Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute Vine (In observance of NYISAW - NY Invasive Species Awareness Week) Saturday, June 28th, 9 AM Cushman Woods Meadow, Matinecock Led by North Shore Land Alliance O’Neil Stewards For NYISAW, organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events, such as interpretive hikes, volunteer days, webinars, ... Read more
Join Seatuck's Community Science Long Island July webinar! Join a discussion with Kassidy Robinson, Conservation Area Manager of the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA), as she discusses the spread of invasive species across Long Island. Learn about key species and discover how to report them! Don't miss out, register now!
Join our Community Science Long Island July Volunteer Event! (Rain Date: July 19th, 2025) Join us for a nature walk at beautiful Coindre Hall Park and help us look out for invasive species! The event will kick off with a walk led by expert naturalists who will share information about the park, some of the ... Read more
Join Seatuck's Community Science Long Island August webinar! Join Dr. David Taylor (Associate Professor, Sustainability Studies Program, Interim Director of Sustainability Studies, Director, Environmental Humanities Track, Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences) for an informal webinar about the upcoming BioBlitz. Learn how to spot and document invasive species while supporting local conservation ... Read more
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