Events

This webinar explores the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, a beneficial insect known for helping control aphids and other soft-bodied pests. Participants will learn how this introduced species became established in North America, the important biological control services it provides, and the challenges it can create in homes, vineyards, and native ecosystems. The discussion ... Read more

Join our partner, the Peconic Land Trust, for a morning of outdoor fun exploring Broad Cove's 100 acres of woodland, meadow, trails, and waterfront! The Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) will be present to talk with the community about invasive species in the region. Free event; donations and pre-registration is appreciated. Refreshments provided. ... Read more

The Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team (IInSRRT) is a program being designed to support or lead, as requested, rapid response actions across jurisdictions in support of lead management authorities, such as DOI land management agencies, states, tribes, and territories. The goal of the IInSRRT is to respond to nationally significant invasive species, as appropriate ... Read more

It is widely recognized that many or most of our fire-dependent landscapes and species are suffering from a fire deficit. In an effort to increase area treated by fire, a common strategy is to conduct larger, often landscape-scale broadcast burns. Larger burns can also reduce financial costs. However, the ecological impacts on wildlife may not ... Read more