Photo: Bill Hecht

This event has been cancelled

TIME

10:00 AM

LOCATION

Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve—town of Danby

DESCRIPTION

New York State’s sixth annual Invasive Species Awareness Week is July 7-13. On Saturday, June 13, join Nature Preserve Manager Jason Gorman in this state-wide effort and learn to identify invasive terrestrial plant species at the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about how about invasive plants threaten our ecosystems and ways to manage them.

DIRECTIONS

The Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve is located in West Danby, about 8 miles from Ithaca. Take Rt. 13 south from Ithaca, then take Rt. 34/96 south to West Danby. Most of the preserve is located on the east side of the highway, across from Sylvan Drive and the West Danby Fire Station. Ample parking is available about 1/2 mile south of Sylvan Drive, on the east side of the road. Entrance to the parking lot is at the top of a hill, opposite a house and barn.

POLICIES

Except in the case of extreme weather, walks go rain or shine. Please check our Facebook page or this web page for updates.

Please refrain from bringing dogs as they may impede the observation of wildlife.