The eastern hemlock is a foundation species in our forests, but it’s threatened by the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), a tiny insect with a big impact. Early detection is a great way to help slow the spread of HWA and you can help. Become an HWA Hunter with WNY PRISM! Join this training to […]
Calling all HWA Hunters! Are you ready to level up your survey skills and make an even greater impact on hemlock conservation? Join this hands-on training to learn how to assess the health of hemlock stands, document the extent of HWA populations, and provide critical data that guides future management and biocontrol efforts. Adopt a […]
Join WNY PRISM for our Spring Partner Meeting at SUNY Fredonia Science Center, followed by a guided tour of Royal Fern Nursery! To learn more and register, please go to: https://www.wnyprism.org/spring-2026-partner-meeting/.
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 […]
After attending WNY PRISM's Trail Survey Training at Letchworth State Park — or if you joined one of our previous year’s training — we invite you to take the next step during New York Invasive Species Awareness Week by participating in our Trail Survey Challenge! This is your chance to turn your hiking time into meaningful conservation action. […]
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 […]
As part of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), WNY PRISM is hosting the Trail Survey Challenge all week long and we’re going LIVE on Facebook to show you how easy it is to participate! Join us virtually (perhaps during your lunch break!) as we survey a trail and see what invasive species we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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