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Genesee County Park & Forest Invasive Species Workday

Genesee County Park & Forest 11095 Bethany Center Rd, East Bethany, NY, United States

Help protect the beautiful Genesee County Park & Forest by removing slender false brome, an invasive grass that threatens the health and diversity of our local ecosystems. Training, supplies, and materials will be provided. Presented in partnership with WNY PRISM and the Genesee County ACORNS. Pre-registration appreciated but not required. This program is free! To […]

10th Annual iMapInvasives Mapping Challenge

Virtual Event

Join iMapInvasives for their monthly webinar, where they'll be launching the 10th Annual Mapping Challenge! The biggest iMapInvasives Mapping Challenge of the year is back, and celebrating its 10th anniversary! This year there will be 10 invasive species that will count towards the challenge, with returning classics, new data gap species, and some that have […]

The Garden Art Sale

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218

Saturday, June 28, 2025 10am-4pm & Sunday June 29, 2025 10am-3pm One of the summer's most captivating events celebrates Buffalo Niagara's flourishing and passionate gardening community. Gardens Bloom with Artistry. Does your garden crave a touch of unique, handcrafted beauty? Explore more than 70 vendors showcasing nature-inspired creations and garden-worthy masterpieces – sculptures, metalwork, paintings, […]

Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

Boaters and other recreators learn about the risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) at public and private boating access sites across the Great Lakes region every summer. The Great Lakes AIS “Landing Blitz” events take place over a two-week period, emphasizing the need to Clean, Drain, Dry boats whenever they come out of the water, and Dispose of […]

Clash of the shells: Dreissenid mussel impacts on native molluscs

Virtual Event

Presentations: The limited co-existence of zebra mussels and native mussels in the Richelieu River over the past 25 years by Kennedy Zwarych, McGill University North American unionid mussel populations have experienced significant mortality due to competition and fouling by the Eurasian zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha. Habitats whose water chemistry is suboptimal for the zebra mussel could plausibly […]

WNY PRISM 2025 Walk and Talk Series: Audubon Community Nature Center

Audubon Community Nature Center 1600 Riverside Rd, Jamestown, New York

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 second Walk and Talk of the series will be held at the Audubon Community Nature Center on Saturday, July 12. This event is hosted by WNY […]

WNY PRISM Volunteer Workday: Kenneglenn Scenic & Nature Preserve

Kenneglenn Scenic & Nature Preserve

WNY PRISM's Volunteer Workdays are a great opportunity to help protect your lands from invasive species! Our second workday of the summer will be held at Kenneglenn Scenic & Nature Preserve on Saturday, July 19. We'll be working together to remove Japanese stiltgrass from the preserve. This event is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with […]

Great Lakes Sea Lampreys: From Crisis to Control

Virtual Event

Presented by: Ross Shaw, Senior Program Associate, Great Lakes Fishery Commission Sea lampreys are one of the most destructive invasive species to ever enter the Great Lakes. Upon their invasion in the mid-1900s, sea lampreys destroyed the Great Lakes fisheries and the economy that relied upon them. In response to the cries for help from […]

Paddles Up Niagara

Beaver Island State Park 2136 W Oakfield Rd, Grand Island, New York

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 2025 Walk and Talk Series: Nike Base Trails

Nike Base Trails 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, New York

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 […]

Environmental Conservation Day 

Clarence Hollow Farmer's Market 10717 Main St, Clarence, NY, United States

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.