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SUMMARY:We're Hiring! Aquatic Restoration & Resliency Coordinator Position Open
DESCRIPTION:Do you have experience managing invasive species\, conducting field work and restoration? Do you enjoy working outdoors\, collaborating with partners\, and implementing conservation projects? Join our team! APPLY NOW \nThe St. Lawrence and Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM)\, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy\, is hiring an Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator (ARRC). \nJob Overview: The ARRC will develop\, coordinate\, and advance conservation initiatives and implement aquatic invasive species prevention and management programs that support the objectives of SLELO PRISM and The Nature Conservancy. \nMinimum Qualifications: \n\nMaster’s degree in science related field and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience) with a focus on environmental monitoring\, aquatic invasive species\, or similar field.\nExperience designing and implementing monitoring programs.\nAbility to recognize and identify invasive aquatic plant and animal species.\nExperience managing staff\, contractors\, or volunteers.\nExperience using software applications such as Word\, Excel\, and PowerPoint.\nExperience with Geographic Information Systems and field data collection techniques.\nExperience with ecological restoration practices and implementation.\nExperience in training and formal presentation design/delivery.\nExperience safely operating small watercraft.\n\nSalary Range: $70\,000 – 76\,000 \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Once a strong candidate pool is identified\, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role\, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. \n  \nAPPLY NOW\, or visit careers.nature.org and search for SLELO PRISM or the job title. Submit your application by using the “Apply Now” button. Need help applying? Visit The Nature Conservancy’s recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/were-hiring-aquatic-restoration-resliency-coordinator-position-open/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
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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: Potato Hill Farm\, 11904 Potato Hill Rd\, Boonville\, NY 13309\nRegistration \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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313
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SUMMARY:Land Protectors Experience: HWA Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:The Land Protector Learning Experience is a unique opportunity to learn how to identify\, survey\, report\, and manage priority terrestrial invasive species through virtual trainings and hands-on field experiences. Participants are invited to become Land Protectors by adopting a trail and helping monitor invasive species in their community. Learn more about the full Land Protector program. \nThroughout the year\, participants can join seasonal learning opportunities\, including summer invasive species trainings and surveys\, fall habitat restoration plantings\, and winter hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) workshops and field experiences. While participants are welcome to attend individual sessions\, attending seasonal training webinars and at least one corresponding field session is recommended for the best experience. \nThe 2026 webinar training was held on June 3rd\, 1 PM- 2:30 PM via Zoom. Watch the webinar recording. \nUpcoming Winter Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Learning Series: December 2026 – March 2027\nFall Restoration Sessions: Held in October \nJoin restoration plantings and learn about restoration efforts. Equipment and guidance will be provided. Times are tentitive and subject to change.  \n\nOctober 15 – SLELO Field Office\n\nWhat: Sort and plant native species into raised beds\nWhen: 9 AM–2 PM (tentative)\nWhere: 269 Ouderkirk Road\, Pulaski\, NY\n\n\nOctober 16 – Selkirk Fen\n\nWhat: Plant native species at the restoration site\nWhen: 9 AM–2 PM (tentative)\nWhere: 269 Ouderkirk Road\, Pulaski\, NY. Meet at SLELO Field Office; carpool to site on Route 3.\n\n\nOctober 17 – El Dorado Preserve\n\nWhat: Plant native species at the preserve\nWhen: 10 AM–3 PM (tentative)\nWhere: Grand Jean Rd\, Henderson\, NY\n\n\n\nSession 1: HWA Training Webinar\nDate: December 4\, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM\nLocation: Zoom (link provided upon registration) \nTopics Include: \n\nHWA identification\, impacts\, and distribution in the SLELO region\nIntroduction to the iMapInvasives mobile app and desktop platform\nHow to adopt a trail and participate in community surveys\n\n\nSession 2: HWA Workshop & Field Experience\nDate: December 11\, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM\nLocation: Green Lakes State Park\, 7900 Green Lakes Rd\, Fayetteville\, NY 13066  \nTopics Include: \n\nIntroduction to SLELO PRISM and Finger Lakes PRISM\nHWA identification and ecology\nDemonstration of the iMapInvasives Survey123 reporting tool\nGuided field experience to observe HWA and practice reporting observations\n\n\nSession 3: Guided HWA Survey Series\nJanuary – March 2027 \nBuild your skills through guided field surveys focused on hemlock identification\, recognizing signs of HWA\, survey techniques\, and using the iMapInvasives mobile app in the field. Participants are encouraged to attend or watch the recorded webinar from Session 1 and set up an iMapInvasives account before attending. \nJanuary Guided Survey\nDate: January 22\, 2027 | 9:50 AM–12:00 PM\nLocation: Foster-Blake Woods Preserve\, 37480 State Rte 12E\, Clayton\, NY 13624 \nAdditional survey sessions are being planned for February and March 2027. Share your interest during registration to help us select dates and locations. \nWebinar Training:  \n\nHeld on June 3rd\, 1 PM- 2:30 PM via Zoom\nWatch the webinar 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-1 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\nSummer Guided Survey Training Sessions: Gain experience identifying\, surveying\, and reporting elm zigzag sawfly. \nSession : 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\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 your submission confirmation. More details will be sent to those who register to attend events as the date approaches. \n\n\nName(Required)\n\nFirst\n\nLast\nEmail(Required)\n\nPhone(Required)How did you hear about this event?(Required)SLELO emailSLELO newsletterSLELO websiteSocial mediaPrinted newspaperDigital news outletOtherName of afflliated organizationIf no affiliation write N/A \n\nAffiliation(Required)\n\nSLELO volunteer\n\nSLELO partner\n\nNo affiliation\nPlease select all that apply to you\n\nHave you attended a SLELO event or training before?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nNo\nExamples: volunteer surveillance network webinar\, guided surveys\, etc.\n\nAre you an iMapInvasives User?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nNo\nPlease share your iMapInvasives User IDYou can find your iMapInvasives Person ID (User ID) by logging into the online database and checking your account profile. \n\nAre you an iNaturalist user?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nNo\nPlease share your iNaturalist usernameYou can find your iNaturalist username by checking your profile page on the website or mobile app \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\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\nFrom 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\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\n10 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\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\nHeld at Lakeview WMA\, Ellisburg/Mannsville\, NY. Water Chestnut Pull: 9 AM- 1:30 PM. Yellow Iris Removal: 1:15 PM-3 PM.\n\nJune 27th Field Session at El Dorado Preserve\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\n10 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.\n\nPlease select what you will particiapte in the 7/22 event.\n\nWater Chestnut Hand Pull (must arrive by 8:45 AM)\n\nYellow Iris Management (must arrive by 1:15 PM)\n\nBoth activities\nThis event includes a water chestnut removal and a yellow iris removal. Volunteers can participate in one or both removal 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\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\n10 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\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\n10:30 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 15th- Pulaski Office planting(Required)\n\nAttending\n\nNot attending\n\nMaybe\n9 AM- 2 PM (tentative)\, at 269 Ouderkirk Road\, Pulaski\, NY.\n\nhide:October 16th Deer Creek Marsh Restoration Planting(Required)\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\n\nMaybe\n9 AM- 2 PM (tentative). At Deer Creek Marsh WMA South Rainbow Shores Rd. Pulaski.\n\nOctober 16th Selkirk Fen Restoration Planting (limited to 6 volunteers)(Required)\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\n\nMaybe\nMeet at 9 AM at 269 Ouderkirk Road\, Pulaski NY 13142. We will carpool to the site.\n\nOctober 17th El Dorado Restoration Planting(Required)\n\nAttending\n\nNot Attending\n\nMaybe\n10 AM- 3 PM (tentative)\, at El Dorado Preserve Grand Jean Rd. Henderson\, NY.\n\nWill you be on paid staff time at this event?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nNo\nHemlock Woolly Adelgid Learning Series\nLearn to identify\, survey\, and report hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) through a unique learning series held annually December through March.\nThe series includes a webinar\, a field trip to observe HWA\, and guided survey sessions.\nPlease indicate your availability to attend a session below. \n\nSession 1 Webinar: December 4th 2026; 1- 2:30 PM via zoom\n\nAttending\n\nNot attending\n\nSession 2 Workshop/Field Trip: December 11th\, 2026: 1- 4 PM @ Green Lakes State Park\n\nAttending\n\nNot attending\nHWA Survey Field Sessions\nFor the best experience\, participants are encouraged to attend or watch the recorded webinar from session-1 before joining the field survey sessions. \n\nJanuary 22nd 2027\, 9:50 AM- 12 PM @ Foster Foster-Blake Woods Preserve\, Clayton\, NY.\n\nAttending\n\nNot attending\nPlease share your availablity to help us select dates for other HWA survey field sessions in 2027.\nWe’re planning to hold a survey training in February at either the Trenton Greenbelt Trail in Holland Patent\, NY or Salmon River Falls\, in Orwell\, NY. As well as a training in March at Whetstone Gulf State Park in Lowville\, NY. \n\nSelect your field session location(s) preference.(Required)\n\nTrenton Greenbelt Trail: Holland Patent\, NY\n\nSalmon River Falls Trail: Orwell\, NY\n\nBoth locations are good for me!\n\nNeither location works for me\n\nDate Options for Trenton Greenbelt or Salmon River Falls.(Required)\n\nFebruary 5th\, 2027\n\nFebruary 11th\, 2027\n\nFebruary 12th\, 2027\n\nNone\nSelect all availablity\n\nDate options for Whetstone Gulf State Park.(Required)\n\nMarch 4th\, 2027\n\nMarch 5th\, 2027\n\nMarch 11th\, 2027\n\nMarch 12th\, 2027\n\nNone\nSelect all availablity\n\nWould you like to be notified of HWA winter sessions?(Required)\n\nYes\n\nNo\nSection Break\nAlternate Bad Weather Date Availability\nIf you’re attending any field sessions\, please select your availability to attend alternate dates for listed events should we have to reschedule due to bad weather. You will be notified of updates as the event approaches. \n\nAre you available on June 17th?\n\nYes\n\nNo\nThis is an alternative date for the June 12th and June 16th guided survey trainings.\n\nAre you available on June 18th?\n\nYes\n\nNo\nThis is an alternative date for the June 11th Black Pond WMA field session.\n\nAre you available on July 23rd?\n\nYes\n\nNo\nThis is an alternative date for the July 22nd Lakeview WMA field session.\n\nAre you available on June 28th?\n\nYes\n\nNo\nThis 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.\n\nI’ll bring my own watercraft and life jacket\n\nI need to borrow a kayak\n\nPlease save me a seat in a canoe\nWe have limited kayaks and seats in canoes that can be borrowed upon request.\n\nUntitled\n\nFirst Choice\n\nSecond Choice\n\nThird Choice\n  \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nΔ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261215T160000
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SUMMARY:New York Forest Expansion Network Summit
DESCRIPTION:The newly formed Forest Expansion Network (FEN) in New York is hosting a one-day summit for professionals to learn\, collaborate\, and network with each other. If you are currently establishing forests in New York and beyond\, or you are planning to start\, this summit is for you. \nThe Forest Expansion Network’s Annual Summit will take place on Tuesday\, December 15 in Syracuse\, NY. Partners will have the opportunity to come together to discuss common challenges and share their stories and ideas. People of all experience levels are encouraged to attend and bring lessons back to your community. To register\, fill out this short form by Friday\, November 13 to reserve your space (registration is free\, but is limited to first 80 registrants). We’re excited to learn from you and hear about your interests for expanding forests in New York. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 15th\nLocation: Syracuse\, NY\nTime: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nRegistration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-york-state-forest-expansion-network-summit-tickets-2003425073325
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/new-york-forest-expansion-network-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261230
DTSTAMP:20261103T194319Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow-wort Collaborative: Call for webinar presenters!
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Lake Ontario Swallowwort Collaborative (ELOSC) is organizing a webinar focused on swallowwort management—and we’re looking for presenters! \nIf you’re actively managing swallowwort or have insights\, research\, or experiences to share\, we invite you to present during this virtual event. \nThis is a great opportunity to: \n\nShowcase your work and strategies\nConnect with others tackling swallowwort across the region\nExchange ideas\, challenges\, and success stories\n\nWhether you’re a land manager\, researcher\, conservationist\, or interested community member\, we’d love to hear from you! \nIf you’re interested in presenting or attending a webinar on this topic\, please fill out the form below to share your interest\, and availability to help us select a date.​ \nELOSC listserv & Webinar Interest Form\nFill out the form below to join our ELOSC listserv and/or to indicate your interest in presenting at our annual webinar. Presentions should be related to swallow-wort management efforts. \n\n\nName(Required)\n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                        \nEmail(Required)\n                            \n                        AffiliationPlease indicate if you’re involved with an organization that manages or conducts research for swallow-wort. \n\nWould you be interested in presenting or attending an ELOSC webinar?\n					\n					Yes\n					\n					No\n			\n\nHow would you like to participate in the webinar?\n					\n					An an attendee\n					\n					As a presenter\n			\n\nPlease select the date(s) in which you're most available to attend the webinar.\n								\n								December 17th\, 2026\n								\n								December 18th\, 2026\n								\n								December 29th\, 2026\n							\n\nPlease select the time(s) in which you're most available to attend the webinar.\n								\n								10 AM- 11 AM\n								\n								11 AM-12 PM\n								\n								1-2 PM\n								\n								2-3 PM\n							\n\nWhat month would be best for you to attend or present at an ELOSC webinar?(Required)\n								\n								November\n								\n								December\n							\n\nWhat month would be best for you to attend or present at an ELOSC webinar?(Required)\n								\n								November\n								\n								December\n							\n\nDo you have swallow-wort management resources\, research\, or case studies that you'd like showcased on this webpage?(Required)\n					\n					Yes\n					\n					No\n			\nProvide a description of the work you'd like to give a presentation on and about how long of a timeframe you'd need.Please upload your resource files.Max. file size: 100 MB. Please provide hyperlinks to your resources below.\n               \n\n Submit\n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n             \nΔ
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/eastern-lake-ontario-swallow-wort-collaborative-call-for-webinar-presenters/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270108
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SUMMARY:NorthEast PLANT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY 28th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday January 5th to Thursday January 7th\, 2027\, the Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) will be holding its 28th annual meeting at the Grandview Lake Placid located in Lake Placid\, NY. Get details and register \nTuesday will feature an afternoon split workshop followed by a special event at the Olympic Rink (dinner Tuesday will be on your own). Wednesday will include a full day of technical presentations focused on active management of aquatic plants and algae to maximize creditable talks\, followed by a poster session\, and banquet. Thursday morning will include several technical presentations. We conclude with a luncheon and conference adjournment at 1pm. \nConference registration includes the Tuesday afternoon workshop/movie; breakfast\, lunch and coffee breaks on Wednesday and Thursday; and the dinner banquet on Wednesday evening.  There are options to only attend a portion of the conference.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/northeast-plant-management-society-28th-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270130T163000
DTSTAMP:20261103T191221Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T191221Z
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SUMMARY:STR Winter Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:January 30\, 2027 | 10 AM – 4:30 PM | 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel\, 200 Riverside Dr\, Clayton\, New York \nWhether you have devoted your life to understanding the St. Lawrence River or you have only been here once\, Winter Environmental Conference will teach you something you had no idea you needed to know. \nWith speakers ranging from university professors leading cutting edge scientific research to community members sharing the vast history of the region to decision makers who share the reasoning behind decisions which affect all of us who live\, breath\, drink\, and love the River. \nIf the networking opportunities and curiosity to learn something new don’t make you want to register today then the impeccable venue and exquisite buffet are sure to excite! \nMany never experience the beauty of the River in the wintertime\, not only is this your chance to see the beauty but to also connect yourself to the natural\, scientific world of the St. Lawrence River. \nView the STR website for more details\, speaker announcements and registration for Save The River’s upcoming Winter Environmental Conference (WEC) 2027.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/str-winter-environmental-conference-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTSTAMP:20261103T203044Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Virtual Invasive Species Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 virtual Invasive Species Forum will take place from February 2 to 4\, 2027\, with the theme: Building Resilience Through Collaboration. \nThis annual event brings attention to invasive species issues\, research\, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada\, in neighbouring U.S. States\, and beyond. By embracing community-based\, Indigenous\, cultural\, policy-driven\, and other diverse perspectives\, the Forum deepens our understanding of invasive species challenges and highlights more resilient\, collaborative solutions. \nGet details
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/annual-virtual-invasive-species-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270219T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270219T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T141316Z
CREATED:20261028T004044Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Gardeners: Planting for Wildlife\, Preventing Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of next season’s garden? Start planning with wildlife in mind. Join the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario and Finger Lakes PRISMs to learn how native plants can support local ecosystems\, how to identify and manage invasive species on your property\, and how you can contribute to conservation efforts through community science platforms like iMapInvasives\, iNaturalist\, and Seek. Winter is the perfect time to plan for a more beautiful\, wildlife-friendly landscape next season. Hosted by the Northern Onondaga Public Library and presented by Megan Pistolese Shaw (SLELO PRISM) and Laurel Williams (Finger Lakes PRISM). \n\nWhen: February 19th\, 2027 2 PM- 4PM\nWhere: Watch from home or view the live stream at the Onondaga Free Public Library located at 8686 Knowledge Ln\, Cicero\, NY 13039 \nRegister to join \n\nHosted by the Northern Onondaga Public Library and presented by Megan Pistolese-Shaw (SLELO PRISM) and Laurel Williams (Finger Lakes PRISM).
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/empowering-gardeners-planting-for-wildlife-preventing-invasive-species/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270901
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SUMMARY:Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nTrainings are held annually in the summer and include a plant ID webinar\, in-person workshop\, and guided paddle. A single or multiple AISLE trainings can be attended\, but joining the webinar and at least one of the in-person sessions is highly encouraged to get the full experience. \n2026 AISLE Schedule: \nSession 1: Webinar Plant ID Training \n\nHeld on June 10th\, 10 AM-12 PM via Zoom\nWatch the webinar recording\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\nView slides\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: Millsite Lake\, Theresa\, NY\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 Annual Sign-Up\nPlease fill out the form below to be notified of our next Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE). \n\n\nName(Required)\n\nFirst\n\nLast\nEmail(Required)\n\nPhone(Required)What county do you live in?(Required)What waterbody/waterbodies do you frequently visit?AffiliationPlease indicate if you are a SLELO partner or part of a kayaking group or Lake Association\, etc. How did you hear about this event?(Required) \n\nYou will receive an email with an invitation to join the next aquatic invasive species learning experience annually in late winter/early spring. \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nΔ
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/aquatic-invasive-species-learning-experience/
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