NYISAW returns June 8–14, 2026, and we’re aiming high this year. Our goal is to have at least one event in each of the five counties in the SLELO PRISM region—and your participation can help us get there.
NYISAW is a statewide campaign coordinated by DEC and PRISM partners to raise awareness about invasive species and their environmental, economic, and health impacts. Events are typically free and can take many forms.
We highly encourage our partners to participate in NYISAW by hosting or collaborating on events held within our region. Events can be anything that helps to raise awareness of invasive species and encourages the public to get involved. Some NYISAW event examples include but are not limited to, bioblitz, workshops, webinars, conferences, exhibits, removal or restoration efforts, guided hikes/paddles, documentary viewings, etc.
Visit the official NYISAW website for more information (updates for this year are forthcoming).
NYISAW Events in the SLELO Region
Events will be listed below as they are received.
- Land Protectors Learning Experience
- June 11th, 10 AM- 1 PM: Invasive Species Management Field Session at Black Pond WMA at Black Pond WMA Access Rd, Henderson, NY
- June 12th, 10 AM-12 PM: Beech Leaf Disease Guided Survey Training, at Salmon River Falls 185 Falls Rd, Richland, NY 13144.
- Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE)
- June 10th, 10 Am- 12 PM: Session 1: Plant ID Webinar
- SLELO PRISM BioBlitz26: June 13th 9:30 AM- 1 PM, at Lakeveiw WMA, Pierrepont Pl, Henderson, NY 13650.
Contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org to list your events on our events page or to share social media posts.
Partner meetings are held in the winter, spring, and fall; to receive partner meeting announcements, please fill out the form on our Partners Webpage or email brittney.rogers@tnc.org.
The PRISM Network hosts a monthly Speaker Series on the last Wednesday of each month (except July, August, and December). To receive invitations, please sign up for the SLELO PRISM listserv.
iMapInvasives holds training webinars after the PRISM Speaker Series from 1 pm-2 pm. Visit the iMap website for details and to register.
View Events Pages of the PRISM Network