Pete received this information on a summer workshop to learn about some technology in the fight against invasive species in New York State. Come hangout at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge to learn what you can do. It’s FREE and the cool tool also works on your smartphone!

iMapInvasives

Training Workshop

 CALLING ALL CITIZEN SCIENTISTS, EDUCATORS, and VOLUNTEERS!
In support of New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW), join us to enhance your capacity to identify, document, and control invasives in your community while exploring your local Refuge!

Wednesday, July 12 , 2017 ● 10:00 am to ~4:00 pm

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 

Pre-registration is required (by June 30, 2017)

Hosted at: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

1101 Casey Road, Basom, NY 14013 (map below)

General Itinerary: 

• 10:00 ● Welcome & Introduction to Iroquois NWR & NYISAW
• 10:30 to ~12 noon ● Invasive Species 101 + iMapInvasives 101
• 12 noon to 12:30 ● Lunch (lunch is not provided)
• 12:30 ● Review iMapInvasives 
• 1:00 to ~4:00 ● Invasive Species Removal Project

Topics will include:

• Why invasive species are a threat,
• WNY target species,
• Basic invasive plant identification,
• Management techniques,
• Emerging invasives,
• What you can do to STOP THE INVASION!

For more information and to register, please contact: 

Eli Polzer at eli_polzer@fws.gov; (585)948-5445 x7056

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