First Friday of the Month | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT | Zoom | Free; registration required In this monthly virtual series, the NYS IPM explores timely topics to […]

Join SLELO PRISM and the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust on guided hikes to learn how to survey for hemlock woolly adelgid and report observations to the iMapInvaisves free mobile […]

Great Lakes Action Agenda Sub-Basin Work Group Meetings: Save the Dates November 14th and 15th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm DEC Great Lakes program staff are excited to announce the next round of Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) Sub-Basin Work Group meetings will be held this fall to provide opportunities to learn updates from […]

SLELO PRISM is seeking volunteers to assist with an emerald ash borer biocontrol monitoring program that will occur in 2025 once a week from June to September, at the SUNY Oswego University Rice Creek Field Station. A virtual training will be provided in May and guidance will be given during each monitoring survey. The purpose of […]

2025 Symposium Info Hosted by the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), the Eastern Lake Ontario Invasive Species Symposium provides an opportunity to connect with field professionals and expand your knowledge of invasive species management.The symposium will be held on June 12th, 2025 at at SUNY Oswego Sheldon […]

LIGHT RAIN OR SHINEDate: Friday, June 13th, 2025Time: 6 PM-7 PMLocation: Meet in front of City Hall at 245 Washington Street Watertown, NY REGISTER In celebration of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), join a special Tree Walk through Watertown’s Urban Arboretum!🗓️ Date: 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 7 PM📍 Meet in front of […]

Our early detection team has identified sparse populations of invasive species. These smaller populations can be more easily controlled through manual hand removal efforts, and we're seeking volunteers to assist with hand-pulls this summer. Events will be held from July- August. No experience is needed and tools will be provided. Please fill out the form […]

Healthy Habitat Series August 5th, 7th, and 9th. Hosted by Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust and CCE Jefferson County. August 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Reservations Required Join us for […]

Mark your calendars for the 2025 NYS Invasive Species Expo! Join us September 14–16 at the stunning Saratoga Spa State Park for a one-of-a-kind event focused on protecting New York’s […]

Join us for a guided nature walk at the stunning Salmon River Falls Unique Area in Richland, NY!Location:185 Falls Road, Richland, NY, Date: Friday, September 26thTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWe’ll […]

Hosted by The Nature Conservancy's Don't Move Firewood campaign. Recordings will be available at the Don'tMoveFirewood.org website. Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 2 pm EST Beyond Wooden Thinking: Getting to the Heartwood of the Matter  Recreational firewood movement is a major pathway for the spread of invasive forest pests. Both human behavior and firewood characteristics […]

Box Tree Moth, Zigzag Sawfly, Beech Leaf Disease, and Spotted Lanternfly are newer invasive species that are expanding their range. Join an informative session with guest speaker Jacob Leeser, hosted by our partners at the Jefferson County Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn about these species. During the session, participants will learn about the species' lifecycle, […]

The Finger Lakes PRISM is hosting a spotted lanternfly egg mass scraping workshop on November 15th from 11 am-1 pm at the Finger Lakes Institute. Learn about the lifecycle of the spotted lanternfly and how to dispose of its egg masses properly! Cider and donuts will be provided. Please register for the event. Reach out […]

The growing season may be done, but you can still look for invasive species! Join iMapInvasives to review which species to look for in the winter months, and how to effectively document them.