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
Please join NAISMA for the 2nd annual International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network on December 9 and 10, 2025. This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. Please click on the link below to register for ... Read more
Please join NAISMA for the 2nd annual International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network on December 9 and 10, 2025. This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. Please click on the link below to register for ... Read more
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 Auditorium in building 4. Click here for directions to building 4. Tickets are free, but advanced registration is required. RSVP above to join us in person or register for virtual attendance here. ... Read more
Join us on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, for LIISMA's first Partners Meeting & Workshop for 2026. This meeting will be virtual. Be sure to register for the meeting using the link below. We will be featuring the following presentations: Dr. Bernd Blossey, Research Scientist of Cornell University: “Updates on the Development of Biological Control for ... Read more
NYNHP hosts a webinar each month on a variety of topics from using iMap to create maps and reports, to joining the Certified Trainers Network . Join iMapInvasives this month to learn how we cooperate and leverage data from the iNaturalist database.