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Starry Stonewort Collaborative Summer Webinar
Starry Stonewort Collaborative Summer Webinar
Starts: 10:00 am
Ends: July 14, 2021 - 11:00 am
Description:
The third entry of Starry Stonewort Collaborative's 2021 Webinar Series presents Dr. Douglas Pullman, a limnologist and the president of the Aquest Corp., which has been consulting on lake management for 30 years. Dr. Pullman will discuss researching and applying control methods for starry stonewort. Register here.
Location: 10191 Old Lake Shore Rd, Irving, NY 14081, USA
Description:
Join New York Sea Grant and the DEC this summer to learn about new resources you can use to teach your students about the Great Lakes. Learn from experts on the ecosystems and issues facing the Great Lakes and get free educational tools and materials! This workshop will take place at Evangola State Park, in Shelter 1A. Register here.
What to Expect When You're Expecting (An Exterminator)
What to Expect When You're Expecting (An Exterminator)
Starts: 6:00 pm
Ends: July 21, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Description:
Information for the general public about pesticides, integrated pest management, hiring an exterminator, the neighbor notification law, and more. Pick up tips on how to protect yourself, your family, and your environment while using pesticides Register here.
The Western NY Region ReLeaf committee has worked hard to put together a slate of speakers for a virtual conference you won't want to miss!
For the program, John McNeil (certified municipal specialist, registered professional forester) will start us off with how to turn plans into policy to help your municipality's urban forestry program be successful. Learn about partnerships in the Buffalo region with Sharon Bachman (Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County) and Ross Hassinger (City of Buffalo) as they share information on the Community Tree Stewards program, and Greg Robinson (Olmsted Parks) as he discusses how to manage an urban forest in a public/private partnership.
A walk through the process of becoming a certified pesticide applicator. Whether you want to do landscaping, structural pest control, or agriculture, learn how to qualify for the exam and start your new career. Register here.
DEC Staff will explain the differences between minimum risk, general, and restricted use pesticides, how to avoid common violations in the field, and how to become certified applicators and register a pest control business. Register here.
Volunteer Event: Japanese stiltgrass pull at Mill Road Park
Volunteer Event: Japanese stiltgrass pull at Mill Road Park
Starts: 9:00 am
Ends: July 31, 2021 - 12:00 pm
Location: 740 Mill Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224, USA
Description:
Join WNY PRISM staff and community members to help remove Japanese stiltgrass, an early detection priority species, from Mill Road Park. Registration is required. Register here. For detailed driving directions, click here. Please wear long pants, socks and closed toe shoes. Water and snacks will be provided but please bring your own bottle.
