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 […]
The Land Protectors Learning Experience is a unique opportunity to learn to identify, survey, report, and manage priority terrestrial invasive species through virtual and hands-on experiences. Participants become a land protector and are invited to adopt a trail to survey for priority invasive species. Learn more about the full Land Protector program. Sessions include seasonal training […]
Please fill out the form below to sign up for our Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE). Facebook EventThe 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 […]
Calling all partners! SLELO PRISM is interested in collaborating on a region-wide BioBlitz we’ve named NNYBioBlitz26! What is a Bioblitz ? The term is a combination of "bio" (life) and "blitz" (a quick, intense efforts). It can be described as an intensive, short-term event where scientists, naturalists, and community volunteers work together to find and identify […]
The Pledge to Protect is an empowering and enjoyable way for community members to take action against invasive species. By taking the Pledge to Protect, participants commit to simple, effective practices that help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals in their favorite outdoor spaces, backyards, and neighborhoods.Those who take the pledge receive easy […]
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 17th, 2026.Registration is required to attend this event and should be completed by each participant no […]
Request to promote or record metrics of invasive species related events held in the SLELO region via the online forms.
Partner meetings are held in the winter, spring, and fall; to receive partner meeting announcements, please fill out the form on our Partners Webpage or emailbrittney.rogers@tnc.org.
The PRISM Network hosts a monthly Speaker Series on the last Wednesday of each month (except July, August, and December). To receive invitations, please sign up for the SLELO PRISM listserv.
iMapInvasives holds training webinars after the PRISM Speaker Series from 1 pm-2 pm. Visit the iMap website for details and to register.