EARTH DAY AT BENNETT ELEMENTARY

Yesterday, June 6, our summer interns Carrie Carson and Kersten Laveroni represented CRISP at Bennett Elementary during their Earth Day.  Sixth grade teacher, Mr. Savatgy organized a great event and had a turn out of about 15 presenters of very diverse topics.  Carrie and Kersten presented to 3rd, 4th, and 6th graders and taught them how to identify the emerald ash borer and a few other invasive species.  They kept the kids involved throughout the presentations, having them act out the attack of the EAB and the speed at which it spreads, among other things.  The students gave us hope when they knew what the Asian longhorned beetle was and some even knew what the emerald ash borer was.  That proves that education is one of the most important and rewarding things to do!!!

Check out some pictures of our interns and the students!

Grants Available for Urban and Community  Forest Projects

Funding from Environmental Protection Fund Grants for urban community forest projects to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits, and improved quality of life for New York State residents are being made available. Grants will be awarded for projects focusing on tree inventories and management plans, tree planting, and invasive pest detection surveys.  Applications are due by June 21, 2012.

For more information visit:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5285.html
Call: (518)-402-9425
or email: mckramar@gw.dec.state.ny.us

CRISP 2011 Annual Report

Want to see what CRISP has been up to in the last year? Check out our 2011 Annual Report here!

Tree and Shrub Sales Going on Now!

Planting native species is a great way to prevent invasive species infestations. Check out CRISP's 2012 Plant Sales Page to find a sale in your area.

http://catskillinvasives.com/index.php/news/native-tree-and-shrub-sales/

CRISP also has the 2011 Final Aquatic Species Survey results! Which you can find here!

CRISP Launched a new Grants page! Check it out here: Grants

Meredith and Liz on the EAB