National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. This year's theme is Enhancing North American Biosecurity to Protect Against Invasive Species. NAISMA hosts educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW. […]
Each month, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series, which includes a different guest speaker each month. Instructions on joining are sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event.
Early Bird Registration deadline: Friday, February 14th. Cost: $35.00 per person; this includes lunch, a copy of the seminar proceedings, and all handout materials ($45 if received after February 14th). For fillable registration form click here. Sessions include: Opening Session -An Introduction to Bat Biology and Conservation - Dr. Jonathan Townsend Royal Fern Nursery. 10:30 […]
Save the dates for the 2025 online symposium!
Save the dates!
Biological control releases of the stem-boring moths Archanara neurica and Lenisa geminipuncta offer a promising new tool in the toolbox for integrated weed management of introduced Phragmites. Since the first releases in Ontario in 2019, we have developed core operational protocols to rear, release, and monitor the agents and have released approximately 30,000 insects across 50 sites. This presentation will […]
David O’Donnell owner of Eastern Monarch Butterfly and Native Plant Farm will share how to support local ecology by planting what caterpillars need to grow. David works with restoration projects throughout the state and provides education about Monarch butterflies for all ages. Learn more and register here.
Each month, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series, which includes a different guest speaker each month. Instructions on joining are sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event.
Join Andrea Locke, WNY PRISM Coordinator, to discuss the landscape impacts of invasive species and how managing invasive species at home can improve both your yard and the surrounding environment. Invasive species pose a significant threat to our environment, economy, and human health, but there are things each of us can do to help address these […]
The USDA Forest Service is organizing a National Forum for Biological Control in Natural Areas Conference in partnership with NAISMA and the National Association of State Foresters and will be held April 14-17, 2025 in Annapolis, MD at the Graduate Hotel. The meeting will focus on both weed and arthropod biocontrol and will be a […]
Learn about the biology and management of spotted lanternfly, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and their role in assessing the risk of northward expansion. Learn more and register here.
This year's Spring Partner Meeting will be held at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge! Click here to learn more and register!
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