BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SLELO PRISM - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SLELO PRISM X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SLELO PRISM REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260407T190703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T164910Z UID:13509-1775520000-1788220799@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:NNY Bioblitz 26 DESCRIPTION:Calling all partners! SLELO PRISM is interested in collaborating on a region-wide BioBlitz we’ve named NNYBioBlitz26! \nWhat is a Bioblitz ? \nThe term is a combination of “bio” (life) and “blitz” (a quick\, intense  efforts). It can be described as an intensive\, short-term event where scientists\, naturalists\, and community volunteers work together to find and identify as many species as possible in a specific area and period of time. Its primary goal is to create a “snapshot” of local biodiversity while engaging the public in hands-on conservation and scientific discovery. \nHow Partners Can Collaborate:\nWhen:  \n\nHold your event between June-August of 2026.\n\nOf particular interest are events held during June 8th-14th in observance of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW).\n\n\n\nWhere:  \n\nRegional partners should hold events within or bordering the five counties of Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, and St. Lawrence\, New York.\nCanadian partners are welcome to participate and should hold events in areas within or bordering the Eastern Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River region.\n\n\n \nCollecting Data:  \n\n\n\niNaturalist will be used to record and query data.\nHosts should create a “Collections Project” in iNaturalist (start a project\, get details).’\nIf you don’t want to make your own iNaturalist project\, join the SLELO PRISM Bioblitz26 Project and record your data to that instead. Instructions on how to join a project.\nAll projects will be added to the  iNaturalist Umbrella Project titled “NNYBioblitz26.”\n\n\n\nSign-Up to Participate:  \n\nFill out the form below to indicate your interest in participating.\nSubmitted events will be showcased on this webpage to help promote them.\n\nBioblitz Interest Form\nPlease fill out the form to indicate your interest in hosting a bioblitz. The information provided will be displayed on this webpage to help promote your event. \n\n\nName(Required)\n\nFirst\n\nLast\nWe don’t share your information.\nEmail(Required)\n\nWe don’t share your information.Affilation(Required)Indicate your organization or type N/A if none. \n\nDo you have an iNaturalist user account?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nI plan to set one up\nVisit inaturalist.org to set up a free account.\nWhat is your iNaturalist username?This information will be used to identify observations of bioblitz participants. If you haven’t set up an account yet\, write “pending”. \n\nWould you use the SLELO PRISM iNaturalist special project for recording observations at your event?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nNo\nOur project boundaries include Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, St. Lawrence Counties in New York.\n\nDo you plan to use your own iNaturalist special project for participants to record observations at your event?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nNo\nWhat is the name of your iNaturalist special project?(Required)This information is needed to add your project to the NNYBioblitz26 “umbrella project” in iNaturalist. When will your event be held?(Required)Type TBD if you don’t know yet. Where will your event be held?(Required)Type TBD if you are not sure yet. Provide a link to your event webpage and/or registration.Provide a description of your event below.(Required) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nΔ \n\nNNYBioblitz26 Events\nEvents and resources will be added as they are received below. Fill out the form above to have your event included. \n \n\nHost: SLELO PRISM\nDate: Saturday\, June 13th\nTime: 9:30AM-1 PM\nLocation: Lakeview WMA\,Pierrepont Pl\, Henderson\, NY 13650\nDetails: Participants can choose to take a guided walk or a paddle to explore and record species using iNaturalist. Bring your own bagged lunch to enjoy at the beach after the event. No experience needed\, all ages are welcome!\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n \nNNYBioblitz26 Resources\n\nGetting started with iNaturalist\niNaturalist Video Tutorials\nCreate a free iNaturalist user account\nCreate an iNaturalist Project\nHow to join an iNaturalist project URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/nnybioblitz26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bioblitz-1920-x-1005-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260408T165006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165053Z UID:13531-1775952000-1776556799@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:2026 Upper St. Lawrence Community BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Ready to get outside for Earth Week and contribute important biological observations to science?\nJoin the 2026 Upper St. Lawrence Community BioBlitz from anywhere in the watershed!\n\nThe aim of a BioBlitz is to observe and upload as many species encounters as possible to an iNaturalist project within a set amount of time. Your participation collecting biological data (i.e. observations of local flora and fauna) contributes to environmental research and can be used to inform environmental protection and policy! This BioBlitz is brought to you by the River Institute\, City of Cornwall\, Raisin Region Conservation Authority\, South Nation Conservation\, Frontenac Arch Biosphere\, Thousand Islands Land Trust\, Youth for Climate Action Cornwall\, and Bird Friendly Cornwall.\n\nMore details\nThis BioBlitz runs from Sunday\, April 12th-Saturday\, April 18th!\nAlong the Upper St. Lawrence River Watershed\nParticipants of all ages are welcome and encouraged to take part! No prior experience as a naturalist is necessary.\nThe top FIVE contributors to this project will WIN prizes!\nJoin the Upper St. Lawrence Community BioBlitz project on iNaturalist to get started https://www.inaturalist.org/\nFacebook event page\nQuestions?  Cassey O’Connor at coconnor@riverinstitute.ca URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/2026-upper-st-lawrence-community-bioblitz/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/River-Bioblitz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260409T200249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171816Z UID:13542-1777507200-1780012799@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Roots of Renewal: Biodiversity & Habitat Enhancement (BHE) Project Events DESCRIPTION:The Roots of Renewal: Biodiversity and Habitat Enhancement (BHE) Project aims to create ecologically functioning habitats that support pollinators and enhance biodiversity in urban landscapes the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario region. BHE supports regional efforts to restore habitats\, increase climate adaptability\, and protect native ecosystems from encroaching invasive species.  \nThe project is hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County with support from the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. Through this collaboration\, five sites have been selected to create demonstration gardens to enhance native biodiversity and habitat. To raise awareness of the BHE project and foster community engagement\, two webinars and five planting events are open to the public to attend. \nEvents Overview:  \nWebinars: Register to receive Zoom link. \n4/30\, 6:30 PM- 8 PM: Cultivating Biodiversity & Habitat. Presented by\, Cierra Williams\, CCE Jefferson. Gain an overview of the BHE Project and learn about native plants you can use to support wildlife on your own property.  \n5/28\, 6:30 PM- 8 PM: Invasive Species 101 Empowering Gardeners: Presented by\, Megan Pistolese-Shaw\, SLELO PRISM. Learn to identify and manage common yard invasives\, discover beneficial native alternatives\, and master control techniques. This session includes practical training on using community science tools iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek to track and report species; participants are encouraged to create user accounts and download the mobile apps for each of these tools.  \nPublic Planting Events: Beginning at 10 AM and lasting up to 3-4 hours depending on needs. No experience is needed. Equipment will be provided but if you have your own shovel and gloves bring them!  \n5/11: Zoo NY Watertown – 1 Thompson Park\, Watertown\, NY 13601 \n5/12: JCC Watertown – 1220 Coffeen St\, Watertown\, NY 13601 (Parking Lot C next to the soccer fields). \n5/13: Frederic Remington Art Museum – 303 Washington St\, Ogdensburg\, NY 13669 \n5/15: Ives Park – 3 Riverview Dr\, Potsdam\, NY 13676 \n5/19: Downtown Canton – 64 Main St\, Canton\, NY 13617 \n \n Register to attend one or more BHE events URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/roots-of-renewal-biodiversity-habitat-enhancement-bhe-project-events/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Facebook-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270801 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20240125T171656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T153623Z UID:11688-1777593600-1817078399@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience DESCRIPTION:Please fill out the form below to sign up for our Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE). Facebook Event\n\nThe Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE) empowers waterfront property owners and recreationists to protect waterbodies in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone who enjoys spending time on the water and has a curiosity for the natural world.  \nAISLE participants attend a three-part training series that occurs annually during the summer. After taking the training\, participants become Water Protectors and are invited to adopt a waterbody to monitor for and report aquatic invasive species at least once annually.  \nA single or multiple AISLE trainings can be attended\, but joining all three trainings is highly encouraged to get the full experience.  \n2026 Schedule \nSession 1: Webinar Plant ID Training \n\nWhen: June 10th\, 10 AM-12 PM \nWhere: Via Zoom\, register to receive link. \n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nLearn how to identify invasive and native aquatic plants.\nLearn how to use community science identification tools\, including iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek.\n\n Session 2: In-Person Plant ID Workshop \n\nWhen: July 10th\, 1 PM- 3 PM\nWhere: Redwood Hill Preserve\,  44010 Stine Rd\, Redwood\, NY 13679\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nView preserved and live native and aquatic plants in a classroom setting.\nAssistance with iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek community science apps.\n\nSession:3 Guided Paddle \n\nWhen: August 14th\, 10 AM- 1 PM\nWhere: Theresa/Hammond\, NY (Indian River Lake TBD)\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\nA fun day on the water to put your skills to the test!\nConduct rake tosses and use underwater scopes to view and identify plants. \nPractice reporting observations to the iNaturalist and iMapInvasives mobile apps. \n\n\n\nAISLE Registration\nPlease fill out the form to register to attend one or more AISLE sessions. See above for schedule and locations. \n\n\nName(Required)\n \n First\n \n Last\n \nEmail(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)How did you hear about this event?(Required)SLELO emailSLELO newsletterSLELO websiteSocial mediaPrinted newspaperDigital news outletOther \n\nPlease select all that apply to you(Required)\n \n SLELO volunteer\n \n SLELO partner\n \n Waterfront property owner\n \n Lake association member\n \n No affiliation\n After hitting submit\, scroll up for confirmaiton announcement.\n\nIs this your first time attending an AISLE training?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n \nPlease indicate the sessions you plan to attend.\n\nJune 10th AISLE Webinar(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n\nJuly 10th AISLE Workshop(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n\nAugust 14th AISLE Paddle(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n\nDo you have your own watercraft?(Required)\n \n Yes I have a watercraft\n \n I’d like to borrow a kayak\n \n Please save me a seat in a canoe\n We have a few kayaks and some extra seats in canoes that can be reserved on a first come first serve basis. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/aquatic-invasive-species-learning-experience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AIS-learning-experience-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260429T151402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T151402Z UID:13636-1778061600-1778079600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:APIPP 2026 Spring Partner Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join APIPP staff and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe on May 6thth to learn about invasive species in the Adirondack PRISM. APIPP will provide updates on upcoming field projects and highlight a water quality monitoring project. Our partners at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division will lead a field trip to highlight their management work to protect ash stands from emerald ash borer.  They will also be learning about the role black ash plays in basket weaving and how to pound a log. \nNOTE: The morning session will be in-person and virtual\, the afternoon field trip is afternoon only. Please register via Zoom\, even if you are planning on attending in-person. \nDate: May 6th \nTime: 10 AM- 3 PM \nMeeting location: \nCommunity Services Building \n850 State Route 37\, Akwesasne\, NY 13655  \n  \nAgenda \nMorning session (in-person and virtual) \n\n10:00-10:30: Coffee and snacks. Come early to chat!\n10:30: Welcome and introductions\n10:40: APIPP updates\n11:15: Project Highlight: Milfoil management and water quality\n11:45: Partner Highlight: St. Regis Mohawk emerald ash borer management\n12:15: Questions\, wrap-up\, and next events\n\nAfternoon session (in-person only) \n\n12:15: BYO lunch and informal announcements\n12:45 – 1:45: Ash log pounding demonstration\n1:45-2:00: Pack-up and head over to field site for ash management tour\n2:00-3:00: Field tour of ash management stands URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/apipp-2026-spring-partner-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_APIPP-partner-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260408T180753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154427Z UID:13535-1778976000-1779580799@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Emerald Ash Borer Awarness Week DESCRIPTION:EAB Awareness Week is May 17th to 23th for 2026. The Don’t Move Firewood team is gearing up for their annual Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Webinar Series! \nThey have several exciting talks lined up in light of EAB Awareness Week! See the registration links below\, or head to this page (https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/eabweek2026/) for more details. Visit the Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Toolkit  for resources to support your outreach efforts! \nTuesday May 19th 11am EST \nResistance to EAB is real – here’s what we can do to help restore ash in the future \n\nLearn how resistance breeding may help us retain ash on the landscape in a post-EAB era and talk heritable resistance in green and white ash.\n\n<> \n  \nWednesday May 20th 1pm EST \nAsh-kicking outreach in Oregon and Washington  \n\nMeet\, Alex\, Don’t Move Firewood’s new outreach specialist for the Pacific Northwest and learn about his efforts to enhance and expand partnerships in firewood outreach.\n\n<> \n  \nWednesday Thursday May 21st 1pm EST \nEAB from crisis to opportunity: managing and growing a resilient urban forest in Minneapolis\, MN \n\nLearn the process behind how Minneapolis selected a diverse mix of trees in the wake of forest pests and climate change.\n\n<> \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/emerald-ash-borer-awarness-week/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EAB-awareness-week-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260330T220715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T220715Z UID:13481-1779184800-1779192000@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Yellow Iris Pull at Chippewa Bay Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join our partners at TILT for a hands-on conservation effort at Chippewa Bay Preserve! On May 19 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM\, TILT is hosting a Yellow Iris Pull to help protect the preserve’s wetlands from invasive species. \nYellow Iris may look pretty\, but it spreads aggressively and can crowd out native plants that wildlife depend on. Volunteers will work together to carefully remove this invasive plant from wetland areas\, helping restore the natural balance of the ecosystem. \nCome ready to get a little muddy\, learn about invasive species management\, and make a direct impact on the health of Chippewa Bay Preserve. Please wear muck boots or rain boots. \nPlease register by clicking the link\, or by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345\, or emailing dmcilrath@tilandtrust.org. URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/yellow-iris-pull-at-chippewa-bay-preserve/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TILT-yellow-iris-pull.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271018 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260402T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171736Z UID:13492-1780444800-1823817599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Land Protectors Experience DESCRIPTION:The Land Protectors Learning Experience is a unique opportunity to learn to identify\, survey\, report\, and manage priority terrestrial invasive species through virtual and hands-on experiences.  Sessions include seasonal training webinars and immersive field experiences.  Summer sessions are held June-July\, followed by fall restoration plantings\, and a special winter hemlock woolly adelgid learning session. \n\n\n2026 Learning Experience Overview: Summer Session: Held June- July & October\nWebinar Training: A recording will be made available \n\nWhen: June 3rd\, 1 PM- 2:30 PM\nWhere: via zoom\, register to receive link.\nPlease register via the form below to receive the webinar link and recording. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn to identify and report priority terrestrial invasive species.\nLearn how to use community science identification tools\, including iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek.\n\nSummer Management Field Sessions: Equipment and guidance will be provided. \nSession 1: Gain experience with field identification and manual management of yellow iris and swallow-wort. \n\nWhen: June 11th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\n\nAlternate bad weather date: 6/18\n\n\nWhere: Black Pond WMA: Black Pond WMA Access Rd\, Henderson NY\n\nSession 2: Gain experience with field identification and manual management of swallow-wort and learn about site restoration efforts. \n\nWhen: June 27th\, 10 AM- 1 PM\n\nAlternate bad weather date: 6/28. \n\n\nWhere: El Dorado Preserve: Grand Jean Rd\, Henderson\, NY\n\nSession 3: Gain experience with field identification and manual management of yellow iris with option to join a water chestnut pull being held at 9 AM at the site. \n\nWhen: July 22nd\n\nOptional Water Chestnut Removal: 9 AM-3 PM\nYellow-Iris Removal: 1:15 PM- 3 PM\nAlternate bad weather date: 7/23\n\n\nWhere: Lakeview WMA South Colwell Pond: Montario Point Rd. Ellisburg/Mansville\, NY\n\n  \nSummer Guided Survey Training Sessions: Gain experience identifying\, surveying\, and reporting beech leaf disease and elm zigzag sawfly. \nSession 1: Target species: beech leaf disease. \n\nWhen: June 12th 10 AM- 12 PM\n\nAlternate bad weather date: 6/17\n\n\nWhere: Salmon River Falls: 185 Falls Rd\, Richland\, NY 13144\n\nSession 2: Target species: elm zigzag sawfly \n\nWhen: June 16th 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM\n\nAlternate bad weather date: 6/17\n\n\nWhere: Walter Pratt Memorial Park: Old Keenan Road\, Brasher Falls\, NY 13613\n\nFall Restoration Sessions: Held in October \nJoin restoration plantings and learn about restoration efforts. Equipment and guidance will be provided.  \nSession 1: \n\nWhen: October 16th\, 9 AM- 2 PM Times are tentatively scheduled\nWhere: Deer Creek Marsh WMA: South Rainbow Shores Road\, Pulaski\, NY\n\nSession 2: \n\nWhen: October 17th\, 10 AM- 3 PM Times are tentatively scheduled\nWhere: El Dorado Preserve: Grand Jean Rd\, Henderson\, NY\n\nWinter Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Sessions: Held December-March.  \n  \nSession 1: December\, date TBD:  HWA and iMapInvasives webinar.  \nTopics Covered:  \n\nHWA overview\, impacts\, and distribution in the SLELO region\niMapInvasives mobile app and desktop version tutorial\nAdopt a trail to survey for HWA\n\nSession 2: December date TBD: Field trip to view HWA. Location TBD.  \n\nSee HWA in person\nPractice using the iMapInvasives mobile app\nLearn about HWA biocontrol efforts in the SLELO region\n\nSession 3: Guided HWA Surveys held each month January-March. Dates/locations TBD. \n  \nLand Protectors Registration\nPlease fill out the form to register to attend one or more Land Protector sessions. See above for schedule and locations. After hitting submit\, scroll up to view important information needed. More details will be sent to those who register to attend events as the date approaches. \n\n\nName(Required)\n \n First\n \n Last\n \nEmail(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)How did you hear about this event?(Required)SLELO emailSLELO newsletterSLELO websiteSocial mediaPrinted newspaperDigital news outletOther \n\nAffiliation(Required)\n \n SLELO volunteer\n \n SLELO partner\n \n No affiliation\n Please select all that apply to you\n\nIs this your first time attending one of our trainings?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n Examples: volunteer surveillance network webinar\, guided surveys\, etc. \nPlease indicate the sessions you plan to attend.\nSee above for the full schedule and locations. Participants can join one or more sessions. Attending the webinar\, in addition to at least one survey and field session will enhance your experience. \n\nJune 3rd Land Protector Webinar(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n From 1 PM- 2:30 PM via Zoom. Learn to identify priority terrestrial invasive species\, management techniques\, and how to how to use community science identification tools\, including iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek.\nSummer Field Experiences\n\nJune 11th Field Session at Black Pond WMA(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n 10 AM – 1 PM\, Black Pond WMA\, Henderson NY. Gain experience with field identification and manual management of yellow iris and swallow-wort. \n\nJuly 22nd Field Session at Lakeview WMA South Colwell Pond(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n Held at Lakeview WMA\, Ellisburg/Mannsville\, NY. Water Chestnut Pull: 9 AM- 1:30 PM. Yellow Iris Removal: 1:15 PM-3 PM. \n\nPlease select what you will particiapte in at the event.(Required)\n \n Water Chestnut Hand Pull (must arrive by 8:45 AM)\n \n Yellow Iris Management (must arrive by 1:15 PM)\n \n Both activities\n This event includes a water chestnut removal and a yellow iris removal. Volunteers can participate in one or both removal efforts.\n\nJune 27th Field Session at El Dorado Preserve(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n 10 AM- 1 PM\, El Dorado Preserve\, Henderson\, NY. Gain experience with field identification and manual management of swallow-wort\, and learn about site restoration efforts. \nSummer Guided Survey Training Sessions\nGain experience with identifying\, surveying\, and reporting beech leaf disease and elm zigzag sawfly. \n\nJune 12th Beech Leaf Disease Guided Survey Training(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n 10 AM- 12 PM\, Salmon River Falls\, Henderson\, NY. Gain experience with identifying\, surveying\, and reporting beech leaf disease. \n\nJune 16th Elm Zigzag Sawfly Guided Survey Training(Required)\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM\, Walter Pratt Memorial Park\, Brasher Falls\, NY. Gain experience with identifiying\, surveying\, and reporting elm zigzag sawfly. \nFall Restoration Planting Sessions\nJoin restoration plantings and learn about restoration efforts. Equipment and guidance will be provided. Times are tentatively scheduled. \n\nOctober 16th Deer Creek Marsh Restoration Planting\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n Maybe\n 9 AM- 2 PM (tentative). At Deer Creek Marsh WMA South Rainbow Shores Rd. Pulaski\, NY. \n\nOctober 17th El Dorado Restoration Planting\n \n Attending\n \n Not attending\n \n Maybe\n 10 AM- 3 PM (tentative). El Dorado Preserve Grand Jean Rd. Henderson\, NY. \nAlternate Bad Weather Date Availability\n Please select your availability to attend alternate dates in the event that weather impedes our ability to hold events on the initial dates described. You will be notified of updates as the event approaches. \n\nAre you available on June 17th?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the June 12th and June 16th guided survey trainings.\n\nAre you available on June 18th?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the June 11th Black Pond WMA field session.\n\nAre you available on July 23rd?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the July 22nd Lakeview WMA field session. \n\nAre you available on June 28th?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n No\n This is an alternative date for the June 27th El Dorado field session.\nEquipment needs for Lakeview Water Chestnut Pull Attendees\n\nIndicate your equipment needs.(Required)\n \n I’ll bring my own watercraft and life jacket\n \n I need to borrow a kayak\n \n Please save me a seat in a canoe\n We have limited kayaks and seats in canoes that can be borrowed upon request. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/land-protectors-experience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/land-protectors-feature-graphic-square-new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260427T190604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T190604Z UID:13633-1780444800-1780531199@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:THC Black River Watershed Conference DESCRIPTION:Our partners at the Tug Hill Commission are hosting their 16th Annual Black River Watershed Conference on Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026\, at the Tug Hill Estate. They are accepting poster and presentation abstracts. Visit their website for more information. URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/thc-black-river-watershed-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/THC-conference-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260427T190148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T190148Z UID:13631-1780648200-1780677000@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:IRLC Water Quality Conference DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Indian Rivers Lakes Conservancy\, this conference provides a forum to explore critical topics\, share experiences\, and develop strategies for protecting and improving the health of the region’s watersheds. By fostering collaboration and communication\, the conference strengthens our collective ability to care for the land and water of the Indian River Lakes Region. SLELO PRISM will be presenting on our volunteer surveillance network land and water protector programs. \nGet Details and Buy a Ticket \nDATE AND TIME\nFri\, June 05\, 2026 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT\nLOCATION\nRedwood Hill Preserve44010 Stine RdRedwood\, NY 13679 United States URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/irlc-water-quality-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IRLC-water-quality-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20220725T191117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T131620Z UID:9827-1782864000-1786147199@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Pulls DESCRIPTION:Join water chestnut removal efforts occurring in the SLELO region. Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an invasive aquatic plant that grows thick\, dense\, floating mats that impede aquatic recreation\, reduce waterfront property values\, and alter aquatic ecosystems. Water chestnut populations can be suppressed through manual removals of their floating rosette and nutlets. \nWhat to Expect: Using a kayak or canoe to paddle around a given area to collect the floating rosettes and nutlets of water chestnut and bring them ashore to be disposed of. \n\nIf you plan to host a water chesnut pull in the SLELO region\, please contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org. Help capture state-wide water chestnut control efforts and report pre- and post-treatment data to iMapInvasives.org. View a step-by-step guide HERE.\n\n2026 Water Chestnut Pull Schedule: More events and details will be shared as they are received.  \n\nWaterbody: Oswegatchie River\nHost: SLELO PRISM Date: July 17th\nTime: 9:45 AM–3 PM\nDetails: Participants will be divided into two groups and assigned to launch from either the Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch or Horseshoe Camp in Heuvelton\, NY. Padddle routes take between 3-4 hours and run between the Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch and Eel Weir State Park.\nContact:Megan Pistolese-Shaw\, megan.pistolese@tnc.org\nView details and register to attend\n\n  \n\nWaterbody: Lakeview WMA South Colwell Pond\nHost: SLELO PRISM\nDate: July 22nd\nTime: 9 AM–1:30 PM with optional yellow iris removal on site from 1:15-3 PM\nDetails: Meet at Montario Point Boat Launch\, Ellisburg\, NY\nContact: Megan Pistolese-Shaw\, megan.pistolese@tnc.org\nView details and register to attend\n\n\nWaterbody: Lakeview WMA Mud Brook\nHost: DEC\nDate: July 22nd\nTime: 9:30 AM–3 PM\nDetails: Meet at Mud Brook Access Rd. \nContact: Jayla White\, jayla.white@dec.ny.gov\n\n  \n\nWaterbody: Tibbets Creek\nHost: DEC\nDates: July 28th and August 4th (rain dates: July 30th; August 6th)\nTime: 9 AM–2 PM\nDetails: Meet on Richardson Road\, Ogdensburg\, NY\nContact: Jayla White\, jayla.white@dec.ny.gov\n\n  \n\nWaterbody: Guffin Bay\nHost: Save The River\nDate: Friday\, August 7th\nTime: 9 AM–12:30 PM\nDetails: Meet at Old Moffatt Road in Dexter\, NY\, and paddle 10–15 minutes to Guffin Bay.\nContact: Caryn Clements – programs@savetheriver.org\, 315-686-2010 ext. 203\nRegistration will be posted on the STR events page as the date approaches\n\n  URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/waterchestnutpulls/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CANVA_water-chestnut-removals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T094500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20240509T140659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T131544Z UID:12015-1784281500-1784300400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Oswegatchie River Water Chestnut Hand-Pull DESCRIPTION:Join a manual water chestnut removal effort on the Oswegatchie River on Friday\, July 17th\, 2026. \nRegistration is required to attend this event and should be completed by each participant no later than July 15th to allow time to process required liability waiver forms. More details regarding launch logistics will be emailed to those who register.  \nEvent Details:  \n\nDate: July 17th \nTime: 9:45 AM-3 PM\nWhere: Village of Heuvelton\, NY \nFacebook event\nPress Resease\nEvent graphics (1920 x 1080  1080 x 1080)\n\nParticipants should arrive by 9:45 AM and have their boats ready to launch. The event will kick off promptly at 10 AM with an overview of water chestnut and a hand-pull technique demonstration. \nParticipants should bring their watercraft\, and life jackets are required. Some kayaks\, seats in canoes\, and life jackets can be borrowed upon request\, but space is limited and will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nParticipants will be guided on a paddle between the Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch and Eel Weir State Park. We will divide into two groups launching from the locations listed below. Each paddle route is approximately 3 and a half miles long\, totaling between 3 and 4 hours\, depending on how many plants we find and paddle speeds.  \nPaddle Route 1: launch from the Village of Heuvelton boat launch and paddle to the Horseshoe Campground (approximately 3 miles/3-4hours). This route is best for those who need to borrow a watercraft. \nPaddle Route 2: launch from the Horseshoe Camp and paddle to Eel Weir State Park (approximately 3 miles/3-4 hours). This route is best for those who have their own watercraft. \n  \n \n REGISTRATION REQUIRED URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/oswegatchie-river-water-chestnuts/ LOCATION:Village of Heuvelon\, NY\, Oswegatchie River ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Oswegatchie-square-no-code.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271117 DTSTAMP:20260501T051233 CREATED:20260312T192226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T153133Z UID:13430-1794873600-1826409599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:SLELO PRISM Partner Meetings DESCRIPTION:Partner meetings are held three times a year. Dates and locations are polled among participating partners. Email brittney.rogers@tnc.org to receive invitations. Visit our partners webpage for more details about our partnership. \n  \n  \nPartner Meeting 2026 Schedule: Virtual options available for all meetings. View meeting registrations for details.  \nOur spring Meeting was held on April 23rd\, 2026 at the NYS DEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery. A recording and summary will be made available on our Partners webpage. \n       Summer: no meeting \n       Fall:  \n\nDate: November 17th\,2026\nTime: 9:45 AM- 12 PM followed by an optional lunch and partner engagement.\nLocation: TBD\nRegistration: Coming soon\n\n  \n       Winter:  \n\nDate: TBD\nTime: 9:45 AM- 12 PM followed by an optional lunch and partner engagement.\nLocation: Virtual\nRegistration: Coming soon\n\n  \n\nPartner Meeting summaries:\n\n2026 Winter Partner Meeting Summary\n2025 Autumn Partner Meeting Summary\n2025 Spring Partner Meeting Summary\n\n\n\n\nPartner Meeting recordings on YouTube  URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/slelo-prism-partner-meetings/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Partner-Meeting-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR