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Save the date for the 2023 Invasive Species Expo at beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY! The NYS DEC Invasive Species Coordination Section and statewide partners are […]

October is Firewood Month. Celebrate with The Nature Conservancy's Don't Move Firewood Team and join a special webinar series exploring the world of firewood safety. Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at […]

December 7, 2023, from 12 PM- 4 PM EST DETAILS/REGISTER   The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s 4th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit will be held virtually on December 7, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – to 3:00 p.m. CST. The Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest in classical weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant […]

Join us on January 4th, 2024 1 PM- 2:15 PM to learn what invasive species to keep an eye out for in the new year.Continuing Education Credits Awarded: SAF Category 1: 1 creditMaster Naturalist: 1 hourISA: BCMA Science:0.75; Certified Arborist: 1.25; Practice:0.5Invasive species like spotted lanternfly, elm zigzag sawfly, box tree moth, and beech leaf […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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; […]