Please Note: These Community Events Are Not Run by Wild Ones HGCNY.
Below Are Two Types of Stewardship Events: Upcoming Events and Weekly Events.
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August 22, 26, & 29, 2026
MARSH! Japanese Stiltgrass Pull: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, August 22, & 29, 2026 and Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Where: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, 3395 US Route 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Description: Volunteer with Montezuma Audubon Center and US Fish and Wildlife Service staff at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (3395 US Route 20 EAST, Seneca Falls, NY 13148) to pull invasive Japanese stiltgrass from trailside wildlife habitat! Participants will meet with staff in the parking lot at 9am and go over safety, plant identification, and procedure before carpooling out to the work area in staff vehicles. You will be given any and all tools/equipment necessary to pull including bug spray, gloves, bags, buckets, kneeling pads, and flagging.
Once we arrive at the site, we will head out onto the South Spring/Esker Brook Trails to walk to our pulling sites. Volunteers are encouraged to both pull and scout for additional pulling sites and mark them with provided flagging tape. This event is slow-paced and can be done while kneeling or sitting – feel free to bring your camping chair! Hydration will be available at all times and lunch will be provided by the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. An email will be sent to all registrants prior to the event with additional preparation information.
MARSH! – The Montezuma Alliance for the Restoration of Species and Habitats is a volunteer program for all that works on managing invasive species in various habitats in support of its partners in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. The work is hands-on as we take on conservation projects to enhance Montezuma habitats and benefit wildlife.
For more information, call Cassidy Attanasio at 315-365-3588 ext. 201 or email [email protected]. See you out there!
Register:
- for 8/22/26, https://act.audubon.org/a/marsh-japanese-stiltgrass-pull-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-2
- for 8/26/26, https://act.audubon.org/a/marsh-japanese-stiltgrass-pull-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-3
- for 8/29/26, https://act.audubon.org/a/marsh-japanese-stiltgrass-pull-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-4
August 28, 2026
Camillus Valley Volunteer Work Day with the Central NY Land Trust
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2026
Where: Parking is available behind the Camillus Village Offices. 37 Main St., Camillus, NY 13031
Description: Join us for a volunteer work day at Camillus Valley Preserve! Trail maintenence including raking, clipping and digging vegetation near the footpath and parking lot. We will also be updating the sign in the parking lot.
Register: https://www.volunteercny.org/need/detail/?need_id=1285363
Link: https://www.volunteercny.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=174348
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Wednesdays
A-Team at Baltimore Woods
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays
Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108
Description: What better place to be at 9:00am on a Wednesday than Baltimore Woods, getting some fresh air and contributing to the management and improvement of the land? It is a great way to meet hard-working, dedicated people, who share your care for the natural world! Stop by for coffee, snacks and socializing from 9:00-9:30am (all volunteers are welcome even if you are not on the A-Team) and then work with the A-Team from 9:30am-12:00pm.
Contact [email protected] or come to a Wednesday morning meeting to speak with our Director of Stewardship, David DuBois.
Wednesdays
to August 26, 2026
Invasive Plant Pull at Beaver Lake
When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesdays to August 26, 2026
Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Description: Join us every Wednesday morning this summer as we work together to remove invasive species. No experience is needed—just a willingness to lend a hand and get in the weeds with us!
We recommend wearing long pants, sturdy gloves, and tick and mosquito protection.
Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.
Link: https://beaverlakenature.org/events/view/invasive-plant-pull/
1st and 3rd Saturdays
TREES Crew at Baltimore Woods
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Where: Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108
Description: Join us to get outside, learn about restoration and stewardship work, and meet other people interested in protecting the environment! Join the TREES (Targeted Restoration and Engagement in Environmental Stewardship) crew to do invasive species management and native plant restoration to protect our preserve for generations to come. We will meet the first and third Saturday of the month.
Registration is not required, but you can reach out to [email protected] or fill out the TREES Crew Interest Form to be added to the TREES Crew email list. The TREES Crew is flexible and you do not have to attend every meeting to join us. Click here to learn more about TREES Crew.