About Invasive Species Spotters
Become an Invasive Species Spotter and get trained to identify and report high-priority emerging invasive species and make a positive impact within our region.
Together we will learn about some of the highest-priority invasive plants in LIISMA and how to track and report them with iMapInvasives! With your help, LIISMA will be able to respond to the threat of invasive species quickly and get to work removing them. Invasive Species Spotters will be trained to work independently to look for invasive plants on Long Island and report back to LIISMA on their findings.
Who Can Get Involved?
- All are welcome! This program is perfect for community members at all skill levels, as we will teach you everything you need to know to get started.
- Existing volunteers groups can get involved, too! If volunteers are cross-trained with LIISMA, they can incorporate invasive species surveying into all kinds of conservation work.
- This program is also a professional development opportunity for LIISMA Partners to learn about uncommon (tier 2) invasive species and develop skills in iMapInvasives.
What Do Invasive Species Spotters Do?
Invasive Species Spotters will be trained by LIISMA through recurring webinars and in-person events. After an initial training, volunteers are encouraged to explore Long Island and search for a set of priority invasive plants. Then the Spotters will fill out an iMapInvasives survey to share their findings. Boot brush and repeat!
These reports help inform LIISMA where to dedicate our survey and management efforts and better understand the distribution of new species on Long Island. Your actions will help protect our ecosystems from the threat of invasive species!
Why Volunteer with Us?
- Make a positive impact (protect biodiversity!)
- Get outside more
- Connect with professionals
- Build your resume
- Connect with likeminded people
- Improve your wellbeing
- Get community service hours
- Win prizes!
Join Invasive Species Spotters
Join the invasive species spotters community! Get periodic emails with resources for invasive species surveying and more.
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Invasive Species Spotlight
February 24, 2025
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