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SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)
DESCRIPTION:National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species\, the threat that they pose\, and what can be done to prevent their spread. NISAW is coordinated by The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). To learn more and participate\, visit www.nisaw.org.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-week-nisaw/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T140000
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SUMMARY:NISAW Webinar: Protecting North American Biodiversity from Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Case Study #1 – The Selective Management of Invasive Aquatic Plants presented by Dr. Mark Heilman \nCase Study #2 – Long Island rare species and invasives management presented by Abby Marino \nLearn more and register here: https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-protecting-north-american-biodiversity-from-invasive-species/. \n 
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/nisaw-webinar-protecting-north-american-biodiversity-from-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T090000
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Rural Landowner Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension will be sponsoring the 31st Annual Rural Landowner Workshop. The program will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Following the opening session there will be 3 concurrent sessions with multiple classes per session to choose from. \nThe Rural Landowner Workshop is a regional program involving several agencies that provide educational information and outreach to landowners. Presenters are brought in from both private and public sectors to provide participants with up-to-date information. \nFor a full listing of session descriptions click here. Pre-registered required\, early bird discount $35 if registered by February 16th. \nPre-registration is requested by February 16th; $10 late fee required to sign up after the 16th. Click here for pre- registration form.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/31st-annual-rural-landowner-workshop/
LOCATION:Pioneer Central School\, 12145 County Line Road\, Yorkshire\, NY\, 14173\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension - Allegany County":MAILTO:allegany@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
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SUMMARY:Erie County Parks Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Training
DESCRIPTION:Hemlocks are the fourth most common tree in NYS\, and the hemlock woolly adelgid\, or HWA\, is an invasive species that is infesting our hemlocks in New York\, including in the Erie County Parks\, and can cause mortality in as few as five years following infestation. \nErie County Parks needs your help to understand the extents and levels of HWA in the Parks to be able to prioritize treatment. HWA Hunters is a program by the NYS Hemlock Initiative through Cornell University to survey and report infestations of HWA. Please join us for these upcoming free training programs at the Parks\, and help to save these vitally important trees to the ecosystems in our region! \n Please join a FREE training on one of the following dates. \n\nEmery Park : March 8th 4:30- 6pm\nSprague Brook Park : March 14th 4:30- 6pm\nChestnut Ridge Park : March 15th 4:30- 6pm\n\n Pre registration encouraged. Registration is at https://www3.erie.gov/parks/events.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/erie-county-parks-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-trainings/2024-03-08/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
CREATED:20231207T171130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T171130Z
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SUMMARY:2024 National Forum on Biological Control
DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service is organizing a National Forum on Biological Control in partnership with NAISMA and the National Association of State Foresters. The meeting will focus on both weed and arthropod biocontrol and will be a venue for all biocontrol practitioners\, researchers\, and policy makers to come together to address the shared challenges (Ex.\, communication\, capacity\, changing landscapes) and opportunities that exist in this area. The meeting themes are centered around biocontrol research\, management\, and impacts in natural areas. \nKeynote Speakers:\nDr. Mark Hoddle\nStas Burgiel \nCall for Posters:\nAbstracts for the conference are due January 9th by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. Poster Guidelines \nMeet & Greet Cocktail hour will occur on Monday\, March 11. The main conference program starts Tuesday\, March 12 and concludes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday\, March 14. \nRegistration Rates\nEarly Bird Registration (through January 15\, 2024)  \nProfessional Full Conference –  $375\nNAISMA members $350\nStudent Full Conference –  $225 \nLate Registration (starts January 16\, 2024)\nProfessional Full Conference – $450\nNAISMA members $425\nStudent Full – $275 \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/2024-national-forum-on-biological-control/
LOCATION:Graduate Hotel\, 126 West Street\, Annapolis\, NY\, 21401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
CREATED:20240209T144638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T184450Z
UID:10000193-1710320400-1710331200@www.wnyprism.org
SUMMARY:Management Workshop for Lawncare and Landscape Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Join WNY PRISM for a free workshop targeting lawncare and landscape professionals! The workshop will focus on some of the most common invasive species removal requests that WNY PRISM receives from homeowners. We will cover how to effectively treat invasive species such as knotweed\, common buckthorn\, Phragmites\, lesser celandine\, and more. We will also touch on NYS Regulations Part 575: Regulated and Prohibited Invasive Species as they relate to your management activities. The workshop will be held in the Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center. \n\nThe workshop will be limited to 12 participants. Registration is required by March 11\, 2024. Please register at: .
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/management-workshop-for-professionals/
LOCATION:Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve\, 93 Honorine Dr\, Depew\, NY\, 14043\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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SUMMARY:Plantasia
DESCRIPTION:Plantasia 2024 will take place Thursday\, March 14 – Sunday\, March 17. Landscapers will display their garden creativity with the 2024 theme of Cultivation of Color! \n\n\n\nWhat to expect at this year’s show: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlooming gardens created by WNY’s finest landscapers.\nOver 100 vendors offering plants\, seeds\, bulbs\, garden decor\, outdoor furniture\, lighting and everything else you need to create your own perfect outdoor living experience.\nChildren’s Garden hosted by Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve.\nEducational seminars presented every day.  Bring your questions and ask the garden experts.\nDaily entertainment for the whole family\n\nFor more information: https://plantasiany.com/.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/plantasia/
LOCATION:Fairgrounds Event Center and Artisan Hall\, 5820 South Park Avenue\, Hamburg\, NY\, 14074\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000
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SUMMARY:Erie County Parks Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Training
DESCRIPTION:Hemlocks are the fourth most common tree in NYS\, and the hemlock woolly adelgid\, or HWA\, is an invasive species that is infesting our hemlocks in New York\, including in the Erie County Parks\, and can cause mortality in as few as five years following infestation. \nErie County Parks needs your help to understand the extents and levels of HWA in the Parks to be able to prioritize treatment. HWA Hunters is a program by the NYS Hemlock Initiative through Cornell University to survey and report infestations of HWA. Please join us for these upcoming free training programs at the Parks\, and help to save these vitally important trees to the ecosystems in our region! \n Please join a FREE training on one of the following dates. \n\nEmery Park : March 8th 4:30- 6pm\nSprague Brook Park : March 14th 4:30- 6pm\nChestnut Ridge Park : March 15th 4:30- 6pm\n\n Pre registration encouraged. Registration is at https://www3.erie.gov/parks/events.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/erie-county-parks-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-trainings/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
CREATED:20240308T155349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T155529Z
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SUMMARY:CommuniTree Stewards Training Course
DESCRIPTION:A CommuniTree Steward (CTS) course to train Buffalo area residents to care for juvenile trees is planned by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County (CCE Erie) and area partners. The CTS training will offer a five-part classroom and in-field training taught by experts in the field of arboriculture. In return for the training\, the stewards are asked to volunteer at least 10 hours annually caring for our area’s juvenile street and park trees. The trained stewards are also encouraged to assist their own communities and block clubs in caring for young trees. Register here. Be sure to submit the additional information requested in the registration process.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/communitree-stewards-training-course/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:Roswell Park Community Outreach and Engagement Center\, 907 Michigan St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14263
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
CREATED:20240308T160219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T160251Z
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SUMMARY:Erie County Parks Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Training
DESCRIPTION:Hemlocks are the fourth most common tree in NYS\, and the hemlock woolly adelgid\, or HWA\, is an invasive species that is infesting our hemlocks in New York\, including in the Erie County Parks\, and can cause mortality in as few as five years following infestation. \nErie County Parks needs your help to understand the extents and levels of HWA in the Parks to be able to prioritize treatment. HWA Hunters is a program by the NYS Hemlock Initiative through Cornell University to survey and report infestations of HWA. Please join us for these upcoming free training programs at the Parks\, and help to save these vitally important trees to the ecosystems in our region! \n Please join a FREE training on one of the following dates. \n\nEmery Park : March 8th 4:30- 6pm\nSprague Brook Park : March 14th 4:30- 6pm\nChestnut Ridge Park : March 15th 4:30- 6pm\n\n Pre registration encouraged. Registration is at https://www3.erie.gov/parks/events.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/erie-county-parks-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-trainings/2024-03-15/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
CREATED:20240308T155349Z
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SUMMARY:CommuniTree Stewards Training Course
DESCRIPTION:A CommuniTree Steward (CTS) course to train Buffalo area residents to care for juvenile trees is planned by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County (CCE Erie) and area partners. The CTS training will offer a five-part classroom and in-field training taught by experts in the field of arboriculture. In return for the training\, the stewards are asked to volunteer at least 10 hours annually caring for our area’s juvenile street and park trees. The trained stewards are also encouraged to assist their own communities and block clubs in caring for young trees. Register here. Be sure to submit the additional information requested in the registration process.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/communitree-stewards-training-course/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Roswell Park Community Outreach and Engagement Center\, 907 Michigan St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14263
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
CREATED:20231116T171105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T171108Z
UID:10000169-1711537200-1711540800@www.wnyprism.org
SUMMARY:IS Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the NYS PRISM Network hosts the New York Statewide Invasive Speaker Series. The webinars are from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and include a different guest speaker each month. \nInstructions on joining will be sent through the WNY PRISM listserv prior to the event. \nFor more information and to see an updated schedule of topics and presenters\, visit: https://www.nyisri.org/resources/webinars-recorded-talks/
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/is-speaker-series-2024/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T232724
CREATED:20240308T155349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T155529Z
UID:10000203-1711647900-1711656000@www.wnyprism.org
SUMMARY:CommuniTree Stewards Training Course
DESCRIPTION:A CommuniTree Steward (CTS) course to train Buffalo area residents to care for juvenile trees is planned by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County (CCE Erie) and area partners. The CTS training will offer a five-part classroom and in-field training taught by experts in the field of arboriculture. In return for the training\, the stewards are asked to volunteer at least 10 hours annually caring for our area’s juvenile street and park trees. The trained stewards are also encouraged to assist their own communities and block clubs in caring for young trees. Register here. Be sure to submit the additional information requested in the registration process.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/communitree-stewards-training-course/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Roswell Park Community Outreach and Engagement Center\, 907 Michigan St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14263
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