April is Earth month! Learn easy and fun ways to take action to protect your favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species.

March is maple syrup month, and who doesn’t enjoy some delicious maple syrup on some nice fluffy pancakes. Check out this Protector’s blog to learn of invasive pests that threaten maple syrup production.

Take a date with nature this February! Spending time outdoors encourages stewardship and offers many fun opportunities to engage with your community and spend time with loved ones!

Winter forests hold a quiet magic, and at the heart of that beauty stands the eastern hemlock—an essential tree now facing a growing threat. This blog explores why hemlocks matter, what’s at risk if we lose them, and how you can take action this winter to help protect these irreplaceable trees.

Winter is the perfect season to spot invasive species that threaten our forests, lands and trails.. Many invasives stand out in the cold months with lingering leaves, persistent berries, and distinctive bark, making identification easier. From common buckthorn and colorful porcelain berry to forest pests like hemlock woolly adelgid, this guide highlights what to look for and how you can help protect native ecosystems.

SLELO PRISM holds our annual Virtual Hike Challenge (VHC). The challenge, happening November through March, pairs winter hiking with simple instructions to help keep an eye out for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). HWA is an invasive forest pest that is confirmed to be present in Oswego County and is spreading along the Eastern Lake Ontario shoreline.

Cozy Campfires Start with Smart Firewood Choices. Help protect New York’s forests this fall—learn how to choose firewood responsibly.

The forests of the Northeastern United States and Canada are facing a silent but serious threat—Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). You can help by learning to recognize and report BLD.

Summer may be winding down, but your Pledge-To-Protect actions—like checking for invasives, sharing knowledge, and inspiring others—can still make a big impact on the lands and waters you love.

Enjoying the water this summer? Don’t let aquatic invasive species hitch a ride and protect our lakes from these hidden threats.