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Finger Lakes Events for NYISAW 2018 are here!

 

Invasive species are on the move; everyone can help to stop their spread

Activities Set for New York’s FIFTH Invasive Species Awareness Week, July 8-14th

GENEVA, NY – This year marks the fifth Invasive Species Awareness Week in New York State. Last year over 70 invasive species activities occurred throughout the Finger Lakes and this year we are poised and ready with a lineup of even more great activities and events to mark the occasion. Some of the greatest harm to our and agricultural systems is caused by invasive plants and animals—organisms that have been accidentally or intentionally introduced to new areas and spread uncontrollably. Invasive Species Awareness Week promotes opportunities for citizens to learn about the most threatening species and ways to prevent and manage their spread. Everyone is encouraged to participate in Awareness Week activities to learn about important steps to take to protect their favorite places. Most invasive species reproduce in high numbers, lack predators, and are highly adapted to their new environment. Invasive plants and animals put New York’s agricultural lands, natural resources, and people at risk. The emerald ash borers and Asian long-horned beetles kill our important trees; noxious plants, such as giant hogweed, and disease organisms, such as West Nile virus, affect human health; and Japanese stilt grass, swallow-wort vine, phragmites and Hydrilla are invasive plants capable of changing New York’s forests, meadows, wetlands and lakes.

Many organizations are working together throughout the state to slow the spread of invasive species. Citizens can help by: 1) taking measures to prevent the transport of unwanted “hitchhiking” plants and animals, 2) learning about which invasive species are of local concern (fingerlakesinvasives.org), 3) reporting sightings to http //www.nyimapinvasives.org/report-an-invasive.

The line-up of events in the Finger Lakes region includes 35 activities such as an invasive species trail walk, invasive species removal and water chestnut pulls. The full schedule of events is online at https://stoptheinvasionny.com/ and fingerlakesinvasives.org. Most events are free, but pre-registration may be requested.

New York Invasive Species Awareness Week is coordinated by the New York Invasive Species Advisory Committee, New York Invasive Species Council and NY’s Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management. The Finger Lakes PRISM, hosted by the Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is one of eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) in the state sponsoring Awareness Week activities. For further information about the Finger Lakes PRISM, visit fingerlakesinvasives.org.

 

 

Invasive Species Awareness Week Events:

 

Sunday, July 8th

 

  1. Seneca Park guided nature hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on a guided hike of Seneca Park at 12pm and 2pm, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park. Invasive species tabling will occur throughout the day inside the zoo from 11:00am-3:00pm, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo for the hike, inside the zoo for invasive species exhibits, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

Monday, July 9th

 

  1. Round Goby Rampage (Ontario County)

Description: Presentations and workshop will include biology of Round Goby, results from angler surveys on awareness and perception, as well as management perspectives. Registration: wakefieldbrown@hws.edu Time: 12pm -3pm, Location: Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 601 S. Main Street, Geneva, NY

 

  1. Outreach at Taughannock Falls (Tompkins County)

Description: Come learn about NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation’s Environmental Field Team’s efforts to control invasive species in state parks within the Finger Lakes Region. Event Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

 

  1. Invasive Species at the Yates County Fair! (Yates County)

Description: Stop by the Yates County fairground to learn about invasive species of concern and what you can do to stop their spread. Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2370 Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Cheryl Jaworski-Flynn, cj348@cornell.edu

Tuesday, July 10th

  1. Aquatic Invasive Species Hands-on Workshop (Ontario County)

Description: Bob Johnson from Racine Johnson Aquatic Ecologists will be presenting on invasive species and native look-alikes in the region in this 4 hour hands-on workshop. Participants will be trained in field identification of aquatic and terrestrial invasives, learn survey methods and mapping techniques, and will be introduced to citizen science projects in our region. Participants will receive free ID guides for aquatic invasive species Registration: mosher@hws.edu Event Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Event Location: Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

  1. Invasive Species Summer College Camp (Onondaga County)

Description: Syracuse University Summer College Camp for high school students across the nation to learn about environmental issues, including invasive species, Registration: CLOSED, Amy.Kochem@parks.ny.gov, Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm, Location: Syracuse University

 

  1. Invasive Species at the Yates County Fair! (Yates County)

Description: Stop by the Yates County fairground to learn about invasive species of concern and what you can do to stop their spread. Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2370 Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Cheryl Jaworski-Flynn, cj348@cornell.edu

 

Wednesday, July 11th

  1. Invasive Species Training for Educators- (Ontario County)

Description: Working with regional experts, educators will be trained in field identification of aquatic and terrestrial invasives, learn survey methods and mapping techniques, and will be introduced to citizen science projects in our region. Registration: OPEN, next training is July 17 and 18 at Wells College- register for either: http://www.hws.edu/fli/teacher_workshops.aspx Event Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Event Location: Muller Field Station, Honeoye, NY

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull with the Montezuma Audubon Center (MAC) (Wayne County)

Description: This volunteer program helps MARSH! in their mission to restore, protect, and enhance wildlife habitats by doing hands-on work in controlling invasive species. Registration: register by July 10 to 315-365-3588. Event Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center, Route 89 in Savannah, NY.

 

  1. Invasive Species Summer Education Fair (Tompkins County)

Description: Learn about invasive species, play games, win prizes! Play giant jenga to experience how invasive species can lead to ecosystem structure simplification. Play ring toss, corn-hole, and other games with an invasive theme and learn while having fun. Receive prizes for participation that reinforce what YOU can do to help stop the spread of invasive species Registration: lindsay.dombroskie@parks.ny.gov, Time: 12:30-4:00pm, Location: Buttermilk Falls State Park, 112 E Buttermilk Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850

 

  1. Mile-a-minute Pull (Livingston County)

Description: Join the DEC Mile-a-minute removal team on an excursion to remove any new vines. For more information and to register for this event, email Alexis VanWinkle at vanwinkle@hws.edu by July 9th, Time: 10AM, Registration: Spaces are limited, vanwinkle@hws.edu

 

  1. Invasive Species at the Yates County Fair! (Yates County)

Description: Stop by the Yates County fairground to learn about invasive species of concern and what you can do to stop their spread. Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2370 Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Cheryl Jaworski-Flynn, cj348@cornell.edu

 

Thursday, July 12th

  1. Invasive Species Training for Educators- (Ontario County)

Description: Working with regional experts, educators will be trained in field identification of aquatic and terrestrial invasives, learn survey methods and mapping techniques, and will be introduced to citizen science projects in our region. Registration: OPEN, next training is July 17 and 18 at Wells College- register for either: http://www.hws.edu/fli/teacher_workshops.aspx  Event Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Event Location: Muller Field Station, Honeoye, NY

 

  1. Our Native Ash Trees: See Them Before They’re Gone (Tompkins County)

Description: As part of New York Invasive Species Week, this hike will visit our “Slaterville 600” natural area to see some magnificent old-growth white ash trees, now imperiled by the invasive emerald ash borer. Learn what our Natural Areas crew and others are doing to slow the spread of this extremely destructive insect. Pre-registration is required. This is a moderately strenuous off-trail hike with some steep and rugged terrain; not recommended for young children. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water. Fee: $10 members, $15 non-members. Proceeds help to support our conservation and education efforts. Instructor: Jules Ginenthal, Natural Areas Stewardship Crew Coordinator. Location: From Rt13 take Irish Settlement Rd to Hammond Hill Rd. to the top of the hill before if becomes a seasonal road and park at the large parking area to the right. Information about invasive species in New York will be available July 8 to July 14 in the Nevin Welcome Center lobby. For more information about New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, visit: http://www.nyis.info/blog/ Registration: Email jag76@cornell.edu $10 for members, $15 for non-members, Event Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm, Event Location: From Rt. 13 take Irish Settlement Rd. to Hammond Hill Rd.  Take Hammond Hill Rd. to the top of the hill before it becomes a seasonal road and park at the large parking area to the right.

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull at Hector Falls (Schuyler County)

Description: Volunteer hand pull of water chestnut. Registration: RSVP by July 10 to Patty Wakefield-Brown at wakefieldbrown@hws.edu Event Time 9 AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: Hector Falls

 

  1. Invasive Species iMapInvasives Training (Cayuga County)

Description: Training in iMapInvasives and discussion of invasive species mapping challenges

Registration: Register at mwunderlich@cayugacounty.us by July 5th, Event Time: 12:00pm, Event Location: Natural Resource Center, 7413 County House Road, Auburn NY 13021

 

  1. Outreach at Robert H. Treman (Tompkins County)

Description: Come learn about NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation’s Environmental Field Team’s efforts to control invasive species in state parks within the Finger Lakes Region.

Event Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

 

  1. Invasive Species at the Yates County Fair! (Yates County)

Description: Stop by the Yates County fairground to learn about invasive species of concern and what you can do to stop their spread. Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2370 Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Cheryl Jaworski-Flynn, cj348@cornell.edu

 

  1. Ithaca’s Invasives: What You Can Do (Tompkins County)

Description: The Town of Ithaca Conservation Board invites the public to join them on Thursday, July 12th at 6:00pm for a hands-on introduction to a few of Ithaca’s invasive plant species, reasons and methods for controlling them, and their relationship with the Town’s overly abundant deer population. We will meet at the picnic pavilion in the Town of Ithaca’s Tutelo Park. Tutelo Park is located at 151 Bostwick Road across from the Ithaca School bus facility. Strategies for controlling local invasive spcies such as Japanese barberry, multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet, garlic mustard, honeysuckle, privet and buckthorn will be demonstrated. Tools will be provided and attendees will have the opportunity to apply removal methods while helping improve a town park. Bring gardening gloves, pruners, and insect repellent. If it’s raining, wear waterproof clothing and we’ll see how some invasive removal gets easier when the ground’s wet! Event Time: 6:00pm Event Location: 151 Bostwick Road, Ithaca NY 14850 Registration: Michael Smith, Senior Planner msmith@town.ithaca.ny.us

 

Friday, July 13th

 

  1. Spotted Lanternfly Workshop (Ontario County)

Description: Heather Leach is an extension associate in the Department of Entomology at Penn State coordinating spotted lanternfly extension activities. She serves as a liason between spotted lanternfly extension, research, and policy activities, working to unify groups across perspectives. Heather’s top priorty is to engage and provide educational materials to all groups affected by spotted lanternfly, including the agricultural, ornamental, and timber industries, as well as homeowners, Registration: RSVP to Wakefieldbrown@hws.edu, Event Time 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Event Location: FLI, 601  S. Main Street, Geneva NY

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull at Sterling Creek/Fair Haven State Park (Cayuga County)

Description: Volunteer hand pull of water chestnut. Registration: RSVP by July 12 to Patty Wakefield-Brown at wakefieldbrown@hws.edu Event Time 9AM – 1PM, Event Location: Sterling Creek/Fair Haven State Park

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull- Genesee River with Seneca Park Zoo and the Amerks! (Monroe County)

Description: Volunteer hand pull of water chestnut. Registration: RSVP by July 12 to Patty Wakefield-Brown at wakefieldbrown@hws.edu Event Time 9AM – 1PM, Event Location: Genesee River

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at the Cortland County Fairgrounds (Cortland County)

Description: Come learn about different Aquatic Invasive Species at the Cortland County Fair!

Registration: NONE, Event Time: 9AM – 4PM, Event Location: Cortland County Fairgrounds, 4301 Fairgrounds Drive, Cortland NY 13045

 

  1. Invasive Species at the Yates County Fair! (Yates County)

Description: Stop by the Yates County fairground to learn about invasive species of concern and what you can do to stop their spread. Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2370 Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Cheryl Jaworski-Flynn, cj348@cornell.edu

 

Saturday, July 14th

  1. RMSC Cumming Nature Center BioBlitz 2018 (Ontario County)

Description: A BioBlitz is an ecological race to catalog as many living things as possible! Connect with the scientific process, regional experts and contribute to the understanding of the Cumming Nature Center landscape. Scientists, naturalists, teachers, and the public participate in this immersive citizen science activity by identifying, collecting, and geo-locating found species of plants and animals found on the 900 acre Cumming Nature Center preserve. Registration: NONE Event Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Midnight), Event Location: 6472 Gulick Rd, Naples, NY 14512

 

  1. Nature @ the Market (Monroe County)

Description: The City of Rochester Public Market strives to be as green as possible, this quest includes using this very popular destination as a place to educate and inspire the community on important environmental issues. The Nature @ the Market program is a component of our non-profit Special Guests program that brings the region’s nonprofit organizations to the Market on busy Saturdays. Registration: NONE, Event Time: 5:00am-3:00pm, Event Location: 280 North Union Street, 14609

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull with Montezuma Audubon Center (Wayne County)

Description: This volunteer program helps MARSH! in their mission to restore, protect, and enhance wildlife habitats by doing hands-on work in controlling invasive species. Registration: register by July 15 by calling the Montezuma Audubon Center at 315-365-3588. Event Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center, Route 89 in Savannah, NY.

 

  1. Invasive Species Workshop – Future Forest Consulting (Ontario County)

Description: NYFOA members (and the general public!) are invited to an Invasive Treatment Workshop hosted by Dana and Linda Allison NYFOA Members and Future Forest Consulting Inc. on July 14th 2018 at 10am. This workshop with feature mechanical treatment of invasive species with a Fecon Mulcher and follow up spraying techniques for control. Subject invasives will include multiflora rose, honey suckle, and autumn olive. Planting options for reforestation will also be discussed. The property is located on 4638 County Road 33 in the Town of Richmond, Ontario County. the 170-acre property began as a christmas tree farm in the early 60’s and the property has been enrolled in 480a since 1998. The Allison’s are the third owner since the tree farm was established. Snacks and drinks will be available following the woods walk. Registration: Free and open to the public Event Time: 10:00am, Event Location: 4638 County Road 33, Richmond, Owners: Dana and Linda Allison

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull at Big Bay and Lewis Point (Onondaga County)

Description: Volunteer hand pull of water chestnut. Registration: RSVP by July 13 to Patty Wakefield-Brown at wakefieldbrown@hws.edu Event Time 9AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: Big Bay and Lewis Point, Oneida Lake

 

  1. Master Gardener Tabling at the Regional Market (Onondaga County)

Description: Table at the Regional Market to answer a variety of home gardening questions and promote healthy gardens, Registration: NONE, Karen Bishop – ksb96@cornell.edu, Event Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Location: 2100 Park St, Syracuse, NY 13208

 

  1. iMapInvasives and Bloom Training for the Kettle Lakes (Cortland County)

Description: Training in iMapInvasives and discussion of invasive species mapping challenges, Free registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imap-invasives-and-bloom-training-for-the-kettle-lakes-tickets-47357806474, Registration: Don Fisher, dfisher@cofokla.org, Event time: 10:00am, Location: 6234 Little York Lake Road, Homer NY

 

  1. Invasive Species hike and volunteer event in the Finger Lakes National Forest (Schuyler County)

Description: Join Brittany Lagaly, Invasive Species Projects Coordinator for Finger Lakes PRISM, for an informative hike in the Finger Lakes National Forest and learn how to identify invasive plant species common to the Finger Lakes region, as well as the native plant species whose survival they threaten. The natural histories and ecological impacts of each invasive will be discussed, as well as treatment options for controlling and eradicating populations of these species. There will be an optional volunteer event afterwards for those who would like to lend their time to removing target invasive species (bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard) from the National Forest as part of a larger, ongoing Forest Service project. Registration: Brittany Lagaly fingerlakesprism@gmail.com, Event time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Location: Potomac Group Campground Parking Area, Potomac Rd, Hector, NY

 

  1. Invasive species informational hike in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area (Tompkins County)

Description:  Join Brittany Lagaly, Invasive Species Projects Coordinator for Finger Lakes PRISM, for an informative hike in Ithaca’s Six Mile Creek Natural Area and learn how to identify invasive plant species common to the Finger Lakes region, as well as the native plant species whose survival they threaten. The natural histories and ecological impacts of each invasive will be discussed, as well as treatment options for controlling and eradicating populations of these species. Registration:  Brittany Lagaly, fingerlakesprism@gmail.com, Event time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Location: Six Mile Creek Natural Area parking lot at the intersection of Water and Giles Streets

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull, City of Ithaca Reservoir (Tompkins County)

Description: Clusters of water chestnut have been located and mapped in the drinking water reservoir for the City of Ithaca. A small group will conduct a pull, and will follow up as needed. Registration closed, Location: Six Mile Creek, Town of Ithaca Hilary Lambert, steward@cayugalake.org

 

  1. Invasive Species at the Yates County Fair! (Yates County)

Description: Stop by the Yates County fairground to learn about invasive species of concern and what you can do to stop their spread. Time: 10am-4pm Location: 2370 Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Cheryl Jaworski-Flynn, cj348@cornell.edu

 

  1. Conesus Lake Weed Sweep (Livingston County)

Join a volunteer crew to hunt for invasive species of concern in your waters! CLA members will demonstrate rake tosses to identify plants combined with their new underwater drone technology. Time: 10am Location: Conesus Lake Boat Launch

 

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