Invasive Species Awareness Week Underway

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:05 AM

New York’s 13th annual Invasive Species Awareness Week runs through June 14. Free events across the state include webinars, workshops, hikes, and paddles aimed at educating residents about invasive plants, insects, animals, and diseases. Officials say public awareness is key to protecting forests, waterways, agriculture, and native wildlife from harmful species.

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