WNY PRISM

IS Speaker Series
2023-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Each month, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series. The webinars are from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and include a different guest speaker each month.
Instructions on joining will be sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event.
For more information and to see an updated schedule of topics and presenters, visit: https://www.nyisri.org/resources/webinars-recorded-talks/

Communi-Tree Steward Classes
2023-10-23 12:00 - 13:00
Communi-Tree Steward – Free Fall Classes and Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Buffalo Green Fund and CCE Erie to learn about tree diseases, pruning and planting. Volunteer to support our community trees! CNLP credits approved
Monday, October 23 – noon – 1:00pm (virtual – link shared upon registration)
Tree Diseases – Plant Pathology Basics
Friday, October 27 – 9:00am – 4:00pm
Hands on Tree and Shrub Pest and Disease Workshop with Cornell Plant Pathology and NYS IPM – Roswell Park Conference Center 907 Michigan St. Buffalo, NY
(AM session will focus on Box Tree Moth, a new invasive pest of box woods)
Saturday, October 28 9:30am – noon
Tree Planting Workshop – American Legion Post, Eugene V. Debs 483 Peckham St., Buffalo, NY
For more information and to register: https://erie.cce.cornell.edu/events

Fall Partner Meeting
2023-10-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
WNY PRISM’s Fall Partner Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 9:30 – noon, at Tifft Nature Preserve! As part of the program, we will hear about what WNY PRISM has accomplished over the last 10 years with the help of our partners, and what plans are in store for the future! We will hear updates from partners, and then we’ll break out into working groups to update priority species and Tier Rankings for the region. For more information and to register, please go to: https://www.wnyprism.org/2023-fall-partner-meeting/.

North American Invasive Species Management Association 31st Annual Conference
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-19 | The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Hear the latest from experts at three plenaries, 50+ talks, poster sessions and special networking events at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. Learn more and register here: https://conference.naisma.org/.

2023 NYS Invasive Species Expo
2023-09-24 - 2023-09-26 | Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Drive, NY, 12866, United States
Join NYS DEC and the statewide PRISM Network for the 2023 NYS Invasive Species Expo! This is a unique conference focusing on invasive species and will combine classic presentation and creative use of outdoor space to provide an immersive, hands-on experience for a wide range of audiences.
The Expo will be hosted within the unique, historic architecture of beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park and will be open to the public with no cost for general attendance.
Sessions will be centered around the overall theme: Reflect, Adapt, Evolve. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what’s been accomplished so far in the field of invasive species management, learn about the innovative ways we can adapt in unprecedented times, and discuss how we can evolve to confront challenges moving into the future.
Visit https://www.nyisri.org/2023expo/ for more information and check back for updates on registration. Questions? email is.summit@dec.ny.gov

Reinstein Fall Festival
2023-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr, Depew, NY, 14043, United States
Save the date! Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve will is hosting their Fall Festival on September 16th! WNY PRISM will be tabling during the event, so come by and learn more about invasive species, ecology, pathways of invasion and more! No registration is required, see you then!

Walk and Talk at Holley Falls (Canal Park)
2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Holley Falls – Canal Park, 1 Holley Falls Park Rd, Holley, NY, 14470, United States
Join a walk with WNY PRISM and learn about invasive species, ecology, spread prevention, native plants and more.
Please register here: https://form.jotform.com/wnyprism8/2023-walk-and-talks.

Volunteer Workday at Mill Road Park
2023-09-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Mill Road Park, 733 Mill Road West Seneca, West Seneca, NY, 14224, United States
Join WNY PRISM to help remove Japanese stiltgrass! Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy close toe shoes with socks.
Registration is required. Please go here: https://form.jotform.com/wnyprism8/volunteer.

Environmental Conservation Day & Monarch Butterfly Release at the Clarence Hollow Farmers Market
2023-08-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Clarence Hollow Farmer’s Market, 10717 Main St, Clarence, NY, 14031, United States
WNY PRISM is tabling at the Clarence Hollow Farmer’s Market during Conservation Day! Visit our table to learn about invasive species, management, ecology and more! Don’t forget to sign our Pledge to Protect banner! Stick around to watch monarch take to the skies as part of the butterfly release!

Monitoring and Managing Ash Workshop
2023-08-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Letchworth State Park – Humphrey Nature Center, NY, United States
Save the date – more details soon! Registration will be required for this workshop, and attendance will be limited to 30 people.

Volunteer Workday at West Seneca Soccer Complex
2023-08-19 09:30 - 12:00 | 3747 Seneca St, 3747 Seneca St, West Seneca, NY, 14224, United States

Lewiston Art Festival
2023-08-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Center Street, Lewiston, Center Street, Lewiston, 14092, United States
WNY PRISM will be tabling at the Lewiston Art Festival! Come chat with us and learn more about invasive species, management and more, and don’t forget to sign our Pledge to Protect banner!

Walk and Talk at Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park
2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:00

Walk and Talk at Genesee County Park & Forest
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Genesee County Park & Forest, 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany, NY, 14054, United States

Conservation Day at Bidwell Farmer's Market
2023-07-15 08:00 - 13:00 | Bidwell Farmer’s Market, Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
A butterfly release and green group gathering!
Talk to local environmental organizations and pick up useful information. Bring the kids! Event takes place during the hours of the Elmwood Village Farmers Market on Bidwell Parkway.
Join us at our table to learn more about invasive species, summer events, and ways to get involved!

IS Speaker Series
2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Each month, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series. The webinars are from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and include a different guest speaker each month.
This Month: TBA
Instructions on joining will be sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event
For more information and to see an updated schedule of topics and presenters, visit: https://www.nyisri.org/resources/webinars-recorded-talks/

Letchworth Stewardship Day
2023-06-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Letchworth State Park – Humphrey Nature Center, NY, United States
Please join the Friends of Letchworth State Park and Western New York Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (WNYPRISM) for the 6th annual Stewardship Day. The event will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9 AM – 11:30 AM at Inspiration Point in Letchworth State Park. Come spend some time outside learning about invasive species and get your hands dirty to help dig up a priority invasive species found in the park. Wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy close toe shoes as this event will be outdoors and focus on invasive species removal.
Location: Letchworth State Park, Inspiration Point, GPS: Lat 42.58816 Long -78.03464
Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/wnyprism8/volunteer

2023 ReLeaf Workshop: Invasive Species in Urban Forestry
2023-05-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
In this workshop, speakers from WNY PRISM, NYSDEC, and Schichtel’s Nursery will discuss the New York State invasive species regulations; tree and shrub species that have invasive tendencies; and the importance of diversity in urban forests from nonprofit, industry, and statewide perspectives.
Attendees will learn about the process for listing an invasive species on the regulated and prohibited species list, how species are evaluated for invasiveness, and species that have shown traits that may point to future invasive tendencies in a changing climate.
The afternoon will include a choice of a field tour of Tifft Nature Preserve or of the Arboretum at South Park, so come dressed for the weather to explore.
To learn more and register for the workshop, visit: https://nysufc.org/releaf-workshops. Space is limited! No refunds will be given, but transfer of registration to another person is allowed.

Spring into Nature
2023-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 | 1101 Casey Rd, 1101 Casey Rd, Basom, NY, 14013, United States
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge! There will be nature related exhibits and activities, guided walks, food available for purchase and more! This is a free event. View the event flyer here: https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/SpIN%20Flyer%20Final%20Draft.pdf.

Spring Partner Meeting
2023-04-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Woodlawn Beach State Park, 3580 Lake Shore Rd, Blasdell, NY, 14219, United States
Join WNY PRISM for our Spring Partner Meeting – everyone is welcome! Partner meetings are a great way to stay informed on regionally specific updates and resources available to our partners. Registration will open soon.

Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative Webinar
2023-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
The Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative’s next webinar is, “European Frog-bit: An Aquatic Invasive Plant Often Associated with Phragmites“, presented by Tom Alwin of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the European Frog-bit Collaborative.
European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is an invasive aquatic plant that often co-occurs with invasive Phragmites. Come join the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative webinar to learn more about European frog-bit identification, biology/ecology, and what you can do to prevent, control, and report this invasive species.
Register for the Webinar Here!

Buffalo Zoo Party for the Planet 2023
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with the planet’s amazing and diverse wildlife? This annual celebration features keeper talks, animal ambassador meet and greets, and educational opportunities throughout the day. Many conservation organizations will be in attendance to discuss how we can protect our beautiful planet and all who live on it. This is a value-added event; all activities are included with admission to the Buffalo Zoo. Learn more and buy tickets here: https://buffalozoo.org/event/party-for-the-planet-2023/.

Environmental Fair at Buffalo State
2023-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
Celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day by attending the Environmental Information Fair at SUNY Buffalo State!
For additional Earth Day & Arbor Day events planned on campus, please visit: https://arboretum.buffalostate.edu/2023-earth-day-arbor-day-schedule-events.

Stewardship Network Conference 2023
2023-02-02 08:00 - 2023-02-03 17:00 | Online
Ourbeloved annual event returns February2nd & 3rd, 2023 to mark its third consecutive online session after along in-person tradition. Each year since 2008, we’ve assembled a fantasticgathering of regional and national caretakers of nature to share ideas,challenge our thinking, and leave energized for the seasons ahead, bolstered bythe knowledge that none of us are doing this vital work alone. Mark yourcalendars now and visit our conference site to peruse the first-to-confirm halfof our stellar presenter lineup!
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fconference.stewardshipnetwork.org%2F%3FeType%3DEmailBlastContent%26eId%3De10d556b-7411-46d4-8c6b-74a6ebf12b6a&sa=D&ust=1670776920000000&usg=AOvVaw288iMTRyClb4I6uBjAzPWD

CNLP Trade Show & Conference
2023-02-02 08:00 - 2023-02-03 17:00 | Salvatores Grand Hotel, 6675 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY, 14221, United States
Certified Nursery and Landscape Professionals and Horticulture 101 Day, Trade Show and Education Conference will be back in-person this February 2 and 3, 2023 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens.
More information to follow!
