SLELO PRISM

Virtual Urban Walk and Talk
2020-07-17 13:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York)
Friday, July 17th 1pm-2:45pm via zoom
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Continuing Education Credits for the following:
1.5 Certified Nursery and Landscape Program Credits
1.5 Society of American Foresters Certified Forester Credits
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Credits (pending)
The City of Watertown holds a unique urban arboretum that provides immense beauty and many benefits for people and nature. This webinar will provide an overview of invasive tree pests that threaten the health of the arboretum (spotted lanternfly, hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, and Asian longhorned beetle), and how the City is planning to manage trees that may be impacted by these pests. A virtual tour of the arboretum will be given through a live demonstration of an interactive online story-map. Visitors of the arboretum can access this story-map on their mobile devices and receive a guided tour of the trees and other information. Webinar participants will learn how to recognize signs of invasive tree pest infestations and be invited to volunteer to adopt a street tree to help monitor the overall health of street trees in the City.
Presenters:
Mike DeMarco-Watertown City Planner
Robert Smith- SLELO Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator
Megan Pistolese- SLELO Education/Outreach Coordinator

Summer Scavenger Hunt Adventure
2020-07-17 - 2020-08-17
Join us this summer for a North Country scavenger hunt!
Visit Nature Up North, for the full details, a printable checklist and awesome resources!

Invasive Forest Pests in the U.S. Impacts and Policy Solutions: Free NAISMA Invasive Species Webinar Series
2020-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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(1 CEU/0.5 CEU for ISA, 1 CFE for SAF, 1 CEC for CERP)
Invasive forest pests and pathogens, imported as an unwanted byproduct of international trade, are one of the most severe and underappreciated threats to the health of US forests. This webinar will describe the extent of the problem, summarize the ecological and economic impacts of invasive pests in the US, and propose policy solutions to prevent new pests from entering the country.

NY Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) Webinar Series
2020-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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GLAA Projects and Partners Webinars: Learn about partners and projects working to protect, restore, and enhance NY’s Great Lakes lands and waters, in support of NY’s Great Lakes Action Agenda. Join every other Tuesday ending on August 25th between 2-3 pm ET.
July 14th join in for Natural Resource Conservation Projects

Enhancing The Health Of Your Urban Forests
2020-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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Urban forests are a collection of trees and other woody vegetation growing along streets, yards, parks, cemeteries, school grounds, and undeveloped green spaces. Urban forests provide green spaces in otherwise concrete jungles and have numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits. Invasive species and climate change threaten the health of urban forests. This webinar will focus on a step by step approach that municipal leaders can take to make their urban forests more sustainable in the wake of invasive pests and climate change. An overview of the SLELO PRISM Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative and available resources will be provided.
Presented by Robert Smith SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator

Using Biocontrol’s to Suppress Invasive Species
2020-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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Using biological controls to suppress invasive species can be a complex undertaking, but it can be an effective tool in our efforts to protect our lands and waters from the adverse impacts of invasive species. This webinar will provide an introduction to how biological controls are tested and used effectively, discuss progress on controls for species such as water chestnut and knotweed, and share hands-on experience with using biological controls to manage swallowwort.
Presented by Rob Williams Manager of the SLELO PRISM

You can help Enhance Outreach for Spotted Lanternfly Webinar
2020-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that feeds on a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees. If allowed to this pest could seriously impact the country’s grape, orchard, logging, and even our tourism industries. SLF is considered a high priority prevention species on a regional and national level. SLELO PRISM has developed an outreach strategy that provides a targeted and measurable approach geared towards behavioral change. This approach engages local businesses and their customers who are most likely traveling from known SLF quarantine areas to recreate in New York. If you are a charter captain, marina or tackle/shop owner, a campground manager, or waterfront business in the counties of Oneida, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties we want to collaborate with you! Please join us and learn how you can help with this outreach effort.
Presented by Megan Pistolese- SLELO PRISM Education Outreach Coordinator and Brittney Rogers SLELO PRISM Aquatic Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator

Invasive Species Awareness Week
2020-06-07 - 2020-06-13
New York will celebrate its 7th annual ISAW June 7-13, 2020
The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause by engaging citizens in a wide range of activities across the state, and empowering them to take action to help stop the spread.
This annual education campaign is comprised of various outreach initiatives and events led by partner organizations statewide. Activities include interpretive hikes, invasive plant removal, and restoration projects, displays, webinars, radio and television programming, and more.
To Host An ISAW Event
Participate in ISAW
SLELO ISAW Social Media Tool Kit
SLELO ISAW WEBINAR SERIES
Monday, June 8th, 1 pm-2 pm You can help Enhance Outreach for Spotted Lanternfly Webinar REGISTER
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that feeds on a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees. If allowed to this pest could seriously impact the country’s grape, orchard, logging, and even our tourism industries. SLF is considered a high priority prevention species on a regional and national level. SLELO PRISM has developed an outreach strategy that provides a targeted and measurable approach geared towards behavioral change. This approach engages local businesses and their customers who are most likely traveling from known SLF quarantine areas to recreate in New York. If you are a charter captain, marina or tackle/shop owner, a campground manager, or waterfront business in the counties of Oneida, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties we want to collaborate with you! Please join us and learn how you can help with this outreach effort.
Presented by Megan Pistolese- SLELO PRISM Education Outreach Coordinator and Brittney Rogers SLELO PRISM Aquatic Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator

Wednesday, June 10th, 11 am-12 pm Using Biocontrol’s to Suppress Invasive Species REGISTER
Using biological controls to suppress invasive species can be a complex undertaking, but it can be an effective tool in our efforts to protect our lands and waters from the adverse impacts of invasive species. This webinar will provide an introduction to how biologicals controls are tested and used effectively, discuss progress on controls for species such as water chestnut and knotweed, and share hands-on experience with using biological controls to manage swallowwort.
Presented by Rob Williams Manager of the SLELO PRISM

Thursday, June 11th, 11 am-12 pm Enhancing The Health Of Your Urban Forests REGISTER
Urban forests are a collection of trees and other woody vegetation growing along streets, yards, parks, cemeteries, school grounds, and undeveloped green spaces. Urban forests provide green spaces in otherwise concrete jungles and have numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits. Invasive species and climate change threaten the health of urban forests. This webinar will focus on a step by step approach that municipal leaders can take to make their urban forests more sustainable in the wake of invasive pests and climate change. An overview of the SLELO PRISM Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative and available resources will be provided.
Presented by Robert Smith SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Resiliency and Restoration Coordinator

Asian Jumping Worm Webinar
2020-05-21 01:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
When: Thursday, May 21st, 1 pm-2 pm
Register for zoom meeting details: https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlceGoqD8sEtWfXgmBUQeicmWwP05Mel-u
Presenter: Dr. Annise Dobson-postdoctoral researcher at Yale University
Asian jumping worm is an invasive earthworm that dramatically impacts the health of the landscape and forested soils. This invasive worm easily goes unnoticed and is mostly unknowingly spread by gardeners through infested nursery stock.
Asian jumping worm has been confirmed present in Colton, NY from an iMapInvasives observation submitted by one of our volunteers. This is the first reported observation confirmed in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region (counties of Oswego, Oneida, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence).
If you are a gardener or someone who sells plants, please join us to learn how to recognize Asian jumping worm, what to do if you find it and how to prevent the spread.

What To Know about Native & Invasive Plants and Pollinators Webinar
2020-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
When: Wednesday, May 20th 1pm-3:00pm
Register: https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdOiuqzMjGNCl3XICfp6jTQbADY1DV143
Join Sue Gwise, Cornell Cooperative Extension‘s Horticulture Educator and Master Gardener Coordinator, and Megan Pistolese, SLELO PRISM‘s Outreach and Education Coordinator, as they discuss native plants for your yard. Matt Schlesinger, Chief Zoologist with New York’s Natural Heritage Program, will discuss how you can support community science through photographing pollinators in your own backyard.
You will learn how to detect non-natives on your property, native alternatives for common invasive ornamentals, and how to attract pollinators to your yard.

Webinar Talking Points

Power of Native Plants
Invasive Plants to Avoid Growing
How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Supporting Community Science Through Photography
iNaturalist
Overview of the Empire State Pollinator Survey
What’s this plant in my backyard Q&A

Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Symposium
2020-05-15 10:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York)
Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Symposium
Thursday, May 15th, 10 AM- 3:45 PM
Zoom link to join the webinar:
https://psu.zoom.us/j/91352790055?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: SLF
This spotted lanternfly SCRI symposium is open to all and registration is not necessary to
attend.
This symposium will be recorded and posted on the North Eastern IPM SLF project website at www.StopSLF.org . Questions from the audience are encouraged.
SLF Symposium Agenda

Harnessing the Power of iMap tools to Enhance Community Science Efforts
2020-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
When: Friday, May 15th, 10:00-11:30AM
Presenters: Mitchell O’Neill- iMapInvasives Support Specialist. & Megan Pistolese-SLELO E/O Coordinator
Register: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?RGID=rcbb5e47ecd8d7c95a57965fef3533f92
This webinar is open to the public but topics are focused on the SLELO region.
Description: Calling all hikers, paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts, volunteers, and those who work with invasive species! Keep an eye out for invasive species while exploring the outdoors and report observations with your smartphone using the iMapInvasives app. Learn where to search for invasive species threatening the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) region through our interactive online story map.
Discussion Topics:

How to set up a free iMapInvasives user account/mobile app
Early detection invasive species of concern in the SLELO region
Enhancing early detection through our story map
Importance of reporting observations to SLELO iMap projects

Potential Biological Control Agents Matched for Invasive Hydrilla Biotypes in the U.S.
2020-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Webinar hosted by the Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative
When: May 12th at 3:00 pm EST.
Register: http://hydrillacollaborative.com/Home/Webinars
Presenter: Matt Purcell, Director of the USDA ARS Australian Biological Control Laboratory, will provide an overview of those survey efforts and will discuss several insect species that are being evaluated to determine their potential effectiveness as biological control agents for U.S. invasive hydrilla.
Description: Biological control agents introduced into the U.S. for the control of invasive hydrilla have been partially effective and new agents are needed, especially those adapted to cooler climates and environments. Since 2014, extensive surveys of hydrilla have been conducted in Asia, particularly China and the Republic of Korea, where the U.S. introductions were thought to have originated. Samples were genetically characterized to identify matches with the three invasive U.S. introductions; separate dioecious and monoecious introductions last century and the more recent detection in the Connecticut River. Sites have been identified where each of these three distinct genotypes occur and include both monoecious and dioecious biotypes. Surveys have been conducted at these sites to identify and collect herbivores to be evaluated as biological control agents.

Invasive Bark and Ambrosia Beetles: Their Impacts and Detection
2020-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
April 15th @2PM Register
Presented by: Robert (Bob) Rabaglia, USDA – Forest Service
Bark and ambrosia beetles are one of the most commonly intercepted groups of insects at US ports, and one of the most commonly established non-native species across the country. Although most of the more than 60 species of non-native bark and ambrosia beetles established in the US are not severely impacting US forests and trees, some species have had significant impacts. This webinar will highlight some of these species, and discuss what they have in common. The US Forest Service program of early detection of these potentially damaging species will also be discussed.
Robert (Bob) Rabaglia is currently National Entomologist for US Forest Service, Forest Health Protection in Washington DC. He has been with the Forest Service since 2005 and coordinates national forest insect projects across the country. He coordinates national funding and policy for projects such as, early detection/rapid response, gypsy moth, southern pine beetle and hemlock woolly adelgid. Prior to joining the Forest Service, he was forest entomologist in Maryland for 18 years. He received his MS and PhD degrees in entomology from the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science & Forestry in Syracuse, NY.

Invasive Species Activity Workbook Webinar
2020-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Interested in engaging youth in invasive species activities, or maybe you want to have some fun of your own? Join our partners, the Finger Lakes PRISM, for a live webinar showcasing their newly created Invasive Species Activity Workbook.
When: Wednesday, April 5th, 12pm-1 pm (EDT)
Where: Join Zoom Meeting
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Invasive Terrestrial Plant ID and iMapInvasives Workshop
2020-04-09 11:00 - 13:30 UTC
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

Invasive Terrestrial Plant ID and iMapInvasives Workshop
Please click here to register
When: Thursday, April 9th, 11am-1:30 pm
Where: St. Lawrence County Cornell Cooperative Extension
located at 2043B NY-68 #4453, Canton, NY 13617

11:15 a.m. to 12:00- p.m-Plant ID
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.-Lunch (Please bring your own lunch. Lunch is NOT provided.)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.-iMapInvasives Training

If you have a smartphone, feel free to bring it, as we will learn how to use the iMapInvasives mobile app.
Follow these steps prior to attending the workshop:
– Visit https://imapinvasives.natureserve.org/imap/login…. to make a FREE iMap account
– Confirm your account using the confirmation email sent to your sign-up email address
– We will demonstrate how to use the mobile app
– We will demonstrate how to use the desktop version of iMap

NYS Tug Hill Commission Local Government Conference
2020-03-26 07:30 - 16:00 UTC
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

The 31st Annual NYS THC Local Government Conference
When: Thursday, March 26th, 2020 from 7:30 am-4 pm
Registration
Description: Interact with colleagues across the Tug Hill region and beyond as we work together to find solutions to problems and issues that challenge our communities. Jefferson Community College in Watertown continues to be a wonderful host for our conference. Over 30 vendors will be showcased in the gym where you will register in the morning, have lunch at noon and attend a reception at 4 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!

Overview of the Day
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast w/ Exhibitors
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks & Keynote
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 1st Concurrent Session
10:45 a.m. – Noon 2nd Concurrent Session
Noon – 1:00 p.m. ~ Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3rd Concurrent Session
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4th Concurrent Session
4:00 p.m. ~ Reception

No refunds issued after March 6th.

Guided Forest Pest Walk and Talk-Forest Park Camden
2020-03-13 10:30 - 13:30 UTC
When: Friday, March 13th, 10:30-1:30 pm (3/20 inclement weather date)
Where: Forest Park in Camden, NY. Directions to Forest Park
To register for the event CLICK HERE
or copy/paste this URL into your browser: https://goo.gl/maps/Z8gfVW3yNXU2
Details:
Meet at Raymond Woods Pavilion inside Forest Park, look for SLELO signs (link to detailed map ).
Bring your own bagged lunch/beverages and dress for the weather as the entire event is outdoors. Forest Park has flat paved trails and is wheelchair accessible. Please don’t bring your pets to the event.
Learn about hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees and how to can help strengthen early detection efforts for this insect. You will be brought on a guided walk and talk on the public trails at Forest Park and be shown how to survey for signs of HWA on-site and learn to use the iMapInvasives mobile app to report both negative and positive sightings.
Join us and learn about:

Hemlock Tree Identification and Ecology
Introduction to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
HWA Early Detection Survey Techniques
Reporting Observations Using iMapInvasives Mobile App
Help strengthen early detection efforts for invasive species

Dress for cold and snow!
Attendees are encouraged to make a free iMapInvasives user account and download the iMap mobile app prior to attending the hike. By searching for and reporting observations, volunteers aid a state-wide effort to monitor for and manage HWA.
Before attending the hike please follow the below steps to set up a free iMapInvasives user account.

Visit https://imapinvasives.natureserve.org/imap/login.jsp and make a free iMap account (instructions if needed)

If you have a mobile device, follow these additional steps:

Download the iMapInvasives mobile app in the google play or the app store onto your mobile device
Visit your email and find the iMapInvasive user account confirmation email and open it to confirm your account
Sign onto the IMapInvasives mobile app using the credentials you made on the iMap Website
We will show you how to use the mobile app at the training here is a guide for reference
For those using the online version here are instructions and SLELO PRISM hosts trainings on how to use the iMap desktop version in the spring and there are other trainings available at https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/upcoming-trainings

A Call to Action for Ash Tree Conservation and Resistance Breeding Webinar
2020-03-11 13:00 - 14:15 UTC
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | 1:00 – 2:15pm ET
Ash tree species in North America are under mortal threat from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), now in 35 states and five Canadian provinces. There are ongoing efforts to conserve this native tree species by producing genetically diverse, resistant seedlings suitable for restoring ash on the landscape. Identifying “lingering ash” is a critical component of amplifying these efforts, and this presentation will explain the narrow window of time in which urgent actions are needed to discover and preserve these individuals. Once identified, these trees can be replicated through grafting for further testing. Trees that are shown to have some level of resistance can be used as parents in conservation breeding programs. Kathleen Knight and Jennifer Koch of the USDA Forest Service will review EAB and ash tree mortality from an ecological perspective and report on the breeding program and latest results. Jonathan Rosenthal of the Ecological Research Institute will share a model training program, based on their results, to find and collect materials critical for breeding resistance into the ash tree population.

This webinar is open to all.
Seeking 1.25 CEU with the International Society of Arboriculture. Check the USDA Forest website for updates and to watch recordings of previous Urban Forest Connection webinars
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Guided Forest Pest Walk & Talk-Trenton Greenbelt
2020-03-07 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Trenton Greenbelt Trail, 7905 Wood Rd, , Holland Patent, new york, 13354
Free and open to the public
When: Saturday, March 7th 10:30am-12pm
Where: Trenton Greenbelt Trail System, 7905 Wood Rd, Holland Patent, NY 13354
Register: CLICK HERE or copy URL into browser https://forms.gle/wgenCuAzt1vgCKXi9
Meet up instructions: Meet at the Trenton Greenbelt trail parking lot Click for trail map
Dress for winter weather, bring good warm winter boots and if needed snowshoes.
Participants are encouraged to create a free iMapInvasives user account and download their mobile app prior to attending,
see below for details.

An invasive insect called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are a key tree species, and loss of hemlock populations would dramatically reduce the overall health of our forests. YOU can help protect Trenton Greenbelt from HWA!
Join The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust and SLELO-PRISM for a guided hike and learn about:

Hemlock Tree Identification and Ecology
Introduction to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
HWA Early Detection Survey Techniques
Reporting Observations Using iMapInvasives Mobile App
Help strengthen early detection efforts for invasive species

Dress for cold and snow!
Attendees are encouraged to make a free iMapInvasives user account and download the iMap mobile app prior to attending the hike. By searching for and reporting observations, volunteers aid a state-wide effort to monitor for and manage HWA.
Before attending the hike please follow the below steps to set up a free iMapInvasives user account.

Visit https://imapinvasives.natureserve.org/imap/login.jsp and make a free iMap account (instructions if needed)

If you have a mobile device, follow these additional steps:

Download the iMapInvasives mobile app in the google play or the app store onto your mobile device
Visit your email and find the iMapInvasive user account confirmation email and open it to confirm your account
Sign onto the IMapInvasives mobile app using the credentials you made on the iMap Website
We will show you how to use the mobile app at the training here is a guide for reference
For those using the online version here are instructions and SLELO PRISM hosts trainings on how to use the iMap desktop version in the spring and there are other trainings available at https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/upcoming-trainings

Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer Workshop
2020-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | St. Lawrence BOCES , 40 West Main St, Canton, NY, 13617 , United States
Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer Workshop
When: Wednesday March 4th 6pm-8pm at the Malone Fire Station located at 37 Finney Blvd, Malone, NY 12953
Description: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that feeds on and kills all species of ash trees and is now known to be in our area. If you have ash trees in your yard or throughout your woodlot and would like to know how to prepare for and manage the impacts posed by EAB, join speakers Aaron Barrigar (St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District Forester and ISA Certified Arborist) and John Payton (National Grid Senior Supervising Distribution Forester) as they discuss this topic.
The workshop will cover how to decide whether to treat or remove your ash tree(s), what to look for when hiring an arborist, managing your woodlot after EAB, and the danger and liability infested ash trees present. This event is free to attend, open to the public and will be held at two separate locations for your convenience.
RSVP: For more information or to register for the workshop please contact Kristin Ballou, Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District Forester at (518) 651- 2097, kballou@fcswcd.org .
Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer Event Announcement

Confirming records in iMapInvasives for New York-Webinar
2020-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Confirming records in iMapInvasives for New York – Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This session is for organizational administrators and statewide taxonomic confirmers within iMapInvasives for New York. Learn about the confirming process, rules to follow, and how to get started.
Register online at: https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/webinar-trainings

Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer Workshop
2020-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer Workshop
When: Tuesday February 25th 6pm-8pm at the St. Lawrence BOCES located at 40 West Main St, Canton, NY 13617 Conference Room A
When: Wednesday March 4th 6pm-8pm at the Malone Fire Station located at 37 Finney Blvd, Malone, NY 12953
Description: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that feeds on and kills all species of ash trees and is now known to be in our area. If you have ash trees in your yard or throughout your woodlot and would like to know how to prepare for and manage the impacts posed by EAB, join speakers Aaron Barrigar (St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District Forester and ISA Certified Arborist) and John Payton (National Grid Senior Supervising Distribution Forester) as they discuss this topic.
The workshop will cover how to decide whether to treat or remove your ash tree(s), what to look for when hiring an arborist, managing your woodlot after EAB, and the danger and liability infested ash trees present. This event is free to attend, open to the public and will be held at two separate locations for your convenience.
RSVP: For more information or to register for the workshop please contact Kristin Ballou, Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District Forester at (518) 651- 2097 kballou@fcswcd.org
Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer Event Announcement

Guided Forest Pest Walk & Talk-Kip Trail Canton
2020-02-10 16:30 - 18:30 UTC
When: Monday, February 10th (alternative date 2/12)
Where: Wachtmastier Field Station located on County Rt. 27 in Canton, NY
Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 (Guided Walk& Talk on Kip Trail) 5:40-6:30 pm (Presentation at Field Station)
Register: CLICK HERE or copy URL into browser https://forms.gle/wgenCuAzt1vgCKXi9
Details: Meet at the Wachmeister Field Station at 4:30 pm and carpool to the Kip Trail Head on Pike Road in Canton. The optional talk will start shortly after 5:30pm at the Field Station.
Description: Join local conservationists for a guided walk and talk to learn how you can help protect hemlock trees from an invasive forest pest called hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). Participants will attend a guided hike to learn how to search for signs of HWA and report observations using a mobile app followed by an indoor session with more information about conservation efforts to protect Eastern Hemlock to be held at the Wachtmeister Field Station. Visitors are welcome to attend both sessions or just one.
This program is presented by SLELO PRISM, NYS Hemlock Initiative, Nature Up North, and St. Lawrence University.
Event organizers prefer that you register for the event and create a free iMapInvasives user account and download their mobile app prior to the event.
Before attending the hike please follow the below steps to set up a free iMapInvasives user account.

Visit https://imapinvasives.natureserve.org/imap/login.jsp and make a free iMap account (instructions if needed) Do this even if you do not have a smartphone as you can use paper survey forms and upload observations via the desktop version

If you have a mobile device, follow these additional steps:

Download the iMapInvasives mobile app in the google play or the app store onto your mobile device
Visit your email and find the iMapInvasive user account confirmation email and open it to confirm your account
Sign onto the IMapInvasives mobile app using your credentials you made on the iMap website
We will show you how to use the mobile app at the training here is a guide for reference
For those using the online version here are instructions and SLELO PRISM hosts trainings on how to use the iMap desktop version in the spring and there are other trainings available at https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/upcoming-trainings

Save the River's 31st Annual Winter Environmental Conference
2020-02-01 07:30 - 17:30 UTC | 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, 200 Riverside Drive • Clayton, NY 13624
For more information please visit: https://www.savetheriver.org/events/winter-environmental-conference/

Guided Forest Pest Walk & Talk-Rome Sand Plains
2020-01-30 10:30 - 14:00 UTC | Rome Sand Plains Unique Area
Guided Forest Pest Walk & Talk
Free and open to the public
When: Thursday, January 30th 10:30am-2pm
(inclement weather date Friday, January 31st)
Where: Rome Sand Plains Unique Area located in Rome, NY.
Register: CLICK HERE or copy URL into browser https://forms.gle/wgenCuAzt1vgCKXi9
Meet up instructions: Meet at the Wood Creek trailhead (43.232299°N, 75.583422°W) Google Maps off Hogsback Road.
Dress for winter weather, bring snowshoes and good warm winter boots.
Participants are encouraged to create a free iMapInvasives user account and download their mobile app prior to attending,
see below for details.

An invasive insect called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are a key tree species, and loss of hemlock populations would dramatically reduce the overall health of our forests. YOU can help protect Rome Sand Plains Unique Area from invasive species!
Join the DEC and SLELO-PRISM for a guided hike and learn about:

Hemlock Tree Identification and Ecology
Introduction to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
HWA Early Detection Survey Techniques
Reporting Observations Using iMapInvasives Mobile App
Help strengthen early detection efforts for invasive species

Dress for cold and snow!
Attendees are encouraged to make a free iMapInvasives user account and download the iMap mobile app prior to attending the hike. By searching for and reporting observations, volunteers aid a state-wide effort to monitor for and manage HWA.
Before attending the hike please follow the below steps to set up a free iMapInvasives user account.

Visit https://imapinvasives.natureserve.org/imap/login.jsp and make a free iMap account (instructions if needed) Do this even if you do not have a smartphone as you can use paper survey forms and upload observations via the desktop version

If you have a mobile device, follow these additional steps:

Download the iMapInvasives mobile app in the google play or the app store onto your mobile device
Visit your email and find the iMapInvasive user account confirmation email and open it to confirm your account
Sign onto the IMapInvasives mobile app using the credentials you made on the iMap Website
We will show you how to use the mobile app at the training here is a guide for reference
For those using the online version here are instructions and SLELO PRISM hosts trainings on how to use the iMap desktop version in the spring and there are other trainings available at https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/upcoming-trainings

iMap3 Web Map Services (WMS) Webinar
2020-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
iMap3 Web Map Services (WMS) – Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 – 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm

This webinar will take an in-depth look at the web map services (WMS) available in iMap3, including the capabilities and limitations. iMapInvasives will provide tutorials to guide you through the process of connecting to the web map service layers in ArcGIS Online, ArcMap 10.6 and ArcGIS Pro. Examples of projects utilizing the iMap3 WMS will be highlighted.
To register online visit: https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/webinar-trainings

iMapInvasives Advanced Tools Webinar Training
2020-01-27 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
iMapInvasives Advanced Tools Webinar Training
This training is intended for those who use iMapInvasivesand and want to learn how to use the advanced tools available through the platform.
When: Monday, January 27th 9:30am-11:30am
Webex Info:
Meeting number: 649 777 753
Password: [REDACTED]
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m204e967bee2918501f10cb97872e4d02
Join by phone
1-844-633-8697 US Toll Free
1-518-549-0500 Local
Access code: 649 777 753
REGISTER
Link to Webinar Recording

Volunteer Training: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring
2020-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
Volunteer Training: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring

When: Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Foster-Blake Woods Preserve
Attendees are encouraged to make a free iMapInvasive user account and download the iMapInvasives mobile app prior to attending, details below.
Free and open to the public.
Please sign up in advance so we know you are coming by emailing volunteer@tilandtrust.org, calling 315-686-5345, or Click Here To Register Online

An invasive insect called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are a key tree species, and loss of hemlock populations would dramatically reduce the overall health of our forests. YOU can help protect Foster-Blake Woods Preserve from invasive species! Join TILT and SLELO-PRISM for a guided hike and learn about:

Hemlock Tree Identification and Ecology
Introduction to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
HWA Early Detection Survey Techniques
Reporting Observations Using iMapInvasives Mobile App
Volunteer Opportunities with TILT and SLELO-PRISM

Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Dress for cold and snow! Bring your snowshoes!
Attendees are encouraged to make a free iMapInvasives user account and download the iMap mobile app prior to attending the hike. By searching for and reporting observations, volunteers aid a state-wide effort to monitor for and manage HWA.
Before attending the hike please follow the below steps to set up a free iMapInvasives user account.

Visit https://imapinvasives.natureserve.org/imap/login.jsp and make a free iMap account (instructions if needed) Do this even if you do not have a smart phone as you can use paper survey forms and upload observations via the desktop version

If you have a mobile device, follow these additional steps:

Download the iMapInvasives mobile app in the google play or the app store onto your mobile device
Visit your email and find the iMapInvasive user account confirmation email and open it to confirm your account
Sign onto the iMapInvasives mobile app using your credentials
We will show you how to use the mobile app at the training, here is a guide for reference
For those using the online version here are instructions and SLELO PRISM hosts trainings on how to use the iMap desktop version in the spring and there are other trainings available at https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/upcoming-trainings

This event is free and open to the public. Sign up in advance so we know you are coming by emailing volunteer@tilandtrust.org, calling 315-686-5345, or registering here.

Emerald Ash Borer is Here—Now What Workshop
2020-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Emerald Ash Borer is Here—Now What?
Free workshop open to the public
When: Saturday, January 18, 2020 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
(Snow Day January 25)
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County 203 North Hamilton St.
Watertown, NY 13601
Register @ https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AshBorer_222
Or call/email Sue Gwise at 315-788-8450; sjg42@cornell.edu
Attendees will learn about emerald ash borer and what to do now that it’s here in our backyard.
Speakers will include Micheal DeMarco (Watertown City Planner and ISA Certified Arborist) and
Glen Roberts (NYS DEC Forester).
