Have you seen these guys wriggling around in your yard, slithering like snakes? Video by Madeline Maitino, Summer 2021 iMapInvasives Intern from SUNY-ESF Jumping worms are a very different beast than your typical earthworm, and have been reported at an alarming rate this year - over 300 iMap reports, emails, and telephone calls to iMapInvasives this summer. Jumping worms are non-native earthworms in the Amynthas or Metaphire genus (both in the Megascolecidae family) that pose severe threats...

In honor of NY Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), we are pleased to announce the launch of the monthly NY iMapInvasives Blog! If you haven't been involved yet this week - not to worry! There are still some great events in store, as well as some great recordings ( including our webinar on spotted lanternfly and tree-of-heaven ). Go to www.nyis.info to learn more. As we approach the end of another great NYISAW, we encourage to stay connected to the invasive species work conducted in NY....