Conservation Day: Clarence Hollow Farmers Market
2026-08-29 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Clarence Hollow Farmer’s Market, 10717 Main St, Clarence, NY, 14031, 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!

WNY PRISM Volunteer Workday: Oak Orchard WMA
2026-08-29 09:30 - 12:00 | NY
Take action for nature! Learn about invasive species and help remove them to protect native plants and wildlife, and the places we love.
Our final workday of the summer will be held at Oak Orchard Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, August 29! We’ll be working together to remove mile-a-minute. This event is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. More information including directions, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered.
Registration is required. Register at: https://bit.ly/2026VolunteerWorkdays.
For questions, please contact WNY PRISM by email at wnyprism@buffalostate.edu or call us at (716) 878-4708.

Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boat Show
2026-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | The Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road, Grand Island, NY, 14072

Managing Invasive Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
2026-09-16 14:00 - 15:00
Invasive blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) have become an increasingly prominent species in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, raising important ecological and management questions for resource professionals across the region. Join Branson Williams from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for an update on how the state is working to better understand the scale of this invasion and inform management decisions. This webinar will provide an overview of current monitoring and research efforts, including the use of electrofishing to assess blue catfish populations and improve estimates of abundance in key waterways. Our presenter will share insights into how improved data collection and collaborative efforts are helping guide management actions in a large and complex estuarine system. This session will be particularly valuable for invasive species managers, fisheries professionals, and others interested in how science based monitoring tools can support informed decision making in aquatic invasive species management.
Learn more and register: https://naisma.org/event/webinar-managing-invasive-blue-catfish-in-the-chesapeake-bay/

26th Annual Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods
2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr, Depew, NY, 14043, United States
Save the date!

New York Statewide Invasive Species Speaker Series
2026-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 and 14 more dates
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.

Eco-Expedition at Cayuga Restoration Area
2026-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Cayuga Creek Restoration Area, Porter Road, Niagara Falls
Hosted by Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust, Eco Expeditions are hands-on community science events where participants help identify and document plants and wildlife. Participants deepen understanding of local ecosystems, build skills, and gather valuable data that supports land protection and restoration. Eco Expeditions are welcoming, educational, and fun, offering people of all ages a meaningful way to connect with nature while learning care for western New York’s waterfronts and green spaces.
Learn more and register: https://www.bnrlandtrust.org/upcoming-events

Invasive Species Symposium
2026-10-15 | Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center, 665 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY, 14213, United States

NAISMA 2026 Annual Conference
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-22 | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA
NAISMA’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, just minutes from Washington, D.C. This event brings together invasive species management professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across North America to share ideas, innovations, and strategies for protecting natural ecosystems.
Learn more and register: https://naisma.org/2026-annual-conference/
