The NYFA Blog
Remembering Former NYFA Board Member Bob Ingalls
The NYFA board and friends of former board member Bob Ingalls were saddended by the news of his passing last week. Bob was a great plant enthusiast and supporter of the flora of New York. He contributed a great deal to the advancement of NYFA and was eager to help...
An Innovative Use of Invasive Plants
From NYFA board member Anna Stalter: A very creative and aesthetically pleasing use of invasive plants! Click on the following link: http://americancraftmag.org/article.php?id=11526
New Lists Posted on NYFA Google Map of Plant Lists
Lists recently posted include these lists from St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties by Anne Johnson: Payne Lake Grass Lake Butterfield Lake Sylvia Lake In addition to these are lists from the Moose River Plains by the Keelans and Oakwood Cemetery in Troy by Warren...
The Future of New York’s Forests – a 2010 Report From The Nature Conservancy
The report indicates that nearly one third of New York’s forests may not have sufficient regeneration to replace the forest in the future. This will have a profound influence on the wildlife that depend upon these forests. Timber companies will also be affected as...
Interesting Programs At Teatown Lake Reservation, Westchester County
All of these relate to our native flora. Click for a larger image.
New Officers Elected for NYFA
At the October board meeting for the New York Flora Association a new slate of officers was elected. They are: President - David Werier, Botanist, Ithaca Vice President - Steve Young, Botanist, New York Natural Heritage Program Secretary - Anna Stalter, Botanist,...
Newsletter and Program Titles from Long Island and the Finger Lakes
Long Island Botanical Society Newsletter Fall 2010 A Dodonaea-like Capsule from the Upper Cretaceous of Long Island - Andy Greller Plant Sightings - Eric Lamont Request for Seed Collection Assistance for the Long Island Native Grass Initiative - Polly Weigand Upcoming...
Torrey Botanical Society Announces Annual Lecture Series For Fall and Spring
Torrey Botanical Society Annual Lecture Series Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 October, December, March, and April lectures will be presented at the Arthur and Janet Ross Lecture Hall, The New York Botanical Garden, 200th Street and Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 November...
Smartphone App for Tracking Invasive Species
Learn about the new apps being developed to track invasive species. The New York iMap program is developing one for New York. CLICK HERE.
Fellowship Available at Mohonk Preserve, Ulster County
Mohonk Preserve is once again pleased to announce our 2010-2011 fellowship opportunities under the Loewy-Mohonk Preserve Liaison Fellowship program. Located in the northern Shawangunk Mountains of eastern New York State, the Mohonk Preserve protects nearly 7,000...