BioBlitz at Cranberry Bog!
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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!

Register Here

Invasive Plant Removal at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
2025-09-04 09:00 - 12:00
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, including long pants and long sleeves – this ensures safety and reduces likelihood of exposure to nuisances like ticks and poison ivy. Bring your own water and snacks if desired. Some gloves, pruners, loppers and weeders are available to borrow, but please bring your own if you have them. Community service hours available upon request.

Register Here

LIISMA Fall Partners Meeting & Workshop
2025-09-05 10:00 - 13:00 | 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717, 1725 Brentwood Rd, Building 4, Brentwood, New York, 11717
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:

“Rare Plants of Long Island and Invasive Species Threatening Them” with Rich Ring

“Marine Invasive Species: Biofouling Vectors, Prevention, and Spread of Marine Invertebrates” with Kathrine Lawson

Partner Spotlight on North Shore Land Alliance “Restoration in Progress: The Ever-Evolving Management of Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) in the Humes Preserve Meadow with Darcy McDowell

Agenda September 5, 2025 Partners MeetingView

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 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. Light refreshments will be served. Further directions to the meeting space will be provided as the meeting approaches. Email cassandra@liisma.org with any questions. See you there!

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! / ¡Celebre la semana latina de conservación!
2025-09-13 14:00 - 18:00
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 latina de conservación este año en Sunken Meadow State Park!

El evento depende del clima y puede cancelarse en caso de mal tiempo.

Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a nycoast@audubon.org!

¡Sigue a @theodorerooseveltsanctuary en Instagram para obtener actualizaciones sobre eventos!

Join Audubon New York, New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Office, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) and other partners in celebrating Latino Conservation Week this year at Sunken Meadow State Park!

Event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

For more information, email nycoast@audubon.org!

Follow @theodorerooseveltsanctuary on Instagram for event updates!

Accessibility Information / Información de accesibilidad

This will be a fully bilingual event / Este evento será totalmente bilingüe

The boardwalk and main event area are paved and wheelchair accessible / El paseo marítimo y área del evento principal son pavimentados y son accesibles en silla de ruedas

Accessible parking is available on-site / Hay estacionamiento accesible disponible en el sitio

A child using binoculars / Un niño usando los binoculares. Photo / Foto: Luke Franke/Audubon

Link Here

2025 New York State Invasive Species Expo
2025-09-14 08:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00
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 to Saratoga Spa State Park as New York’s premier conference on invasive species. Transcending conventional conference formats, the Expo creatively uses the park’s scenic outdoor spaces and historic buildings to offer dynamic, hands-on experiences alongside traditional presentations and posters. Connect with leading resource experts to explore and learn the latest updates and advancements in invasive species management.

Register Here!

Beyond Wooden Thinking: Getting to the Heartwood of the Matter
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:00
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 firewood was collected for inspection.

Presentation by: John Riggins, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Forest Health at Oregon State University

This presentation will be recorded, and the link will be posted here once it is complete.

REGISTER HERE

Wildfire Fuel: How Destructive Forest Pests Travel in Firewood
2025-10-28 16:00 - 17:00
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 movement of firewood. Drawing from the work of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, this talk will cover current management strategies by addressing the need for heat treatment standards, industry collaboration, and effective regulations. Ultimately, it will emphasize the crucial role the public plays in protecting our shared natural and cultural resources.

Presentation by: Joelene Tamm, Natural Resources Director for the LA Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians.

This presentation will be recorded, and the link will be posted here once it is complete.

REGISTER HERE

Updates on Emerald Ash Borer in the Pacific Northwest
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00
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 Invasive Species Council.

This presentation will be recorded, and the link will be posted here once it is complete.

REGISTER HERE

Recreation Day at Broad Cove Preserve
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00
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 this special preserve.

Two time slots available to register for activities, your choice: 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm. Refreshments will be provided. This program is in partnership with the Peconic Land Trust.‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌

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Balloon Survey and Beach Cleanup at Jones Beach
2025-11-19 10:00 - 13:30
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 Debris Program for their biannual Marine Debris survey and clean up at Jones Beach!

Plan to arrive by 10:00 am. The duration depends on conditions but expect to take 3-4 hours. Gloves, garbage bags, and other equipment needed for the cleanup and survey will be provided.

Ages 12 and up—all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Where: Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center150 Bay Parkway, Wantagh, NY, 11793United States (map)

For more information, to volunteer and learn more, please see the link here to register here

Presented by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center with support from the NOAA Marine Debris Program

If there are questions, please feel free to reach out to francis.mcparland@dec.ny.gov or jbenc@parks.ny.gov.

Pressing Plants for Art and Science Workshop
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00
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

Third House Nature Center Site

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International Invasive Species & Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)
2025-12-09 13:00 - 17:00
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 both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event).

Plenary Speaker Day 1 (Dec. 9, 2025):Dr. Silvia Ziller, The Horus Institute for Environmental Conservation and Development

“Challenges of restoring invaded coastal ecosystems in the face of climate change (and people)“

Conference registration is free!

International Invasive Species & Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)
2025-12-10 13:00 - 17:00
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 both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event).

Plenary Speaker Day 2 (Dec. 10, 2025): Dr. Ross N. Cuthbert, School of Biological Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast

“Economic costs from biological invasions: will climate change exacerbate their escalation?“

Conference registration is free!

December LIISMA Partners Meeting & Workshop
2025-12-12 10:00 - 13:00
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. Light refreshments will be served. Email cassandra@liisma.org with any questions. See you there!

Featured presentation:

Partner Spotlight: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation with Michael DiMaulo

“Methods of Porcelainberry Removal Including the Use of a Pneumatic Airspade” and “Mugwort Management Methods in Sunny Landscapes” with Hunter Christensen

“Asian Longhorned Ticks, Tick Surveillance and Safety” with Orazio Marine

Zoom Registration Here

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LIISMA Partners Meeting & Workshop
2026-02-24 10:00 - 13:00
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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 Knotweeds, Phragmites and Water Chestnut”

John Zeiger, Manager of the Thain Family Forest at New York Botanical Gardens “Old Growth Forest Stewardship and Restoration in NYC”

Megan Cochran, Great Lakes Outreach Coordinator, dives into the invasive species resources available on the NYIS.info in our Partner Spotlight.

Register Here

iMapInvasives & iNaturalist Intersection Training
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Long Island Natural History Conference
2026-02-27 09:00 - 16:00
At Stony Brook University

About the Conference

Organized by Seatuck Environmental Association. Perfect for anyone interested in the sciences, this symposium brings together Long Island’s leading naturalists to exchange current information, identify research and management needs, and encourage collaborations and a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history.

The Long Island Natural History Conference is the largest regional forum for the exchange of information about Long Island’s natural history. The annual event brings together Long Island’s leading naturalists to exchange current information, identifies research and management needs, and encourages collaborations and a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history.

2026 Long Island Natural History Conference

Long Island Horticulture Conference
2026-03-03 07:30 - 16:30
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County invite you to join them for the 36th Annual Long Island Horticulture Conference! Landscapers, nursery growers, arborists, landscape architects and designers, turf managers, and others in the horticulture industry throughout Long Island and beyond are invited to attend.

LIISMA will be hosting an informational table with resources on invasive species management and native plant alternatives. Stop by, meet the team, and learn more about current initiatives across Long Island.

Online registration is open.Pre-registration fee is $85 per person. After February 26th, registration fee is $100. Space is limited. Walk-ins may not be allowed.

REAL or Enhanced ID or passport needed for entry into Brookhaven National Lab.

Long Island Horticulture Conference

Resilient Long Island Symposium
2026-03-19 17:30 - 2026-03-21 14:00
Resilient Long Island is a symposium in which community members, researchers, and professionals are invited to learn how to foster resilient ecological communities. After learning about native plants, invasive species management strategies, restoration practices, and more, attendees will be inspired to take action. Whether you are interested in the ecology of your backyard or tools for professional management, this event has something for everyone.

Hosted by the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area and the Long Island Native Plant Initiative at Hofstra University– and other locations– expect three action-packed days of presentations, an interactive workshop, a happy hour poster session, and more!

Save the Woodlands - Controlling Invasive Plants​​​​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‍​‍​‍​​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌‍​‍​‍​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‍​‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‌​‌‌​‌​‍‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​​‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‍‌​‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌‍‌‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​‌‍​‍​‍​‌‍​‌‌‍​‌​​‍​‌‍​‌​‍‌‌‍‌​​​‍​‍​​‌‍​‍‌​‌​​​‍​​‌‍‌‍​‍‌​‍​​​‍‌‍​​​‍​‍‌​​‍​​‌‍​‌‌‍‌​​​​​​‌​​​‌‍​​‌‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍​‌‍‌‌​‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‍‌‍​​‌‌‍‍​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‍‌‌​​‌​​‌​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍​‍‌‌​​‍‌​‌‍‌‍​‌‍‌‌​​‍‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍​‌‍​‌‍​‌‌‍‍‌‍‌​‌‌​‌​‍‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​‍‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌​​‌​​‌‍​‍​‍​‌‍​‌‌‍​‌​​‍​‌‍​‌​‍‌‌‍‌​​​‍​‍​​‌‍​‍‌​‌​​​‍​​‌‍‌‍​‍‌​‍​​​‍‌‍​​​‍​‍‌​​‍​​‌‍​‌‌‍‌​​​​​​‌​​​‌‍​​‌‍​‍‌‍‌‌​‌​‍‌‍‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‍‌‌​‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌​​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍​‌‌‌​‌‍‍​​‌‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌​‌‍​‌‍‌‌​‍‌‍‌​​‌‍‌‌‌​‍‌​‌​​‌‍‌‌‌‍​‌‌​‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‍​‍‌‍​‌‍‍‌‌​‌‍‍​‌‍‌‌‌‍‌​​‍​‍‌‌
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
LIISMA will be joining the Peconic Land Trust for a hands-on stewardship event at Broad Cove!

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, where we will be working together to protect our local woodlands. This workshop, led by the LIISMA team alongside the Peconic Land Trust stewardship team, is designed to empower you with the skills to identify and manage invasive species in our landscape.

What We’ll Be Doing:

Identification: Learn how to spot common invasive plants that threaten our local ecosystem.

Best Practices: Discover the most effective, science-based methods for removal.

Active Restoration: Get your hands dirty and help us clear invasives from this beautiful site!

Location & Logistics:

Where: Broad Cove (Overlook Drive, Riverhead).

Note: For GPS, use “Lighthouse Deli and Catering” at 363 Meeting House Creek Rd, Aquebogue, to find the driveway for the parking lot.

Cost: Free! However, reservations are required so we can ensure we have enough equipment for everyone.

What to Bring: Please bring work gloves and a shovel or loppers if you have them. We will provide additional hand tools and refreshments.

Safety: Tick protection is strongly recommended. This event is rain-cancels and appropriate for ages 15 and up.

Let’s work together to keep Long Island’s woodlands healthy and resilient!
