Chris Evans (Extension Forester – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) will discuss the biology, impact, and management of some common invasive vines including roundleaf bittersweet, kudzu, Japanese honeysuckle, Chinese yam, and wintercreeper. Learn more here. *** Please join the session 15 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. *** Who should participate? Foresters Land Owners […]
UB's Department of Environment and Sustainability welcomes Dr. Doug Tallamy for the Orin Foster Distinguished Lecture on November 14! Recent headlines about global insect declines, the impending extinction of one million species worldwide, and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been […]
The Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species identifies ANS priorities for the Great Lakes region, assists and makes recommendations to the federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, coordinates ANS program activities in the region and advises public and private interests on prevention and control efforts. The panel meets twice a year in locations around the Great Lakes basin. The […]
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 NAISMA for a dynamic webinar, Harnessing AI for Invasive Species Detection : Smart Traps, Drones, and Machine Learning in Action. This will showcase how artificial intelligence is transforming invasive species detection and monitoring across ecosystems. Through innovative applications like smart traps, drones, and machine learning, researchers and practitioners are unlocking new tools to manage […]
Featuring Ken Parker, CNLP, the Native Plant Guy The Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust (BNRLT) Speaker Series brings together the community and experts to explore how we can reclaim and restore Western New York’s waterfronts. Through these conversations, the BNRLT highlights their mission to clean, protect, and keep these places in trust—ensuring public access, environmental […]
Successes in Biocontrol – Weed Management’s Silent Hero This annual event shares the latest advances in classical weed biocontrol research with invasive plant managers and educators across North America, fostering connections between researchers and on-the-ground practitioners. This year, the Classical Biocontrol Committee will highlight the often-overlooked successes of biocontrol—stories of meaningful impact that rarely make […]
The second International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) is being organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Network and will be hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). Because biological invasions and climate change are global issues that know no boundaries, the IISCCC strives to create space to […]
Spotted lanternfly and tree-of-heaven are closely linked invasive species that continue to threaten North American forests, agriculture and ecosystems. This webinar will explore promising biocontrol solutions aimed at managing these invasive pests. Dr. Hannah Broadley (USDA APHIS): An update on the search for and use of natural enemies to manage spotted lanternfly. Dr. Scott Salom (Virginia […]
Turning Gray to Green: Post-Industrial Restoration and Urban Ecological Connectivity in Buffalo, NY Featuring Nicholas Henshue, M.S. Ph.D., Associate Professor of Ecology in UB’s Department of Environment and Sustainability, and SUNY Sustainability Fellow. The Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust (BNRLT) Speaker Series brings together the community and experts to explore how we can reclaim and […]
The eastern hemlock is a foundation species in our forests, but it’s threatened by the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), a tiny insect with a big impact. Early detection is a great way to help slow the spread of HWA and you can help. Become an HWA Hunter with WNY PRISM! Join this training to […]
Calling all HWA Hunters! Are you ready to level up your survey skills and make an even greater impact on hemlock conservation? Join this hands-on training to learn how to assess the health of hemlock stands, document the extent of HWA populations, and provide critical data that guides future management and biocontrol efforts. Adopt a […]
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