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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October 7 & 14, 2026
MARSH! Native Seed Collection: NYS DEC
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, October 7 & 14, 2026
Where: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, 3395 US Route 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Description: Volunteer with Montezuma Audubon Center and NYS Department of Conservation staff to collect native plant seeds! Participants will meet with staff at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (3395 US Route 20 EAST, Seneca Falls, NY 13148) 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, plant ID guides, gloves, seed bags/pillowcases, and pruners. All species collected will be used for native habitat restoration projects across the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.
Once we arrive at Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve, we will head out onto the trails to find our target species. 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:
October 28, 2028
MARSH! Woody Invasives Removal & Native Tree Planting: NYS DEC
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Where: Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 NY-89, Savannah, NY 13146
Description: Volunteer with Montezuma Audubon Center and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation staff to remove woody invasive plants from forested off-trail wildlife habitat and plant native trees within the Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area! Participants will meet with staff in the Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146) parking lot at 9am and go over safety and plant identification before carpooling to the work site in staff vehicles. You will be given any and all tools necessary to dig out, cut back vegetation, and plant trees including saws, pruners, gloves, PPE, and shovels. 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: https://act.audubon.org/a/marsh-woody-invasives-removal-native-tree-planting-nys-dec
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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.
1st and 3rd Saturdays
October 3 & 17
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.