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NY Invasive Species Awareness Week Lineup! SEVENTY events across the Finger Lakes!

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Activities Set for New York’s FOURTH Invasive Species Awareness Week, July 9-15th

GENEVA, NY – This year marks the fourth Invasive Species Awareness Week in New York State. Last year over 100 invasive species activities occurred throughout the state and this year the Finger Lakes region is 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. “Invasive Species Reality Check, Where Are We & Where Do We Need to Go” is the state’s invasive species slogan. 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 70 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:

Saturday, July 8th (Pre-game!)

  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. Registration: register by July 7 at 315-365-3588., Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Location: Montezuma Audubon Center, Route 89 in Savannah, NY.

 

  1. Syracuse IMapInvasives training and invasive species monitoring event at Onondaga Lake (Onondaga County)

Description: Join OBG scientists and members of the Finger Lakes PRISM and iMapInvasives teams to help monitor invasive species along Onondaga Lake’s restored western shoreline. Registration: register by July 5 at Daniel.Rockefeller@obg.com, Event Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Event Location: Onondaga Lake Visitor Center 280 Restoration way, Syracuse, NY 13209

 

Sunday, July 9th

  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. Master Gardener Tabling at the Lavender Festival (Onondaga County)

Description: Table at the Lavender Festival to answer a variety of home gardening questions and promote healthy gardens. Registration: NONE, Karen Bishop – ksb96@cornell.edu, Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Location: 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull at Turtle Bay (Onondaga County)

Description: Volunteer hand pull of water chestnut. Registration: RSVP by July 7 to Patty Wakefield-Brown at wakefieldbrown@hws.edu, Event Time 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: Otisco Valley Rd, Otisco Lake

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Green Lakes State Park.

Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov, Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Chittenango Falls State Park.

Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 2300 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia, NY

 

  1. Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Day at the Penn Yan Village Boat Launch (Yates County)

Description: An informative and fun free public event to learn how to identify AIS and native plants. Test your skills and win prizes in a “name that AIS” and aquatic rake toss contests. Registration: For more information contact Emily Staychock at ecs268@cornell.edu or 315-536-5123. Event Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: Penn Yan Village Boat Launch, Water Street Penn Yan, NY 14527

 

  1. Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes on PBS

Description: Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes, takes viewers below the surface of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and into the middle of a complex war for survival.  For more than a century, non-native species of plants, fish, invertebrates and microscopic organisms have been silently invading the Great Lakes, leaving devastation in their wake.  These invasive species are transforming the ecosystem from top to bottom, pushing some native species to the brink of extinction, and costing the region hundreds of millions of dollars in control costs and lost revenue each year.   With more than 180 invasive species in the Great Lakes watershed, and new invasives on the radar, the future of the Great Lakes is at stake.  Registration: no registration necessary, More information at http://www.makingwavesdocumentary.com/.

Event Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: WCNY Broadcasting Area (Syracuse)

 

  1. Seneca Park guided nature hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on a guided hike of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park.  Located alongside of Seneca Park Zoo. Registration: NONE, RMcDonald@senecazoo.org Event Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

 

  1. Skaneateles Lake Association Annual Meeting (Cayuga County)

Description: Gathering of SLA members for annual meeting to include update on SLA plans and progress for the season: milfoil control efforts, invasive species monitoring stewards, expansion of our efforts, Finger Lakes Water Hub update presented by Aimee Clinkhammer. Registration: RSVP via the “Contact Us” tab on website SkaneatelesLake.org or call 315-685-9106

Event Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Event Location: 4334 Rte, 41A, Moravia

 

  1. Discovering Invasive Species at the Cornell Botanic Gardens (Tompkins County)

Description: Uncover the importance of protecting our native habitats from invasive species through an informational table set up at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Come for resources, stay for a visit!, Registration: NONE, Kevin, 607-255-2400, Event Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,  Location: Nevin Welcome Center, Cornell Botanic Garden, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY

 

Monday, July 10th

  1. Invasive Plants Guided Hike (Yates County)

Description: A guided walk along the Keuka Outlet Trail to learn about invasive plant species identification and control. Wear comfortable shoes and consider bug spray., Registration: RSVP to ecs268@cornell.edu; 315-536-5123 x4127, Event Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Event Location: From Dresden head east on Main St., right on Seneca St. The parking lot is on right before the RR tracks.

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull at Red Creek (Wayne County)

Description: Volunteer hand pull of water chestnut., Registration: RSVP by July 7 to Patty Wakefield-Brown at wakefieldbrown@hws.edu, Event Time 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: Larkin Rd, Wolcott

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Green Lakes State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov, Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Chittenango Falls State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov, Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 2300 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035

 

  1. Discovering Invasive Species at the Cornell Botanic Gardens (Tompkins County)

Description: Uncover the importance of protecting our native habitats from invasive species through an informational table set up at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Come for resources, stay for a visit! Registration: NONE, Kevin, 607-255-2400 Event Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Location: Nevin Welcome Center, Cornell Botanic Garden, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY

 

  1. Alien Invasions: A brief environmental history of forest pests (Wyoming/Livingston Counties)

Description: Have you ever seen a dead or dying tree along the roadside, in a park, or even in your own backyard?  Aliens may have invaded that tree!  Find out more during a 20-minute environmental story about invasive species in our parks and forests.  Then enjoy a 30-minute guided walk on the Humphrey Nature Center grounds to see tree species that are vulnerable to invasive insects, such as the emerald ash borer.  This event is suitable for all audiences, and there will be an activity for younger school-aged children during the presentation. Registration: NONE For more information, please contact Jim Kernan (kernan@geneseo.edu, SUNY Geneseo Department of Geography). Event Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Event Location: Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427

 

  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: CLOSED, next training is July 18 and 19 at Wells College- register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeamn5tfe4d55834&llr=6tkitjfab&showPage=true

Event Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Event Location: Muller Field Station, Honeoye, NY

  1. Seneca Park Guided Nature Hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on a guided hike of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park.  Located alongside of Seneca Park Zoo. Registration: NONE. RMcDonald@senecazoo.org, Event Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

 

  1. Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes Part 2 on PBS

Description: The two-hour documentary, Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes, takes viewers below the surface of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and into the middle of a complex war for survival.  For more than a century, non-native species of plants, fish, invertebrates and microscopic organisms have been silently invading the Great Lakes, leaving devastation in their wake.  These invasive species are transforming the ecosystem from top to bottom, pushing some native species to the brink of extinction, and costing the region hundreds of millions of dollars in control costs and lost revenue each year, Registration: no registration necessary, http://www.makingwavesdocumentary.com/.,Event Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Event Location: WXXI Broadcasting Area (Rochester)

 

  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

Tuesday, 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. Educators will receive free ID guides for both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species, a login for the mapping tool iMapInvasives and 14 hours of development.

Registration: TRAINING IS FULL, next training is July 18 and 19 at Wells College, register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeamn5tfe4d55834&llr=6tkitjfab&showPage=true

Event Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Event Location: Muller Field Station, Honeoye, NY

  1. Invasive Species of the Finger Lakes Education Cruise- Myers Park (Tompkins County)

Description: Hands-on training for beginners and volunteers to survey for invasive species on Cayuga Lake- volunteers receive take home materials and lake plant ID booklet, Registration: floatingclassroom@gmail.com or call (607) 216-2238

Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm, Event Location: Myers Park, Lansing, NY

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Green Lakes State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov, Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Chittenango Falls State Park.

Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov, Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 2300 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia, NY

 

  1. Water Chestnut Pull @ Fair Haven Beach State Park (Cayuga County)

Description: Bring a boat and lifejacket to help the Friends of Recreation, Conservation and Environmental Stewardship (FORCES) as they remove water chestnut in Sterling Pond. Registration: Required to Amy Kochem- Amy.kochem@parks.ny.gov or 315-492-1756, Event Time: 10:15 AM – 2 PM, Event Location: Sterling Pond Boat Ramp, Fairhaven Beach State Park

 

  1. Seneca Park Guided Nature Hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on a guided hike of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park.  Located alongside of Seneca Park Zoo., Registration: NONE. RMcDonald@senecazoo.org, Event Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

  1. Invasive Species of the Finger Lakes Education Cruise- Wells College Dock (Cayuga County)

Description: Hands-on training for beginners and volunteers, take home materials and lake plant ID booklet, while teaching you to survey for invasive species on Cayuga Lake, Registration: floatingclassroom@gmail.com or call (607) 216-2238

Event Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Event Location: Wells College Dock, Aurora, NY

 

  1. Discovering Invasive Species at the Cornell Botanic Gardens (Tompkins County)

Description: Uncover the importance of protecting our native habitats from invasive species through an informational table set up at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Come for resources, stay for a visit!, Registration: NONE, Kevin, 607-255-2400 Event Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Location: Nevin Welcome Center, Cornell Botanic Garden, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY

 

Wednesday, July 12th

  1. Invasive Species Removal Day (Ontario County)

Description: Remove terrestrial invasive plant species from the ecosystems at Ganondagan State Historic Site while learning about the effects invasive plants have on our surrounding environment. Registration: NONE, Julie.Delles@parks.ny.gov, (585)-742-1732, Event Time: 8:00am – 10:00am, Event Location: Environmental Field Office – 1488 State Route 444 Victor New York 14564

 

  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 12 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 Table at Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Green Lakes State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Chittenango Falls State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Event Location: 2300 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035

 

  1. Forests in danger: The invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Wyoming/Livingston Counties)

Description: How can the iconic Eastern hemlock forests be in danger? Join us for the short film “The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid:  A Film About the Loss of an Ecosystem” and find out about this invasive pest. After the film screening, take a walk with us and help inspect hemlocks near the Humphrey Nature Center for signs of this unwanted invader. This event is suitable for all audiences..

Registration: For more information, please contact Suann Yang (yang@geneseo.edu, SUNY Geneseo Biology Department)

Event Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Event Location: Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park Castile,

 

  1. Statewide Hydrilla Conference Call (all counties)

Description: Update of the various Hydrilla eradication projects ongoing across the state and surrounding areas such as NJ & OH

Registration: NONE Event Time: 11:00 AM, Location: Conference Call- check https://fingerlakesinvasives.org/hydrilla/

  1. Seneca Park Guided Nature Hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society on a guided hike of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park.

Registration: NONE. RMcDonald@senecazoo.org Event Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

 

  1. Invasive Species Hike: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid at Lick Brook (Tompkins County)

Description: As part of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, this hike will explore the beautiful Lick Brook Natural Area to examine hemlock wooly adelgid infestations, as well as trees that have been successfully treated and saved, and some that are healthy and uninfested. Learn what our Natural Areas crew and others are doing to slow the spread of this destructive insect. The hike is short but with steep/ rugged terrain; not recommended for young children.  Registration: Register REQUIRED at http://www.ssreg.com/cornellplantations/classes/results.asp?cID=101850

Event Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Event Location: Lick Brook Preserve parking area.  Detailed directions will be sent to registrants.

 

  1. Discovering Invasive Species at the Cornell Botanic Gardens (Tompkins County)

Description: Uncover the importance of protecting our native habitats from invasive species through an informational table set up at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Come for resources, stay for a visit! Registration: NONE, Kevin, 607-255-2400 Event Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Location: Nevin Welcome Center, Cornell Botanic Garden, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY

 

Thursday, July 13th

  1. Invasive Species Table at Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Green Lakes State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Chittenango Falls State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov, Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Location: 2300 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035

 

  1. Butterflies and Summer Wildflowers (Monroe County)

Description: Invasive species information presented at a butterfly and wildflower walk by the Rochester Butterfly Club.

Registration: NONE, Event Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: Parking lot near Sunnyside Lodge in Black Creek Park, 3835 Union Street, North Chili

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at the Cayuga Nature Center (Tompkins County)

Description: Invasive species information presented at the Cayuga Nature Center. Registration: NONE, Ingrid H. H. Zabel, ihz2@cornell.edu Event Time: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Event Location: 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

 

  1. Water Chestnut Presentation at Beechwood 4H Camp in Maxwell Creek (Wayne County)

Description: Children ages 5-12 will be engaged in AIS detection, identification, and reporting  Registration: CLOSED, Drew Starkey- starkeySWCD@rochester.rr.com Event Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Event Location: Camp Beechwood, Sodus Pt., NY

 

  1. Finger Lakes Institute Macrophyte Survey Pilot Project Training (Ontario County)

Description: Learn about the Finger Lakes Macrophyte Survey, how to participate, and how to survey for AIS! Registration: RSVP by July 7 to Patty Wakefield-Brown at wakefieldbrown@hws.edu Event Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Event Location: Finger Lakes Institute, 601 S. Main Street, Geneva, NY 14456

 

  1. Seneca Park Guided Nature Hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on a guided hike of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park.  Located alongside of Seneca Park Zoo. Registration: NONE. RMcDonald@senecazoo.org, Event Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

 

  1. Invasive Species Identification Workshop (Cayuga County)

Description: Workshop on identification of Invasive Species. Registration: NONE. Event Time: 3:00 PM, Event Location: Chambers, 6th Floor, 160 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY

 

  1. Discovering Invasive Species at the Cornell Botanic Gardens (Tompkins County)

Description: Uncover the importance of protecting our native habitats from invasive species through an informational table set up at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Come for resources, stay for a visit! Registration: NONE, Kevin, 607-255-2400 Event Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Location: Nevin Welcome Center, Cornell Botanic Garden, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY

 

  1. Hydrilla in Aurora Public Meeting Description: The public is invited to attend an informational meeting to about the Hydrilla infestation in Cayuga Lake, Aurora, NY. Presenters will discuss why Hydrilla is a huge issue in our water, why we need to treat the infestation, and how it will occur. The Cayuga County Health Department will also discuss the chemical treatments. Registration: No Registration Required. Event Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Event Location: Aurora Firehouse, 456 Main St, Aurora, NY 13026

 

Friday, July 14th

  1. Invasive Species Table with Watercraft Stewards (Schuyler County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented by watercraft stewards at Clute Park Boat Launch. Registration: NONE

Event Time:  8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Event Location: 155 S Clute Park Dr., Watkins Glen, NY 14891

 

  1. Invasive Species Table With Watercraft Stewards (Seneca County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented by watercraft stewards at Sampson State Park Boat Launch. Registration: NONE Event Time:  8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Event Location: 6040-6144 NY-96A, Romulus, NY 14541

 

  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 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Event Location: Big Bay and Lewis Point, Oneida Lake

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Green Lakes State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Chittenango Falls State Park. Registration: NONE, laura.tully@parks.ny.gov Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 2300 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035

 

 

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at the Seneca Park Zoo (Monroe County)

Description:  Information and promotional materials presented by the Finger Lakes Institute and PRISM Registration: NONE, RMcDonald@senecazoo.org Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location:  2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14621

 

  1. Seneca Park Guided Nature Hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on a guided hike of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park.  Located alongside of Seneca Park Zoo., RMcDonald@senecazoo.org Registration: NONE. Event Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

 

  1. 4-H EXPO A Family Event (Monroe County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at the 4-H Expo. Registration: NONE Event Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Event Location: 50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612

 

  1. Mothing and Owl Walk Event (Ontario County)

Description: Come learn more about moths and owls, and how they are affected by invasive species! This event will begin with a presentation by Wyatt Jackson (SUNY Brockport) about his research on invasive plants and moths at Ganondagan. This will be followed by a 45-minute birding walk led by Alexis VanWinkle, our ornithology specialist at Ganondagan. For our night owls, Wyatt will help identify moths that visit our light set-up. Please Bring: A flashlight, water, and clothing appropriate for a trail hike including long sleeves, long pants, sneakers or hiking boots. Binoculars, head lamps, and identification books are optional – bring them if you have them! 7:30-8:15 PM – Introduction to Wyatt Jackson’s research, “The effects of non-native vegetation on moth communities”
8:15-9 PM – Owl Walk with Alexis VanWinkle, 9-10 PM – Moth Identification with Wyatt Jackson, Registration: NONE, for more information contact Julie.Delles@parks.ny.gov; Alexis.Vanwinkle@parks.ny.gov Event Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Event Location: Environmental Field Office 1488 State Route 444 Victor, NY 14564 – Small red building on the corner of Boughton Hill Road and NY-444

 

  1. Discovering Invasive Species at the Cornell Botanic Gardens (Tompkins County)

Description: Uncover the importance of protecting our native habitats from invasive species through an informational table set up at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Come for resources, stay for a visit! Registration: NONE, Kevin, 607-255-2400 Event Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Event Location: Nevin Welcome Center, Cornell Botanic Garden, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY

 

Saturday, July 15th

  1. RMSC Cumming Nature Center BioBlitz 2017 (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. 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 Table at the Broome Regional Farmers Market (Broome County)

Description: Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County Invasive species display at Broome Regional Farmers Market. Registration: NONE. Event Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Event Location: 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905

 

  1. Keuka Lake Watercraft Stewards meet and greet at the 35th Annual Antique Boat Show (Steuben County)

Description: Keuka Lake is under attack by Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)! Luckily the Keuka Lake Watercraft Stewards are on the job! Watercraft stewards offer voluntary inspections of watercraft and trailers so AIS aren’t unknowingly attached and hitching rides into the Lake. Meet our Stewards and learn about AIS present in Keuka Lake. Stop by the Keuka Lake Association’s table at the 35th Annual Antique Boat Show hosted by Wine Country Classic Boats, Inc.  Registration: For information contact Emily Staychock: ecs268@cornell.edu, 315-536-5123 x4127. Event Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: Depot Park off Water St. in Hammondsport, NY 14840

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Green Lakes State Park. Registration: NONE Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066

 

  1. Invasive Species Tabling and Information at Little York Lake (Cortland County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Little York Lake Registration: NONE, contact chase.davis@cortlandswcd.org Event Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Event Location: Dwyer Park Memorial Park, Little York Lake Road, Preble, NY 13141

 

  1. Invasive Species Tabling and Information at Little Tully Lake (Cortland County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Tully Lake Registration: NONE, contact chase.davis@cortlandswcd.org Event Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Event Location: Tully Lake NYD DEC Launch Site, Friendly Shores Road,

 

  1. Invasive Species Table at Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison County)

Description: Information and promotional materials presented at Chittenango Falls State Park. Registration: NONE

Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Event Location: 2300 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035

 

 

  1. CLA Arts & Crafts Show and information booth (Livingston County)

Description: Information on Invasive Species, Clean Drain Dry, Zero Release programs, lake safety, and use of weed mats Registration: NONE. Event Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY), Event Location: Long Point Park, Geneseo, NY

 

  1. Seneca Park Guided Nature Hike (Monroe County)

Description: Join Seneca Park Zoo Society staff on a guided hike of Seneca Park, and learn about the invasive species affecting your park. Located alongside of Seneca Park Zoo. Registration: NONE., RMcDonald@senecazoo.org Event Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Event Location: Outside of the front gate of the Zoo, 2222 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY, 14621

 

  1. Discovering Invasive Species at the Cornell Botanic Gardens (Tompkins County)

Description: Uncover the importance of protecting our native habitats from invasive species through an informational table set up at the Nevin Welcome Center at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Come for resources, stay for a visit! Registration: NONE, Kevin, 607-255-2400 Event Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Location: Nevin Welcome Center, Cornell Botanic Garden, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY

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