Invasive Species Curriculum Workshop

Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, insects and diseases that threaten our environment, health and economy and are a major ecological threat in the Finger Lakes region and throughout NYS. Due to a lack of predators, invasive species populations grow quickly and outcompete our native species for resources, disrupting food webs and even endangering some species. It is crucial that students have a basic understanding of invasive species and the importance of environmental stewardship. Teachers will learn the history of invasive species and participate in hands-on identification of high priority aquatic and terrestrial invasive species in this 2-day workshop. Additionally, participants will receive in-depth training on the new invasive species curriculum developed in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for grades 6-8, but can be scaled up or down for different grade levels.

 This workshop is free and open to educators. The two-day training will include:

• 12  hours CTLE credits
• An introduction to invasive species
• How to utilize iMapInvasives, an invasive species database and student friendly app
• Review a 2-week unit on invasive species
• Field ID guides, lesson plans and activity guides and other resources

Schedule is 8:30 am - 3 pm both days, at the Finger Lakes Institute in Geneva, NY.

Lunch will be provided both days of training. Please plan for outdoor field work on land and water both days.

This training is part of the 2019 New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week.

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