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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260701T163008Z CREATED:20260615T210937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T163008Z UID:13833-1782844200-1782847800@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Pledge to Protect Info Session 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/pledge-to-protect-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/P2P-webinar-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260722T115513Z CREATED:20220725T191117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T115513Z UID:9827-1782864000-1786147199@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Pulls 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/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:20260427T131544Z CREATED:20240509T140659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T131544Z UID:12015-1784281500-1784300400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Oswegatchie River Water Chestnut Hand-Pull 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/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;TZID=UTC:20260821T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260630T203206Z CREATED:20260630T203107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T203206Z UID:13978-1787333400-1787340600@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven Workshop 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/slfworkshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/updated-flyer-draft-square-no-code.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20261002T174538Z CREATED:20261002T174423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T174538Z UID:14720-1791936000-1792627199@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Firewood Month 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/firewood-month-webinar-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/firewood-month-webinars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101 DTSTAMP:20261022T193248Z CREATED:20260402T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T193248Z UID:13492-1792022400-1830297599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Land Protectors Experience 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/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:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261002T142855Z CREATED:20260908T175152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T142855Z UID:14370-1792022400-1792281599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Restoration Planting Opportunities 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/volunteer-restoration-planting-opportunities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Volunteer-Restoration-Events-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271117 DTSTAMP:20260918T164641Z CREATED:20260312T192226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T164641Z UID:13430-1794873600-1826409599@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:SLELO PRISM Partner Meetings 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/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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261215T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261215T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T150410Z CREATED:20261027T150410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150410Z UID:14807-1797327000-1797350400@www.sleloinvasives.org SUMMARY:New York Forest Expansion Network 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/new-york-forest-expansion-network-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/event_NY-forest-expansion-network.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR