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SUMMARY:Doug Tallamy: Nature's Best Hope
DESCRIPTION:UB’s Department of Environment and Sustainability welcomes Dr. Doug Tallamy for the Orin Foster Distinguished Lecture on November 14! \nRecent 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 at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us.  Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth. The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Tallamy will discuss simple steps that each of us can- and must- take to reverse declining biodiversity on our own properties and will explain why we\, ourselves\, are nature’s best hope. \nLimited tickets available. Learn more and get your free tickets here. \nCan’t make it in person? Watch on ZOOM
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/doug-tallamy-natures-best-hope/
LOCATION:Norton Hall – University at Buffalo\, 170 Founders Promenade\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14228
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000
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SUMMARY:Identification and Management of Invasive Vine Species
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn more here. \n*** Please join the session 15 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. *** \nWho should participate?\nForesters\nLand Owners\nLand Managers\nNatural Resource Professionals\nStudents\nCitizens \nThis webinar is sponsored by: Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF)
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/identification-and-management-of-invasive-vine-species/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Action Agenda Southwest Lake Ontario Sub-Basin Work Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Lake Ontario Sub-Basin Work Group meeting will provide opportunities to hear sub-basin progress updates from NYSDEC and work group partners\, learn about updates on the sub-basin work plans\, network with work group members\, and discuss upcoming funding and work group collaboration opportunities. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/great-lakes-action-agenda-southwest-lake-ontario-sub-basin-work-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Letchworth State Park – Humphrey Nature Center\, NY\, United States
GEO:42.58816;-78.03464
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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SUMMARY:NAISMA 2025 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NAISMA Annual Conference is headed to the breathtaking shores of Lake Tahoe!  \nWhy Attend?\nThe NAISMA Annual Conference is your opportunity to connect with leading professionals\, discover the latest innovations in invasive species management\, and contribute to shaping the future of our field. From engaging keynotes to hands-on workshops\, this event offers a rich program for attendees from diverse backgrounds. \nStay at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe\nExperience comfort and convenience at our conference venue\, with an unbeatable room rate of $59 per night. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe offers modern amenities\, stunning mountain and lake views\, and a range of dining and entertainment options to make your stay unforgettable. \nExplore Lake Tahoe\nWhile you’re here\, take time to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe. From outdoor adventures to world-class dining\, there’s plenty to explore before or after the conference. \nField Experiences\nMultiple field experiences are available to enhance your conference experience. Note that field experiences will occur on the same day\, please choose only one. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/naisma-2025-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Lake Tahoe\, 15 Hwy 50\, Stateline\, NV\, 89449
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T164729Z
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SUMMARY:New York Statewide Invasive Species Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/new-york-statewide-invasive-species-speaker-series/2025-10-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T125612Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Erie Sub-Basin Work Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Erie Sub-Basin Work Group meeting will provide opportunities to hear sub-basin progress updates from NYSDEC and work group partners\, learn about updates on the sub-basin work plans\, network with work group members\, and discuss upcoming funding and work group collaboration opportunities. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/lake-erie-sub-basin-work-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Reservoir State Park\, 5777 Witmer\, Niagara Falls\, NY\, 14304
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250319T124214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T123533Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council (MAIPC) is dedicated to protecting the region’s natural landscapes\, economy\, and public health from the threat of invasive plants. Through leadership\, collaboration\, and the exchange of science-based information\, MAIPC coordinates efforts across the Mid-Atlantic to address invasive species challenges. \nThis year’s biennial conference marks the Council’s first in-person gathering since the pandemic\, bringing together experts and stakeholders from across sectors for two days of insight\, innovation\, and action on the most urgent ecological issues facing the region. \nThe 2025 Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council Conference attracts individuals from throughout the Mid-Atlantic seeking new techniques and inspiration to manage a diverse range of invasive species.  \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/mid-atlantic-invasive-species-council-conference/
LOCATION:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, Richmond\, VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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SUMMARY:Fall Partner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM’s Fall Partner Meeting will be held on Thursday\, October 16 at SUNY Buffalo State University’s Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center. More details soon!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/fall-partner-meeting-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20251006T124822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T125557Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Action Agenda Basin-Wide Work Group Kickoff Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The kickoff webinar will offer opportunities for partners to learn about and share basin-wide updates and receive an update on the Baseline Conditions Characterization. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/great-lakes-action-agenda-basin-wide-work-group-kickoff-webinar/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250414T152024Z
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SUMMARY:WNY PRISM 2025 Walk and Talk Series: Moss Lake Preserve
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM’s Walk and Talk Series is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy nature while learning about invasive species! Join us for one or all of them! \nOur final Walk and Talk of the series will be held at Moss Lake Preserve on Saturday\, September 27. This event is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.  \nRegistration is greatly appreciated. Please register at https://bit.ly/2025walkandtalks. More information including directions\, parking\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, please contact wnyprism@buffalostate.edu.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/wny-prism-2025-walk-and-talk-series-moss-lake-preserve/
LOCATION:Moss Lake Preserve\, 9149 Sand Hill Rd\, Houghton\, New York\, 14744
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250523T145738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T200000Z
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SUMMARY:Erie Canal Bicentennial Voyage
DESCRIPTION:On the morning of Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025\, Buffalo Maritime Center’s replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief will embark on its Bicentennial Voyage\, commemorating Governor DeWitt Clinton’s historic 1825 journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor. A Buffalo Maritime Center crew\, comprised of staff and volunteers\, will navigate the 33-day voyage\, departing from Buffalo’s Commercial Slip – the western terminus of the Erie Canal – and traveling to Pier 26 in New York City. \nAlong the way\, the boat will dock at 28 ports (including the Medina Canal Basin on September 25!) along the Erie Canal and Hudson River before reaching New York City for the official commemoration of the canal’s opening – 200 years after Governor Clinton’s inaugural trip. This historic journey invites Buffalo and communities across New York State to honor the past while envisioning the future. \nFor a comprehensive look at the Bicentennial Voyage\, click here to download the official BMC Bicentennial Voyage Guidebook.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/2025-erie-canal-bicentennial-voyage/
LOCATION:Medina Canal Basin\, 1 Canal Basin\, Medina\, NY\, 14103
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250207T210017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T164729Z
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SUMMARY:New York Statewide Invasive Species Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/new-york-statewide-invasive-species-speaker-series/2025-09-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250811T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T194444Z
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SUMMARY:Growing the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this celebration of native plants and WNY ecosystems! \nGrowing the Canopy is a great way to get involved\, excited and network with members of the ecological and conservation community in western New York! This family friendly event will include live demonstrations\, speakers\, non profits\, native plant nurseries\, speakers\, eco-friendly vendors and artisans\, food trucks\, live music\, raffles\, and much\, much\, MORE!  \nLearn more here!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/growing-the-canopy/
LOCATION:Island Park\, 5565 Main Street\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250523T141924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T194911Z
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SUMMARY:Reinstein Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the premier festival that celebrates all things nature and environment in WNY! Crafts for kids\, live animals\, hands-on activities\, food\, and more! No registration required. \nActivities include:  \n\nExplore the Lily Pond  \nWin a prize with the Kid’s Scavenger Hunt\nVisit our Rescue Turtles  \nMake a Nature Journal and nature crafts\nPitch a tent- as fast as you can! \nTest your birding skills at the Spotting Scope Station\nTest your outdoor know-how at the Leave No Trace Station\nEnjoy fun activities with partner organizations including hoverball archery\, fossil “digging\,” and more!\n\nWalks and talks will be scheduled throughout the day\, including a drone demonstration by DEC Environmental Conservation Officers.  \nThe NFTA Parks Adventure Bus is offering free transportation from the main terminal in Buffalo to the festival. Visit the NFTA website for more details. \nLearn more at https://reinsteinwoods.org/events/25th-annual-fall-festival/. 
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/reinstein-fall-festival-2/
LOCATION:Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve\, 93 Honorine Dr\, Depew\, NY\, 14043\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T124520Z
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SUMMARY:2025 New York State Invasive Species Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 NYS Invasive Species Expo! This is a unique conference focusing on invasive species\, and will combine classic presentations and creative use of outdoor space to appeal to a wide range of attendees. 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. The Expo will be an immersive\, hands-on experience featuring: \n\n\n\n\n\nUnique presentations\nInteractive demonstrations\nHands-on workshops\nSmall-group discussions\nField trips & outdoor activities\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 14th is the Expo’s Community Conservation Day\, next to the Spa City Farmer’s Market! Join us to learn about the work that local organizations are doing to protect New York’s lands and waters. You can meet local conservation experts\, participate in hands-on workshops\, and even play games to win prizes! No registration is required to attend Community Conservation Day. \nMonday\, September 15th\, and Tuesday\, September 16th are the Expo Professional Days\, where invasive species professionals and interested members of the public can register for presentations\, workshops\, field trips\, and more. \n\n\nClick here to learn more and register!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/2025-new-york-state-invasive-species-expo/
LOCATION:Saratoga Spa State Park\, 19 Roosevelt Drive\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250729T142812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T142812Z
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SUMMARY:Local Environmental Awareness Fair 
DESCRIPTION:This annual fair is sponsored by the Town of Boston Conservation Advisory Council and highlights the many organizations and resources available to our greater community that provide education\, services\, or products related to conservation\, wildlife\, agriculture\, the environment\, or the outdoors. There will be activities\, demonstrations and fun for the whole family! Stop by WNY PRISM’s table to learn about invasive species! Click here to learn more.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/local-environmental-awareness-fair/
LOCATION:Boston Town Park\, 8500 Boston State Road\, Boston\, New York\, 14025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250905T131930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T131930Z
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SUMMARY:Ecological Renovation Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tifft Nature Preserve provides guests with an immersion in nature. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of how this is made possible through unique and innovative ecological renovation projects. We will explore projects along the trails\, such as diverse native plantings\, invasive species removal\, and the preservation of our woodland and wetland habitats. \nAges 18+ \nSpace is limited. Advance Registration required. \nClick here to learn more and purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/ecological-renovation-tour/
LOCATION:Tifft Nature Preserve\, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250905T132331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T132331Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying Invasive Plants: What to Look For
DESCRIPTION:Gardeners keep a close eye on weeds trying to decide if they are seeing a common weed or an invasive species. Learn how to recognize and identify invasive plants such as garlic mustard\, lesser celandine\, mugwort\, and common buckthorn in your garden and some management strategies. \nThis event is part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County’s Master Gardener Fall Gardening Classes. \nRegistration is required at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2025_FallGardeningClasses-2_214
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/identifying-invasive-plants-what-to-look-for/
LOCATION:East Aurora Senior Center\, 101 King Street\, East Aurora\, NY\, 14052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250523T141747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T141754Z
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SUMMARY:Antique & Classic Boat Show
DESCRIPTION:Shuffle Off To Buffalo for the 46th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show – Show is open to the public between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturday\, September 6th with kid’s activities\, antique & classic cars\, vendors\, field of dreams and lots to eat and drink! \nBoats built on the Niagara Frontier will be highlighted and we will be celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal. \nThe Seneca Chief\, which is a replica canal packet boat that was constructed by The Buffalo Maritime Center\, will be on display for tours before making its journey down the Erie Canal to New York City later in the month.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/46th-annual-antique-classic-boat-show/
LOCATION:Buffalo Launch Club\, 503 E River Rd\, Grand Island\, New York\, 14072
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250716T195805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T140628Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Crayfish Monitoring Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To increase crayfish monitoring capacity across the Great Lakes basin\, Michigan State University and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant are partnering to offer four full-day workshops designed for natural resource management agencies and conservation professionals located throughout the Great Lakes states. These workshops aim to strengthen regional coordination and improve crayfish identification in both wild populations and the live trade. Workshops will be led by expert aquatic ecologists and crayfish professionals.  \nParticipants will learn how to identify high-priority crayfish species through hands-on activities\, crayfish introduction pathways and regulations\, state-specific reporting lines and rapid response efforts\, and common crayfish sampling techniques\, with the option to practice in the field at a nearby waterbody. \nWorkshop Dates & Locations: \nFriday\, September 5 (Buffalo\, NY) – in partnership with WNY PRISM and the Great Lakes Center\nBuffalo State Great Lakes Center Field Station\, 196 Porter Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY 14201 – 25 spots \nWednesday\, October 1 (St. Charles\, IL)\nCreek Bend Nature Center\, 37W700 Dean St\, Saint Charles\, IL 60175 – 35 spots \nThursday\, October 2 (Jackson\, MI)\nCascades Manor\, 1970 Kibby Rd\, Jackson\, MI 49203 – 35 spots \nTuesday\, October 7 (Lanesboro\, MN)\nEagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center\, 28097 Goodview Dr\, Lanesboro\, MN 55949 – 35 spots \nCost: Free–Lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration Deadline: Two weeks before each workshop date. \nOpen to Great Lakes natural resource agency staff and conservation professionals. \nWhat to bring: Please bring a laptop\, notebook\, and water. If you plan on participating in the optional crayfish sampling\, please dress for the weather and bring your own waders/knee boots/shoes you don’t mind getting wet.  \nREGISTER TODAY! https://forms.gle/oFdmKnSuWHQzbZfEA \nMichigan State University Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant provide programs that are open to all without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, gender identity\, religion\, age\, height\, weight\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, marital status\, family status\, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in programming\, please contact Natalia Szklaruk at szklaruk@illinois.edu or by phone at 217-265-4021.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/great-lakes-crayfish-monitoring-workshops/
LOCATION:Buffalo State Great Lakes Center Field Station\, 196 Porter Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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SUMMARY:WNY PRISM Volunteer Workday: Chestnut Ridge Park
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM’s Volunteer Workdays are a great opportunity to help protect your lands from invasive species!  Our final workday of the summer will be held at Chestnut Ridge Park on Saturday\, August 23. We’ll be working together to remove Japanese stiltgrass from the park. This event is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with Erie County Parks\, Recreation & Forestry.  \nRegistration is required. Please register at https://bit.ly/2025volunteerworkdays. More information including directions\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, email wnyprism@buffalostate.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/wny-prism-volunteer-workday-chestnut-ridge-park/
LOCATION:Chestnut Ridge Park
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Conservation Day 
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM will be tabling at the Clarence Hollow Farmer’s Market for the Environmental Conservation Day\, sponsored by Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm. Stop by our table to learn how simple\, everyday actions can help protect our region from the negative impacts of invasive species\, and don’t miss the monarch butterfly release! Learn more here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/environmental-conservation-day/
LOCATION:Clarence Hollow Farmer’s Market\, 10717 Main St\, Clarence\, NY\, 14031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250414T151715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T152504Z
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SUMMARY:WNY PRISM 2025 Walk and Talk Series: Nike Base Trails
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM’s Walk and Talk Series is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy nature while learning about invasive species! Join us for one or all of them! \nOur third Walk and Talk of the series will be held at the Nike Base Trails on Saturday\, August 16. This event is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with the Grand Island Nature Alliance.  \nRegistration is greatly appreciated. Please register at https://bit.ly/2025walkandtalks. More information including directions\, parking\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, please contact wnyprism@buffalostate.edu.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/wny-prism-2025-walk-and-talk-series-nike-base-trails/
LOCATION:Nike Base Trails\, 3278 Whitehaven Road\, Grand Island\, New York\, 14072
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
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SUMMARY:Paddles Up Niagara
DESCRIPTION:Paddles Up Niagara is a family friendly and safe way to experience the natural areas and unique habitats of the Niagara River.  Whether you are a novice or an experienced paddler\, you will enjoy spending the morning with an enthusiastic paddling community. Guides and safety paddlers will be on hand to assist and answer your paddling questions. Continue the celebration by visiting with the many exhibitors and vendors to learn more about our waterways and greenspaces. Stick around for some refreshments and free prize drawings! \nRegistration for 2025 event will open the first week of June. In order to communicate important messages with participants\, such as a cancellation due to weather\, a free account setup is required with the Grand Island Town Recreation Department. Learn more. \nPlease be advised of the $7 Beaver Island Park Entrance fee — effective after 9 AM.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/paddles-up-niagara/
LOCATION:Beaver Island State Park\, 2136 W Oakfield Rd\, Grand Island\, New York\, 14072
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250716T202314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T202404Z
UID:10000422-1753182000-1753185600@www.wnyprism.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Sea Lampreys: From Crisis to Control
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Ross Shaw\, Senior Program Associate\, Great Lakes Fishery Commission \nSea lampreys are one of the most destructive invasive species to ever enter the Great Lakes. Upon their invasion in the mid-1900s\, sea lampreys destroyed the Great Lakes fisheries and the economy that relied upon them. In response to the cries for help from citizens across the basin\, the governments of Canada and the United States came together to form the Great Lakes Fishery Commission via a treaty in 1955. For more than 60 years\, the Commission has facilitated a binational sea lamprey control program to great success. Sea lamprey populations have been reduced by more than 90%\, making the control program one of the most successful aquatic invasive species control programs in the world. Come learn about the history of the Commission\, the techniques used to successfully control sea lampreys\, and what lies ahead for the sea lamprey control program. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/great-lakes-sea-lampreys-from-crisis-to-control/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250414T155542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T155830Z
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SUMMARY:WNY PRISM Volunteer Workday: Kenneglenn Scenic & Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM’s Volunteer Workdays are a great opportunity to help protect your lands from invasive species! Our second workday of the summer will be held at Kenneglenn Scenic & Nature Preserve on Saturday\, July 19. We’ll be working together to remove Japanese stiltgrass from the preserve. This event is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with the Western New York Land Conservancy.  \nRegistration is required. Please register at https://bit.ly/2025volunteerworkdays. More information including directions\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, email wnyprism@buffalostate.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/wny-prism-volunteer-workday-kenneglenn-scenic-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Kenneglenn Scenic & Nature Preserve
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250414T151446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T152529Z
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SUMMARY:WNY PRISM 2025 Walk and Talk Series: Audubon Community Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM’s Walk and Talk Series is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy nature while learning about invasive species! Join us for one or all of them! \nOur second Walk and Talk of the series will be held at the Audubon Community Nature Center on Saturday\, July 12. This event is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with the Audubon Community Nature Center.  \nRegistration is greatly appreciated. Please register at https://bit.ly/2025walkandtalks. More information including directions\, parking\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, please contact wnyprism@buffalostate.edu.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/wny-prism-2025-walk-and-talk-series-audubon-community-nature-center/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Rd\, Jamestown\, New York\, 14701
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250618T132743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T133113Z
UID:10000354-1751374800-1751380200@www.wnyprism.org
SUMMARY:Clash of the shells: Dreissenid mussel impacts on native molluscs
DESCRIPTION:Presentations: \nThe limited co-existence of zebra mussels and native mussels in the Richelieu River over the past 25 years by Kennedy Zwarych\, McGill University \nNorth American unionid mussel populations have experienced significant mortality due to competition and fouling by the Eurasian zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha. Habitats whose water chemistry is suboptimal for the zebra mussel could plausibly serve as refugia in which unionids and zebra mussels co-exist. The Richelieu River\, invaded by the zebra mussel in the mid-1990s\, has a mean calcium concentration (∼18 mg/L) and is suggested to be sub-optimal for supporting a dense population of zebra mussels capable of severely damaging unionids. Using a 25-year dataset of SCUBA surveys\, we tested how unionid diversity and abundance have changed along with zebra mussel fouling levels in the river over time. Despite predictions by some risk assessments\, unionid diversity and abundance in the Richelieu River have eroded to a similar extent and followed a similar timeline of population decline as has been observed in invaded calcium-rich habitats. This presentation will explore the results of this dataset and hypothesize explanations for the patterns observed. \nMultiple invasions decimate the most imperiled freshwater invertebrates in by Alexander Y Karatayev\, Buffalo State University \nInvaders can have devastating impacts on freshwater ecosystems\, but these impacts can subside over time as ecosystems “adapt” to the invasion of new species. We analyzed changes in species composition and density of molluscs in Oneida Lake (New York\, USA)\, one of the best studied North American lakes based on detailed surveys conducted in 1915-17\, 1967-68\, 1992-95\, 2012\, and 2022-23\, and on annual benthic surveys from 2009 through 2023. Eutrophication and habitat alteration after 1920 resulted in a 25% decline in species richness and a 95% decline in the density of native gastropods by 1967\, while species richness of unionids did not change. The arrival of zebra mussels in 1991 and quagga mussels in 2005 was associated with an increase in species richness and density of native gastropods and an extirpation of unionids by 1995. However\, an invasion by the round goby in 2013 led to a significant decline across all gastropod families\, disproportionately impacting soft-shelled and shallow-dwelling species\, while other species\, including invasive dreissenids\, partially recovered 3 to 7 years after the goby invasion. This mollusc recovery was depth-related and was limited to deeper areas. Altogether\, molluscan communities were sensitive to ecosystem change and invasives species\, with some invaders offsetting the impacts of eutrophication and habitat alterations. While individual stressors have taxon-specific and sometimes positive impacts\, eutrophication and species invasions have collectively decimated the native mollusc community over the past century. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/clash-of-the-shells-dreissenid-mussel-impacts-on-native-molluscs/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250305T155826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T174138Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Boaters and other recreators learn about the risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) at public and private boating access sites across the Great Lakes region every summer. The Great Lakes AIS “Landing Blitz” events take place over a two-week period\, emphasizing the need to Clean\, Drain\, Dry boats whenever they come out of the water\, and Dispose of any unwanted bait in the trash. \nLocal volunteers partner with state and provincial agencies to deliver consistent messaging about preventing the introduction and spread of AIS from the movement of watercraft and equipment between water bodies. Information on these events\, including educational materials\, locations and volunteer opportunities are posted on this page as they become available. \nThe Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz is a multi-agency partnership effort. The 2025 event will take place from June 30 through July 13\, 2025. Learn more!  \nThis event is part of the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel’s Northeast Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz.  
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/great-lakes-aquatic-invasive-species-landing-blitz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052435
CREATED:20250523T135924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140006Z
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SUMMARY:The Garden Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28\, 2025 10am-4pm & Sunday June 29\, 2025 10am-3pm\nOne of the summer’s most captivating events celebrates Buffalo Niagara’s flourishing and passionate gardening community. \nGardens Bloom with Artistry. Does your garden crave a touch of unique\, handcrafted beauty? Explore more than 70 vendors showcasing nature-inspired creations and garden-worthy masterpieces – sculptures\, metalwork\, paintings\, woodwork\, architectural remnants\, found art\, ceramics\, planters\, and beyond. Whatever complements your garden’s enchantment! Indulge in delectable food trucks\, live musical performances\, educational plant exhibits\, and an exciting basket raffle! \nThis event is free! The Garden Art Sale is presented by Gardens Buffalo Niagara in partnership with the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/garden-art-sale/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY 14218
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