Apr 7, 2026
This blog is brought to you by SLELO PRISM’s Pledge to Protect.
April is Earth Month, a natural time to reconnect with the places around us. Whether that’s a walk close to home, time in the garden, or a day on the trail, Earth Month is a reminder that those everyday moments outdoors are connected to something bigger, and that protecting the lands and waters we enjoy can start with simple actions—like learning what’s growing nearby, joining a volunteer effort, or planting with pollinators in mind.
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- Earth Month information and events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Climate-smart gardening tips
- Invasive species story-maps
- Reporting via community science
- Helpful resources
Help Spread the Word!
Visit the SLELO PRISM Facebook and Instagram pages and reshare any #EarthMonthAction post on your own channels. Posts will be shared weekdays through April 30th, 2026.
About the Pledge
The Pledge to Protect was developed by the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM). It is a resource intended to inform and inspire you to protect your lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. Upon taking the Pledge, you become a “Protector” and are sent monthly email blogs that provide simple actions you can take to protect your favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species and chances to win prizes by taking the suggested actions.
About SLELO PRISM
SLELO PRISM (St. Lawrence–Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) is part of New York State’s collaborative PRISM network, which works to prevent, detect, and manage invasive species to protect native habitats, biodiversity, and freshwater resources. Hosted by The Nature Conservancy, SLELO focuses its efforts in Oneida, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
The statewide PRISM network is funded by the NYS Environmental Protection Fund and coordinated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and partners. Its mission is to provide a unified, statewide approach to invasive species management by coordinating local partners, training volunteers, conducting outreach, and implementing control and restoration efforts across eight regions.
Learn more about SLELO PRISM at www.sleloinvasives.org.