ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
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 lands and waters from invasive species. This immersive, hands-on experience is free to the public and packed with: Unique presentations, interactive demos, hands-on workshops, small-group […]
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 gather in the parking area before heading out on the Upper Falls Trail, a scenic one-mile path along the north side of the river to […]
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, […]
Roll up your sleeves and help restore two beautiful natural areas in our region! This is a rewarding opportunity to connect with nature, meet fellow conservation enthusiasts, and make a lasting impact—one plant at a time.Saturday, October 25 | 10 AM – 3 PMSite: El Dorado PreserveLocation: Grand Jean Road, Henderson, NY (Google Map)Details: This […]
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.
Hear the latest research on spotted lanternfly predators from Postdoctoral Researcher Anne Johnson from Penn State. Johnson will share insights from her current research on the predators currently feeding on the spotted lanternfly and offer a look at which North American predators are most effective at controlling the spotted lanternfly. She will also share early […]
December through March, you can help protect forests and win prizes by participating in the annual #VirtualHikeChallenge. Participating is simple: fill out the form below, take a hike, check hemlock […]
Please join us on December 4th, 2025, from 3-4:30 PM EST via Zoom for an ELOSC webinar. Please register to attend. Speaker line-up: David Harris, SUNY ESF Spencer Busler, Thousand […]
Learn to identify, survey, and report hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) through a unique learning series running from December 2025 to March 2026. HWA is an invasive insect that kills hemlock […]
Please fill out the form below to sign up for our Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE).The AISLE empowers waterfront property owners and recreationists to protect waterbodies in the St. […]
The PRISM Network hosts a monthly Speaker Series on the last Wednesday of each month (except July, August, and December). To receive invitations, please sign up for the SLELO PRISM listserv.
iMapInvasives holds training webinars after the PRISM Speaker Series from 1 pm-2 pm. Visit the iMap website for details and to register.
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