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 […]

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 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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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! Boats built on the Niagara Frontier will be […]

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. This event is part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of […]

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. Ages 18+ Space is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]