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 […]

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 […]

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 […]