Events

Join Seatuck's Community Science Long Island August: BioBlitzl! The Long Island Coastal BioBlitz will take place August 10–16. Join us on August 10th at 10:00 AM at Blydenburgh County Park! Don't miss out, register now!

Join Seatuck's Community Science Long Island August: BioBlitzl! The Long Island Coastal BioBlitz will take place August 10–16. Join us on August 16th at 10:00 AM at Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve! Don't miss out, register now!

Join Weed Warrior Leader Danna McCormick and QWR Staff for this invasive plant removal event. Invasive plants are a major threat to our forests, and stopping their spread helps allow native plants to thrive in the understory. Please dress for the work and weather. It's recommended to wear sturdy boots or sneakers and long layers, ... Read more

Join LIISMA for our Fall Partners Meeting - a chance to connect with colleagues, share updates, and learn together! Register for virtual attendance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BMyDQ_pKRZ-gIIBVB_-RTA Featuring presentations: Meeting Location: Building 4 at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Campus in Brentwood (1725 Brentwood Road, 11717). The meeting will be held in La Providencia Dining Room in ... Read more

Sunken Meadow State Park North end of Sunken Meadow Parkway, at the Main Pavillion / Extremo norte de Sunken Meadow Parkway, en el pabellón principal Scroll down for event information in English ¡Únase a Audubon New York, New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Office, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) y a otros socios en celebrar semana ... Read more

 Join us Sunday, September 14th for Community Conservation Day – the expo’s public-facing day for all ages! No registration required for Sunday.  The 2025 New York Invasive Species Expo is held at the beautiful and historical Saratoga Spa State Park. The Expo Professional Days are Monday, September 15th and Tuesday, September 16th. Registration is required. The 2025 New York Invasive Species Expo returns ... Read more

Recreational firewood movement is a major pathway for the spread of invasive forest pests. Both human behavior and firewood characteristics can influence pest transport. Dr. Riggins will discuss the new study titled “Burning questions: how human behaviors and firewood characteristics influence the transport of wood-boring insects” whereby campers were surveyed at MS state parks and ... Read more

This presentation will explore the significant threat that invasive forest pests, specifically the Goldspotted Oak Borer (Agrilus auroguttatus or GSOB), pose to forest health in Southern California. We will discuss the devastating impact of GSOB on native oak populations, how its infestation increases wildfire risk, and how the pest’s spread is accelerated by the unregulated ... Read more

Hear from invasive species experts and managers out of both Oregon and Washington as they discuss the most recent findings and management efforts regarding the notorious firewood hitchhiker, emerald ash borer, in the Pacific Northwest. Presentation by: Wyatt Williams and other staff from the Oregon Department of Forestry as well as staff from the Washington ... Read more

Broad Cove’s 100 acres of woodland, meadow, trails and waterfront offer much to explore! Come join Peconic Estuary Partnership for a day of nature-based fun and learning from a variety of program providers. From native plants and migrating birds to Peconic's local terrapins, the return of river otters and more, there’s lots to learn at ... Read more

Since 2018, this survey has collected data on latex and foil balloon litter in the South Shore Estuary Reserve. To date, they've collected over 1,500 balloon materials from this 1 x 1 mile stretch of beach.  This critical research helps prove a problem and raise awareness about responsible balloon practices.   Join NYS DEC, NYS Parks, and NOAA Marine ... Read more

Botanist Daniel Atha will cover the essentials of creating museum-quality preserved plant specimens, suitable for research, education, and art. Sponsored by the Third House Nature Center. For more information contact Vicki Bustamante, vickibustamante@gmail.com Where: Third House, near Deep Hollow Ranch, Montauk