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Fighting Phrag While in Flight: Detecting and Mapping Invasive Phragmites Using Drones for Adaptive Management
Fighting Phrag While in Flight: Detecting and Mapping Invasive Phragmites Using Drones for Adaptive Management
Starts: 1:30 pm
Ends: October 2, 2019 - 2:30 pm
Description: Join the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative for their Applied Techniques Webinar Series. This webinar will be presented by Colin Brooks and Charlotte Weinstein of the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI), a research center of Michigan Technological University.
To view visit: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/873366269 the day of the webinar.
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Niagara Frontier Botanical Society Meeting
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society Meeting
Starts: 7:30 pm
Ends: October 8, 2019 - 8:30 pm
Location: Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Rd, Amherst, NY 14226, USA
Description: "Trees, By the Numbers." Our speaker will be Erik Danielson, member of NYFA and the Chautauqua County Water Conservancy, superb botanist and leader of our recent field trip to Gratiot Point. Erik has lately been seeking and studying the oldest/biggest trees in WNY and has made some remarkable discoveries. General meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May. All are welcome.
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Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
Starts: 9:00 am
Ends: October 9, 2019 - 2:00 pm
Location: Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Rd, Java Center, NY 14082, USA
Description: Join the Buffalo Audubon Society for coffee and donuts and then help maintain the trails, work in the office or take on the “project of the day.” There’s no need to register, but bring a lunch. Everyone is welcome – even first timers! Call the center at (585) 457-3228 if you have any questions.
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Responding to the Presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in your Woodlot
Responding to the Presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in your Woodlot
Starts: 9:00 am
Ends: October 12, 2019 - 12:00 pm
Location: Varysburg, NY 14167, USA
Description: Join the NYS Master Forest Owner Program for a woods walk to discuss some of the frequently asked questions landowners have about EAB and ash trees in their woodlot. Northern DEC Region 9 Service Forester, Nate Morey, will lead the woods walk and share his knowledge and experiences in the field. Local professional logger, Bill Ayers, who performed an ash salvage harvest in the woodlot where the event will take place, will discuss the harvest and ash market fluctuations.
This event will be held on a private woodlot in Varysburg, NY. Address will be provided after registering for the event.
Register in advance here or by calling Yates County CCE at (315) 536-5123.
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Ellicott Creek Planting with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Ellicott Creek Planting with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: October 12, 2019 - 4:00 pm
Description: Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will be continuing its Ellicott Creek Reforestation project. Sessions are 10:00am – 1:00pm and the other one from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Please register in advance.
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Spotted Lanternfly Webinar: Understanding the Ecology and Threat
Spotted Lanternfly Webinar: Understanding the Ecology and Threat
Starts: 12:00 pm
Ends: October 16, 2019 - 1:00 pm
Description: This invasive pest affects horticultural and agricultural crops, ornamentals, landscape, forests, and shade trees. Every resident of New York and neighboring states could potentially be affected if Spotted Lanternfly becomes established. Growers, Landscapers, Greenhouse and Nursery Operations, Christmas Tree Growers, Foresters, Master Gardeners, Master Forester Owners and Residents are just some of the groups who will benefit from attending this meeting.
Please register in advance.
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Invasive Species in North America
Invasive Species in North America
Starts: 2:00 pm
Ends: October 16, 2019 - 3:00 pm
Description: Presented by David Coyle, Assistant Professor, Forest Health and Invasive Species Extension, Clemson University
This webinar will give an update on some of the most impactful invasive species in North America, including insects, fungi, and plants. We will discuss current pest distribution – including how the pest has moved post-arrival in North America - and proven and potential management strategies. We will also use the southeastern U.S. as a case study for why this continent has so many invasive species.
Please register in advance.
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Spotted Lanternfly Webinar: Understanding the Ecology and Threat
Spotted Lanternfly Webinar: Understanding the Ecology and Threat
Starts: 7:00 pm
Ends: October 16, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description: This invasive pest affects horticultural and agricultural crops, ornamentals, landscape, forests, and shade trees. Every resident of New York and neighboring states could potentially be affected if Spotted Lanternfly becomes established. Growers, Landscapers, Greenhouse and Nursery Operations, Christmas Tree Growers, Foresters, Master Gardeners, Master Forester Owners and Residents are just some of the groups who will benefit from attending this meeting.
Please register in advance.
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Chautauqua County Forest Pest Task Force Meeting
Chautauqua County Forest Pest Task Force Meeting
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: October 18, 2019 - 12:00 pm
Location: Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, 311 Curtis St, Jamestown, NY 14701, USA
Description: The Chautauqua County Forest Pest Task Force (CCFPTF) is a volunteer organization of forestry professionals, scientists, natural resource managers, local officials and private citizens. CCFPTF has organized to facilitate a science-based response to the ecological, economic and public safety impacts of invasive forest pests within the forests and communities of Chautauqua County. Please contact Jonathan Townsend at 716-665-2473 ext 231 or [email protected] for more information.
Agenda:
10:00 Greetings
10:05 Discussion-Current Status of Forest Pests
10:45 Updates on the CHQ CO Forest Pest Task Force
• Refined Goals
• New structure
• New Website
• Upcoming Educational Outreach Event-County Meeting
11:30 County Meeting Logistics
• Help Wanted!
11:55 Next Meeting-Date/Time
12:00 Adjourn
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Fall Partner Meeting
Fall Partner Meeting
Starts: 1:00 pm
Ends: October 24, 2019 - 3:00 pm
Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 21 S Grove St, East Aurora, NY 14052, USA
Description: Please join WNY PRISM for our 2019 Full Partnership Meeting! This meeting is open to everyone regardless of whether or not they have worked with WNY PRISM before and provides a great opportunity to collaborate with others on invasive species projects.
Please register in advance by contacting Emily Thiel at [email protected] or (716) 878-4708.
Visit our website for more information.
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Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow-wort Collaborative Webcast
Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow-wort Collaborative Webcast
Starts: 1:00 pm
Ends: October 28, 2019 - 2:00 pm
Location: Webinar
Description: This webinar will provide updates on the Eastern Lake Ontario (Northeast) Swallow-wort Collaborative (ELOSC) with guest speaker Lisa Tewksbury, University of Rhode Island. A Zoom link with additional details will be sent through the ELOSC listserv prior to the event. Visit their website to subscribe to the listserv.
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Invasive Species Workshop from Finger Lakes PRISM
Invasive Species Workshop from Finger Lakes PRISM
Starts: 8:30 am
Ends: October 29, 2019 - 12:00 pm
Location: 5828 Big Tree Rd, Lakeville, NY 14480, USA
Description: Finger Lakes PRISM is offering a training on some noxious invasive species (Giant Hogweed, Wild Parsnip, Spotted Lanternfly Mile-a-Minute) that you may encounter on the job or you may be on the look-out for in your communities. Up to 3.5 hours of pesticide credits will be available for qualified participants. Workshop is not limited to pesticide applicators/licensees or to Livingston County. Anyone that may encounter these species can benefit.
Register by Friday, October 25 by emailing [email protected] or calling (585) 721-6170
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IS Speaker Series
IS Speaker Series
Starts: 11:00 am
Ends: October 30, 2019 - 12:00 pm
Location: Webinar
Description: Each month, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series. The webinars are from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and include a different guest speaker each month.
This Month: The Spread of Invasive Ticks and Mosquitoes in New York State- Presented by Dr. James Burtis, NEVBD Postdoctoral Associate, Cornell University & Talya Shragai, PhD Candidate, Cornell University
Instructions on joining will be sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event
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iMapInvasives New Trainer Certification Webinar
iMapInvasives New Trainer Certification Webinar
Starts: 1:00 pm
Ends: October 30, 2019 - 3:00 pm
Description: Are you interested in learning more about iMapInvasives and participating in a statewide effort to combat invasive species?
Each training webinar will last approximately two hours with time for discussion throughout. The training will include a walk-through of the iMapInvasives website, observation database and steps for hosting a training. Webinar registration is limited to create a more inclusive environment. More information can be found at the Certified Trainers Network. Please be sure to register for the training of your choice, if these dates don’t work for you, please let us know.
Please contact the iMap Team at [email protected] to register and receive the webinar details.
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