• WNY PRISM 2026 Walk & Talk Series: Darien Lakes State Park

    Darien Lakes State Park

    Lace up your shoes and join us outside! WNY PRISM's Walk & Talk Series is a fun and easy way to explore nature, learn about invasive species, and discover how we can all help protect the natural spaces around us. Drop in for one or come along for the full series! Our first Walk and […]

  • WNY PRISM 2026 Walk & Talk Series: Akron Falls Park

    Akron Falls Park

    Lace up your shoes and join us outside! WNY PRISM's Walk & Talk Series is a fun and easy way to explore nature, learn about invasive species, and discover how we can all help protect the natural spaces around us. Drop in for one or come along for the full series! Our second Walk and […]

  • WNY PRISM x Buffalo Green Drinks: NYISAW Edition

    duende at Silo City 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo, New York

    Celebrate New York Invasive Species Awareness Week with a casual social gathering! Learn about invasive species, meet local environmental folks, and enjoy drinks and conversation. Connect with fellow community members and discover ways you can help protect WNY's ecosystems. Everyone is welcome — whether you’re an environmental professional, community member, or just curious about the […]

  • Vegetative Reproduction in Invasive Plants: Impacts and Management Strategies

    Hon. Shirley Chisholm Branch-Amherst Public Library 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Buffalo, NY

    What makes certain invasive species like knotweed, Phragmites and tree-of-heaven so difficult to control? Dig below the soil’s surface with WNY PRISM in this free 2-hour workshop where you'll learn how vegetative reproductive structures like rhizomes, clonal suckers, tubers and more influence invasive plant growth and spread. After reviewing the basic tenets of integrated pest […]

  • Aquatic Management Workshop: Planning for Longterm Pond Management

    Hon. Shirley Chisholm Branch-Amherst Public Library 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Buffalo, NY

    Join WNY PRISM for a free workshop on aquatic invasive plant species management, designed for professionals, community scientists and the public. This workshop will cover the things property owners and managers need to consider when developing a plan of action to address aquatic invasive species (AIS) in ponds, with a focus on plant species. Topics […]

  • WNY PRISM 2026 Walk & Talk Series: Zoar Valley

    Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area

    Lace up your shoes and join us outside! WNY PRISM's Walk & Talk Series is a fun and easy way to explore nature, learn about invasive species, and discover how we can all help protect the natural spaces around us. Drop in for one or come along for the full series! Our third Walk and […]

  • WNY PRISM 2026 Walk & Talk Series: Bond Lake

    Clyde L. Burmaster (Bond Lake) Park

    Lace up your shoes and join us outside! WNY PRISM's Walk & Talk Series is a fun and easy way to explore nature, learn about invasive species, and discover how we can all help protect the natural spaces around us. Drop in for one or come along for the full series! Our final Walk and […]