world, this program will provide valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you protect our biodiversity. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and make a difference—tune in and become part of the solution!
Location: Radio, tune into WXXI 105.9 FM, WXXI 1370 AM, or WEOS 89.5 FM, or as a podcast
Spotted Lanternfly Workshop
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
Rensselaer Lake Invasive Species
Join botanist Steve Young and take part in Invasive Species Awareness Week with a walk along the trails of Rensselaer Lake and Six Mile Water Works Park and into the Albany Pine Bush to identify the invasive species there and see how the native species are holding up. Easy hike.
The parking lot is off the circle on Fuller Road where the exit and entrance are for I-90. GPS: 42.696317, -73.830627.
Ask a Naturalist – Wild Parsnip & Spotted Wing Drosophila
Come learn about wild parsnip, Spotted Wing Drosophila, and get a chance to ask a naturalist or Master Gardener Volunteer with Ken Kogut (MGV) and Nick Hamilton-Honey.
WHERE: Potsdam Public Library, Mezzanine Classroom, 2 Park St. #1, Potsdam, NY 13676
More info: https://stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu/events/2023/06/09/invasive-species-awareness-week-june-9
Gardeners’ Role in Invasive Control
Learn about the gardeners’ role in controlling invasives with Erica LaFountain and Nick Hamilton-Honey of Cornell Cooperative Extension. How do you know if a plant is not native to the North Country, how to identify some common garden invasives, what to plant instead of non-native species, and more.
Where: Potsdam Public Library, Mezzanine Classroom, 2 Park St. #1, Potsdam, NY 13676
More info: https://stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu/events/2023/06/08/-invasive-species-awareness-week-june-8
Spotted Lanternfly: What You Need to Know
Join the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management for a program on the threat of the spotted lanternfly. The presentation will cover identification, the damage it causes and how to take action to slow its spread. Spotted lanternfly is on the move, learn how to be prepared before it shows up on your doorstep.
Research on Purple Loosestrife
Dr. Jess Rogers, Biology Professor at SUNY Potsdam, will talk about her purple loosestrife research. Since 2017, Dr. Rogers has been conducting research with students and collaborators mapping purple loosestrife infestations along our North Country roads. In the last few years, she has been raising and releasing tiny beetles to combat this invasive in our local wetlands.
WHERE: Indian Creek Nature Center, 770 County Route 14, Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
More info: https://stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu/events/2023/06/07/-invasive-species-awareness-week-june-7
Landscaping with Native Plants
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