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SUMMARY:WNY PRISM 2025 Walk and Talk Series: Lytle Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOur 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 Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW) and is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County.  \nRegistration is greatly appreciated. Please register at https://bit.ly/2025walkandtalks. More information including directions\, parking\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, please contact wnyprism@buffalostate.edu.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/wny-prism-2025-walk-and-talk-series/
LOCATION:Lytle Nature Preserve\, 6637 N Canal Rd\, Lockport\, New York\, 14094
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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SUMMARY:New York Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates!
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/new-york-invasive-species-awareness-week/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant ID & iMapInvasives Training
DESCRIPTION:Help kickoff New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (June 9 – 15) by learning steps that you can take to help protect our lands! \nAre you curious about invasive plants? Do you want to know how to identify different species and what to do next? Join this training and you’ll learn:\n» how to identify some of western New York’s common and priority invasive plant species\,\n» how to report your observations\,\n» and how doing so can help protect our lands! \nRegistration is required by Thursday\, June 5\, 2025. Please register at: https://bit.ly/2025invasiveplantID. Attendance is limited to 40 people. More information including directions\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, email wnyprism@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4708. \nThis free training is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve and the Friends of Reinstein Woods. #NYISAW
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/invasive-plant-id-imapinvasives-training-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Workshop at Ball Creek Nature Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy staff at their Ball Creek Nature Park preserve\, for an invasive species workshop. The workshop is open to the public and will focus on the identification and removal of several invasive plant species found in Western New York – knotweed (Reynoutria spp.)\, privet (Lingustrum spp.)\, bush honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)\, and multi-flora rose (Rosa multiflora). Staff will show how to properly identify these species\, and how best to remove them. \nNote: For safety purposes at this workshop\, participants will not be using real herbicides. Staff will instead be using water to show the herbicide application process and technique. Attendees should dress for the weather\, wear mud boots\, and bring a pair of work gloves. \nRSVP’s are appreciated. Please RSVP or send any questions to: tracy@chautauquawatershed.org; 716-664-2166 Ext. 1010.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/invasive-species-workshop-at-ball-creek-nature-park/
LOCATION:Ball Creek Nature Park\, 3430 Old Bridge Road\, Ashville\, New York\, 14710
ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy":MAILTO:info@chautauquawatershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T140000
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SUMMARY:NYISAW Webinar: Navigating the Certified Weed Free Products Program
DESCRIPTION:As part of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) Webinar Series\, WNY PRISM is hosting Christie Trifone Millhouse and Jodi Hougan of the North American Invasive Species Management Association\, who will present “Navigating the Certified Weed Free Products Program.” \nThe North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) oversees the Certified Weed Free Products Program\, which aims to prevent the spread of invasive plant species via the movement of industry products including forage\, hay\, mulch\, gravel\, and compost. This program provides assurances to customers\, such as land managers and property owners\, that noxious plant species will not spread through these priority pathways. NAISMA upholds standards and guidelines\, promotes stakeholder communication\, and provides inspector certification training to ensure consistent participation across all jurisdictions. This session will review program participation requirements\, certification standards and implementation expectations. \nRegistration is required. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/nyisaw-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
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SUMMARY:Terrestrial Management Workshop: Invasive Trees & Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:Join WNY PRISM for a workshop on how to manage some of our most common invasive tree and shrub species! \nLearn how to manage some common invasive species that may be present on your property. We’ll talk about Best Management Practices for invasive trees and shrubs including tree of heaven\, buckthorn and honeysuckle. We’ll review manual\, mechanical and chemical methods with a focus on specific treatment techniques including foliar treatment\, cut stump and basal bark. We’ll have an opportunity to see equipment used for management during the outdoor portion. We will also discuss management planning and prioritization\, and we’ll review some native tree and shrub alternatives to plant after invasive species removal. \nThis workshop will offer the following NYS pesticide credits: 2 credits in categories 2 and 3a and 1.5 credits in category 6a. To receive credits\, you must register at least 24 hours before the workshop\, show up at least 15 minutes early (by 9:45 AM) to sign in\, bring your applicators license and attend the entire workshop. \nPlease register at: https://bit.ly/TerrestrialWorkshop2025. For questions\, email wnyprism@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4708.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/terrestrial-management-workshop-invasive-trees-shrubs/
LOCATION:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, 1101 Casey Road\, Basom\, NY\, 14013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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SUMMARY:WNY PRISM Volunteer Workday: Letchworth Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:WNY PRISM’s Volunteer Workdays are a great opportunity to help protect your lands from invasive species! Our first workday of the summer will be our 8th Annual Letchworth Stewardship Day\, which will be held on Saturday\, June 14! We’ll be working together to remove slender false brome from the park. This event is part of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW) and is hosted by WNY PRISM in partnership with the Friends of Letchworth State Park.  \nRegistration is required. Please register at https://bit.ly/2025volunteerworkdays. More information including directions\, meeting location and what to bring will be emailed to participants after they are registered. For questions\, email wnyprism@buffalostate.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/wny-prism-volunteer-workday-letchworth-stewardship-day/
LOCATION:Letchworth State Park
ORGANIZER;CN="WNY PRISM":MAILTO:wnyprism@buffalostate.edu
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SUMMARY:Genesee County Park & Forest Invasive Species Workday
DESCRIPTION: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 register\, go to https://www.geneseeny.gov/Events/Volunteer-Workday or call 585-344-1122. Meet at Pavilion A.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/genesee-county-park-forest-invasive-species-workday/
LOCATION:Genesee County Park & Forest\, 11095 Bethany Center Rd\, East Bethany\, NY\, 14054\, United States
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SUMMARY:New York Statewide Invasive Species Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/new-york-statewide-invasive-species-speaker-series/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:10th Annual iMapInvasives Mapping Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join iMapInvasives for their monthly webinar\, where they’ll be launching the 10th Annual Mapping Challenge! \nThe 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 just been added to the NY tracked species list this year. Special prizes will be offered for the top data contributors and PRISM regions. \nTune into the webinar for an introduction of each species\, and more information on how to participate. The challenge begins after the webinar and runs until the end of July\, so get ready to start mapping! \nRegister here
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/10th-annual-imapinvasives-mapping-challenge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
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SUMMARY:The Garden Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28\, 2025 10am-4pm & Sunday June 29\, 2025 10am-3pm\nOne of the summer’s most captivating events celebrates Buffalo Niagara’s flourishing and passionate gardening community. \nGardens 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\, woodwork\, architectural remnants\, found art\, ceramics\, planters\, and beyond. Whatever complements your garden’s enchantment! Indulge in delectable food trucks\, live musical performances\, educational plant exhibits\, and an exciting basket raffle! \nThis event is free! The Garden Art Sale is presented by Gardens Buffalo Niagara in partnership with the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens.
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/garden-art-sale/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY 14218
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
DESCRIPTION: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 any unwanted bait in the trash. \nLocal volunteers partner with state and provincial agencies to deliver consistent messaging about preventing the introduction and spread of AIS from the movement of watercraft and equipment between water bodies. Information on these events\, including educational materials\, locations and volunteer opportunities are posted on this page as they become available. \nThe Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz is a multi-agency partnership effort. The 2025 event will take place from June 30 through July 13\, 2025. Learn more!  \nThis event is part of the Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel’s Northeast Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz.  
URL:https://www.wnyprism.org/event/great-lakes-aquatic-invasive-species-landing-blitz/
LOCATION:NY
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