SLELO PRISM

ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT

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Volunteer Appreciation Survey

We value the efforts and dedication of our volunteers and want to hold a volunteer appreciation event to celebrate all your hard work! Please fill out this form so your voice can help us design a celebration that reflects your interests and acknowledges the impact you’ve made!

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

How long have you been a SLELO Volunteer?(Required)

Less than a year

1-3 years

5 or more years!

Please select what best describes the frequency in which you volunteer with SLELO.(Required)

I volunteer for at least one event annually

I volunteer for multiple events annually

I haven't volunteered in over a year

I've never volunteered

Please select the volunteer activites you've participated in with SLELO.(Required)

Invasive species monitoring

Invasive species removals

Restoration plantings

Assisting events (exhibits, workshops, etc.)

Collecting water samples for eDNA

Aiding biocontrol monitoring

Other

Are there other volunteer opportunities that you'd like to participate in that aren't listed above?

Please rate your satisfaction with volunteering with SLELO.

It was ok, but there is room for improvement.	I don't have an opinion	I had a great time and would volunteer again!

We often have items to show our appreciation for our volunteers. Select items that you'd prefer to receive from the list below.(Required)

Backpack

Ball cap

Carabiner

First aid kit

Ear warmer

Handheld bootbrush

Headlamp

Hoodie

Long-sleeved shirt

T-shirt

Magnifier

Mini flashlight

Notebook

Sling bag

Warm winter hat (beanie)

Other

List other ideas you may have for appreciation items below.

Would you join a Facebook group for SLELO volunteers?(Required)

Yes

The purpose of the group woutld be to share volunteer opportunties and connect with other volunteers.

Would you attend a volunteer appreciation event?(Required)

Yes

The volunteer appreciation event would include a ceremony to showcase volunteer efforts, opportunities to meet and engage with other volunteers, catered food, followed by a group hike on site.

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Please indicate your preferences to help us plan the event.

Please select your preferred location(s) to attend a volunteer appreciation event.(Required)

Lewis County: Whetstone Gulf State Park In Lowville, NY

Oswego County: Camp Zerbe in Williamstown, NY

Oneida County: Potato Hill Farm in Booneville, NY

Please select the dates you're most available in 2026.

September 11th-12th

September 18th-19th

September 25th-26th

Select your preferred day of the week.(Required)

Friday

Saturday

Select your preferred timeframe.(Required)

10 AM- 1 PM

1 PM-4 PM

5 PM-8 PM

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SLELO PRISM is a program of The Nature Conservancy designed to protect our lands and waters from the adverse impacts of invasive species. We are funded by the NYS Environmental Protection Fund in partnership with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Our Team

Program Director
Brittney Rogers
brittney.rogers@tnc.org

Education, Outreach, & Communications Coordinator
Megan Pistolese-Shaw
megan.pistolese@tnc.org

Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator
Robert Smith
robert.l.smith@tnc.org

Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator
Adrien Owens
adrien.owens@tnc.org

Conservation & GIS Analyst
Carolyn Koestner
carolyn.koestner@tnc.org

Meet the Team »

We wish to acknowledge that most of our work occurs on the traditional territory of the Onundagaonoga and the Hodenosauneega nations.

Partners

SLELO PRISM is a collaborative effort between numerous principal and cooperating partners throughout the region. The contributions and expertise provided by these partners is the key to our success.

Learn About our Partners »

Collaboration

A platform for sharing the most up-to-date research and best management practices to inform stakeholders about the prevention and management of invasive swallow-worts.

Swallow Wort Collaborative »

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