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2023 New York Invasive Species Expo

September 24-26th, 2023

Join us for the 2023 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 & outdoor activities

The Expo will be hosted within the unique, historic architecture of beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park and will be open to the public with no cost for general attendance.

Sessions will be centered around the overall theme: Reflect, Adapt, Evolve. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what’s been accomplished so far in the field of invasive species management, learn about the innovative ways we can adapt in unprecedented times, and discuss how we can evolve to confront challenges moving into the future.

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The NY Invasive Species Expo is being organized through the Conference App Whova. Attendees will be asked to create a profile in order to sign up for workshops, field trips and other events.

Schedule of Events

Sunday 9/24: Community Conservation Day at the Farmers’ Market (10am-4pm)

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Conservation Dogs: The New York – New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Dogs Program will demonstrate how their detection dogs can find invasive plants like scotch broom.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Photo Workshop: Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program is hosting a workshop on photography for iMapInvasives. This covers photography basics, parts to photo for identification, and how to report observations using the iMap Mobile App.
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Mapping & Plant Walk: Learn how to use the iMap Mobile App on this interactive plant walk with iMapInvasives staff from the New York Natural Heritage Program.
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM: Conservation Dogs: The New York – New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Dogs Program will demonstrate how their detection dogs can find invasive plants like scotch broom.

Be sure to also check out our other exciting demonstration stations:
– Environmental DNA: Watch a demonstration of eDNA filtration– a way to detect invasive species from the pieces of DNA that organisms leave behind in the environment. Tour the eDNA Trailer with the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management.
– Boat Wash: Learn the best ways to clean, drain, and dry your watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive species with the Adirondack Watershed Institute.

Monday 9/25 & Tuesday, 9/26: Invasive Species Expo at the Roosevelt Campus (9am-5pm)

A full day of content for invasive species professionals with traditional presentations in the Spa Little Theatre, along with engaging workshops, field demos, a food truck lunch, and professional poster session.  Scroll down to view the full schedule.  Or click here to access the Expo webpage.

Access a Detailed Agenda for Monday & Tuesday

NY IS Expo Full Agenda

Expo Map

Interactive ArcGIS Expo Map

Expo Webpage

Questions? Email is.summit@dec.ny.gov

Monday & Tuesday – Schedule of Events

The 2021 NY Invasive Species Summit took place in Albany, NY on November 16-17th, 2021. Recordings of the presentations are available here >>