Presenters Rebecca Scherr & Emma Farmer, The Dawes Arboretum Learn about the work The Dawes Arboretum is undertaking to discover the genetic identity of the Malus variant that is expanding under […]

Invasive insects and diseases, including hemlock woolly adelgid, beech bark and beech leaf disease, are taking a toll on Michigan’s forests. As if this weren’t enough, the changing climate is further stressing trees and may lead to greater impacts by both invasive and native insects and diseases. Join forest entomologist Erin Biggs and forest pathologist […]

Join Invasive Impact Initiatives and the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) for the Invasive Upcycling Summit—a virtual event highlighting how creativity and environmental stewardship can intersect to solve pressing ecological challenges caused by invasive species. This interactive summit will feature changemakers who are transforming invasive species into useful, sustainable products by collaborating with local invasive experts. Along the […]

Join us for the 2025 NYS Invasive Species Expo! This is a unique conference focusing on invasive species, and will combine classic presentations and creative use of outdoor space to appeal to a wide range of attendees. The Expo will be an immersive, hands-on experience featuring: Unique presentations Interactive demonstrations Hands-on workshops Small-group discussions Field trips […]

The GLLC Annual Meeting makes it possible for GLLC members to network with their peers from across the region and learn about the latest developments in Great Lakes-St. Lawrence policy. The GLLC meets annually, with meetings rotating around the eight states and two provinces that share the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.