By Natalie Stanton, Planner, Cayuga County Department of Planning & Economic Development

New York State’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week is from June 3rd to June 9th, 2025. This annual campaign aims to enhance public awareness and understanding of invasive species and their detrimental impact by offering a diverse array of activities throughout the state and providing individuals with practical ways to prevent the spread of invasive species. To get more information on invasive species, and a schedule of Invasive Species Awareness Week events visit https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/.