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SUMMARY:LIISMA Partners Meeting & Plant Pressing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join LIISMA for the winter edition of our Partners Meeting and Workshop – featuring an interactive plant pressing workshop with botanist\, Daniel Atha! \n\n\n\nWhere: Join us at this new location in building 4 of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in the La Providencia Dining Room. Entrance and parking TBD. \n\n\n\nWhen: December 6th\, 10 am – 2 pm \n\n\n\nIn addition to a LIISMA update and chance to participate in the roundtable partner discussions\, participants will learn the techniques and application involved with plant pressing and creating herbarium specimens. Participants will go home with their newly pressed specimen and the knowledge of how to apply this technique to assist with conservation work or hobby botany.  \n\n\n\nAttendance is free and material costs are covered by LIISMA and Daniel Atha. Advanced registration is required. RSVP below to join us in person. Due to technological restraints\, this event will be in person only and will not be hybrid virtual. Light refreshments will be served. Email kassidy@liisma.org with any questions. See you there!
URL:https://liisma.org/event/liisma-partners-meeting-plant-pressing-workshop/
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SUMMARY:HELP: Habitat and Ecosystems Land Pro Endorsement
DESCRIPTION:The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center is excited to once again offer HELP: Habitat and Ecosystems Landscape Pro\, a comprehensive educational program for landscape professionals. Learn how to create ecological landscapes\, engage in sustainable landscape practices\, and work towards natural climate solutions!Upon program completion\, participants will receive benefits such as CE credits and publicity from Audubon and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center to our members.Visit their website to learn more about this opportunity! \n\n\n\nFall 2024 Programs\n\n\n\nIn November\, they will be offering this 3-day educational program for the second time! Registrants must attend all three classes to complete the course. \n\n\n\n\nNovember 5\, 8:15 AM – 1:45 PM (Hybrid via Zoom or in person)\n\n\n\nNovember 12\, 8:15 AM – 1:30 PM (Hybrid via Zoom or in person)\n\n\n\nNovember 19\, 8:15 AM – 1:30 PM (In person only)\n\n\n\n\nFor those who cannot attend the November session\, the next opportunity will be offered in January. \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 9\, 2025\,  8:15 AM – 1:45 PM (Hybrid via Zoom or in person)\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2025\,  8:15 AM – 1:30 PM (Hybrid via Zoom or in person)\n\n\n\nJanuary 23\, 2025\, 8:15 AM – 1:30 PM (In person only)\n\n\n\n\nIndustry CEU Credits include: \n\n\n\n12 credits LA CES           12 credits CNLP             10.5 credits ISA \n\n\n\nFor more information or to register for the program\, contact Joy Cirigliano at joyann.cirigliano@audubon.org.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/help-habitat-and-ecosystems-land-pro-endorsement/
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SUMMARY:Phragmites Pull @ West Brook with Seatuck
DESCRIPTION:Join Seatuck Environmental Association for a volunteer phragmites pull at West Brook! \n\n\n\nThe only dam on West Brook\, a major tributary of the Connetquot River\, failed in 2019 and allowed the artificial pond behind it to drain. For the first time in over 100 years\, the brook could once again flow naturally from its headwaters in Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park down to the tidal reaches of the Great South Bay. It is now one of only a few free-flowing streams on Long Island. It has great ecological potential as a place where migratory fish can return and other native riverine species can once again find a home.  Which is why Seatuck is excited to share that New York State Parks has decided not to repair the dam!  We are also happy to announce that Seatuck was awarded funding through the NYSDEC Invasive Species Grant Program for at least 3 more years of invasive species management at West Brook! \n\n\n\nJoin Seatuck on Friday\, September 20th\, 2024\, as they work to remove invasive species at West Brook and continue to improve stream habitat for diadromous fish. Please register to attend. You can also email kmattei@seatuck.org for more information.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nSeptember 20th\, 2024 from  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nWestbrook Sports ComplexWheeler RdGreat River\, NY 11739United States \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact \n\n\n\nPhone: 5167543956 \n\n\n\nEmail: kmattei@seatuck.org
URL:https://liisma.org/event/phragmites-pull-west-brook-with-seatuck-2/
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SUMMARY:LIISMA September Partners Meeting and Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join LIISMA over Zoom for our September Partners Meeting to sharpen your aquatic invasive species identification skills\, learn about the role deer play in invasive plant spread\, and more! \n\n\n\nIn addition to a LIISMA update and roundtable partner discussions\, workshop presentations include: \n\n\n\n\nHow Deer Shape Forest Ecosystems and Promote the Spread of Invasive Species with Brendan Quirion\, Wildlife Biologist with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation\n\n\n\nAquatic Invasive Species Identification with LIISMA\n\n\n\nPartner Spotlight on the Long Island Native Plant Initiative\n\n\n\n\nTickets are free\, but advanced registration is required. RSVP below to join us virtually. See you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the full agenda\n\n\n\nRegister for virtual attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for future LIISMA meetings
URL:https://liisma.org/event/liisma-september-partners-meeting-and-workshop-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Phragmites Pull @ West Brook with Seatuck
DESCRIPTION:Join Seatuck Environmental Association for a volunteer phragmites pull at West Brook! \n\n\n\nThe only dam on West Brook\, a major tributary of the Connetquot River\, failed in 2019 and allowed the artificial pond behind it to drain. For the first time in over 100 years\, the brook could once again flow naturally from its headwaters in Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park down to the tidal reaches of the Great South Bay. It is now one of only a few free-flowing streams on Long Island. It has great ecological potential as a place where migratory fish can return and other native riverine species can once again find a home.  Which is why Seatuck is excited to share that New York State Parks has decided not to repair the dam!  We are also happy to announce that Seatuck was awarded funding through the NYSDEC Invasive Species Grant Program for at least 3 more years of invasive species management at West Brook! \n\n\n\nJoin Seatuck on Friday\, August 23rd\, 2024\, as they work to remove invasive species at West Brook and continue to improve stream habitat for diadromous fish. Please register to attend. You can also email kmattei@seatuck.org for more information.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd\, 2024 from  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nWestbrook Sports ComplexWheeler RdGreat River\, NY 11739United States \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact \n\n\n\nPhone: 5167543956 \n\n\n\nEmail: kmattei@seatuck.org
URL:https://liisma.org/event/phragmites-pull-west-brook-with-seatuck/
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SUMMARY:Mapping Invasive Species with iMapInvasives
DESCRIPTION:Are you a keen spotter of invasive species and want to put your observations to good use? Join the LIISMA team for a virtual training Friday\, July 12th at 12pm to learn how to use iMapInvasives!iMapInvasives is a tool used by professionals and community members to record observations of invasive plants and animals. It’s a great tool for sharing your observations\, assisting managers\, or tracking your own management projects. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcuivqzksHtDH_JYFdKnv8ChJxMzLPeKa
URL:https://liisma.org/event/imap-july-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T160000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Talk – Impact\, Identification and Removal at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that invasive species are of the greatest threat to New York’s biodiversity by destroying habitat and our local ecosystem? And they are probably growing on your property now? This program will introduce the roles of native plants\, the adverse effects of invasive species found in our community\, and how to identify and remove them. \n\n\n\nPresented by Danna McCormick\, National Park Service Weed Warrior and DC Master Naturalist \n\n\n\nThis is a free program; registration is required as space is limited. RSVP here.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/invasive-plant-talk-impact-identification-and-removal-at-quogue-wildlife-refuge/
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SUMMARY:Hempstead Plains BioBlitz Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join LIISMA and Hempstead Plains staff in exploring the Hempstead Plains\, a unique and rare ecological community. The group will walk around\, getting an introduction to the Plains and the BioBlitz\, and then explore the grassland\, observing species present using iNaturalist. Staff will be present to answer any questions about the BioBlitz or Plains’ ecology. Join us for a chance to explore this beautiful ecosystem and its rare plant community while gathering data to inform conservation efforts. \n\n\n\nBe sure to RSVP below to secure your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA BioBlitz kickoff webinar will be held on May 30th at 7pm to discuss species identification and BioBlitz instructions. We highly recommend joining us before participating in the BioBlitz. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuGorTooEtzNAznoBeoNDdXcNXF-4grV#/registration \n\n\n\nPlease come prepared to this event with water\, sun protection such as hats and sunscreen\, tick protection such as bug spray and long pants/socks. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining us for the in-person event\, please follow these instructions to join the Blitz. We can also provide assistance on site\, but cell service may be limited. \n\n\n\nHow can I join the BioBlitz? \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the kickoff webinar taking place on May 30 at 7pm to learn how to use iNaturalist and what species to look out for during the Blitz.\n\n\n\nJoin the Long Island BioBlitz project on iNaturalist:. Make sure you are logged in to iNaturalist\, then click “join” in the top right of the project.\n\n\n\nStart BioBlitzing! Make observations on iNaturalist between June 1 – 9 independently or at one of our BioBlitz events (your entries will automatically count towards the Blitz once you’ve joined the project!)\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, email kassidy@liisma.org
URL:https://liisma.org/event/hempstead-plains-bioblitz-walk/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Pull Mile-a-Minute\, Cushman Woods Preserve with the North Shore Land Alliance
DESCRIPTION:The 7-acre meadow at Cushman Woods Preserve in Locust Valley is in the second season of its restoration. It was seeded with native grasses and wildflowers at the end of 2022 and it is coming in nicely. Unfortunately\, the Mile a Minute is also coming back in patches\, and we are looking for people to help remove it! \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome\, but we ask participants to register in advance. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is required!  Click here to register. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\, but after you have registered\, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend\, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or Darcy@northshorelandalliance.org\, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. \n\n\n\nEvent Changes and Cancellations\n\n\n\nEvents are subject to change. Stay informed by visiting the Land Alliance website.  Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/volunteer-to-pull-mile-a-minute-cushman-woods-preserve-with-the-north-shore-land-alliance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T130000
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SUMMARY:NYISAW Webinar: Storytelling and the Language of Invasive Species Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Join us during New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW) for this valuable virtual workshop! We will explore the art of storytelling and how to frame invasive species’ language in a way that reduces cultural biases\, racism\, and exclusionary concepts. Interactive ad-lib style activities will be incorporated for an engaging and informative workshop. This program is catered toward professionals but is open to anyone interested. \n\n\n\nRegister by visiting: https://bit.ly/is-storytelling-nyisaw \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email kassidy@liisma.org
URL:https://liisma.org/event/nyisaw-webinar-storytelling-and-the-language-of-invasive-species-outreach/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T080000
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SUMMARY:USFWS NYISAW Events at the National Wildlife Refuges
DESCRIPTION:Powered By EmbedPress                 \n            \n        \n    \n\n\nNYISAW is a campaign that aims to educate the public about invasive species. The LongIsland National Wildlife Refuge Complex (LIC) will be hosting tabling events\, guidednature walks\, workshops\, and volunteer workdays. Follow Long Island National WildlifeRefuges on Facebook to learn a new fact about invasive species every day duringNYISAW! \n\n\n\nJoin USFWS for a week of events dedicated to raising awarenessabout invasive species and their impact on our environment! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 1: Seatuck National Wildlife RefugeAddress: 600 S Bay Ave\, Islip\, NY 11751Event: Invasive Species Volunteer WorkdayTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMDetails: Meet in the Islip Town Beach Parking lot at 10 AM. Volunteers will work with refuge staff to manage mile-a-minute vine and conduct a beach cleanup. We will be working on a 0.6-mile stretch of beach accessible by walking only. All materials will be carried in and out from the worksite. Provided: Snacks\, water refills\, work gloves\, insect repellent\, and work tools. Bring: Refillable water bottle\, sturdy close-toed shoes\, light colored clothing\, long pants\, long socks\, long sleeves\, hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses. Please be aware that ticks are prevalent. Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Services Agreement (VSA). Attendees should register and submit a VSA at least two days in advance*. *Volunteers under age 18 must have parental permission to participate. **Day of attendees may be permitted to join. Contact Biological Science Technician Brooke Shellman to RSVP at brooke_shellman@fws.gov or call 631-286-0485 ext. 2132. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 5: Target Rock National Wildlife RefugeEvent: Invasive Species TablingTime: 12:00 – 3:00 PMDetails: Table will be set up at Rocky Beach Trailhead. Learn about invasive species and take home handouts\, coloring pages\, stickers\, and more! \n\n\n\nEvent: Guided Nature WalkTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PMDetails: Meet at Warblers Loop trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The Warbler’s Loop Trail is approximately 0.8 miles\, and the walk will take approximately 45 minutes to complete\, moving at a leisurely pace. \n\n\n\nThursday\, June 6: Wertheim National Wildlife RefugeEvent: Invasive Species TablingTime: 12:00 – 3:00 PMDetails: Table will be set up at the White Oak trailhead. Learn about invasive species and take home handouts\, coloring pages\, stickers\, and more! \n\n\n\nEvent: Guided Nature WalkTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PMDetails: Meet at the Black Tupelo trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The walk is about 1 mile down the Black Tupelo trail and will take approximately 1 hour to complete\, moving at a leisurely pace. \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 7: Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife RefugeEvent: Invasive Species TablingTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMDetails: Table will be set up at the trailhead. Learn about invasive species and take home handouts\, coloring pages\, stickers\, and more! \n\n\n\nEvent: Guided Nature WalkTime: 10:00 – 11:00 AMDetails: Meet at the trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The Beach Trail is approximately 0.6 miles\, and the walk will take approximately 45 minutes to complete\, moving at a leisurely pace. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 8: Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife RefugeEvent: Invasive Species TablingTime: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMDetails: Table will be set up at the trailhead. Learn about invasive species and take home handouts\, coloring pages\, stickers\, and more! \n\n\n\nEvent: Guided Nature WalkTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PMDetails: Meet at the trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The Beach Trail Loop is approximately 0.7 miles\, and the walk will take approximately 45 minutes to complete\, moving at a leisurely pace. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 8: Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge \n\n\n\nEvent: Invasive Species TablingTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMDetails: Table will be set up at the White Oak trailhead. Learn about invasive species and take home handouts\, coloring pages\, stickers\, and more! \n\n\n\nEvent: Invasive Species WorkshopTime: 1:00 – 2:00 PMDetails: Presented by USFWS Biological Science Technician Brooke Shellman. Learn how to identify local\, prevent the spread\, and manage local invasive species. The event will take place in the multipurpose room. \n\n\n\nEvent: Guided Nature WalkTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PMDetails: Meet at the White Oak trailhead to join refuge staff on a walk and talk about invasive species. The walk is about 1 mile down the Connector Trail and will take approximately 1 hour to complete from the trailhead to the Friends Cabin\, and back\, moving at a leisurely pace.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/usfws-nyisaw-events-at-the-national-wildlife-refuges/
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SUMMARY:2024 Long Island Invasive Species BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Community members across Long Island and New York City are participating in the Long Island Invasive Species BioBlitz 2024 for Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW)\, June 3 – 9. The BioBlitz promotes knowledge and understanding of invasive species and empowers YOU to help protect our local biodiversity! \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to contribute invasive species observations\, along with native species observations\, from across the region of LIISMA region – including Staten Island\, Brooklyn\, Queens\, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. LIISMA offered a Zoom webinar on May 30th to teach invasive and native species identification and the use of the free iNaturalist and iMapInvasives apps. The BioBlitz kickoff webinar has been recorded and is available here to view for training purposes.  \n\n\n\nHow can I join the BioBlitz? \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Long Island BioBlitz project on iNaturalist:. Make sure you are logged in to iNaturalist\, then click “join” in the top right of the project.\n\n\n\nStart BioBlitzing! Make observations on iNaturalist between June 1 – 9 independently or at one of our BioBlitz events (your entries will automatically count towards the Blitz once you’ve joined the project!)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email invasive@liisma.org for assistance. \n\n\n\nAre you part of a local conservation agency? Become a BioBlitz partner to get your community involved! \n\n\n\nPartnering on the BioBlitz with many local organizations is a great way to increase our reach and strengthen partnerships along the way! As a partner on the BioBlitz\, you will have the opportunity to do one or more of the following: \n\n\n\n\nPromote this event to the public through email\, website\, etc\, and encourage your following to make independent iNaturalist observations during the Blitz.\n\n\n\n(Optional) Contribute to the kick-off webinar by highlighting conservation topics specific to your organization (i.e. what stands to benefit from reporting species on iNaturalist? Rare species conservation\, habitat restoration\, reporting invasives\, etc.)\n\n\n\n(Optional) Host an independent or collaborative in-person BioBlitz event during NYISAW or encourage participants to join the BioBlitz at any NYISAW event you are hosting.\n\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to partner with us on the BioBlitz\, email invasive@liisma.org to let us know!
URL:https://liisma.org/event/2024-long-island-invasive-species-bioblitz-kickoff-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T090000
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SUMMARY:NYSDEC's Annual Water Chestnut Pulls
DESCRIPTION:Help Us to Remove this Invasive Weed and PreserveLong Island’s Lakes!The removal of water chestnut is vital in preserving the natural beautyand recreational opportunities on Long Island lakes. The New York StateDepartment of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is excited to inviteyou to participate in this crucial invasive species removal event.Come volunteer with us and support our local ecosystem’s health andensure enjoyment of our waterways for generations to come.Where?Mill Pond Preserve\, Wantagh and/or Massapequa Lake\, MassapequaWhen? \n\n\n\nHow?Visit the link below to sign up for the best date and location for you:https://forms.gle/6Xgie1Cx9hESTGyn8 \n\n\n\nWhy Join Us?– Invasive species like water chestnut can wreak havoc on the delicate balance ofour lakes\, crowding out native species anddisrupting the ecosystem.– Preserving Long Island’s Lifestyle: Help protect the activities and traditions that make Long Island special\, from leisurely angling to adventurous kayaking. \n\n\n\nGear is Provided: \n\n\n\n\nDEC will provide waders for those in need and kayaks for select volunteers.\n\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS? CONTACT CARLOS MORANTES ARIZAAquatic Invasive SpeciesProgram CoordinatorDEC Region 150 Circle RoadStony Brook\, NY 11742 \n\n\n\ncarlos.morantes-ariza@dec.ny.gov
URL:https://liisma.org/event/nysdecs-annual-water-chestnut-pulls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T133000
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SUMMARY:May 10th LIISMA Partners Meeting & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join LIISMA for our May Partners Meeting – a chance to connect with colleagues\, share updates\, and learn together! \n\n\n\nIn addition to a LIISMA update and roundtable partner discussions\, workshop presentations include: \n\n\n\n\nProtecting Biodiversity in Invasive Species Management – Field Applications and GIS Tools with Abby Marino\, Conservation Areas Manager with LIISMA (in-person)\n\n\n\n\n\nINHABIT: the Invasive Species Habitat Tool with Catherine Jarnevitch\, Research Ecologist with USGS (virtual)\n\n\n\n\n\nInvasive Plants Management Strategies and Sustainable Practices at a 160-acre Oak-Tulip Tree Forest in Nassau County with Stephane Perrault\, Naturalist\, of Greentree Foundation (in person)\n\n\n\n\nTickets are free\, but advanced registration is required. RSVP below to join us in person or register for virtual attendance. Light refreshments will be served. Email kassidy@liisma.org with any questions. See you there!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the full agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for virtual attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for future LIISMA meetings
URL:https://liisma.org/event/may-10th-liisma-partners-meeting-workshop/
LOCATION:LIISMA Office\, 1725 Brentwood Road\, Bldg. 2\, Brentwood\, NY\, 11717\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:at Quogue Wildlife Refuge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Earth Day Celebration at Quogue Wildlife Refuge cohosted by Quogue Wildlife Refuge & Eastern Long Island Audubon Society for fun activities for all ages! \n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nCrafts\n\n\n\nGuided Bird Walks\n\n\n\nMeet Live Animals (12:30pm & 2pm)\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Exhibitors\n\n\n\nHandmade Goods\n\n\n\nKayaking & Canoeing\n\n\n\nMattiTaco Food Truck\n\n\n\nHampton Coffee Company\n\n\n\nElectronics Recycling by EcoTech\n\n\n\nPrescription Drug Take Back by HUGS\, Inc. & Quogue PoliceDepartment \n\n\n\nFree Native Tree Giveaway from Bartlett Tree\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nLIISMA will be there tabling\, so come by for educational handouts and a chat about invasive species!
URL:https://liisma.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Volunteer Workdays at LI National Wildlife Refuges
DESCRIPTION:The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex (LIC) is hosting a series of volunteer workdays to manage invasive plant species and protect our native wildlife! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvasive species are a serious threat to our local ecosystems. By volunteering to remove invasive plants\, participants can help to: \n\n\n\n\nRestore native habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\n\n\nImprove the overall health of the refuge ecosystem.\n\n\n\nLearn about local plants and the importance of conservation.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will assist with tasks such as hand-pulling\, digging\, and cutting invasive plants. No former experience is necessary. All volunteers will receive training on invasive species identification and safe removal techniques. Tools and equipment will also be provided. \n\n\n\nAll workdays are scheduled on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. \n\n\n\n\nApril 20th: Target Rock NWR (Garlic Mustard)\n\n\n\nApril 27th: Wertheim NWR (Garlic Mustard)\n\n\n\nMay 4th: Elizabeth A. Morton NWR (Garlic Mustard)\n\n\n\nJuly 20th: Wertheim NWR (Swallowwort)\n\n\n\nJuly 27th: Target Rock NWR (Swallowwort)\n\n\n\nAugust 3rd: Wertheim NWR (Swallowwort)\n\n\n\nAugust 10th: Elizabeth A. Morton NWR (Grassland Restoration Project)\n\n\n\n\nContact Biological Science Technician Brooke Shellman to RSVP at brooke_shellman@fws.gov or call 631-289-0485 ext. 2132. See you there!
URL:https://liisma.org/event/invasive-species-volunteer-workdays-at-li-national-wildlife-refuges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
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SUMMARY:Phrag Fight at Westbrook with Seatuck
DESCRIPTION:PHRAG FIGHT! Join Seatuck Environmental Association on Friday\, April 19 and Saturday\, April 20\, as they work to safeguard the unique natural restoration underway at West Brook in Great River\, NY. The work will take place at the site of the former West Brook Pond\, which was a man-made pond until 2019\, when its dam (built 120 years ago) failed and the water drained away. \n\n\n\nWith the pond gone\, the brook has found its former channel and an amazing natural restoration has taken hold along its banks – seeds long dormant under the pond have sprouted into a freshwater meadow dominated by native plants! \n\n\n\nBut the restoration is threatened by incursion from the invasive common reed\, phragmites. Over the past five growing seasons\, Seatuck staff and volunteers have fought to keep the phrag at bay. We’re winning\, but the fight’s not over yet!  \n\n\n\nTo register\, please click the links below: \n\n\n\nEarth Day Work Day – 4/19/24 \n\n\n\nEarth Day Work Day – 4/20/24
URL:https://liisma.org/event/phrag-fight-at-westbrook-with-seatuck/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T170000
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SUMMARY:Resilient Long Island Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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 bolstering your community science program or implementing a restoration project\, this event has something for everyone.  \n\n\n\nHosted by the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area and Long Island Native Plant Initiative at Hofstra University– and other workshop locations– expect three action-packed days of presentations\, interactive workshops\, a poster session\, and more!
URL:https://liisma.org/resilientli-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T133000
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SUMMARY:LIISMA February Partners Meeting & Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join LIISMA over Zoom for our February Partners Meeting – a chance to connect with colleagues\, share updates\, and learn together! \n\n\n\nIn addition to a LIISMA update and roundtable partner discussions\, workshop presentations include: \n\n\n\n\nPeconic River Aquatic Control Project: When Mechanical Options Just Aren’t Enough with Cathy McGlynn\, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator for the NYSDEC\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Invasive Plants on Salamanders with Rick Lehtinen\, Professor of Biology at the College of Wooster\n\n\n\n\nTickets are free\, but advanced registration is required. RSVP below to join us virtually. See you there!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the full agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for virtual attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for future LIISMA meetings
URL:https://liisma.org/event/liisma-february-partners-meeting-workshop-virtual/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA)":MAILTO:invasive@liisma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T133000
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SUMMARY:LIISMA December Partners Meeting & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join LIISMA for our December Partners Meeting – a chance to connect with colleagues\, share updates\, and learn together! \n\n\n\nIn addition to a LIISMA update and roundtable partner discussions\, workshop presentations include: \n\n\n\n\nManaging Soil for Native Species While Mitigating Invasive Species with Dr. Nicholas Menchyk of Farmingdale State College\n\n\n\nWeed Torch Talk & Demonstration* with Budd Veverka of Mianus River Gorge Preserve\n\n\n\n\nCome prepared with long pants and socks for a walk to see the weed torch demonstration. Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free\, but advanced registration is required. RSVP below to join us in person or virtually. See you there!  \n\n\n\n*Please note that the outdoor weed torch demonstration will not be streamed due to technological limitations and will not be viewable for virtual attendees. Thank you for your understanding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the full agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for virtual attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for future LIISMA meetings
URL:https://liisma.org/event/liisma-december-partners-meeting-workshop/
LOCATION:LIISMA Office\, 1725 Brentwood Road\, Bldg. 2\, Brentwood\, NY\, 11717\, United States
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