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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Remove Parrot Feather Plants with North Shore Land Alliance Williams Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Remove Parrot Feather Plants from the Pond(In observance of NYISAW – NY Invasive Species Awareness Week) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 3rd\, 10 AMWilliams Ridge Pond\, Lattingtown \n\n\n\nLed by Carter Rogan\, Volunteer Coordinator and Stewardship Associate \n\n\n\nFor NYISAW\, organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events\, such as interpretive hikes\, volunteer days\, webinars\, movie screenings and fun family activities! By participating in NYISAW\, you can help protect your community’s natural spaces by learning about invasive species. Learn more: https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/ \n\n\n\nAdvance registration required.This event is free\, but advanced registration is required!  After you have registered\, but before the event\, North Shore Land Alliance (NSLA) will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend\, please contact NSLA\, as this will help them register those on the waiting list. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Changes and CancellationsEvents are subject to change so please check NSLA website for updates. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/volunteer-to-remove-parrot-feather-plants-with-north-shore-land-alliance-williams-ridge/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Pull Mile-a-Minute with North Shore Land Alliance at Humes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute Vine (In observance of NYISAW – NY Invasive Species Awareness Week) \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 4th\, 10 AMHumes Preserve\, Mill Neck \n\n\n\nLed by Carter Rogan\, Volunteer Coordinator and Stewardship Associate \n\n\n\nFor NYISAW\, organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events\, such as interpretive hikes\, volunteer days\, webinars\, movie screenings and fun family activities! By participating in NYISAW\, you can help protect your community’s natural spaces by learning about invasive species. Learn more: https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/ \n\n\n\nAdvance registration required.This event is free\, but advanced registration is required!  After you have registered\, but before the event\, North Shore Land Alliance (NSLA) will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend\, please contact NSLA\, as this will help them register those on the waiting list. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Changes and CancellationsEvents are subject to change so please check NSLA website for updates. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/volunteer-to-remove-mile-a-minute-with-north-shore-land-alliance-at-humes-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Pull Mile-a-Minute with North Shore Land Alliance at Cushman Wood Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute Vine (In observance of NYISAW – NY Invasive Species Awareness Week) \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 6th\, 2 PM Cushman Woods Meadow\, Matinecock \n\n\n\nLed by Carter Rogan Volunteer Coordinator and Stewardship Associate \n\n\n\nFor NYISAW\, organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events\, such as interpretive hikes\, volunteer days\, webinars\, movie screenings and fun family activities! By participating in NYISAW\, you can help protect your community’s natural spaces by learning about invasive species. Learn more: https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/ \n\n\n\nAdvance registration required.This event is free\, but advanced registration is required!  After you have registered\, but before the event\, North Shore Land Alliance (NSLA) will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend\, please contact NSLA\, as this will help them register those on the waiting list. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Changes and CancellationsEvents are subject to change so please check NSLA website for updates. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/volunteer-to-mile-a-minute-with-north-shore-land-alliance-at-cushman-wood-meadow-2/
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SUMMARY:Guided Invasives Walk at West Meadow Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners GEI and Town of Brookhaven for a Guided Invasive Walk at West Meadow Beach! Learn about how invasive species impact local ecosystems\, identify various invasive plants\, and engage in discussions about conservation. This event is perfect for nature enthusiasts\, and anyone interested in environmental stewardship. \n\n\n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm at West Meadow Beach\, 100 Trustees Road\, Stoney Brook\, NY 11790
URL:https://liisma.org/event/guided-invasives-walk-at-west-meadow-beach/
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SUMMARY:NYISAW Webinar: Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven with iMapInvasives
DESCRIPTION:Join NY iMapInvasives and the NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets as we launch the 2025 Spotted Lanternfly Gridsquare Survey Project. Learn how you can conduct surveys for and identify spotted lanternfly and its invasive host plant\, the tree-of-heaven. \n\n\n\nThe data collected for this project goes directly into iMapInvasives\, the official invasive species database for New York State. This helps invasive species managers and professionals across the state prioritize areas for surveys and management and directly helps to track the spread and distribution of these species around the state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://liisma.org/event/nyisaw-webinar-identifying-reporting-spotted-lanternfly-tree-of-heaven-with-imapinvasives/
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SUMMARY:NYISAW Webinar: Navigating the Certified Weed Free Products Program
DESCRIPTION:As part of the NYISAW Webinar Series\, WNY PRISM is hosting Christie Trifone Millhouse and Jodi Hougan of the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA)\, who will present on NAISMA’s Certified Weed Free Products Program\, which aims to prevent the spread of invasive plant species via the movement of industry products including forage\, hay\, mulch\, gravel\, and compost. This program provides assurances to customers\, such as land managers and property owners\, that noxious plant species will not spread through these priority pathways. NAISMA upholds standards and guidelines\, promotes stakeholder communication\, and provides inspector certification training to ensure consistent participation across all jurisdictions. This session will review program participation requirements\, certification standards and implementation expectations. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://liisma.org/event/nyisaw-webinar-navigating-the-certified-weed-free-products-program/
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SUMMARY:Water Chestnut Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Seatuck’s Community Science Long Island June webinar! \n\n\n\nDive into an eye-opening discussion with Abby Marino (Program Manager\, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA))\, Carlos Morantes Ariza (Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Region 1\, NYS DEC) as they explore the water chestnut an invasive aquatic plant that spreads rapidly\, choking waterways and harming native species. \n\n\n\nDiscover how we can protect Long Island’s waters! Don’t miss out\, register now!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://liisma.org/event/water-chestnut-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Pull Mile-a-Minute with North Shore Land Alliance at Humes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute Vine (In observance of NYISAW – NY Invasive Species Awareness Week) \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 14th\, 9 AM – 11 am Humes Preserve\, 349 Oyster Bay Road\, Mill Neck \n\n\n\nLed by North Shore Land Alliance O’Neil Stewards \n\n\n\nFor NYISAW\, organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events\, such as interpretive hikes\, volunteer days\, webinars\, movie screenings and fun family activities! By participating in NYISAW\, you can help protect your community’s natural spaces by learning about invasive species. Learn more: https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/ \n\n\n\nAdvance registration required.This event is free\, but advanced registration is required!  After you have registered\, but before the event\, North Shore Land Alliance (NSLA) will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend\, please contact NSLA\, as this will help them register those on the waiting list. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Changes and CancellationsEvents are subject to change so please check NSLA website for updates. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/volunteer-to-mile-a-minute-with-north-shore-land-alliance-at-humes-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
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SUMMARY:Invasives Species Workday: Help Remove Invasives at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Join our partner U.S Fish and Wildlife for an invasive species removal event and help protect your local ecosystems! This is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of invasive species management while making a tangible difference in your community. \n\n\n\nVolunteers must complete a Volunteer Services Agreement (VSA).  \n\n\n\nForms will be sent to respondents. Volunteers under age 18 must have parental permission to participate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContact Terra Willi to RSVP at Terra_Willi@fws.gov or call/text 631-848-7152.Should the weather result in a cancellation\, Terra will contact those who provided a RSVP. \n\n\n\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge\, 340 Smith Rd\, Shirley NY 11967
URL:https://liisma.org/event/invasives-species-workday-help-remove-invasives-at-wertheim-national-wildlife-refuge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
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SUMMARY:NY State Parks Pollinator Festival
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URL:https://liisma.org/event/liisma-spring-partners-meeting-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Invasives Species Workday: Help Remove Swallow-wort at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Join our partner U.S Fish and Wildlife for an invasive species removal event and help protect your local ecosystems! This is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of invasive species management while making a tangible difference in your community. At Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge\, 340 Smith Rd\, Shirley NY 11967.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers must complete a Volunteer Services Agreement (VSA).  \n\n\n\nForms will be sent to respondents. Volunteers under age 18 must have parental permission to participate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContact Terra Willi to RSVP at Terra_Willi@fws.gov or call/text 631-848-7152.Should the weather result in a cancellation\, Terra will contact those who provided a RSVP.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/invasives-species-workday-help-remove-swallow-wort-at-wertheim-national-wildlife-refuge/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Pull Water Chestnut Aquatic Invasive Plant
DESCRIPTION:Join Seatuck’s Community Science Long Island June In- Person Volunteer Event! \n\n\n\nRoll up your sleeves and get muddy for a good cause! Join Abby Marino (Program Manager\, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA))\, Carlos Morantes Ariza (Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Region 1\, NYS DEC) and other volunteers in manually removing water chestnut an invasive aquatic plant from affected areas.  \n\n\n\nWater chestnut is an invasive species that threatens the ecological balance of Long Island’s freshwater ecosystems. This floating plant forms dense mats that outcompete native vegetation\, reduces oxygen levels\, and impair recreational activities.  \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is necessary – training and equipment will be provided. \n\n\n\nDiscover how we can protect Long Island’s waters! Registration is required\, link below.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://liisma.org/event/volunteer-water-chestnut-pull/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T090000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Pull Mile-a-Minute with North Shore Land Alliance at Cushman Wood Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute Vine (In observance of NYISAW – NY Invasive Species Awareness Week) \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 28th\, 9 AM Cushman Woods Meadow\, Matinecock \n\n\n\nLed by North Shore Land Alliance O’Neil Stewards \n\n\n\nFor NYISAW\, organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events\, such as interpretive hikes\, volunteer days\, webinars\, movie screenings and fun family activities! By participating in NYISAW\, you can help protect your community’s natural spaces by learning about invasive species. Learn more: https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/ \n\n\n\nAdvance registration required.This event is free\, but advanced registration is required!  After you have registered\, but before the event\, North Shore Land Alliance (NSLA) will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend\, please contact NSLA\, as this will help them register those on the waiting list. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Changes and CancellationsEvents are subject to change so please check NSLA website for updates. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/volunteer-to-mile-a-minute-with-north-shore-land-alliance-at-cushman-wood-meadow/
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