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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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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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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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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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