Finger Lakes-PRISM

Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management- your resource for education, outreach, and control for the 17 counties of the Finger Lakes.

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#HIRING for several positions! We offer a range of real-world conservation work experience, & competitive pay with paid field training. Joining the team means you are:
- Defending against invasive species
- Working outdoors along our lakeshores
https://t.co/FUO5U2ZVGR

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Due to inclement weather, we and the @cnylandtrust have decided to postpone our #HWA workshop for Saturday 3/4 to Friday 3/24. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Hope to see you on the 24th!

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Upcoming workshop! In collaboration with @NYstateparks, we are excited to bring you our latest #HWA workshop. Parks and PRISM will speak on HWA and how it affects hemlocks. This is a great chance to join efforts to combat HWA.
Register: https://t.co/7ePgpDtsif

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Our second volunteer training for our Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Survey will be NEXT WEEK, 2/8 over Zoom at 6pm. Join over 100 volunteers in helping your environment & community.

Please register beforehand. Link to register: https://t.co/e0XSjnwmnW

We hope to see you there!

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Our first volunteer training for our Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Survey will be NEXT WEEK, January 11th over Zoom. This is a great opportunity to help your environment, help you community, and be active.

Link to register: https://t.co/lpuWI7dOjE

We hope to see you there!

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Happy New Year! Take a great start to your new year and join our HWA survey! See our list of upcoming events, and register here if interested: https://t.co/OvgsGP89Xo

#volunteer #hwa #invasivespecies #FLX

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Join our HWA survey! #Volunteer and help save the hemlock from HWA, one of our most destructive #invasivespecies. Last year 180 volunteers searched for HWA protecting thousands of trees.

- Survey on your own
- Learn from experts in workshops

SIGNUP: https://t.co/oCVrrNpZnT

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Reminder you can help our friends at the Burroughs Audubon Nature Sanctuary remove invasive privet on Sunday, November 13th. Don't miss out!

#invasivespecies

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We know what we're wearing for Halloween, what about you?

#SLF #spooky #invasivespecies

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What are these gross bugs doing in my house?! They're stinkbugs! An invasive species usually seen in fall as they overwinter in homes. Want to know how to get rid of them? Read here: https://t.co/ffcYAzbZXv

What's your stinkbug story?

#invasivespecies #FLX #stinkbugssuck

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Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is a new invasive disease caused by a nematode, symptoms include darkening of leaves between veins. We are urging the public to report any sightings: https://t.co/HW906Ky8kD. Learn more: https://t.co/DdKxxjcFYH

#BLD #imap #invasivespecies #flx

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#Volunteer Opportunity! Our friends at the Burroughs Audubon Club will be removing #invasive shrubs Sunday, November 13th to pave the way for native plantings next year! Email BANC@[email protected] for any questions.

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Think you’ve seen #spottedlanternfly? Worried about it in New York? Let us know below. Report any sightings to https://t.co/WWIB8wagRD or to [email protected]

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NEW INVASIVE ALERT: The Elm Zigzag Sawfly has been found in NYS, specifically St. Lawrence County (https://t.co/0mYp5LafXC). Keep an eye out for it's distinctive feeding pattern. If you believe you've seen this insect, please report using iMapinvasives (https://t.co/5zMQA7gusA)

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We are on Nextdoor! Check for #invasivespecies news in your community! https://t.co/4CecRE849G

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Join our friends at Montezuma and help fight #invasivespecies!

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Come join us at the Rush Public Library 8/10 @ 7pm for a talk about backyard #invasivespecies! Learn about how invasive species can be living right under your nose. We'll discuss common invaders, why they're a threat, and what you can do.
Register: https://t.co/pjwKgSedRf

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We dive into the water for today's #whatisthiswednesday for a nasty aquatic plant. You may have seen this plant before, growing on the water's surface like a lily pad, but it's much more destructive. What is this?

Last week's answer: Asian/Northern Giant Hornet

#invasivespecies

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WE ARE HIRING! We are seeking both entry-level & qualified candidates for:
Watercraft Steward: https://t.co/TD6luN8blD
Aquatic Invasive Species Technician: https://t.co/C6pqgN2O9m
All encouraged to apply, including those going back to school in September!
#invasivespecies #HIRING

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They've been all over the news. They're coming for our bees, maybe even you! For today's #whatisthiswednesday note this insect's large size (up to 2 inches) and orange head. Thankfully, they are only known in Washington state. What is this?

Last week's answer: Purple Loosestrife