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. Activities include: Explore the Lily Pond Win a prize with the Kid’s Scavenger Hunt Visit our Rescue Turtles Make a Nature Journal and nature crafts Pitch a tent- as fast as […]
Don't miss this celebration of native plants and WNY ecosystems! Growing 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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! Our 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 […]
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.
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!
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. This year’s biennial conference marks the Council’s first in-person gathering since […]
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.
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.
The 2025 NAISMA Annual Conference is headed to the breathtaking shores of Lake Tahoe! Why Attend? The 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 […]
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.
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