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.
Virtual Hike Challenge
November 14, 2025
Protector’s Activity: learn how to choose firewood responsibly.
October 6, 2025
Cozy Campfires Start with Smart Firewood Choices. Help protect New York’s forests this fall—learn how to choose firewood responsibly.
Beech Leaf Disease: A Growing Threat to Our Forests
September 9, 2025
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.
How to Keep Your Pledge Going Strong
August 13, 2025
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.
A Ripple Starts with You: Safeguarding Our Lakes, Rivers, and Streams with SLELO PRISM
June 26, 2025
Enjoying the water this summer? Don’t let aquatic invasive species hitch a ride and protect our lakes from these hidden threats.
Protector’s Activity: Try Winter Sowing
February 11, 2025
Winter is a great time to think about spring and gardening. Winter sowing is efficient and cost-effective way to introduce native plants in your yard. Get tips on how to use winter sowing as a restoration method.
Protector’s Activity: Volunteer & Take Action
January 31, 2025
Take action to protect vital ecosystems by becoming one of our volunteers. Join early detection surveys, removal efforts, restoration plantings, and more!
Protector’s Activity: Invasive Species Prevention Tips for the Holiday Season
December 17, 2024
Get tips to help you stop the spread of invasive species this holiday season!
Protector’s Activity: Don’t Move Firewood
October 8, 2024
October is one of the most beautiful times of year to get outside in New York and a very popular time to go camping! Learn how you can help stop the spread of invasive insects just by sourcing local firewood for your next camping trip.
Fall Tips for Invasive Species Management
September 12, 2024
With the beautiful hues of fall beginning to sweep across our green spaces, autumn is fast approaching. This season marks a critical time for invasive species management. Whether you’re doing […]