The USDA Forest Service is organizing a National Forum for Biological Control in Natural Areas Conference in partnership with NAISMA and the National Association of State Foresters and will be held April 14-17, 2025 in Annapolis, MD at the Graduate Hotel. The meeting will focus on both weed and arthropod biocontrol and will be a […]
Learn about the biology and management of spotted lanternfly, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and their role in assessing the risk of northward expansion. Learn more and register here.
This year's Spring Partner Meeting will be held at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge! Click here to learn more and register!
Show your appreciation for the place we call home with Party for the Planet at the Buffalo Zoo! This annual celebration features keeper talks, animal ambassador meet and greets, and educational opportunities throughout the day. Many conservation organizations local to our western New York community will be in attendance to discuss how we can protect […]
Each month, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series, which includes a different guest speaker each month. Instructions on joining are sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event.
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will be hosting a “Community Conversation” to update the public on the accomplishments and goals of the Niagara River Greenway. Please join us for a presentation and offer your input on the future of the Greenway in your community. Greenway staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions […]
As the largest single-day volunteer event in New York State, the Parks & Trails New York's I Love My Park Day brings communities together to clean and beautify beloved parks and shorelines, plant trees and gardens, restore trails and wildlife habitats, remove invasive species, and complete critical improvement projects. These efforts not only enhance the natural […]
The Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) Annual Seedling Sale is a spring celebration where you'll find MAP-grown vegetable and herb seedlings, family friendly activities, educational resources and local vendors that offer food, drinks, art and more. The seedling sale is one day only, so don't miss out on this fun-filled day! Learn more here.
Each month, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series, which includes a different guest speaker each month. Instructions on joining are sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event.
Do you enjoy hiking in western New York? Join WNY PRISM's Trail Survey Program and you can help map invasive species while you’re out enjoying nature! Your contributions will improve invasive species presence and distribution data and can help guide invasive species management efforts in our region. Get started by attending our Trail Survey Training […]
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 first Walk and Talk of the year will be held at Lytle Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 7. This event is part of New York Invasive […]
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