Communities plant trees to enhance urban forest sustainability.
Communities plant trees to enhance urban forest sustainability.
Volunteers are needed to assist a removal effort of a large water chestnut infestation on the Oswegatche River near the dam in the Village of Heuvelton.
Invasive jumping worms have been confirmed in Jefferson County. Get the wormy details about this invasive species, along with prevention steps and what to do if you find jumping worms on your property.
Our partners at Save the River offer a Riverkeeper program that engages the community in stewardship and invasive species awareness.
Learn about a new approach being tested at the Huyck Preserve to manage invasive species that uses a weed torch on resprouts of multiflora, Japanese barberry, and autumn olive
Last year’s “Claim A Grid Square” initiative is back – pick your spot to survey for spotted lanternfly this year. Over 70 squares have been claimed already!
Updates from our Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator from winter and upcoming programing.
Updates from our Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Brittney Rogers regarding aquatic projects underway and upcoming.
The last two years have taught us a lot about the value of green spaces for communities. Parks and nature preserves have seen an increase in usage across the state since the start of the pandemic. Growing concerns about climate change and its impacts on our everyday lives is leading to recognition of the importance of trees as a tool for mitigating urban heat islands, managing storm water, storing carbon, and cleaning the air. That’s why the theme of this year’s ReLeaf Conference is “Trees Bring Us Together.”
Our work has and continues to reduce the negative impacts of invasive species especially when we close the loop with ecological restoration.