Native Plants, Invasive Species & Solutions at the Ten Broeck Mansion

Native Plants, Invasive Species & Solutions at the Ten Broeck Mansion: Presentation & Hands-on Programs

Presented by Capital Region PRISM Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management in partnership with the Albany County Historical Association (Ten Broeck Mansion) and City of Albany's Love Your Block Program.

Join Us for an Engaging Workshop at the Ten Broeck Mansion with Kristopher Williams, PRISM Coordinator

Discover the ecological impact of invasive species and the essential role of native flora in revitalizing our environment. This program features a 30-minute educational session followed by a guided walking tour through the Ten Broeck Mansion's historic grounds, and demonstration of tools and techniques for invasive species management.

Workshop Highlights:

• Overview of invasive species and their impact on the ecosystem.
• Ecology and benefits of native plants and how they function in the environment.
• Walking tour to identify invasive species.
• Best practices and achievable results in invasive species mitigation.
• Demonstration of tools useful for invasive species control.

Participants will use the Ten Broeck Mansion's grounds as a living laboratory to investigate these issues and are invited to join community volunteer days at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Brochures and educational resources will be available for further learning.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to preserving our local environment. Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot!

• This event is intended for ages 14 and up. Please be prepared for walking outside in warm weather.
• Wear walking shoes suitable for walking on uneven garden pathways and bring water.
• Seating for 30 will be available during the lecture portion of the program.

About the Presenter:

Kristopher Williams: PRISM Coordinator Kristopher is the Coordinator of the Capital Region PRISM. The Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management is hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Kristopher is committed to working with county, regional, state, and federal agencies in his work. He seeks to provide service to the community through environmental education and programming to non-profit agencies, corporations, school groups, and citizens.

The conservation, educational, and coordinating duties performed by Kristopher encompass terrestrial and aquatic ecology along with sustainability and restoration of the environment. The management of high-threat invasive species to protect rare or threatened plants or animals is the focal point of Kristopher’s work.

About the PRISM:

The Capital Region Partnership for Invasive Species Management (CR-PRISM) is a collaborative organization created to address the threat of invasive species. CR-PRISM is a not-for-profit quasi-governmental agency hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. The CR-PRISM strategically operates across eleven counties and is financially supported by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The Capital Region PRISM is one of eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management or PRISMs in New York State.

​The CR-PRISM works in collaboration with partner groups to promote prevention, education, and outreach strategies, create early detection and response networks, and execute best management practices for invasive species control including post-treatment monitoring and restoration actions. In addition, we support research involving studies pertaining to the ecological impact and effective control of invasive species. Work is also conducted to help train volunteers and community scientists in these measures. The goal of these efforts is to protect conservation targets within our communities and slow the spread of invasive species. www.capitalregionprism.org

About the Ten Broeck Mansion:

The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1798 for Abraham Ten Broeck and Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. The home was situated on a five -acre estate that Abraham and Elizabeth acquired in 1764. The Ten Broeck Mansion has been preserved and interpreted by the Albany County Historical Association since 1948 as a nonprofit community-centered museum.

PRISM is funded by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This program presented with volunteer support from the City of Albany's Love Your Block program and the support of members of the Albany County Historical Association like you. Join as a member today. Thank you.