David O’Donnell owner of Eastern Monarch Butterfly and Native Plant Farm will share how to support local ecology by planting what caterpillars need to grow. David works with restoration projects throughout the state and provides education about Monarch butterflies for all ages. Learn more and register here.

Join Andrea Locke, WNY PRISM Coordinator, to discuss the landscape impacts of invasive species and how managing invasive species at home can improve both your yard and the surrounding environment. Invasive species pose a significant threat to our environment, economy, and human health, but there are things each of us can do to help address these […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.