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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is in  St. Lawrence County. To reduce liability issues and costs associated with EAB, the Village of Canton is undergoing an ash tree removal and alternative tree planting initiative. A workshop to teach the proper way to plant a tree, along with information about EAB will be hosted by the St. Lawrence […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED until further notice. Preparing Your Woods For More Frequent Disturbances Workshop:  Rain or shine, Saturday, October 13th 9am-4pm at the Snow Ridge Resort with an afternoon field session on Tug Hill. Learn about the history of Tug Hill forests, as well as adaptive management & climate resilient forestry strategies. The […]

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Workshop: Saturday, October 13th 11am-4pm at the Sullivan Free Library located at 101 Falls Blvd, Chittenango, NY 13037. Hosted by the New York State Hemlock Initiative. Free & open to the public. A multi-part presentation including volunteer opportunities and a field survey session.  For more details and to register to visit the […]

Help the NYS Hemlock Initiative Survey for HWA Biocontrol Establishment at High Tor WMA. The New York State Hemlock Initiative is seeking volunteers to assist with a survey for biological control establishment at the High Tor Wildlife Management Area on Friday, November 9th at 11:00 am.  Laricobius nigrinus (aka "Little Larry") was released at High Tor as […]

CCE Agriculture, Food & Environmental Systems In-Service: November 13th-15th in the IRL Conference Center at Cornell University. Explore over 60 workshops in 11 tracks, including an invasive species track. To learn more contact Sarah Muzio at sed52@cornell.edu and to register visit: https://www.aginservice.cce.cornell.edu/  

Preparing for the Bad Bug-EAB/ Community Preparedness Workshop: Wednesday, November 14th from 8:30am-12pm at the Adams Municipal Building located at 3 South Main Street, Adams NY.  Hosted by the DEC Region 6 and partners. The meeting will focus on the impact on the loss of ash trees along our roadways, and urban settings. Municipal leaders,  […]

Emerging Invasive Forest Pests: Identification, Prevention & Management When: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM Where: St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Education Center, 40 West Main Street, Canton NY Cost: $10.00 Includes lunch and materials. Pre-registration required; please call (315) 379-9192. For information, email ph59@cornell.edu ISA CEU Credits: Arborist—5; Municipal—5; BCMS Science—2.5; BCMA Practice—2.5      […]

Webinar:  An Update on the Biological Control of Water Chestnut Update from Dr. Bernd Blossey of Cornell University on the  biological control program for water chestnut (Trapa natans).  Learn about recent project advances and the status of biocontrol agent Galerucella birmanica. When:  January 22nd, 2019 @ 11am - 12pm Webinar Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/449926581 Further Call-in Details: […]

In conjunction with the New York State IPM Program and the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Northeastern IPM Center will host a collection of webinars, titled "Spotted Lanternfly Basics." Each webinar will focus on, and be tailored to, a specific commodity group & management practices covered will be specific to New York. Visit the […]

The 2019 edition of the Watercraft Inspection Program Leader educational webinar series developed by New York Sea Grant and featuring coastal science and AIS specialists begins on January 17 and will connect participants from multiple states. Four sessions in the webinar series will address issues associated with recreational boating as a key pathway in the […]

This year we celebrate the 30th year of this important annual event. Thirty years of gathering to hear from national and regional policymakers, scientists, opinion leaders, students, and teachers about the topics of critical importance to the health of the St. Lawrence River. At this year’s conference, you’ll learn about the diversion of Great Lakes […]

Volunteers take a closer look at hemlock twigs to search for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid. Help Protect Whetstone Gulf State Park 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 and urban green […]