BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SLELO PRISM - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SLELO PRISM REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20260629T152309Z CREATED:20230426T035449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T152309Z UID:10852-1775001600-1792454399@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  \nCheck often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. \nIf you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \nSLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties\n \n \n Sign-up For Notifications\n \nCan’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Sign up to be a volunteer to get notifications on upcoming events. \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \nJoin early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. \nWater Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. \n\nSession 1: June Webinar\nSession 2: July Workshop\nSession 3: August Paddle\n\nLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. \nJune-July \n\n\n\nWebinar training\nGuided Survey Sessions & Removals\n\n\n\nOctober \n\n\n\nRestoration plantings\n\n\n\nDecember-March \n\n\n\nHemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience\n\n\n\n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners\n \n \nProject Overview: \n\nPurpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.\nLocation: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.\nTraining: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.\nSurvey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer.\n\n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \nMay 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \nThe Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n Events\n \n \n \nGet involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n Events\n \n \nDo you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \nThe New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n\nVolunteer Opportunities\nMaster Gardener Program\nEvents\n\n \n \nSave The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \nThe Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n\nLove Your Parks Day\nMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer Opportunities\nSelkirk Shores State Park Events\nSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook)\n\n \n \nIf you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  \nThis is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \nNYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  \nClick the links below to become familiar with iMap \n\nHow to Set up an iMapInvasives User Account\niMap Tutorials\nQuick Start Video\nExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map\n\n \n Learn More\n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/volunteer-opportunities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CANVA_volunteer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271018 DTSTAMP:20260618T195000Z CREATED:20260402T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T195000Z UID:13492-1780444800-1823817599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Land Protectors Experience DESCRIPTION:The Land Protectors Learning Experience is a unique opportunity to learn to identify\, survey\, report\, and manage priority terrestrial invasive species through virtual and hands-on experiences. Participants become a land protector and are invited to adopt a trail to survey for priority invasive species. Learn more about the full Land Protector program.  \nSessions include seasonal training webinars and immersive field experiences.  Summer sessions are held June-July\, followed by fall restoration plantings\, and a special winter hemlock woolly adelgid learning session.  \nParticipants can join single sessions but are encouraged to attend or watch the webinar session and join at least one of the in-person field sessions to get the best experience.  \n  \n2026 Learning Experience Overview: Summer Session: Held June- July & October\nWebinar Training: A recording will be made available \n\nHeld on June 3rd\, 1 PM- 2:30 PM via Zoom\nWatch the webinar recording\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn to identify and report priority terrestrial invasive species.\nLearn how to use community science identification tools\, including iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek.\n\nSummer Management Field Sessions: Equipment and guidance will be provided. \nSession 1: Gain experience with field identification and manual management of yellow iris and swallow-wort. \n\nWhen: June 11th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\n\nAlternate bad weather date: 6/18\n\n\nWhere: Black Pond WMA: Black Pond WMA Access Rd\, Henderson NY\n\nSession 2: Gain experience with field identification and manual management of swallow-wort and learn about site restoration efforts. \n\nWhen: June 27th\, 10 AM- 1 PM\n\nAlternate bad weather date: 6/28. \n\n\nWhere: El Dorado Preserve: Grand Jean Rd\, Henderson\, NY\n\nSession 3: Gain experience with field identification and manual management of yellow iris with option to join a water chestnut pull being held at 9 AM at the site. \n\nWhen: July 22nd\n\nOptional Water Chestnut Removal: 9 AM-1 PM\nYellow-Iris Removal: 1:15 PM- 3 PM\nAlternate bad weather date: 7/23\n\n\nWhere: Lakeview WMA South Colwell Pond: Montario Point Rd. Ellisburg/Mansville\, NY\n\nSummer Guided Survey Training Sessions: Gain experience identifying\, surveying\, and reporting elm zigzag sawfly. \nSession : Target species: elm zigzag sawfly \n\nWhen: June 16th 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM\n\nAlternate bad weather date: 6/17\n\n\nWhere: Walter Pratt Memorial Park: Old Keenan Road\, Brasher Falls\, NY 13613\n\nFall Restoration Sessions: Held in October \nJoin restoration plantings and learn about restoration efforts. Equipment and guidance will be provided.  \nSession 1: \n\nWhen: October 16th\, 9 AM- 2 PM Times are tentatively scheduled\nWhere: Deer Creek Marsh WMA: South Rainbow Shores Road\, Pulaski\, NY\n\nSession 2: \n\nWhen: October 17th\, 10 AM- 3 PM Times are tentatively scheduled\nWhere: El Dorado Preserve: Grand Jean Rd\, Henderson\, NY\n\nWinter Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Sessions: Held December-March.  \n  \nSession 1: December\, date TBD:  HWA and iMapInvasives webinar.  \nTopics Covered:  \n\nHWA overview\, impacts\, and distribution in the SLELO region\niMapInvasives mobile app and desktop version tutorial\nAdopt a trail to survey for HWA\n\nSession 2: December date TBD: Field trip to view HWA. Location TBD.  \n\nSee HWA in person\nPractice using the iMapInvasives mobile app\nLearn about HWA biocontrol efforts in the SLELO region\n\nSession 3: Guided HWA Surveys held each month January-March. Dates/locations TBD. \n  \nLand Protectors Registration\nPlease fill out the form to register to attend one or more Land Protector sessions. See above for schedule and locations. After hitting submit\, scroll up to view important information needed including the webinar link. More details will be sent to those who register to attend events as the date approaches. \n\n\nName(Required)\n \n First\n \n Last\n \nEmail(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)How did you hear about this event?(Required)SLELO emailSLELO newsletterSLELO websiteSocial mediaPrinted newspaperDigital news outletOther \n\nAffiliation(Required)\n \n SLELO volunteer\n \n SLELO partner\n \n No affiliation\n Please select all that apply to you\n\nIs this your first time attending one of our trainings?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n Examples: volunteer surveillance network webinar\, guided surveys\, etc. \nPlease indicate the sessions you plan to attend.\nSee above for the full schedule and locations. Participants can join one or more sessions. Attending the webinar\, in addition to at least one survey and field session will enhance your experience. \n\nJune 3rd Land Protector Webinar(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n From 1 PM- 2:30 PM via Zoom. Learn to identify priority terrestrial invasive species\, management techniques\, and how to how to use community science identification tools\, including iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek.\nSummer Field Experiences\n\nJune 11th Field Session at Black Pond WMA(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n 10 AM – 1 PM\, Black Pond WMA\, Henderson NY. Gain experience with field identification and manual management of yellow iris and swallow-wort. \n\nJuly 22nd Field Session at Lakeview WMA South Colwell Pond(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n Held at Lakeview WMA\, Ellisburg/Mannsville\, NY. Water Chestnut Pull: 9 AM- 1:30 PM. Yellow Iris Removal: 1:15 PM-3 PM. \n\nJune 27th Field Session at El Dorado Preserve(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n 10 AM- 1 PM\, El Dorado Preserve\, Henderson\, NY. Gain experience with field identification and manual management of swallow-wort\, and learn about site restoration efforts. \n\nPlease select what you will particiapte in the 7/22 event.(Required)\n \n Water Chestnut Hand Pull (must arrive by 8:45 AM)\n \n Yellow Iris Management (must arrive by 1:15 PM)\n \n Both activities\n This event includes a water chestnut removal and a yellow iris removal. Volunteers can participate in one or both removal efforts.\nSummer Guided Survey Training Sessions\nGain experience with identifying\, surveying\, and reporting beech leaf disease and elm zigzag sawfly. \n\nJune 12th Beech Leaf Disease Guided Survey Training(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n 10 AM- 12 PM\, Salmon River Falls\, Henderson\, NY. Gain experience with identifying\, surveying\, and reporting beech leaf disease. \n\nJune 16th Elm Zigzag Sawfly Guided Survey Training(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM\, Walter Pratt Memorial Park\, Brasher Falls\, NY. Gain experience with identifiying\, surveying\, and reporting elm zigzag sawfly. \nFall Restoration Planting Sessions\nJoin restoration plantings and learn about restoration efforts. Equipment and guidance will be provided. Times are tentatively scheduled. \n\nOctober 16th Deer Creek Marsh Restoration Planting(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n \n Maybe\n 9 AM- 2 PM (tentative). At Deer Creek Marsh WMA South Rainbow Shores Rd. Pulaski\, NY. \n\nOctober 17th El Dorado Restoration Planting(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not Attending\n \n Maybe\n 10 AM- 3 PM (tentative). El Dorado Preserve Grand Jean Rd. Henderson\, NY. \nWinter Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Sessions\nSession for this series are held December-March. Specific dates are not set yet. Notifications will be sent to those who indicate interest in attending. \n\nWould you like to be notified of HWA winter sessions?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n \nSection Break\nAlternate Bad Weather Date Availability\n If you’re attending any field sessions\, please select your availability to attend alternate dates for listed events should we have to reschedule due to bad weather. You will be notified of updates as the event approaches. \n\nAre you available on June 17th?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the June 12th and June 16th guided survey trainings.\n\nAre you available on June 18th?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the June 11th Black Pond WMA field session.\n\nAre you available on July 23rd?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the July 22nd Lakeview WMA field session. \n\nAre you available on June 28th?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the June 27th El Dorado field session.\nEquipment needs for Lakeview Water Chestnut Pull Attendees\n\nIndicate your equipment needs.(Required)\n \n I’ll bring my own watercraft and life jacket\n \n I need to borrow a kayak\n \n Please save me a seat in a canoe\n We have limited kayaks and seats in canoes that can be borrowed upon request. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/land-protectors-experience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/land-protectors-feature-graphic-square-new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270815 DTSTAMP:20260615T183154Z CREATED:20240125T171656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T183154Z UID:11688-1781049600-1818287999@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience DESCRIPTION:Please fill out the form below to sign up for our Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE). Facebook Event\n\nThe Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE) empowers waterfront property owners and recreationists to protect waterbodies in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone who enjoys spending time on the water and has a curiosity for the natural world.  \nAISLE participants attend a three-part training series that occurs annually during the summer. After taking the training\, participants become Water Protectors and are invited to adopt a waterbody to monitor for and report aquatic invasive species at least once annually.  \nA single or multiple AISLE trainings can be attended\, but joining the webinar and at least one of the in-person sessions is highly encouraged to get the full experience. \n2026 Schedule \nSession 1: Webinar Plant ID Training \n\nHeld on June 10th\, 10 AM-12 PM via Zoom\nWatch the webinar recording\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nLearn how to identify invasive and native aquatic plants.\nLearn how to use community science identification tools\, including iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek.\n\n Session 2: In-Person Plant ID Workshop \n\nWhen: July 10th\, 1 PM- 3 PM\nWhere: Redwood Hill Preserve\,  44010 Stine Rd\, Redwood\, NY 13679\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nView preserved and live native and aquatic plants in a classroom setting.\nAssistance with iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek community science apps.\n\nSession:3 Guided Paddle \n\nWhen: August 14th\, 10 AM- 1 PM\nWhere: Theresa/Hammond\, NY (Indian River Lake TBD)\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\nA fun day on the water to put your skills to the test!\nConduct rake tosses and use underwater scopes to view and identify plants. \nPractice reporting observations to the iNaturalist and iMapInvasives mobile apps. \n\n\n\nAISLE Registration\nPlease fill out the form to register to attend one or more AISLE sessions. See above for schedule and locations. After submitting your registration\, please scroll to the top of this page to veiw important information. \n\n\nName(Required)\n \n First\n \n Last\n \nEmail(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)How did you hear about this event?(Required)SLELO emailSLELO newsletterSLELO websiteSocial mediaPrinted newspaperDigital news outletOther \n\nPlease select all that apply to you(Required)\n \n SLELO volunteer\n \n SLELO partner\n \n Waterfront property owner\n \n Lake association member\n \n No affiliation\n After hitting submit\, scroll up for confirmaiton announcement.\n\nIs this your first time attending an AISLE training?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n \nPlease indicate the sessions you plan to attend.\n\nJune 10th AISLE Webinar(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n\nJuly 10th AISLE Workshop(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n\nAugust 14th AISLE Paddle(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n\nDo you have your own watercraft?(Required)\n \n Yes I have a watercraft\n \n I’d like to borrow a kayak\n \n Please save me a seat in a canoe\n We have a few kayaks and some extra seats in canoes that can be reserved on a first come first serve basis. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/aquatic-invasive-species-learning-experience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AIS-learning-experience-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260603T121737Z CREATED:20260407T190703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T121737Z UID:13509-1781308800-1788220799@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:NNY Bioblitz 26 DESCRIPTION:Calling all partners! SLELO PRISM is interested in collaborating on a region-wide BioBlitz we’ve named NNYBioBlitz26!  \nWhat is a Bioblitz ? \nThe term is a combination of “bio” (life) and “blitz” (a quick\, intense efforts). It can be described as an intensive\, short-term event where scientists\, naturalists\, and community volunteers work together to find and identify as many species as possible in a specific area and period of time. Its primary goal is to create a “snapshot” of local biodiversity while engaging the public in hands-on conservation and scientific discovery. \nHow Partners Can Collaborate:\nWhen:  \n\nHold your event between June-August of 2026.\n\nOf particular interest are events held during June 8th-14th in observance of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW).\n\n\n\nWhere:  \n\nRegional partners should hold events within or bordering the five counties of Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, and St. Lawrence\, New York.\nCanadian partners are welcome to participate and should hold events in areas within or bordering the Eastern Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River region.\n \n\n \nCollecting Data:  \n\n\n\niNaturalist will be used to record and query data.\nHosts should create a “Collections Project” in iNaturalist (start a project\, get details).’\nIf you don’t want to make your own iNaturalist project\, join the SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 Project and record your data to that instead. Instructions on how to join a project. \nAll projects will be added to the  iNaturalist Umbrella Project titled “NNYBioblitz26.”\n\n\n\nSign-Up to Participate:  \n\nFill out the form below to indicate your interest in participating. \nSubmitted events will be showcased on this webpage to help promote them. \n\nBioblitz Interest Form\nPlease fill out the form to indicate your interest in hosting a bioblitz. The information provided will be displayed on this webpage to help promote your event. \n\n\nName(Required)\n \n First\n \n Last\n We don’t share your information. \nEmail(Required)\n \n We don’t share your information.Affilation(Required)Indicate your organization or type N/A if none. \n\nDo you have an iNaturalist user account?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n I plan to set one up\n Visit inaturalist.org to set up a free account.\nWhat is your iNaturalist username?This information will be used to identify observations of bioblitz participants. If you haven’t set up an account yet\, write “pending”. \n\nWould you use the SLELO PRISM iNaturalist special project for recording observations at your event?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n Our project boundaries include Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, St. Lawrence Counties in New York. \n\nDo you plan to use your own iNaturalist special project for participants to record observations at your event?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n \nWhat is the name of your iNaturalist special project?(Required)This information is needed to add your project to the NNYBioblitz26 “umbrella project” in iNaturalist. When will your event be held?(Required)Type TBD if you don’t know yet. Where will your event be held?(Required)Type TBD if you are not sure yet. Provide a link to your event webpage and/or registration.Provide a description of your event below.(Required)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ\n \n\nNNYBioblitz26 Events \nEvents and resources will be added as they are received below. Fill out the form above to have your event included. \n \n\nHost: SLELO PRISM\nDate: Saturday\, June 13th \nTime: 9:30AM-1 PM \nLocation: Lakeview WMA\,Pierrepont Pl\, Henderson\, NY 13650\nDetails: Participants can choose to take a guided walk or a paddle to explore and record species using iNaturalist. Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy at the beach after the event. No experience needed\, all ages are welcome! \nCan’t make it in person\, we’ll go live on Facebook throughout the day to share highlights from the event!\nJoin the project on iNaturalist: www.inaturalist.org/projects/slelo-prism-bioblitz \n\n \n Register to Attend\n \nNNYBioblitz26 Resources\n\nGetting started with iNaturalist\niNaturalist Video Tutorials\nCreate a free iNaturalist user account\nCreate an iNaturalist Project\nHow to join an iNaturalist project URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/nnybioblitz26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bioblitz-1920-x-1005-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260625T134920Z CREATED:20220725T191117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T134920Z UID:9827-1782864000-1786147199@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Pulls DESCRIPTION:Join water chestnut removal efforts occurring in the SLELO region. Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an invasive aquatic plant that grows thick\, dense\, floating mats that impede aquatic recreation\, reduce waterfront property values\, and alter aquatic ecosystems. Water chestnut populations can be suppressed through manual removals of their floating rosette and nutlets. \nWhat to Expect: Using a kayak or canoe to paddle around a given area to collect the floating rosettes and nutlets of water chestnut and bring them ashore to be disposed of. \n\nIf you plan to host a water chesnut pull in the SLELO region\, please contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org. Help capture state-wide water chestnut control efforts and report pre- and post-treatment data to iMapInvasives.org. View a step-by-step guide HERE.\n\n2026 Water Chestnut Pull Schedule: More events and details will be shared as they are received.  \n\nWaterbody: Oneida Creek in Oneida Lake\nHost: Onedia SWCD\, FLLOWPA\, EPA\nDate: July 9th\nTime: 9 AM\nDetails: Meet at Oneida Lake Brew Haus\, 6266 Lakeshore Rd. S S\, Conasota\, NY 13032. Bring your own watercraft/lifejacket. Opening remarks from federal\, state\, and local leaders.\nContact:Haylee Moore\, haylee.moore@oneidacountyswcd.org\nView details and register to attend\nFlyer on Facebook\n\n\nWaterbody: Oswegatchie River\nHost: SLELO PRISM\nDate: July 17th\nTime: 9:45 AM–3 PM\nDetails: Participants will be divided into two groups and assigned to launch from either the Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch or Horseshoe Camp in Heuvelton\, NY. Padddle routes take between 3-4 hours and run between the Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch and Eel Weir State Park.\nContact:Megan Pistolese-Shaw\, megan.pistolese@tnc.org\nView details and register to attend\n\n  \n\nWaterbody: Lakeview WMA South Colwell Pond\nHost: SLELO PRISM\nDate: July 22nd\nTime: 9 AM–1:30 PM with optional yellow iris removal on site from 1:15-3 PM\nDetails: Meet at Montario Point Boat Launch\, Ellisburg\, NY\nContact: Megan Pistolese-Shaw\, megan.pistolese@tnc.org\nView details and register to attend\n\n  \n\nWaterbody: Lakeview WMA Mud Brook\nHost: DEC\nDate: July 22nd\nTime: 9:30 AM–3 PM\nDetails: Meet at Mud Brook Access Rd. \nContact: Jayla White\, jayla.white@dec.ny.gov\nRegister to attend\n\n  \n\nWaterbody: Tibbets Creek\nHost: DEC\nDates: July 28th and August 4th (rain dates: July 30th; August 6th)\nTime: 9 AM–3 PM\nDetails: Meet on Richardson Road\, Ogdensburg\, NY\nContact: Jayla White\, jayla.white@dec.ny.gov\nRegister to attend\n\n  \n\nWaterbody: Guffin Bay\nHost: Save The River\nDate: Friday\, August 7th\nTime: 9 AM–12:30 PM\nDetails: Meet at Old Moffatt Road in Dexter\, NY\, and paddle 10–15 minutes to Guffin Bay.\nContact: Caryn Clements – programs@savetheriver.org\, 315-686-2010 ext. 203\nRegister to attend\n\n  URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/waterchestnutpulls/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CANVA_water-chestnut-removals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T094500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T131544Z CREATED:20240509T140659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T131544Z UID:12015-1784281500-1784300400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Oswegatchie River Water Chestnut Hand-Pull DESCRIPTION:Join a manual water chestnut removal effort on the Oswegatchie River on Friday\, July 17th\, 2026. \nRegistration is required to attend this event and should be completed by each participant no later than July 15th to allow time to process required liability waiver forms. More details regarding launch logistics will be emailed to those who register.  \nEvent Details:  \n\nDate: July 17th \nTime: 9:45 AM-3 PM\nWhere: Village of Heuvelton\, NY \nFacebook event\nPress Resease\nEvent graphics (1920 x 1080  1080 x 1080)\n\nParticipants should arrive by 9:45 AM and have their boats ready to launch. The event will kick off promptly at 10 AM with an overview of water chestnut and a hand-pull technique demonstration. \nParticipants should bring their watercraft\, and life jackets are required. Some kayaks\, seats in canoes\, and life jackets can be borrowed upon request\, but space is limited and will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nParticipants will be guided on a paddle between the Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch and Eel Weir State Park. We will divide into two groups launching from the locations listed below. Each paddle route is approximately 3 and a half miles long\, totaling between 3 and 4 hours\, depending on how many plants we find and paddle speeds.  \nPaddle Route 1: launch from the Village of Heuvelton boat launch and paddle to the Horseshoe Campground (approximately 3 miles/3-4hours). This route is best for those who need to borrow a watercraft. \nPaddle Route 2: launch from the Horseshoe Camp and paddle to Eel Weir State Park (approximately 3 miles/3-4 hours). This route is best for those who have their own watercraft. \n  \n \n REGISTRATION REQUIRED URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/oswegatchie-river-water-chestnuts/ LOCATION:Village of Heuvelon\, NY\, Oswegatchie River ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Oswegatchie-square-no-code.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260821T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260630T203206Z CREATED:20260630T203107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T203206Z UID:13978-1787333400-1787340600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Finger Lakes & St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario PRISMs August 21\, 2026\, 5:30–7:30 PM Green Lakes State Park 7900 Green Lakes Road\, Fayetteville\, NY 13066. Participants should register to receive important meeting information and instructions for setting up community science tools.  \nAbout the Workshop  \nThe Finger Lakes and St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) PRISMs invite community members to an engaging\, hands‑on workshop focused on identifying\, reporting\, and preventing the spread of the spotted lanternfly (SLF). This invasive insect poses ecological and economic threats across New York State.  \nAlthough SLF has not yet been detected in the SLELO region—including Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, and St. Lawrence Counties—it is confirmed in Syracuse\, directly bordering the region. This workshop empowers residents to recognize and report SLF to enhance state-wide early detection efforts. \nAbout the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)  \nThe spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper that feeds on more than 70 plant species. Its preferred host is the tree of heaven (TOH)—itself an invasive species. SLF threatens:  \n\nEcological health by weakening native trees and forest systems \n\n\nAgriculture & economy by damaging vineyards\, orchards\, hops\, and hardwoods \n\n\nQuality of life through swarming behavior\, sticky honeydew\, and sooty mold buildup \n\nSLF is established in several regions of New York State\, with active monitoring and containment underway.  \nWhat You’ll Learn  \n\nHow to identify SLF at all life stages \n\n\nHow to identify TOH\, its preferred host \n\n\nCurrent SLF distribution in New York State \n\n\nHow to report sightings using iMapInvasives Survey123 \n\n\nHow to join early detection efforts by adopting public areas to monitor for SLF and TOH \n\nEvent Details  \n\nWhat: Spotted Lanternfly Identification & Reporting Workshop \n\n\nWhen: August 21\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 5:30–7:30 PM \n\n\nWhere: Green Lakes State Park\, 7900 Green Lakes Road\, Fayetteville\, NY 13066 \n\n\nHosted by: Finger Lakes PRISM & St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) PRISM \n\n  URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/slfworkshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/updated-flyer-draft-square-no-code.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271117 DTSTAMP:20260427T153133Z CREATED:20260312T192226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T153133Z UID:13430-1794873600-1826409599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:SLELO PRISM Partner Meetings DESCRIPTION:Partner meetings are held three times a year. Dates and locations are polled among participating partners. Email brittney.rogers@tnc.org to receive invitations. Visit our partners webpage for more details about our partnership. \n  \n  \nPartner Meeting 2026 Schedule: Virtual options available for all meetings. View meeting registrations for details.  \nOur spring Meeting was held on April 23rd\, 2026 at the NYS DEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery. A recording and summary will be made available on our Partners webpage. \n       Summer: no meeting \n       Fall:  \n\nDate: November 17th\,2026\nTime: 9:45 AM- 12 PM followed by an optional lunch and partner engagement.\nLocation: TBD\nRegistration: Coming soon\n\n  \n       Winter:  \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: 9:45 AM- 12 PM followed by an optional lunch and partner engagement.\nLocation: Virtual\nRegistration: Coming soon\n\n  \n\nPartner Meeting summaries:\n\n2026 Winter Partner Meeting Summary\n2025 Autumn Partner Meeting Summary\n2025 Spring Partner Meeting Summary\n\n\n\n\nPartner Meeting recordings on YouTube  URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/slelo-prism-partner-meetings/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Partner-Meeting-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR