SLELO PRISM

LIGHT RAIN OR SHINEDate: Friday, June 13th, 2025Time: 6 PM-7 PMLocation: Meet in front of City Hall at 245 Washington Street Watertown, NY REGISTER In celebration of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), join a special Tree Walk through Watertown’s Urban Arboretum!🗓️ Date: 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 7 PM📍 Meet in front of […]

Join water chestnut removal efforts occurring in the SLELO region. Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an invasive aquatic plant that grows thick, dense, floating mats that impede aquatic recreation, reduce waterfront property values, and alter aquatic ecosystems. Water chestnut populations can be suppressed through manual removals of their floating rosette and nutlets. What to Expect: Using a […]

Join a manual water chestnut removal effort on the Oswegatchie River on Friday, July 11th, 2025.Participants should arrive by 9:45 AM and have their boats ready to launch. The event will kick off promptly at 10 AM with an overview of water chestnut and a hand-pull technique demonstration.Participants will be guided on a paddle between […]

Our early detection team has identified sparse populations of invasive species. These smaller populations can be more easily controlled through manual hand removal efforts, and we're seeking volunteers to assist with hand-pulls this summer. Events will be held from July- August. No experience is needed and tools will be provided. Please fill out the form […]

Healthy Habitat Series August 5th, 7th, and 9th. Hosted by Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust and CCE Jefferson County. August 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Reservations Required Join us for this first of two one-hour weeknight webinars with presenter Cierra Williams, Horticulture & Natural Resources Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, focusing on […]

Mark your calendars for the 2025 NYS Invasive Species Expo! Join us September 14–16 at the stunning Saratoga Spa State Park for a one-of-a-kind event focused on protecting New York’s lands and waters from invasive species. This immersive, hands-on experience is free to the public and packed with: Unique presentations, interactive demos, hands-on workshops, small-group […]

Join us for a guided nature walk at the stunning Salmon River Falls Unique Area in Richland, NY!Location:185 Falls Road, Richland, NY, Date: Friday, September 26thTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWe’ll gather in the parking area before heading out on the Upper Falls Trail, a scenic one-mile path along the north side of the river to […]

Hosted by The Nature Conservancy's Don't Move Firewood campaign. Recordings will be available at the Don'tMoveFirewood.org website. Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 2 pm EST Beyond Wooden Thinking: Getting to the Heartwood of the Matter  Recreational firewood movement is a major pathway for the spread of invasive forest pests. Both human behavior and firewood characteristics […]

Box Tree Moth, Zigzag Sawfly, Beech Leaf Disease, and Spotted Lanternfly are newer invasive species that are expanding their range. Join an informative session with guest speaker Jacob Leeser, hosted by our partners at the Jefferson County Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn about these species. During the session, participants will learn about the species' lifecycle, […]

The Finger Lakes PRISM is hosting a spotted lanternfly egg mass scraping workshop on November 15th from 11 am-1 pm at the Finger Lakes Institute. Learn about the lifecycle of the spotted lanternfly and how to dispose of its egg masses properly! Cider and donuts will be provided. Please register for the event. Reach out […]

The growing season may be done, but you can still look for invasive species! Join iMapInvasives to review which species to look for in the winter months, and how to effectively document them.