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SUMMARY:Identifying and Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives
DESCRIPTION:The spotted lanternfly is out in full force in some parts of the state – luckily we have a network of professionals and volunteers working together to monitor its spread. Tune in to the next iMapInvaisves webinar on Wednesday\, September 14th\, at 10 AM to learn more about the spotted lanternfly\, its preferred host plant (tree-of-heaven)\, and the collaborative grid square survey effort. \nWebinar: Identifying and Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives \nWednesday\, Sep 14th\, 10:00 am \nPresenters: Thom Allgaier (NYS AGM)\, Anne Mills (NYS AGM)\, Mitchell O’Neill (NYNHP) \nRegister here \nLearn more at www.nyimapinvasives.org/slf. \nNote: continuing education credits will be available for NYSDEC certified pesticide applicators (1.5 credits for the following categories: 2\, 3a\, 9\, 10)\, upon completion of a post-webinar quiz. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/identifying-and-reporting-spotted-lanternfly-tree-of-heaven-with-imapinvasives/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220915T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220915T113000
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SUMMARY:Forest Pest Hunters: Surveying for Beech Leaf Disease
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) for a free webinar from 10:00-11:30 am on Thursday\, September 15\, to learn about beech leaf disease (BLD) and how you can help survey for it in the Adirondack region. \nBLD was first detected in Ohio in 2012 and in New York State in 2018. In 2022\, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) confirmed the presence of beech leaf disease in over 30 counties in New York including Herkimer County\, the first infestation in the APIPP PRISM. Little is known about BLD\, and researchers are still trying to determine its cause and how it spreads. \nDEC Forest Health Specialist Maria MoskaLee will shed some light on BLD with a discussion on BLD history\, identification and lookalikes\, and research. APIPP Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator Becca Bernacki will cover basic survey techniques and how you can sign up to adopt a trail to survey\, and DEC End User Support Specialist Mitchell O’Neill will review the iMapInvasives app\, which can be used to report the presence of BLD. \nThe Society of American Foresters has approved 1.5 hours of Category 1 Continuing Forestry Education credits for this workshop. Participants who desire credits must attend the entire webinar. \nFree Webinar \nThursday\, September 15th \n10am-11:30am \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/forest-pest-hunters-surveying-for-beech-leaf-disease/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220920T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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SUMMARY:Hike to Protect Beech Trees
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided walk in the woods\, and learn to recognize and report the newest threat to American Beech Trees: Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT)\, the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM)\, and NYS DEC Forest Health Specialist Maria MoskaLee will lead the program. \nBLD is spreading rapidly across the Northeastern U.S. and Canada\, affecting and killing both native and ornamental beech tree species. Associated with a nematode whose presence is thought to cause leaf disfiguration including striping and curling. Young trees can die in less than five years after the first signs of damage appear. BLD has only been discovered in recent years. In 2022\, it has been found in 15 new counties in New York\, for a total of 35 infected counties. It was recently found in Oswego County in the SLELO region\, and nearby on the southwestern edge of the Adirondacks. \nTuesday\, September 20th \n1pm-3pm \nJoseph A Blake Wildlife Sanctuary \nREGISTER \nRegistration is required no later than 8 pm on Monday\, September 19th. \nPrior to attending\, participants should follow these steps to be able to report observations and aid state-wide early detection efforts: \n\nMake a Free iMapInvasives User Account \nDownload the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App \n\n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/hike-to-protect-beech-trees/
LOCATION:Joseph Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31827 Middle Rd\, Watertown\, NY 13601\, 31827 Middle Rd\, Watertown\, NY\, 13601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221006T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221006T130000
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SUMMARY:Comparative Approaches to Aquatic Invasive Species Management
DESCRIPTION:This event is jointly sponsored by the Québec government office in Chicago and Marquette University’s Water Law and Policy Initiative. It is presented in conjunction with Current’s Chicago Water Week 2022. \nThe conversation is expected to cover invasive species management approaches in a variety of contexts\, including the effort to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. Experts from both sides of the border will participate\, including: \n\nColleen Callahan\, Director\, Illinois Department of Natural Resources\nAnnick Drouin\, Ph.D.\, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator for the Québec Government\nModerator: Kerith Brand\, Public and Governmental Affairs Attachée\, Québec Government Office in Chicago\nIntroduction by David Strifling\, Director\, Marquette University Water Law and Policy Initiative\n\nThe event is free to attend and open to the public. REGISTER \nNOTE: The link to join the virtual meeting will not be visible until 24 hours prior to the event. To join the event\, click the link within the reminder email you receive on the day of the event. If you do not already have one\, you will need to create an Eventbrite account (it takes less than a minute and be sure to use your Eventbrite account email address to register for this event). \nQuestions? Contact Professor David A. Strifling at david.strifling@marquette.edu or 414.288.8036
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/comparative-approaches-to-aquatic-invasive-species-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T163000
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SUMMARY:Adirondack Invasive Species Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners at APIPP\, and the Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake\, for the Invasive Species at Our Door: Adirondack Invasive Species Summit. This free\, day-long event will focus on the threat and the opportunity to manage two invasive species that have the potential to dramatically impact Adirondack forests and freshwater ecosystems—hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and hydrilla. \nThe summit will feature some of the region’s experts on HWA\, a forest pest that is taking hold in the Lake George region. HWA panelists include David Orwig\, Senior Ecologist and Forest Ecologist from Harvard Forest; Gary Lovett\, Senior Scientist for the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; and Mark Whitmore\, Director of the New York State Hemlock Initiative for Cornell University. The featured speakers will talk about the impact HWA may have on Adirondack forest ecosystems and the carbon sequestration potential of our forests\, as well as how to manage hemlock to reduce these impacts. Speakers will also address the potential for biocontrols to help in the fight against HWA. Following the presentations\, participants will have a chance to discuss the implications for the Adirondacks if HWA is here to stay. \nThe summit is also a chance to learn more about hydrilla\, an aquatic invasive species that is present in other regions of New York. Meg Modley\, Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator for the Lake Champlain Basin Program\, will provide an introduction to hydrilla\, and cover the plant’s current infestation locations and how its presence could impact the Adirondacks. Dr. Susan Wilde\, Associate Professor with the University of Georgia\, who recently discovered a link between a bacteria connected with hydrilla and the death of eagles in the Southeast\, will discuss her groundbreaking research. The Army Corps of Engineers will share the latest best management practices for managing hydrilla and Bill Brosseau\, Stewardship Director for the Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute\, will discuss Adirondack hydrilla prevention programs. Following the presentations\, participants will have a chance to discuss what we can do to prevent or prepare for infestations of hydrilla in the Adirondacks. \nThe summit will be held at the Adirondack Experience\, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake located at\, 9097 Route 30\, Blue Mountain Lake\, NY 12812. There is no charge to attend\, but space is limited so you must pre-register. \nThe Society of American Foresters has approved 5 hours of Category 1 Continuing Forestry Education credits for this workshop. Participants who desire credits must attend the entire event. \nParticipants are kindly expected to wear masks when indoors at the Museum. For those who cannot attend in person\, presentations will be live-streamed on Facebook (or a similar platform); however\, viewers will not be able to participate in the discussions. (The Livestream will be recorded\, but audio and visual quality may be variable.)
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/adirondack-invasive-species-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221021T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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SUMMARY:Working with Nature for Shorelines Workshop and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners with the New York Sea Grant (NYSG) for an informative workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, October 21\, 2022\, to provide shoreline residents and contractors an overview of shoreline management techniques with a concentration on the use of natural and nature-based features. NYSG has organized the free “Working with Nature for Shorelines” workshop in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)\, New York State Department of State (DOS)\, Save The River\, and Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. Funding for the workshop has been provided by DEC. Register by October 14 at https://bit.ly/3QyhWyW or call NYSG at 315-312-3042 for assistance. \nWorkshop presentations will include an introduction to nature-based shorelines\, site visits and the DEC shoreline permitting process\, overviews of local Coastal Lakeshore Economy and Resiliency Initiative (CLEAR) projects\, funding sources\, and volunteer opportunities. Speakers include NYSG Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy Widrig\, author of Working with Nature: A Guide to Native Plants for New York’s Great Lakes Shorelines.” An optional shoreline tour of ongoing nature-based shoreline restoration at Lyme Town Park will follow the workshop. \nNew York Sea Grant is a cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York and one of 34 university-based programs in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Sea Grant College Program. Since 1971\, NYSG has been “bringing science to the shore” through a network of integrated research\, education\, and extension services promoting environmental sustainability\, coastal community economic vitality\, and citizen awareness of New York’s freshwater and marine resources. Learn more at www.nyseagrant.org. \nWHAT: Working with Nature for Shorelines Workshop and Tour\nWHERE: Lyme Free Library\, 12165 State Route 12 E\, Chaumont\, New York\nWHEN: Friday\, October 21\, 2022; 1-4 p.m.\nCOST: Free\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 14\, 2022\nHOW to REGISTER: Online at https://bit.ly/3QyhWyW or call 315-312-3042 for assistance
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/working-with-nature-for-shorelines-workshop-and-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221024T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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SUMMARY:Elm Zigzag Sawfly is Here\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:The elm zigzag sawfly has recently been discovered for the first time in New York State in St. Lawrence County. Three dead specimens were confirmed at Wildland in Brasher Falls in St. Lawrence County. Feeding patterns\, characteristic of the elm zigzag sawfly\, have also been reported at three locations in St. Lawrence County\, the Brasher State Forest\, Wilson Hill WMA\, and the St. Lawrence State Park. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the elm zigzag sawfly\, survey efforts that have occurred\, and next steps including an early detection effort in which partners and community members can join. \nWhen: Monday\, October 24th\, 1 pm-2 pm EST \nVia Zoom: Register to get the link \nPresenters:\nThom Allgaier- Invasive Species Coordinator with NYS AGM\nJessica Cancelliere- Forest Health Specialist with NYS DEC\nMegan Pistolese-Shaw- SLELO PRISM
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/elm-zigzag-sawfly-is-here-now-what/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20221108T203818Z
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SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly and the Potential Impacts on the Maple Syrup Industry
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Penn State Extension\, Educator Brian Walsh\, will discuss what is known about the spotted lanternfly and observations about maple trees that provide insight as to the impact the insect could have on the industry. \nEver since the spotted lanternfly was found in Southeast Pennsylvania\, it has been causing damage to agricultural plants as well as non-agricultural plants. As the insect continues to expand its range\, more is being learned about the insect’s lifecycle and its feeding habitats. Since the spotted lanternfly can feed very heavily upon certain tree species\, the insect can potentially impact the maple syrup industry. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nWednesday\, November 16th\, 2022 \n10 AM- 11 AM ET \nREGISTER \nWho is this for?\n\n\nMaple Syrup Producers\nMaple Researchers\n\n\nWhat will you learn?\n\n\nLife Cycle of the Spotted Lanternfly\nImpacts on Maple and Other Tree Species\nPotential Impacts on the Maple Industry
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/spotted-lanternfly-and-the-potential-impacts-on-the-maple-syrup-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20221122T141157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T141157Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners with Save the River for their annual Winter Environmental Conference to be held on Saturday\, January 28th\, 2023 at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton\, NY from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. \nSave The River’s Winter Environmental Conference is a regionally significant and well-attended event held every winter for over a quarter of a century.  Every year year-round and seasonal residents\, elected officials\, community members\, and local leaders come to Clayton to hear from national and regional policymakers\, scientists\, leaders\, and students about topics of critical importance to the health of the St. Lawrence River. \nDetails and Registration
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/winter-environmental-conference-4/
LOCATION:1000 Islands Harbor Hotel\, 200 Riverside Drive • Clayton\, NY 13624
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20221104T190542Z
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SUMMARY:Native Alternatives for Common Invasive Garden Plants
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a good time to start planning for your garden. Selecting what plants you will grow can be exciting but you could be playing a role in the introduction of invasive plants. Many invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to gardens and landscapes only to escape into our natural environments. You can play a vital role in the introduction and prevention of invasive plants by choosing to grow native species and taking action to control invasives you may find on your property. \nOn Wednesday\, February 8th from 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM EST community members can join an informative webinar hosted by the Genesee Land Trust featuring The Nature Conservancy’s SLELO PRISM-an invasive species management program. The webinar will discuss native alternatives to common invasive garden plants\, the benefits of native plants\, general control methods\, and a Pledge to Protect you can take to protect your garden and favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species. \nREGISTER \nPresented by: Megan Pistolese-Shaw-SLELO PRISM Education\, Outreach and Communications Coordinator \nMegan Pistolese-Shaw holds a Bachelor of Science Degree focused on Ecology\, Environmental Education\, and Sustainability from Empire State College. She is experienced with aquatic and terrestrial invasive species identification\, impacts\, modes of introduction\, prevention and management methods. She is the Education/Outreach and Communications Coordinator with the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. Through this role\, she leads invasive species outreach initiatives\, communications and programming throughout the five counties of Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, and St. Lawrence counties.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/native-alternatives-for-common-invasive-garden-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20230104T202852Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow Wort Collaboative Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SLELO PRISM’s Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow Wort Collaborative (ELOSC) please join us on Monday\, February 13th from 1 pm-2 pm for an informative webinar \nThis webinar will share SLELO PRISM’s hypena opulenta release and survey history\, along with plans to enhance H. opulenta overwintering surveying efforts through partner and volunteer engagement; Thousand Island Land Trust will also be sharing the history and management practices of swallow-wort control conducted on Carleton Island. \nPresenters: \nRobert Smith-SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator \nRobert Smith holds a Master of Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and brings with him extensive experience in terrestrial invasive species identification and management including ecosystem restoration and dendrology. Robert serves as the SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator.  \nJake Tibbles- TILT Executive Director \nJake Tibbles has worked for over 15 years to conserve and manage some of the most treasured landscapes in the Thousand Islands & St. Lawrence River Valley region.  Appointed Executive Director of the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) in 2012\, he’s overseen TILT’s Renewal of Accreditation by the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission\, and TILT’s growth in conserved lands\, educational programming\, and staffing.  Jake also sits on the New York Land Trust Alliance Advisory Board and recently served on the Board of American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts. \nSpencer Busler-TILT Assistant Director/ Director of Land Conservation \nSpencer joined TILT in 2016 as Director of Land Conservation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Management from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry as well as a master’s degree in Water and Wetland Resource Studies from the same institution. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/eloscwebinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T133156Z
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Conservation & Management- In the Path of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
DESCRIPTION:Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect that is killing hemlock trees and threatening the health of our forests. Although only the size of a sesame seed\, HWA will have a big impact on our forests. The good news is that there are conservation and management strategies you can implement to protect hemlock trees. This webinar will discuss short-term and long-term HWA control options\, hemlock conservation strategies\, and approaches to secure funding for hemlock conservation that have worked in other parts of the state at a watershed scale. We will also cover regional and state-wide volunteer opportunities to help slow the spread of this threat to our forests. \nMarch 8th\, 2023\n1 PM – 2 PM EST\nVia Zoom\nREGISTER  \nPresented By: \nCaroline  Marschner\nInvasive Species Extension Associate \nCaroline’s background is in general ecology\, with experience in forest\, prairie\, riparian\, and lacustrine ecosystems. She received her bachelor’s degree in environmental biology from Colorado College in 1998\, and her master’s degree in environmental science from Miami University in 2003. Caroline has been with NYSHI since 2015\, where she coordinates NYSHI’s outreach efforts\, works with partners to facilitate conservation planning\, and assists with program management. \nMegan Pistolese- Shaw\nEducation\, Outreach\, and Communications Coordinator\nSLELO PRISM \nMegan Pistolese-Shaw holds a Bachelor of Science Degree focused on Ecology\, Environmental Education\, and Sustainability from Empire State College. She is experienced with aquatic and terrestrial invasive species identification\, impacts\, modes of introduction\, prevention and management methods. She is the Education\, Outreach\, and Communications Coordinator with the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM). Through this role\, she leads invasive species outreach initiatives and programming throughout the five counties of Oneida\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Lewis\, and St. Lawrence. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/hemlock-conservation-management-in-the-path-of-hemlock-woolly-adelgid/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230404T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230404T150000
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SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Organizers iMapInvasives Training
DESCRIPTION:Calling all water chestnut removal organizers! There is a state-wide effort to manage water chestnut and to capture efforts in iMapInvasives. This information is of interest to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and is being compiled by iMapInvasives into an interpretive dashboard intended to showcase efforts over time. \niMapInvaives is hosting a training on April 4th from 1 pm-3 pm intended to get all the water chestnut organizers across the state trained on how to report their removal efforts to iMap and to collaborate with their local PRISM to enhance regional water chestnut removal efforts. The entire training will be 2 hours and will include time to attend a breakout session led by PRISM AIS coordinators to discuss any needs for getting data into iMap. \nWho should attend? PRISM partners and volunteers who organize water chestnut hand-pulls in New York State. \nREGISTER \nAgenda: may be subject to slight changes.  \n\n1:00-1:10 – Overview  of water chestnut distribution and efforts across the state – Mitchell O’Neill\n1:10-1:30 – The importance of tracking water chestnut treatments over time – Steve Pearson\, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation\n1:30-2:00 – How to document Water Chestnut removals in iMapInvasives – Mitchell O’Neill\, New York Natural Heritage Program – iMapInvasives\n2:00-3:00 – PRISM Region Breakout Sessions
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/10799/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230606T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20230502T200019Z
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SUMMARY:NYISAW Native Alternatives to Common Invasive Garden Plants Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about gardening! Selecting what plants you will grow can be exciting but you could be playing a role in the introduction of invasive plants. Many invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to gardens and landscapes only to escape into our natural environments. You can play a vital role in the introduction and prevention of invasive plants by choosing to grow native species and taking action to control invasives you may find on your property. This webinar will discuss native alternatives to common invasive garden plants\, the benefits of native plants\, general control methods\, and a Pledge to Protect you can take to protect your garden and favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species. \nThis event is in observance of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week NYISAW a state-wide invasive species outreach campaign. \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 6th\, 1 pm- 2 pm via Zoom REGISTER \nPresented by: Megan Pistolese-Shaw\, SLELO PRISM Education and Outreach Coordinator\, and Melanie Cutillo- Owner and operator of Lazy Dirt Flower Farm.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/nyisaw-native-alternatives-to-common-invasive-garden-plants-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230608T120000
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SUMMARY:NYISAW Yellow Flag Iris Removal
DESCRIPTION:What: Manual removal of yellow flag iris. \nWhen: Thursday\, June 8th\, 10 AM- 12 PM \nWhere: South Colwell Pond at the Montario Point Boat Launch located on Montario Point Road\, Henderson\, NY \nDetails: No experience is needed and tools will be provided. Bring a kayak or canoe to join an optional paddle to the beach for a bring-your-own lunch gathering. Indicate below if you’d like to borrow a watercraft and/or life jacket if one is available. \nThis event is also in observance of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week NYISAW a state-wide invasive species outreach campaign. \nCommonly grown and transplanted for its showy yellow flowers\, the yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) has invaded wetlands and other aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats and can be found at the edges of streams and ponds\, in open and forested flood plains\, along shorelines\, and in freshwater and brackish marshes. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/yellowirisremoval/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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SUMMARY:2023 Eastern Lake Ontario Invasive Species Symposium (registration closed)
DESCRIPTION:Symposium Agenda \nSymposium Resources \nSymposium Speaker & Exhibitor Showcase \nOn June 22nd will host our Eastern Lake Ontario Invasive Species Symposium. Registration is required for this FREE in-person single-day event to be held at the Tailwater Lodge in Altmar\, NY located at 52 Pulaski St\, Altmar\, NY 13302. During the Symposium you will hear from our regional and state-wide partners and learn of invasive species management projects that align with our theme of\, Enhancing Biodiversity and Resilience Through Invasive Species Management\, Restoration\, and Innovation. Reach out to Megan.Pistolese@tnc.org for questions. \nThe entrance to the symposium is located on the far right back corner of the building\, see the highlighted path in the photo below for the entrance location. \n \n  \nThe following continuing education credits have been applied for and awarded credits will be provided as they are received:  \n\nSociety of American Foresters\n\nCategory 1: 5 credits\n\n\nDEC Pesticide Applicators\n\nCategory: Core (000) awarded .5 credits\nCategory: Demonstration (10) awarded 1.50 credits\nCategory: Forest (2) awarded 1.50 credits\nCategory: Ornamental and Turf (3a) awarded 1.50 credits\nCategory: Regulatory (9) awarded 1.50 credits\n\n\nNew York State Arborists\nMaster Naturalist\n\n4.5 hours awarded\nMaster naturalists seeking to be awarded these credits are to submit their own hours online at the NY Master Naturalist Program Website.\n\n\n\nSymposium Agenda ( speaker showcase\, symposium resources\, and continuing education credit information will be available soon) \n8:20- 8:45 AM: Registration/Refreshments \n8:50-9:00 AM: Opening Remarks \nMORNING SESSION \n9:00-9:20 AM: Resilient and Connected Lands & Waters- Rob Williams\, SLELO PRISM \n9:22-9:42 AM: Resilient Urban Forests- Robert Smith\, SLELO PRISM \n9:44-10:04 AM: Climate Smart Forests- Chris Zimmerman\, TNC \n10:06-10:26 AM: Promoting Native Resilience Against Climate Change- Eva Colberg\, NYISRI/Cornell University \n10:28-10:48 AM: Riparian Corridor Restoration- Brittney Rogers\, SLELO PRISM \n10:50-11:10 AM: Role of Native Plants in Shoreline Restoration-Roy Widrig-NYSG \n11:12-11:32 AM: Adirondack Native Vegetation Re-establishment Project-Zack Simek-APIPP \nMID-DAY SESSION \n11:34-11:50 AM: Afternoon Announcements- Gabriel Yerdon/Megan Pistolese-Shaw \n11:50 AM-12:50 PM: Lunch & engagement with exhibits and demonstrations (Lunch provided by The Nature Conservancy) \n12:55-1:30 PM: 3-Minute Lightning Round Presentations \nAFTERNOON SESSION \n1:32-1:52 PM: Approaches to Protect Hemlock Forests-Caroline Marschner NYSHI \n1:54-2:14 PM: 5-Year Typha Management Assessment in Oswego Peatland-Eric Hellquist- SUNY Oswego University \n2:16-2:36 PM: Leveraging Data to Enhance Invasive Species Management-Fate Syewoangnuan-NYNHP/iMapInvasives \n2:38-2:58 PM: Preparing for and Managing Spotted Lanternfly- Brian Eshenaur- Cornell NYS IPM \n3:00-3:20 PM: Invasive Species Management at the State Level-Thom Allgaier- NYS AGM \n3:22-3:52 PM: Pesticide Use Requirements & Certification– Donald Nelson\, NYS DEC Bureau of Pesticides Management \n3:55-4:00 PM: Closing Remarks \nTo get group-rate lodging at the Tailwater Lodge\, follow the steps below: \n\nVisit www.tailwaterlodge.com\nClick Book Now (upper right corner)\nEdit Arrival/Departure dates (valid June 21-23\, 2023)\nNumber of rooms/guests\nClick the Special Rates button\nGroup Code: SLELO\nClick Update\nThe Group Rate of $101 per night will appear for reservations.  Guests must reserve the room with a credit card.  A card will be authorized upon arrival for the full amount\, plus incidentals\, and will not get charged until the day of departure.  All rooms must be booked by MAY 21\, 2023 to receive the discounted rate.\n\nGuests can also call the hotel direct at (315) 298-3434 and give the agent the Group Code (SLELO). \nGuest check-in is 3:00 pm and guest check-out is 11:00 am. \nHotel Amenities: Restaurant and lounge\, indoor pool\, large outdoor hot tub\, full-service spa\, various indoor and outdoor games\, hiking trail\, and fitness center!  Enjoy \nTo book Spa Appointments: https://go.booker.com/location/Tailwater/service-menu \nCancellation: If you need to cancel your reservation\, it must be done 48 hours prior to the day of arrival.  No-shows or cancellations will be charged a one-night room and tax. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/2023-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed to Assist Restoration Planting
DESCRIPTION:June 24th-29th \n9 AM-3 PM EST \nSouth Sandy Creek car-top boat launch\, located at 2234 Route 3 in Mannsvillle\, NY \nREGISTER \nVolunteers are needed to assist with plantings to occur from June 24th through the 29th at the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area South Sandy Creek car-top boat launch located at 2234 Route 3 in Mannsvillle\, NY. A planting tutorial will begin promptly at 9 AM each day\, and volunteers will be teamed up and assigned an area to install plants. Volunteers can assist with plantings\, photography\, registration\, and other needs.No experience is needed and tools will be provided. \nPlantings are intended to restore areas where invasive species have been removed as part of a multi-year riparian restoration initiative being led by SLELO PRISM. Volunteers have an extremely important role in this project and in protecting our lands and waters. By conducting restoration where we have suppressed riparian invasive species\, we are supporting the recovery of native plants\, which improves the quality and resilience of South Sandy Creek. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/volunteers-needed-to-assist-restoration-planting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T205801Z
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SUMMARY:Oswegatchie River Water Chestnut Removal Effort
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 15th\, 2023 \n10 AM- 4 PM EST \nOswegatchie River \nEvent Press Release \nFacebook and Instagram graphics \nFacebook Event Link  \nREGISTER \n  \nWater chestnut is an invasive aquatic species that grows dense floating mats that impede outdoor recreation and reduce shoreline property values. There is an infestation of water chestnuts on the Oswegatchie River near the Village of Heuvelton. Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that forms large mats that shade out native aquatic vegetation and has the ability to completely dominate surface waters. It reduces oxygen levels for fish and encourages sedimentation by restricting silt movement. The hard\, pointy seeds of water chestnut can puncture vehicle tires or injure feet if stepped on. If not managed\, the infestation of water chestnuts on the Oswegatchie River can grow and easily spread to connecting waterbodies\, like Black Lake. \nThere will be a hand-pull removal effort on Saturday\, July 15th\, 2023 beginning at 10 AM and projected to end by 4 PM rain or shine unless lightning is in the forecast (7/16 reserved as an alternate inclement weather date). YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN WATERCRAFT TO ATTEND.  \nThe Village of Heuvelton Fire Department is donating lunch to those who attend this event (burgers\, hot dogs\, fries). \nVolunteers will be divided into groups to launch at one of these sites:  \nLaunch Location 1-Launch from the Village of Heuvelton boat launch and paddle to the Horseshoe Campground (approximately 3-4 hours). \nLaunch Location 2– Launch from the Horseshoe Camp and paddle to Eel Weir State Park (approximately 3-4 hours). \nIf you plan to provide any services or equipment or will volunteer to hand-pull please CLICK HERE to REGISTER to indicate your intention (regardless of if you’ve already agreed to do so in other meetings or verbally). We are using your responses to this form to organize the event.\nMore details regarding logistics will be emailed to the address you provide as the event approaches. The above logistics are subject to change.\nPlease contact Megan.Pistolese@tnc.org with any questions you may have. \n  \nThis effort is being supported by SLELO PRISM\, The Black Lake Association\, NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation\, NYS DEC\, Indian River Lakes Conservancy\, Save The River\, Thousand Island Land Trust\, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County\, the Village of Heuvelton Fire Department\, the City of Ogdensburg Fire & Rescue\, the town of Morristown\, Brookfield Energy\, the Chippewa Bay Fish and Game Club\, Chippewa Yacht Club\, Black Lake Fish & Game Association\, St. Lawrence Waterfowlers\, St. Lawrence Valley Sportsman Club\, St. Lawrence Sportsmens Federation\, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union\, Comprehensive Weed Control of Northern New York\, and many volunteers. \nThe organizations below are aiding the coordination of this event:\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/oswegatchie-chestnuts/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230914T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T144015Z
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SUMMARY:Native Alternatives to Common Invasive Plants Webinar
DESCRIPTION:September 14th\, 1 PM-2 PM (EST) \nWebinar via Zoom \nREGISTER \nMany invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to gardens and landscapes only to escape into our natural environments. You can play a vital role in the introduction and prevention of invasive plants by choosing to grow native species and taking action to control invasives you may find on your property. This presentation will provide an overview of native alternatives to common invasive garden plants\, the benefits of native plants\, and ways to get involved. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/11166/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20230907T145413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T145429Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed for an Invasive Species Removal Workday
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Species Removal Workday hosted by NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation \n\nWhen: Saturday\, September 3rd\nTime: 10 AM-4 PM EST\nWhere: Minna Anthony Nature Center located at\, 44927 Cross Island Rd\, Fineview\, NY 13640 on Wellesley Island\nContact: 315-482-2479\nDetails: Come join the Nature Center at Wellesley Island State Park for their Invasives Removal Workday! We will be focusing on Buckthorn and Honeysuckle removal\, please bring gloves and wear closed-toe shoes. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/invasive-species-removal-workday/
LOCATION:Minna Anthony Common Nature Center\, 4927 Cross Island Road\, Fineview\, NY 13640
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20230327T200949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T170151Z
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SUMMARY:2023 New York Invasive Species Expo
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2023 Invasive Species Expo at beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs\, NY! \nThe NYS DEC Invasive Species Coordination Section and statewide partners are sponsoring an ‘Invasive Species Expo’ on September 24th – 26th and will be a hands-on experience featuring presentations\, demonstrations\, workshops\, and opportunities for small-group discussions. \n Learn more about the expo
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/2023-new-york-invasive-species-expo/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20241010T193004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T145450Z
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SUMMARY:#FirewoodMonth Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:October is Firewood Month. Celebrate with The Nature Conservancy’s Don’t Move Firewood Team and join a special webinar series exploring the world of firewood safety. \nThursday\, October 10th\, 2024 at noon EST\nFirewood Movement Regulation\, Outreach\, and Impact Register Here\nPresenter: Leigh Greenwood\, Forest Pest and Pathogen Program Director\, The Nature Conservancy\nFirewood movement regulations\, recommendations\, outreach\, and forest pests’ distribution change through time. The Don’t Move Firewood campaign is a leader in this space\, not only for excellence in communicating behavior change messages to the public\, but also as a professional resource to track and communicate regulatory frameworks and pest range shift information. This presentation will cover the basics of current firewood regulations in the USA\, what resources Don’t Move Firewood has for both the layperson and for forest and firewood professionals\, and- when it all comes together- how we can slow the spread of damaging forest pests and pathogens across the country. \n\nThursday\, October 10th\, 2024 at 4 pm EST\nSuccessful Campground Outreach in Montana RESCHEDULING\nDue to scheduling conflicts\, we are rescheduling this webinar! Stay tuned for a new date. \nPresenter: Fern McBride\, 2024 Montana Conservation Corps Member for Montana Department of Natural Resources; and Liz Lodman\, Council Administrator\, Montana Invasive Species Council\nFern McBride reviews his efforts in delivering outstanding firewood outreach to campgrounds across Montana in 2024 during his internship with the Montana Invasive Species Council. \n\nMonday\, October 28th\, 2024 at 1 pm EST\nMeet the Don’t Move Firewood Team! Register Here\nPresenters: Laurel Downs\, Forest Health Conservation Coordinator\, The Nature Conservancy; and Leigh Greenwood\, Forest Pest and Pathogen Program Director\, The Nature Conservancy\nMeet the team and learn about the education and outreach efforts of the Don’t Move Firewood campaign including an overview of what the campaign does\, why it’s important\, how you can access our many resources\, and what we’ve got to offer both the everyday firewood user as well as professionals in the field of forest health. \n\nWednesday\, October 30th\, 2024 at 1 pm EST\nUpdates and New Findings in the World of Firewood Outreach Register Here\nPresenter: Laurel Downs\, Forest Health Conservation Coordinator\, The Nature Conservancy\nJoin to hear from the program coordinator for the Don’t Move Firewood campaign about changes over the last year across North America in the world of forest pests and the firewood pathway. Also\, find out what we’ve been up to on social media with message frame testing!
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/firewoodmonth-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20231107T151546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T151546Z
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SUMMARY:2023 NAISMA Annual Biocontrol Summit  USING WEED BIOCONTROL TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK AND MITIGATE WILDFIRE IMPACTS
DESCRIPTION:December 7\, 2023\, from 12 PM- 4 PM EST DETAILS/REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThe North American Invasive Species Management Association’s 4th Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit will be held virtually on December 7\, 2023\, from 11:00 a.m. – to 3:00 p.m. CST. The Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest in classical weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant managers and educators and aims to connect researchers to on-the-ground practitioners. This year\, NAISMA is highlighting the role weed biological control can play in reducing wildfire risk and mitigating wildfire impacts throughout North America. The Biocontrol Summit integrates research and implementation of biocontrol from the regional land managers’ perspective.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/2023-naisma-annual-biocontrol-summit-using-weed-biocontrol-to-reduce-wildfire-risk-and-mitigate-wildfire-impacts/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240104T141500
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20231130T203949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T144050Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species to Watch for in the New Year Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 4th\, 2024 1 PM- 2:15 PM to learn what invasive species to keep an eye out for in the new year. \nContinuing Education Credits Awarded: SAF Category 1: 1 creditMaster Naturalist: 1 hourISA: BCMA Science:0.75; Certified Arborist: 1.25; Practice:0.5 \nInvasive species like spotted lanternfly\, elm zigzag sawfly\, box tree moth\, and beech leaf disease are not yet considered to be well established in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region\, as well as in other parts of New York State. Detecting the presence of invasive species before their populations grow or spread helps to reduce their impacts. You can help aid early detection efforts by learning how to recognize these invasive species and joining early detection efforts occurring in the region and across the state. Hear from experts with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets\, and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to learn about these species\, as well as\, from SLELO PRISM on how you can aid early detection efforts in the SLELO region and beyond. \nThis webinar is hosted by the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) and presented by: \n\nThom Allgaier\, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets\nMaria MoskaLee & Liam Somers\, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation\nMegan Pistolese-Shaw\, SLELO PRISM\n\n  \n			\n						REGISTER
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/invasive-species-to-watch-for-in-the-new-year-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20231130T191851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T191915Z
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SUMMARY:Adirondack Forest Ecology: A Case Study on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Great Smoky Mountains
DESCRIPTION:January 18th\, 10 AM- 11:30 AM \nREGISTER \nJoin our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program for a fascinating discussion on Adirondack forests and how they could be changed by hemlock woolly adelgid\, an invasive forest pest. Mark Lesser\, associate professor with the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at Plattsburgh State University\, will give a detailed overview of what makes Adirondack forests look and function the way they do. The talk will include foundational tree species\, the roles hemlock and beech play\, and what could happen if we lose those species to forest pests and pathogens. Jesse Webster\, forester and resource manager at Great Smoky Mountains National Park will present a case study on the impact hemlock woolly adelgid has had on the forests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive insect that kills eastern hemlocks if left unaddressed. It was first discovered in the Lake George region of the Adirondacks in 2020. Lastly\, APIPP Manager Tammara Van Ryn will discuss APIPP’s Forest Pest Hunters program\, which trains volunteer citizen scientists to identify\, monitor for\, and report hemlock woolly adelgid and beech leaf disease.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/adirondack-forest-ecology/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240202T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240202T141500
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20231128T194746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T202301Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow-wort Collaborative Webinar: Biocontrol Research and Field Applications Update
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SLELO PRISM’s Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow Wort Collaborative (ELOSC) please join us on Friday\, February 2nd\, 2024 from 1 pm-2:15 pm for an informative webinar. \nContinuing Education Credits Awarded:SAF Cat. 1: 1 CreditMaster naturalist: 1 hourISA: BCMA Science:0.5; Certified Arborist: 1.25; Practice:0.75 \nGet the latest updates on swallow-wort biocontrol research and field applications. Hear from professionals at SUNY ESF\, Michigan State University\, University of Rhode Island Biocontrol Lab\, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to learn about the current state of Hypena opulenta and Chrysochus asclepiadeus lab and field applications. Updates on SLELO PRISM’s swallow-wort biocontrol efforts will also be provided. \nPresenters: \nDylan Parry- SUNY ESF \nLisa Tewksbury- University of Rhode Island Biocontrol Lab \nMarianna Szucs- Michigan State University \nIan Jones- Postdoctoral research fellow working with the Smith Forest Health Lab and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) \nRobert Smith-SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator \nThe Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow-Wort Collaborative is hosted by SLELO PRISM to serve as a platform where different stakeholder groups can share information to enhance the management of swallow-wort. Visit the ELOSC website to sign up for the listserv. \n			\n						REGISTER
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/eastern-lake-ontario-swallow-wort-collaborative-webinar-biocontrol-research-and-field-applications-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240301T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20231130T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T144513Z
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SUMMARY:Jumping Worms: What you Need to Know\, and How You Can Help Prevent Their Spread
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 1st\, 1-2 PM via Zoom for an informative webinar to learn how to recognize jumping worms\, what to do if you find them\, and how you can help prevent their spread. If you are a gardener or plant nursery owner\, we strongly encourage you to join as you can greatly assist with spread prevention initiatives. \nContinuing Education Credits Awarded:SAF Cat. 1: 1 creditMaster Naturalist: 1 hourISA: BCMA Science:0.5; Certified Arborist: 1; Practice:0.5 \nJumping worms are invasive earthworms that reduce soil health in urbanized landscapes and forested areas. This invasive worm easily goes unnoticed and can unknowingly be spread by the introduction of infested soil from potted or transplanted plants. \nJumping worms have been reported present in Oswego\, Oneida\, and St. Lawrence Counties in the Eastern Lake Ontario Region\, and are likely present but under-reported in other areas of New York State. Learn more about jumping worms on our website. \nThis webinar is hosted by SLELO PRISM and presented by\, Annise Dobson an Associate Research Scientist at Yale University. \nDr. Annise Dobson grew up on a farm in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario\, Canada. After completing her PhD at Cornell University\, she began a position as a postdoctoral researcher at the Yale School of the Environment. Her research focuses on the impacts of jumping worms\, white-tailed deer\, and other stressors on native plant communities in Northeastern Canada and the United States. Currently\, she is working to identify the movement of jumping worms and assess their impacts on soil and plant communities. \n			\n						REGISTER
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/jumping-worms-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-you-can-help-prevent-their-spread/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTSTAMP:20260407T153259
CREATED:20231218T192104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T192104Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Long Island Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Resilient Long Island is a symposium in which community members\, researchers\, and professionals are invited to learn how to foster resilient ecological communities. After learning about native plants\, invasive species management strategies\, restoration practices\, and more\, attendees will be inspired to take action. Whether you are interested in bolstering your community science program or implementing a restoration project\, this event has something for everyone. \nHosted by our partners at the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area and Long Island Native Plant Initiative at Hofstra University– and other workshop locations– expect three action-packed days of presentations\, interactive workshops\, a brewery poster session\, and more! \nVisit the LIISMA webpage for details and to register!
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/resilient-long-island-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Enhancing the Health of Riparian Ecosystems Through Restoration and Invasive Species Management
DESCRIPTION:Riparian areas play a vital role in water quality and provide many important ecosystem services. Invasive species can have a big impact on riparian areas by reducing biodiversity and altering ecosystem function. SLELO PRISM is working on enhancing the resiliency of riparian areas within the Eastern Lake Ontario region through invasive species management and restoration. This webinar will provide an overview of our multiyear Riparian Restoration Initiative and showcase the ecological importance of the project areas\, the impacts invasive species can have on riparian areas\, invasive species control\, and restoration techniques applied during the projects\, selected plants\, community involvement\, and future plans. \nContinuing Education Credits: \n\nSAF Cat. 1: 1 Hour\nSociety of Ecological Restoration (CERP): 1 Credit Hour\nMaster Naturalist: 1 Credit Hour\nISA: Certified Arborist: 1; Management: 1
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/enhancing-the-health-of-riparian-ecosystems-through-restoration-and-invasive-species-management/
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SUMMARY:NYS IPM First Friday Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:First Friday of the Month | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT | Zoom | Free; registration required \nIn this monthly virtual series\, the NYS IPM explores timely topics to help you use integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live\, work\, learn\, and play. What is IPM? It’s a holistic approach that uses different tools and practices to not only reduce pest problems but to also address the reasons why pests are there in the first place. Each month\,  speakers will share practical information about how you can use IPM. \n2023 What’s Bugging You First Friday Schedule  \nREGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/10455/
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