Sep 21, 2026
This blog is brought to you by SLELO PRISM’s Pledge to Protect.
Fall is an ideal time to tackle invasive woody plants on your property. As temperatures cool, many native plants begin going dormant, making invasive species easier to see and access. Woody plants also start moving nutrients into their root systems, which can make properly timed treatments more effective.
Moist autumn soil can make smaller plants easier to remove by hand, while cooler weather offers a comfortable opportunity to complete outdoor projects before winter. With the right approach, you can use the end of the growing season to manage invasive plants and make room for beneficial native species.
In This Blog:
- Information on managing and disposing of invasive plants.
- Invasive plants to keep an eye out for.
- A recommended native alternative from plant expert Danni Baker.
- Information on our upcoming Land Protectors Experience.
Get Involved:
Like gardening, nature, and hands-on conservation? Join us this October to plant native plants at various sites. Please register to attend. No experience is needed—just enthusiasm. All tools and guidance will be provided.
Session 1
When: October 15, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: SLELO Field Office, 269 Ouderkirk Rd. Pulaski, NY
Session 2
When: October 16, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Where: Selkirk Fen, meet at 269 Ouderkirk Rd. Pulaski, NY
Session 3
When: October 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: El Dorado Preserve, Grand Jean Rd. Henderson, NY
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.