June 5th-the 11th New York observes Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW). This is a state-wide outreach campaign aimed to raise awareness and engage the public to take action to protect their lands and waters from the impacts caused by invasive species. Organizations and stakeholders across the state will be hosting outreach events during this week, and you can too!

Below is a list of NYISAW events happening in the SLELO region. Reach out to megan.pistolese@tnc.org to collaborate on events in SLELO.

Webinars will be hosted by the NY PRISM Network Monday through Friday at 1 pm and 4 or 4:30 pm. Visit the New York Invasive Species Information Website for a schedule.

• June 6th, 1 PM-2 PM Native Alternatives to Common Invasive Garden Plants Webinar
• June 7th, 7 am-3 pm-Watertown Farmer’s Market information table hosted by Tug Hill Commission and NYS Zoo
• June 8th, 10 am-12 pm- Yellow Flag Iris Hand-Pull at Montario Point Boat Launch South Colwell Pond. No experience is needed, tools are provided.  REGISTER
• June 9th, 6 pm- 8:30 pm Tree Walk and Invasive Species Art Exhibit
• June 9th TILT Zenda Farm Picnic
• June 10th Minna Anthony Nature Center and NYS Parks will lead a fun interactive hike looking for Aliens. But beware these aliens are not from outer space, but outer states. What does that mean? Join the hike to find out more. This is an outdoor activity dress for outdoor weather. There is no registration for this program. If you have questions call the nature center at 315 482 2479. Events page.

The St. Lawrence County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting the following events:

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• June 5, 6-7 pm, canton free library Paige room
  emerald ash borer with Aaron Barrigar of St. Lawrence County SWCD
• June 6, 6:30-8 pm, St. Lawrence University Wachtmeister Field Station
  spotted lantern fly with Kayla Edmunds of nature up north
  and Nick Hamilton-Honey- SLC CCE
• June 7, 7-8 pm, Indian Creek Nature Center Pavilion
  purple loosestrife with Jess Rogers of SUNY Potsdam
• June 8, 6:30-8 pm, Potsdam public library
  gardeners’ role in controlling invasives with Erica
  Lafountain and Nick Hamilton-Honey-SLC CCE
• June 9, 1-2 pm, Potsdam public library
  wild parsnip, spotted wing drosophila, ask a
  naturalist or master gardener volunteer

Tune in for special NYISAW webinars! View and register to join at nyis.info

List your event on the NYISAW webpage by clicking this link. A list of state-wide NYISAW events can be viewed on the New York Invasive Species Information Website.