The North American Invasive Species Management Association’s (NAISMA) Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest in classical weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant managers and educators and aims to connect researchers and on-the-ground practitioners. This year, the NAISMA Classical Biocontrol Committee is highlighting the role weed biocontrol can play in managing invasive aquatic plant species […]

The eastern hemlock is a hugely important tree species upon which entire ecosystems depend. Unfortunately, these majestic trees and the numerous benefits they provide are threatened by the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive, aphid-like insect. Slowing the spread of HWA is one of the best ways we can help preserve our hemlocks. Early detection […]

Each year since 2008, The Stewardship Network has gathered environmental scholars, leading experts, and a wide cross-section of nature’s caretakers to share ideas, challenge our thinking, and leave energized for the seasons ahead, bolstered by the knowledge that none of us are doing this vital work alone. NOTE: Early Bird Registration rates for all ticket […]

PRESENTED BY: Glenn D. Gentzke Board Certified Master Arborist Registered Consultant Arborist Heidi Peterson Certified Arborist Glenn D. Gentzke, BCMA & RCA Professionally trained employees make for productive and safe employees. Tree climbers, bucket operators, grounds men and supervisors will all benefit from proper professional training and development. In person and also live via Zoom. […]

Green Industry Professionals - Advance Your Knowledge! Thursday CNLP Day - full day of certification seminars Horticulture 101 - geared for employees to learn valuable skills Friday Full day of seminars  Trade show Keynote speaker: Kerry Ann Mendez, an award winning garden educator, author and design consultant. CNLP and DEC credits. Learn more and register […]

Discover the beauty and benefits of native plants for your garden. Experts from Royal Fern Nursery (Fredonia, NY) will guide you through selecting, planting, and caring for native species that support local ecosystems. Perfect for gardeners of all levels! This program is a collaboration with the library and Grow With Springville. Registration required: call 716-592-7742 […]

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. This year's theme is Enhancing North American Biosecurity to Protect Against Invasive Species. NAISMA hosts educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW. […]