• Volunteer Surveillance Network Virtual Trainings

    Pick a Time Slot to Attend a Virtual Training Training times are flexible The SLELO PRISM's invasive species Volunteer Surveillance Network (VSN) is intended to recruit and train volunteers to recognize and report invasive species that are in low abundance or within close proximity to the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region boundaries (Oneida, Oswego, […]

  • eDNA Project Volunteer Opportunity

    Now through the middle of December 2021, you can assist an exciting eDNA sampling project. No experience is needed, and training will be provided.  SIGN UP HERE! ABOUT THE PROJECT: Hosted by the Nature Conservancy (TNC), and SLELO PRISM, this project leverages Environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring to detect the presence of aquatic invasive species, and […]

  • Hike to Protect Hemlocks

    Join a series of guided walk and talks to learn to recognize and report hemlock woolly adelgid HWA- an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are an important tree species that provide many benefits for people and nature. Detecting the presence of HWA early on provides enough time to protect infested trees and helps […]

  • Invasive Species & Climate Change Symposium

    January 19th-20th, 2022 Via Zoom Hosted by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change management group RISCC REGISTER/ AGENDA The 5th annual symposium of the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management network is hosting two half days of virtual discussions and networking around the challenges and solutions to incorporating climate change into invasive […]

  • SLELO Special Projects Webinar Series: Black River Trail Feasibility Study

    Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 1 pm-2 pm EST  Zoom Webinar REGISTER The Black River Trail is a 3.5-mile nature trail that follows the Black River beginning in Watertown and ending in the Village of Black River. There are many invasive species present along the trail that compromise native vegetation and the overall health of the […]

  • HWA Survey Training Webinar

    Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:00am-11:30am Zoom Webinar Register Here Help survey for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) this winter. The survey season kicks off on February 16, 2022, with a Zoom webinar from 10:00am-11:30am. The webinar is a great opportunity to learn about HWA and how you can help survey for this invasive insect. Surveys from […]

  • The Power of Ethical Framing: Zebra Mussels Impact Fisheries and Recreation

    February 16TH 1-2pm EST REGISTER   Recent Publication Explored: Testing Emphasis Message Frames and Metaphors on Social Media to Engage Boaters to Learn about Preventing the Spread of Zebra Mussels   Message frames are often used to communicate about invasive species due to the additional meaning they provide. They appear in calls to action like […]

  • Spotted Lanternfly 101 Webinar

    February 17th - 10am-4pm AGENDA REGISTER This event is open to the general public and provides an overview of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive planthopper. A range of experts will cover the spotted lanternfly’s introduction to the northeastern United States, its threat to the agricultural industry, the insect’s life cycle, and efforts to […]

  • Management of Hydrilla on the Pymatuning Reservoir: Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative

    February 23rd, 2022 To register for the webinar, contact: ene.hydrillacollaborative@wsp.com. Title: Management of Hydrilla on the Pymatuning Reservoir Description: Nick Decker, Resource Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, will be presenting on a case study of hydrilla management efforts on the Pymatuning Reservoir. Nick will provide an […]

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. 

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