BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SLELO PRISM - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SLELO PRISM 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;TZID=UTC:20260613T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T104049 CREATED:20260513T162432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T111748Z UID:13740-1781343000-1781355600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 @ Lakeview WMA DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL NATURE EXPLORERS! Think you can help identify the most species in a single day? Prove it at the SLELO PRISM BioBlitz26 — a wild\, fast‑moving biodiversity challenge where YOU become the scientist. This BioBlitz feeds into the region‑wide NNYBioblitz26 project on iNaturalist. Registration required to attend (see below). When: June 13; 9:30 AM–1 PMWhere: Lakeview WMA\, Pierrepont Pl\, Henderson\, NY 13650Details: Walk or paddle your way through the landscape\, snap species with the iNaturalist app\, and fuel up with your own beachside lunch afterward. Zero experience required\, just curiosity!  Can’t make it in person\, we’ll go live on Facebook throughout the day to share highlights from the event!  \nPrep steps: \nTo prepare for this event please follow these steps: \n\nSet up an iNaturalist user account \nJoin the SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 iNaturalist special project (instructions)\nIf you need help getting your account set up or joining the SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 special project join us on June 8th\, 12-12:30 PM via Zoom.\n\nSLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 Event Registration\nPlease fill out the form to register to attend the SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 event. Scroll up after submiting for submission confirmation. \n\n\nName(Required)\n \n First\n \n Last\n We do not share your informaiton. Names are recorded to provide accurate attendance records for our outreach metrics. \nEmail(Required)\n \n We do not share your information. Emails will be used to provide you with important event details\, send liability waivers\, and calendar invitations as needed. Phone(Required)We do not share your information. By providing your number\, we will be able to better communicate event details and updates.How did you hear abou this event?SLELO emailSLELO newsletterSLELO websiteSocial mediaPrinted newspaperDigital news outletOtherSelect your affiliation with SLELO PRISM.SLELO volunteerSLELO partnerNo affilationOther \n\nIs this your first time attending a SLELO event?\n \n Yes\n \n No\n \n\nDo you have an iNaturalist user account?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n I plan to set one up\n This information will be used to add participants and identify observations witin the project. \nWhat is or will be your iNaturalist username?This information will be used to add participants and identify observations in the SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 special project. \nEvent Activity Selection\nThis event will include the option to join a guided paddle or trail walk. Please indicate your interest below. \n\nPlease indicate the activity you would like to attend.\n \n Guided paddle\n \n Guided trail walk\n \n Either\, place me where you’d like to balance attendance\n \n\nDo you have your own watercraft?(Required)\n \n Yes I have a watercraft\n \n Please save me a seat in a canoe\n \n Can I borrow a kayak\n Participants should bring their own watercraft and life jacket. However\, we do have limited equipment that can be borrowed upon request on a first come first serve basis. We will have extra life jackets at the event.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/sleloprismbioblitz26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/slelo-bioblitz-graphic-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T104049 CREATED:20260615T210937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T213550Z UID:13833-1782844200-1782847800@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Pledge to Protect Info Session DESCRIPTION:The Pledge to Protect is an empowering and enjoyable way for community members to take action against invasive species. By taking the Pledge to Protect\, participants commit to simple\, effective practices that help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals in their favorite outdoor spaces\, backyards\, and neighborhoods.\nThose who take the pledge receive easy step‑by‑step actions and educational resources that support everyday stewardship. It’s a fun\, rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the health of our lands and waters.\nJoin Megan Pistolese‑Shaw\, SLELO PRISM’s Education and Outreach Coordinator\, to learn how you can become a protector of the places you love and take meaningful steps toward safeguarding local ecosystems. This event is through a collaboration with the Local Living Venture out of St. Lawrence County. \nPledge to Protect Info Session\nPlease fill out the form below to receive the Zoom meeting information. \n\n\nName(Required)\n \n First\n \n Last\n \nEmail(Required)\n \n How did you hear about this event?(Required)AffilationPlease indicate your organization or if you’re affiliated with local living venture or SLELO PRISM. \n\nHave you attended an event with SLELO PRISM before?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/pledge-to-protect-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/P2P-webinar-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260616T104049 CREATED:20220725T191117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T131402Z 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: Oswegatchie River\nHost: SLELO PRISM Date: 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:20260616T104049 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;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271117 DTSTAMP:20260616T104049 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