Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program

06/02/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming invasive species training at Boquet River Nature Preserve!

During this free guided walk, APIPP Terrestrial Invasive Species Manager Ari will cover invasive species identification and management, and Kiana, the Ausable Freshwater Center's curator for the Ausable Conservation Nursery, will teach participants all about native seed scouting and how to participate in the newly launched Community Seed Scouting initiative.

Learn more and register at www.adkinvasives.com/event/boquet-river-nature-preserve-invasive-species-training-2026/

06/01/2026

If you're boating or paddling in the Adirondacks this summer, you will likely run into one of the Adirondack Watershed Institute's many boat stewards, But even if a boat steward isn't present where you are about to launch a boat, you should always remember to follow proper Clean, Drain, Dry protocol.

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05/28/2026

Please join APIPP in welcoming Alexis and Rhoda, our two summer seasonals who will be working to protect Adirondack lands from the worst impacts of invasive species. Rhoda, pictured on the left, is joining APIPP for her second summer as our Terrestrial Invasive Species Assistant and Alexis will be spending her first summer with APIPP as our Terrestrial Invasive Species Steward.

Last season, Rhoda took the lead with emerald ash borer biocontrol projects, and her species identification skills and fieldwork acumen were indispensable on survey and control projects for emerging species like swallowwort, giant hogw**d, Japanese stiltgrass, and tree-of-heaven. Alexis has previous experience with working on invasives as a boat steward with the Western NY PRISM.

Welcome, Rhoda and Alexis!

05/27/2026

This showy plant is an example of an invasive bush honeysuckle, a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 20 feet tall. It blooms this time of year and can easily be confused for native honeysuckles, but the giveaway is that invasive honeysuckle species have hollow stems and native species do not.

Bush honeysuckle seeds are often spread by birds and other animals, and once the plant is established it can form dense thickets that outcompete native species.

Small plants can be removed with a shovel or w**d wrench. The entire root system must be removed to prevent resprouting. Remove plants before fruit production to minimize additional spread. Selective herbicide applications can be used to control larger individuals or infestations.

Learn more at www.adkinvasives.com/Invasive-Species/Detail/46

05/20/2026

Love Your Lakes and Lands is a new event, and it's coming to Dewey Mountain on June 11. We hope to see you there!

Dewey Mountain Recreation Center 238 George Lapan Memorial Hwy Saranac Lake, NY 12983

05/07/2026

A big thank you goes to Angello Johnson, the Akwesasne Land Resource Program Manager, and the rest of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for hosting our 2026 Spring Partner Meeting. After APIPP staff shared some exciting upcoming projects, Angello gave a presentation on the cultural significance of black ash and talked about emerald ash borer management strategies that are happening in Akwesasne. In the afternoon, attendees gathered outside to witness a log pounding demonstration and take a tour of a black ash management stand. It was a deeply personal educational experience and an important lesson that provided hope for living with invasive species in our forests and waters.

The morning session of the meeting can be watched here: https://youtu.be/MChY0VL9qyc?si=Fqam-pEG530Jq72U

04/27/2026

You're invited to APIPP's 2026 Spring Partner Meeting!

This annual event is a marker for the beginning of the busy summer season and a great opportunity to learn about what is happening in the world of invasive species in the Adirondacks. Attendees will hear updates from APIPP staff and then our partners at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division will lead a field trip to highlight their management work to protect ash stands from emerald ash borer. We will also be learning about the role black ash plays in basket weaving and watch a log pounding demonstation.

The morning updates will be live streamed; the afternoon field trip is in-person only. The Spring Partner Meeting will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Wednesday, May 6 at 850 Route 37 in Akwesasne, NY.

Please visit www.adkinvasives.com/events to learn more and register.

04/22/2026

Earth Day is the perfect time to share APIPP's 2025 partner and volunteer highlights because their dedication helps us achieve so much as we work to protect Adirondack lands and waters from the worst effects of invasive species.

To learn how you can get involved, visit www.adkinvasives.com/Get-Involved/Volunteer/

04/15/2026

The forests and waters of the Adirondacks are becoming livelier by the day as summer draws near, and while a lot of species, including invasives, are just beginning to awaken, there are still signs of their presence. These two forest images, taken about a month ago along the Buck Mountain trail in the Lake George region, show blonding on ash tree bark. This phenomenon is caused by emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that leaves D-shaped exit holes behind when the adults emerge from the bark in late spring or early summer. Emerald ash borer larvae feed on the inner bark of the tree, which can eventually disrupt the flow of nutrients and water, killing the tree.

Learn more at www.adkinvasives.com/Invasive-Species

04/10/2026

Last night, local artist Carol Vossler's show "Tasting Water" opened at the Coldwell Banker | Whitbeck Gallery in Saranac Lake. The exhibition uses mixed media, including paper and sculptures made from various plants, to explore the ecological health of the Champlain Valley. Can you spot the invasive knotw**d in Carol's pieces?