by Andrea Locke | Aug 21, 2018 | News
Wednesday, August 29, 2018; 9:00 – 11:30 am Letchworth State Park, Humphrey Nature Center Slender false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) is a fiercely invasive, perennial grass that forms dense stands of itself, outcompeting native species. It can be found in...
by Andrea Locke | Aug 9, 2018 | News
WNY PRISM works to stop the introduction of new invasive species to the region through prevention efforts that include education and outreach. But, sometimes new species are introduced despite the best efforts of our staff, partners, volunteers and residents. Once...
by Andrea Locke | Jul 9, 2018 | News, Posts
Invasive Species Awareness Week has begun! Help us spread the word (and not the species) by joining folks across western New York and New York State in invasive species awareness and management activities! New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is a statewide...
by Andrea Locke | Jul 5, 2018 | News
Invasive Species Mapping Challenge Thursday, July 5, marks the beginning of the 2018 Invasive Species Mapping Challenge! Now through July 19, you can report the presence or absence of the jumping worm (Amynthas spp. andMetaphire spp.) and water chestnut (trapa...
by Andrea Locke | Jul 2, 2018 | News, Posts
Wiping Out Water Chestnut – We’re leaving this Pest in the Past! European water chestnut (Trapa natans) was first detected at the Jamestown Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) in 2008. This invasive plant outcompetes native, aquatic vegetation, shades the pond...