Learn about the invasive plant species of western New York and how to identify them, followed by a walk to test your skills! Anyone who is interested can sign up on Eventbrite or call the Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center at 716-683-5959. The event is family friendly.
The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause. We want to empower YOU to stop the spread of invasive species! Organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events, such as interpretive […]
After attending WNY PRISM's Trail Survey Training at Letchworth State Park — or if you joined one of our previous year’s training — we invite you to take the next step during New York Invasive Species Awareness Week by participating in our Trail Survey Challenge! This is your chance to turn your hiking time into meaningful conservation action. […]
Lace up your shoes and join us outside! WNY PRISM's Walk & Talk Series is a fun and easy way to explore nature, learn about invasive species, and discover how we can all help protect the natural spaces around us. Drop in for one or come along for the full series! Our second Walk and […]
As part of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), WNY PRISM is hosting the Trail Survey Challenge all week long and we’re going LIVE on Facebook to show you how easy it is to participate! Join us virtually (perhaps during your lunch break!) as we survey a trail and see what invasive species we […]
Celebrate New York Invasive Species Awareness Week with a casual social gathering! Learn about invasive species, meet local environmental folks, and enjoy drinks and conversation. Connect with fellow community members and discover ways you can help protect WNY's ecosystems. Everyone is welcome — whether you’re an environmental professional, community member, or just curious about the […]
Join this webinar to learn how visitors to parks and other natural spaces can unknowingly transport thousands of viable seeds on their boots – including invasive species – across the landscape, driving significant ecological change. Charlotte Brown, an Ecologist Team Lead at Parks Canada will be presenting results from a pilot study using PlayCleanGo boot […]
Take action for nature! Learn about invasive species and help remove them to protect native plants and wildlife, and the places we love. Our first workday of the summer will be our 9th Annual Letchworth Stewardship Day, which will be held on Saturday, June 13! We'll be working together to remove slender false brome from […]
Join the Western New York Land Conservancy, Ecos Cooperative, and Wild Ones Western New York for a collaborative workshop focused on invasive species management and native restoration. Registration is required: https://www.wnylc.org/events
As we wrap up New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW), WNY PRISM will be tabling at the Alfred Community Farmers Market in Allegany County. Stop by to learn about invasive species, including key species to watch for, how to get involved, and simple steps you can take to prevent their spread. We’ll also have […]
Starry Trek: Mobilizing Volunteers for Early Detection of Aquatic Invasive Species Since 2017, Minnesota’s Starry Trek Program has demonstrated how coordinated volunteer engagement can significantly expand early detection capacity for aquatic invasive species. Originally launched as a statewide effort to search for starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa), an invasive freshwater green alga that can form dense […]
What makes certain invasive species like knotweed, Phragmites and tree-of-heaven so difficult to control? Dig below the soil’s surface with WNY PRISM in this free 2-hour workshop where you'll learn how vegetative reproductive structures like rhizomes, clonal suckers, tubers and more influence invasive plant growth and spread. After reviewing the basic tenets of integrated pest […]
Report an Invasive Species
wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
(716) 878.4708
