BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SLELO PRISM - ECPv6.18.2//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:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210324T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210324T150000 DTSTAMP:20210211T054641Z CREATED:20210211T054205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T054641Z UID:7307-1616594400-1616598000@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Non-native Invasive Earthworms 101: From the Nightcrawler to the Jumping Worm DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/non-native-invasive-earthworms-101-from-the-nightcrawler-to-the-jumping-worm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LOGO_NAISMA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210324T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210324T110000 DTSTAMP:20210201T211302Z CREATED:20210201T211302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T211302Z UID:7269-1616580000-1616583600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species: Best Practices DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/prevent-the-spread-of-invasive-species-best-practices/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/event_APIPP-Angler-AIS-prevention-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210310T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T130000 DTSTAMP:20210305T134705Z CREATED:20210210T215914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T134705Z UID:7298-1615381200-1615381200@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Conserving Hemlocks Webinar DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/conserving-hemlocks-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/canva_Conserving-Hemlocks-webinar-draft-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210303T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210303T110000 DTSTAMP:20210201T210849Z CREATED:20210201T210849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T210849Z UID:7267-1614765600-1614769200@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Take Action Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Part 2 Citizen Science Training DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/take-action-against-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-part-2-citizen-science-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/event_APIPP-HWA-part-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210301T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210301T110000 DTSTAMP:20210218T185653Z CREATED:20210218T185634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T185653Z UID:7343-1614592800-1614596400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Planning and Management DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/save-your-spot-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-planning-and-management-in-skaneateles/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Canva_prepare-for-HWA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210301T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210303T090000 DTSTAMP:20210301T131830Z CREATED:20210301T131830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T131830Z UID:7360-1614589200-1614762000@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:2021 Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Summit DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/2021-spotted-lanternfly-virtual-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SLF-summitt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T163000 DTSTAMP:20210201T210415Z CREATED:20210201T210415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T210415Z UID:7265-1614265200-1614270600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Take Action Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Part 1: ID & Impacts) DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/take-action-against-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-part-1-id-impacts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/event_APIPP-HWA-part-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T143000 DTSTAMP:20210201T205812Z CREATED:20210201T205812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T205812Z UID:7262-1614085200-1614090600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-heaven with NY iMapInvasives DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/identifying-reporting-spotted-lanternfly-and-tree-of-heaven-with-ny-imapinvasives/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/event_iMap-SLF-TOH-Grid-System.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210222T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210226T000000 DTSTAMP:20210211T053754Z CREATED:20210210T220922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T053754Z UID:7301-1613952000-1614297600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week:Part I - Information and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-weekpart-i-information-and-advocacy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NYISAW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210213T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210213T120000 DTSTAMP:20210204T174201Z CREATED:20210204T174201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T174201Z UID:7276-1613214000-1613217600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:How to Use Invasive Species in Experiential Learning Modules for K-12 DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/how-to-use-invasive-species-in-experiential-learning-modules-for-k-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/snip_facebook-FL-PRISM-webinar-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210209T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210209T141500 DTSTAMP:20210204T192904Z CREATED:20210204T181912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T192904Z UID:7278-1612875600-1612880100@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Help Spot Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/help-spot-spotted-lanternfly-tree-of-heaven/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/event_SLF_TOH-iMap-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210206T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210206T114500 DTSTAMP:20210125T145041Z CREATED:20210125T145041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T145041Z UID:7250-1612605600-1612611900@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Winter Environmental Conference DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/winter-environmental-conference-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_event-STR-winter-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210203T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210203T190000 DTSTAMP:20210125T144957Z CREATED:20210125T090044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144957Z UID:7249-1612375200-1612378800@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Winter Environmental Conference DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/winter-environmental-conference-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_event-STR-winter-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210203T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210203T140000 DTSTAMP:20210201T215024Z CREATED:20210201T214824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T215024Z UID:7275-1612357200-1612360800@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Dormant\, Not Dead: Beware of Winter Dormant Invasive Species DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/dormant-not-dead-beware-of-winter-dormant-invasive-species/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210201T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210212T121500 DTSTAMP:20210201T214335Z CREATED:20210201T214322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T214335Z UID:7273-1612170000-1613132100@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Pesticide Re-Certification Credits for NYSDEC Categories 3a\,3b\,10 & 25 DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/pesticide-re-certification-credits-for-nysdec-categories-3a3b10-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/event_CapMoPRISM-Pesticide-Certification.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210130T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210130T110000 DTSTAMP:20210125T144529Z CREATED:20210125T144529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144529Z UID:7247-1612000800-1612004400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Winter Environmental Conference DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/winter-environmental-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_event-STR-winter-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T140000 DTSTAMP:20210124T152352Z CREATED:20210124T152352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T152352Z UID:7245-1611838800-1611842400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:New York ReLeaf Webinar: Urban Forest Health Updates DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/new-york-releaf-webinar-urban-forest-health-updates/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_event-ReLeaf-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T120000 DTSTAMP:20210124T152024Z CREATED:20210124T152024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T152024Z UID:7243-1611831600-1611835200@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:A Review of Recent Habitat Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/a-review-of-recent-habitat-restoration-projects-in-the-great-lakes-areas-of-concern-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_events-great-lakes-restoration-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210127T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210129T000000 DTSTAMP:20210124T145231Z CREATED:20210124T145231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T145231Z UID:7237-1611705600-1611878400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Stewardship Network Conference DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/stewardship-network-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SNIP_EVENT-STEWARDSHIP-CONFERENCE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210126T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210126T110000 DTSTAMP:20201218T175848Z CREATED:20201218T175848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T175848Z UID:7120-1611655200-1611658800@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Planning for Emerald Ash Borer - Best Practices for Managing Ash Woodlands DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/planning-for-emerald-ash-borer/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EAB-WORKSHOP-SOCIAL-BANNER-REDUCED-FOR-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210124T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210124T000000 DTSTAMP:20210124T151749Z CREATED:20210124T151703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T151749Z UID:7239-1611446400-1611446400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:A Review of Recent Habitat Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/a-review-of-recent-habitat-restoration-projects-in-the-great-lakes-areas-of-concern/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_events-great-lakes-restoration-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210122T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210122T130000 DTSTAMP:20210105T145552Z CREATED:20210105T145552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T145552Z UID:7139-1611316800-1611320400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:The Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/the-role-of-local-municipalities-and-entities-in-addressing-aquatic-invasive-species-webinar-series-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_AIS-tool-kit-webinar-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210122 DTSTAMP:20210124T144625Z CREATED:20201117T050721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T144625Z UID:6955-1611100800-1611273599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Fourth Annual RISCC Management Symposium DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/fourth-annual-riscc-management-symposium/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/canva_RISCC-symposium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210114T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210114T123000 DTSTAMP:20201209T024601Z CREATED:20201209T024601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T024601Z UID:7038-1610622000-1610627400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Power of Natives Webinar DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/power-of-natives-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/power-of-native-plants-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210111T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210111T130000 DTSTAMP:20210105T144839Z CREATED:20210105T144809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T144839Z UID:7135-1610366400-1610370000@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:The Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/the-role-of-local-municipalities-and-entities-in-addressing-aquatic-invasive-species-webinar-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/snip_AIS-tool-kit-webinar-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201203T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201203T140000 DTSTAMP:20201130T190951Z CREATED:20201105T211600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T190951Z UID:6903-1607000400-1607004000@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Hike to Protect Your Hemlocks Webinar DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/hike-to-protect-your-hemlocks/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Canva_hike-to-protect-hemlocks-webinar-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201201T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201201T150000 DTSTAMP:20201130T211254Z CREATED:20201130T211254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T211254Z UID:7023-1606831200-1606834800@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:INVASIVE WOODY PLANT MANAGEMENT - PART 1 of 2 DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/invasive-woody-plant-management-part-1-of-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WEBSITE_event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201201T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201201T123000 DTSTAMP:20201124T203917Z CREATED:20201124T203917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T203917Z UID:6995-1606820400-1606825800@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly Identification and Reporting DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/spotted-lanternfly-identification-and-reporting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/canva_slf-WEBINAR-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201119T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201119T150000 DTSTAMP:20201013T171802Z CREATED:20201013T171802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T171802Z UID:6799-1605794400-1605798000@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Emerging Aquatic Threats in WNY DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/emerging-aquatic-threats-in-wny/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WNY-webinar-fall-series-5png.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201119T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201119T140000 DTSTAMP:20201111T063648Z CREATED:20201013T170253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T063648Z UID:6786-1605790800-1605794400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:What We're Protecting DESCRIPTION:Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can help protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs.  Check often as more opportunities will be added as they are received. If you are a SLELO Partner and have a volunteer opportunity to list here contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org or submit it here.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SLELO PRISM Volunteer Opportunties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make it to an event? No worries! SLELO PRISM and our partners offer volunteer opportunities seasonally and sometimes throughout the year depending on needs. Click the button below and fill out the form to receive invitations to upcoming volunteer opportunities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign-up For Invitations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like gardening\, nature\, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October 15th-the 17th to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join early detection efforts to help monitor for terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. Learn to identify priority species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Adopt waterbodies and suggested survey sites. See below for an overview of our Water and Land Protector programs. Water Protectors: Focused on aquatic invasive species. Session 1: June WebinarSession 2: July WorkshopSession 3: August PaddleLand Protectors: Focused on terrestrial invasive species. June-July Webinar trainingGuided Survey Sessions & RemovalsOctober Restoration plantingsDecember-March Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Details and Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms thick floating mats on waterbodies. Water chestnut can be manually removed. Join removal efforts happening in the SLELO region.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Opportunities Offered by Our Parners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Overview: Purpose: To determine if the parasitoid wasp Oobius agrili has become established at the site.Location: SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station\, Brownell Rd\, Oswego\, NY 13126.Training: Guidance and training will be provided by SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station.Survey Frequency: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM\, from June through September. More details will be provided to those who volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown: Street Tree Advisory Board  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tree Watertown is the Street Tree Advisory Board for the City of Watertown\, NY. Their mission is to educate thecommunity of Watertown in understanding trees as a longterm benefit to the community\, through planting\, stewardship\, and maintenance. Open to the public are annual tree planting events held in observance of Arbor day in April and on the first Saturday of November.  To be included in Tree Watertown correspondance\,please reach out too the City of Watertown Department of Public Works\, or email the Secretary at treewatertown@gmail.com.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19th\, 2026 10 AM- 12 PM join a yellow iris removal effort at cippewa Bay Preserve. Get details and register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) protects over 12\,000 acres of land\, both fee-owned land and conservation easements\, including important wetland\, grassland\, and woodland habitats. They host guided hikes\, stewardship opportunities\, and kids programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get involved with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust(THTLT) and help conserve land\, connect kids and families with the wonders of nature and farms\, help to get the word out about upcoming treks and events\, and assist with trail maintenance.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you love to watch birds? Sign up for the Tug Hill Bird Quest and learn more about them! This opportunity is open to school classrooms\, homeschools\, youth groups\, families\, or individuals interested in observing and learning about birds in the Tug Hill region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The New York Natural Heritage Program is collaborating with organizations in Great Lakes states to enhance knowledge of vernal pools by utilizing new mapping tools and community science\, and recruiting volunteers for a new community science program called NY POOLS! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer OpportunitiesMaster Gardener ProgramEvents \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save The River’s new Riverkeeper Volunteer Program trains volunteers to be our eyes and ears out on the River\, by teaching the basics on assessing River health and identifying potential pollution problems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RiverKeeper Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) maintains 28 miles of trails open to the public across 5 different land preserves. Learn of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities hosted by IRLC that you can get involved in\, click the link above to view details on their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Love Your Parks DayMinna Anthony Common Nature Center Events & Volunteer OpportunitiesSelkirk Shores State Park EventsSouthwick Beach State Park Events (Facebook) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District WebsiteNYISAW Art ExhibitFacebook Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to show the world what you love about it\, then becoming a Campground Ambassador could be for you! Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and serving the millions of visitors who camp in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year.  This is a great opportunity to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NYiMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database. You can join state-wide early detection efforts for invasive species by becoming a member and reporting your observations.  Click the links below to become familiar with iMap How to Set up an iMapInvasives User AccountiMap TutorialsQuick Start VideoExplore iMapInvasive’s story-map \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adopt a Grid Square to Monitor for Spotted Lanternfly URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/what-were-protecting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/what-were-protecting-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR