Randalls Maple

08/23/2026

08/05/2026

Join us on September 1st from 2-3pm to learn about emerging research on how Japanese knotweed's naturally occurring compounds (phenolics) may influence soil bacterial communities, how our Terrestrial Invasive Species (TIS) team is mapping and tracking infestations across the Finger Lakes, and the practical steps landowners and community members can take to identify, report, and manage this invasive species. This is one you won't want to miss!

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07/28/2026

Have you checked your oak trees recently? 👀 Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus that affects both red and white oaks. Symptoms are more noticeable in red oaks, however, which can die in as little as six weeks after infection.

🍂 Signs of oak wilt are most obvious in July and August.
🍂 Infected red oaks will drop more than half of their leaves, and leaves may begin to turn brown from the outside edge moving inward.
🍂 While it is normal for oaks to change color and drop their leaves in fall, when observed during summer, these could be signs of oak wilt.

Oak wilt was recently reported by a homeowner in Greece, NY (Monroe County). DEC staff responded and are working to contain the spread. Our Forest Health staff inject the infected tree with herbicide to prevent oak wilt from spreading to surrounding trees, enter data about the infected tree, and train new staff on procedures.

Check the comments below to learn more about identifying and reporting oak wilt.

07/24/2026

07/03/2026

Fennel is not only a host plant for black swallowtails, but many species of butterflies will nectar on the yellow flowers. It also helps repel aphids. Find seeds here: https://tinyurl.com/FennelForButterflies

07/01/2026

This video shows the impact of wake surfing in areas too shallow.

06/27/2026

We should follow Pennsylvania’s lead. Pretty but highly invasive

The good news is that Pennsylvania has native shrubs capable of delivering the same kind of bold fall color and structural presence in a border without the invasive spread that made burning bush a problem in the first place.

06/24/2026

If you hire someone tell them you want to include some of these plants

06/23/2026

Provided genuine pa made baskets. Check out there site for mor scenes of basket makers