Spot and Squash September

Since it was first spotted in New York City in 2020, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has quickly multiplied and become a significant threat to many economically and culturally significant plants such as grapevines (Vitis spp.), stone fruits (Prunus spp.), and Maple (Acer spp.). Adults will begin laying egg masses in September, which will overwinter to hatch next spring. You can help by documenting where these egg masses are located, and by destroying them to prevent further infestation.

Use this guide to learn about how to remove and destroy egg masses:
Cornell Guide to Spotted Lanternfly Management

Sixth Annual EcoFlora Conference:

the Future of New York City Flora: Threats and Opportunities

Friday, September 15, 10am-12pm (virtual)

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Join the New York City EcoFlora project for our sixth annual conference, focused on the future of New York City’s flora. Our speakers will explore the current and historic state of the City’s plants, the threats they face, and opportunities for us to better understand and conserve them, in order to cultivate a flourishing future for our city.

There will be five 15 minute talks, followed by a Q&A.

Speakers & Presentations

Biodiversity in the Concrete Jungle: Global to Local Drivers of Floras Across the World’s Cities
Dr. Myla Aronson, Rutgers University

The Spontaneous Flora of New York City: Exploring Past and Present
Lydia Paradiso, NYBG

New Features of the EcoFlora Symbiota Portal
Dr. Chris Tyrrell, freelance developer

Nature Your City: Making New York City Better for People and Plants
Dr. Eric Sanderson, NYBG

Sowing Seeds: Inspired Projects Helping to Ensure a Diverse Flora
Clara Holmes, NYC Parks

The event will be recorded and available to view on YouTube following the event.

Plants Can Help Make the NY–NJ Harbor Estuary Fishable and Swimmable!

Robert Pirani, Program Director, New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program at the Hudson River Foundation

Tuesday, September 26, 5:00PM EST

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The New York–New Jersey Harbor Estuary is the largest public resource in the nation’s greatest city. Conservation and management of its flora can help make its waters fishable and swimmable, and help ensure that the estuary’s many benefits are available to people throughout the region. Rob Pirani, Program Director of the New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program at the Hudson River Foundation, will talk about some of the opportunities and challenges.

Robert Pirani is the program director for the New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program at the Hudson River Foundation. HEP is a collaboration of government, scientists and the civic sector that helps protect, restore, and provide access to the Hudson River Estuary. It is one of 28 such programs around the country authorized under the Clean Water Act.

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