SLELO PRISM

January 18th, 10 AM- 11:30 AM REGISTER Join our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program for a fascinating discussion on Adirondack forests and how they could be changed by hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive forest pest. Mark Lesser, associate professor with the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at Plattsburgh State University, will […]

Hosted by SLELO PRISM’s Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow Wort Collaborative (ELOSC) please join us on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 from 1 pm-2:15 pm for an informative webinar.Continuing Education Credits Awarded:SAF Cat. 1: 1 CreditMaster naturalist: 1 hourISA: BCMA Science:0.5; Certified Arborist: 1.25; Practice:0.75Get the latest updates on swallow-wort biocontrol research and field applications. Hear from […]

Please join us on March 1st, 1-2 PM via Zoom for an informative webinar to learn how to recognize jumping worms, what to do if you find them, and how you can help prevent their spread. If you are a gardener or plant nursery owner, we strongly encourage you to join as you can greatly […]

Resilient Long Island is a symposium in which community members, researchers, and professionals are invited to learn how to foster resilient ecological communities. After learning about native plants, invasive species management strategies, restoration practices, and more, attendees will be inspired to take action. Whether you are interested in bolstering your community science program or implementing […]

Riparian areas play a vital role in water quality and provide many important ecosystem services. Invasive species can have a big impact on riparian areas by reducing biodiversity and altering ecosystem function. SLELO PRISM is working on enhancing the resiliency of riparian areas within the Eastern Lake Ontario region through invasive species management and restoration. […]

April is Earth Month! Join tree plantings, clean-ups, events, and more! Saturday, April 20th, 10 AM-2 PM: Earth Day Celebration at the Minna Anthony Nature Center on Wellesley Island April 20th, 9 AM-12 PM Indian River Lakes Conservancy Redwood Preserve Trash Clean-up  April 22nd – Join Save the River's Earth Day cleanup in Downtown Clayton Friday, April 26th, […]

On May 17th, 2024, from 1 PM- 2 PM via Zoom join SLELO PRISM and the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission to learn how birds can be used as a biological indicator to determine habitat health. Birds are biological indicators, meaning they are relatively quick to respond to changes in ecosystem composition, structure, and function; […]

We're hosting a series of Zoom webinars that will be held beginning in January 2024 through May. The webinars are free and continuing education credits are available (click on the links below for details). Registration is required to receive a link to the Zoom webinar and recordings will be sent to registrants. See below for […]

Community members are invited to join a guided walk to learn about invasive species in the Village of Pulaski. Trees play an important role in our urban and natural areas. Invasive species, such as forest pests or invasive plants that impact tree growth, reduce the health of our trees. Community members are invited to join […]

Invasive species reduce the health of our natural ecosystems by outcompeting native species and reducing habitat quality. You can help protect your favorite hiking trails, paddle-ways, backyard, and community by learning to identify invasive species and report observations to NYiMapInvasvies. Join a training session to learn these skills on June 28th from 1- 3 PM […]

SLELO PRISM will be at the Outdoor Adventure Day at Fort Drum. This is a family-friendly, free event with hands-on activities and demonstrations appropriate for all ages focused on outdoor recreation and the outdoors. The event is open to families on Fort Drum, as well as, the entire North Country community. The event is coordinated […]

Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives Hear from iMapInvasives and the NY Dept. of Agriculture and Markets as they detail this years efforts to track and control the spotted lanternfly and its host, the tree-of-heaven. Webinar will include identification information for the two species, how to look for spotted lanternfly egg masses […]