Spotted Lanternfly Identification

[Photo credit:  Lawrence Barringer, Entomologist Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture]

Spotting Spotted Lanternfly

Watershed Stewards can help stop the spread of spotted lanternfly (SLF) while they are in the field. These invasive insects pose a threat to habitats and agriculture. SLF has spread to 15 states since it was first detected in Berks County, PA, outside of Philadelphia in 2014. It was most likely introduced through imported wood or stone products. This native of Asia was sighted in Ohio at Mingo Junction in 2020.

The rate of its spread has been extremely rapid. To put it in perspective, it took the invasive Gypsy Moth 100 years to cover a similar amount of territory. Its preferred host plant is the Tree of Heaven, which itself is an invasive plant. Tree of Heaven is also a prolific spreader, who bears a similarity to our native Staghorn Sumac. It secretes toxic chemicals into the soil that kill surrounding plants, similar to Black Walnut. It also resists being cut down by sending out multiple root sprouts when damaged. Controlling Tree of Heaven is important but it won’t stop SLF, who also feed on maple, oak, and crop producing plants such as hops, apple trees and grapevine. You can find more resources through Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and our Cleveland Metroparks website.

What can you do if you come across these insects or their eggs while you’re out? Take a picture or collect a sample and file a report to the ODA’s Plant Pest Control form here. Then destroy these intruders by smashing them or dropping eggs masses into rubbing alcohol.

As far as getting out in nature, take a look at our schedule of upcoming events below.

See you at your next WVP event,

Sara Corrigan

Watershed Volunteer Coordinator

Countryman's Creek

@ Big Creek Reservation

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

WVP Hosted Opportunities

Installing Floating Wetlands

September 20, 2023 @ Gordon Park Boat Ramp, Lakefront Reservation

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

(R) Work Session: Tree Planting

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ Engle Road Trail, Big Creek Reservation

(R) Seed Collection: Johnson's Creek*

Thu, Oct 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m. @ Johnson's Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation

(R) Work Session: Live Staking

Tue, Oct 17th, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Foster's Run Restoration Project, North Chagrin Reservation

(R) Work Session: Monarch Waystation Restoration*

Thu, Oct 19, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Euclid Beach Park, Euclid Creek Reservation

(R) Seed Collection: Johnson's Creek*

Fri, Oct 20, 5 - 6:30 p.m. @ Johnson's Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation

(R) Work Session: Tree Planting

Wed, Oct 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Engle Road Trail, Big Creek Reservation

(R) Work Session: Invasive Buckthorn & Alder Removal

Thu, Nov 2, 10am - 12pm @ Lake Bunn, Bradley Woods Reservation

(R) Seed Collection: Johnson's Creek*

Sat, Nov 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Johnson's Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation

WVP volunteers, please log into Volgistics to register for primary events.

*Open to the public.  Click Here or Email us for the registration link.

(S) Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center Teacher Professional Development Weekend - Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District

Oct 6 - Oct 8, 2023 @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park

If you are a teacher, join CSWCD in a weekend long training to learn how you can educate your students about watersheds. This weekend includes one free graduate credit, food and lodging, and equipment for projects. More Details and Registration Here 

 (S) Hiking Spring Creek Preserve - West Creek Conservancy 

Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Montville Township, OH

Join the West Creek Conservancy for a tour of a 361-acre preserved wetland complex. More Details and Registration Here 

(S) Southerly Tunnel and Consolidation Project Pre-Bid Meeting - Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 1 - 3 p.m. @ 4500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

Join the NEORSD for a meeting to hear about their newest Project Clean Lake storage tunnel. More Details and Registration Here

(S) Great Lakes Conference 2023

Oct 12-13, 2023 @ Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland OH

“Learn from experts. Network with peers. Explore restoration sites. Take action.”

More Details Here 

(S) Euclid Creek's New Eastern Ledge Trail - Friends of Euclid Creek

Sat, Oct 14, 2023, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Euclid Creek Reservation

Join Friends of Euclid Creek for a tour of a new trail that shows the differences in forested floodplains and ledge prairies and wetlands. More Details and Registration Here 

(S) Native Tree and Plant Nursery Tour- West Creek Conservancy

Sat, Oct 21, 2023, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Stearns Native Nursery, Parma, OH

Join the West Creek Conservancy for a tour of a native nursery. Learn about the behind the scenes operations then end your morning with hot cocoa and a bonfire!  More Details and Registration Here 

(S) Summit Metroparks Reforestation Plantings

Wed, Nov 15, 2023, two sessions: 8 - 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. @ Pond View Trail, Tinker's Creek Area

Help Summit Metroparks create the next generation of forests and flex your green arms/thumbs. 135 bare root trees and 135 live stakes will be planted during these sessions, species include: Oak, maple, dogwood, aster and more. 

More Details and Registration Here

Cleveland Metroparks | Digital Emerald Necklace*

Read and Watch here

More (S)upplemental events can be found on our website here.

*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S) Watershed Partner Event by October 31st. Contact us if you need assistance reporting any hours.

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[Photo Credit: Robert Bennett]

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Watershed Volunteer Program Assistant (Variable)

Cleveland Metroparks - Parma, OH | Apply Here

Ecosystem Specialist

Wetland Studies & Solutions - Gainsville, VA | Apply Here

Staff Scientist

Davey Resource Group - Wilmington, NC | Apply Here

Wetland Biologist (3 roles)

Ducks Unlimited, Kentucky locations | Apply Here

Lead Wetland Delineator

Stantec - Columbus, OH | Apply Here

PT/Seasonal Field Educators

Ohio River Foundation - Cincinnati, OH | Apply Here

Environmental Scientist Specializing in Wetlands, Permitting, NEPA

Davey Tree Expert Co. - Virginia Beach, VA | Apply Here

Student Trainee (Hydrology)

US Geological Survey - Lawrenceville, NY| Apply Here

Wetland Biologist

Enviroscience – Stow, OH | Apply Here

Ecological Restoration Construction Technician

Enviroscience – Stow, OH | Apply Here

Entry Level Stream Restoration Designer/Engineer

Stantec – Wisconsin| Apply Here 

Ecological or Water Resources Engineer 

Biohabitats - Charleston, SC | Apply Here 

NOWCorps Watershed Program Assistant

Chagrin River Watershed Partners – Eastlake, OH | Apply Here

Natural Resources Manager/Naturalist

Knox County Park District – Mount Vernon, OH | Apply Here