Hikes led by Springwater Trails are generally held on Sunday afternoons and appear in this calendar in green.
The Western Finger Lakes chapter of NYFOA is partnering with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) to offer a Game of Logging Level 1 class on 09 May at Pete Muench’s property in Naples.
The Game of Logging is the premier training for chainsaw safety. Level 1 covers basic chainsaw sharpening and maintenance and felling trees. It is open to participants of any skill level, from those who have never used a chainsaw to those who want to learn a better and safer way to cut trees. Each class is limited to 10 participants and by the end of the day each participant will cut down a tree.
NYCAMH has received funding to subsidize this class, so the cost to register is only $25.
NYCAMH is sponsoring other classes around the state. These classes are open to anybody, so if you can’t make it to the one on 09 May you can register for one of the others.
To register, or for more information about any of these classes, call Erica Scott of NYCAMH at 800 343 7527 x2213.
A moon lit kayak with Canadice Outfitters will be held Saturday Night. Bring a flashlight and a snack. If you would like to rent a kayak or canoe call Canadice Outfitters at 585-669-9512. Rental fee $20.00. Please arrive at 8:30 for a launch at 9:00.
The Western Finger Lakes chapter of the NY Forest Owners Association is holding their Spring General Meeting on May 18.
A panel of leaders from local business, non-profit and government will talk about the tourism industry in the area and how forest landowners can participate in the economic benefits of attracting people to the area.
The Game of Logging is the premier chainsaw training course and is highly recommended for anybody who uses a chainsaw. Level 1 is open to all, regardless of their experience, and will be offered on Saturday, 04 June, and Monday, 06 June. Level 2 is open to people who have taken level 1 and will be offered on Sunday, 05 June. You may register for both level 1 on Saturday and level 2 on Sunday. These classes are hosted by the Genesee County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and the WFL chapter of NYFOA. The cost of the program is subsidized in part by the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH). Registration is required and is done through NYCAMH at (800) 343 7527 x2204. Further information is available at www.gameoflogging.com and www.nycamh.org.
Spring is here!, and it is time to get outside. The Finger Lakes Land Trust is sponsoring a volunteer opportunity at Wesley Hill. This is an opportunity for Springwater Trails to say thank you to one of our popular hike locations.
Wesley Hill is one of FLLT’s most iconic nature preserves, and on Monday, May 20th, it will be turning 20 years old! If you have never visited our westernmost preserve, this is your chance! Wesley Hill is full of beautiful vistas, gorges, and old growth trees.
Please join me on Saturday the 18th to help refresh the hiking trails and clear a short reroute, as well as conduct habitat management. At the end of the day, we will raise a glass of something bubbly to a magnificent place that is protected forever. Tools, work gloves, and refreshments (including N/A options), will be provided. We will meet at 11:00am at the WESLEY RD. parking area. Directions can be found here.
Original email from:
Jason Gorman, Nature Preserve Manager
Finger Lakes Land Trust
202 E. Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607.275.9487
www.fllt.org
Webinar: Tuesday July 16 2019 at 12:00 Noon
Speaker: Dr. Lori Spears, USU Assistant Professor
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 12:00 pm (MDT) – Please ignore the date in the title; it is an unavoidable posting date and NOT the date of the webinar!
The spotted lanternfly has been identified as a nasty invasive insect that is busy killing trees in Pennsylvania. The forestry and university authorities in PA have launched a series of webinars aimed at educating hikers such as ourselves in identifying and reporting these marauders. There’s is one coming up on 16th July; you are invited to join in from the comfort of your own home – we may be able to help limit this beast in New York.
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper that is native to parts of Asia and was first detected in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted lanternflies feed on a wide range of host plants, including grapes, fruit trees, hops, and hardwood ornamental trees. This presentation will cover the biology, identification, and possible control options for spotted lanternfly and other invasive landscape tree pests, such as emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle.
Lori is the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program Coordinator at Utah State University. The CAPS Program is a federal program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), and whose goal is to protect U.S. agriculture from introductions of high risk invasive pests by conducting early detection surveys and providing outreach and education programs that support and enhance efforts to prevent new exotic pest entry and establishment. Her research and outreach programs have focused on the ecology and management of invasive insects and using bycatch from early detection surveys to learn more about beneficial insects, such as pollinators and lady beetles. Lori received a PhD in Ecology from Utah State University in 2012.
Co-sponsored by Utah State University Integrated Pest Management Group
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Volunteers Needed for Invasive Species Restoration Team!
Cumming Nature Center is seeking volunteers to help restore its nature preserve in Naples, NY, this summer, with a kickoff event during Invasive Species Awareness Week! Join us on Thursday, July 11, 2019, from 9 am to 2 pm, to help remove Japanese Barberry! Please contact Cumming Nature Center at (585) 374-6160 to sign up or for more information! Cumming Nature Center is located at 6472 Gulick Road, Naples, NY.
Cumming Nature Center seeks large and small groups, as well as individuals, to help remove Japanese barberry infestations so that we can seed native plants, restore native habitats for wildlife, and protect the surrounding Honeoye Lake watershed. Japanese barberry is an invasive shrub which is spreading throughout our Naples preserve, harming and eliminating our native habitats. We welcome everyone to come join our ongoing Restoration Team!
Please wear long work pants, long sleeves, socks, and boots or work shoes, since removing Japanese barberry is somewhat like working with rose bushes. And bring a water bottle and lunch! Cumming Nature Center will provide directions, equipment, and protective gloves and gear, so that we can work efficiently to combat this invader! CNC will have water available and provide light refreshments after..
Can’t make this event? Further invasive removal events at Cumming Nature Center are listed below:
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Saturday, November 2, 2019
— Cumming Nature Center
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