SLELO PRISM

Join water chestnut removal efforts occurring in the SLELO region and beyond. 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 […]

September 14th, 1 PM-2 PM (EST) Webinar via Zoom REGISTER 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 […]

Invasive Species Removal Workday hosted by NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation When: Saturday, September 3rd Time: 10 AM-4 PM EST Where: Minna Anthony Nature Center located at, 44927 Cross Island Rd, Fineview, NY 13640 on Wellesley Island Contact: 315-482-2479 Details: Come join the Nature Center at Wellesley Island State Park for their Invasives Removal Workday! We will be focusing […]

Save the date for the 2023 Invasive Species Expo at beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY! The 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. […]

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. Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at noon EST Firewood Movement Regulation, Outreach, and Impact Register Here Presenter: Leigh Greenwood, Forest Pest and Pathogen Program Director, The Nature Conservancy Firewood movement regulations, recommendations, […]

Late fall and winter are ideal times of the year to take a hike and check hemlock trees for the presence of an invasive forest pest called hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). This is because HWA forms a white woolly mass around its body during this time which makes it more noticeable. November through March you can help […]

December 7, 2023, from 12 PM- 4 PM EST DETAILS/REGISTER   The 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 […]

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.Continuing Education Credits Awarded: SAF Category 1: 1 creditMaster Naturalist: 1 hourISA: BCMA Science:0.75; Certified Arborist: 1.25; Practice:0.5Invasive species like spotted lanternfly, elm zigzag sawfly, box tree moth, and beech leaf […]

January 18th, 10 AM- 11:30 AM REGISTER Join 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 […]

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.Continuing Education Credits Awarded:SAF Cat. 1: 1 CreditMaster naturalist: 1 hourISA: BCMA Science:0.5; Certified Arborist: 1.25; Practice:0.75Get the latest updates on swallow-wort biocontrol research and field applications. Hear from […]

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 […]

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 […]