Join a walk with WNY PRISM in Pfeiffer Nature Center's Eshelman Property and learn about invasive species, ecology, spread prevention, native plants and more! The Pfeiffer Nature Center was established in 1998 and has two properties, which total 676 acres. The Eshelman Property was historically a small farm and now consists of mainly secondary growth […]
Native plants for native pollinators. Every garden, no matter how small, has an important role to play in protecting pollinators. Planting native plants is an essential part of creating food and habitat for our native pollinators. However, finding native plants can often be a challenge. The Pollinator Palooza native plant sale makes a variety of […]
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park hosts the Wildlife Festival every year. This is a gathering of vendors, organizations, educators, crafts, animals, and activities. The Wildlife Festival happens once a year during the first weekend of June, which is when we catch the first sightings of the endangered Karner blue butterfly. It is free for anyone […]
Are you curious about invasive plants? Do you want to know how to identify different species and what to do next? Join Western New York Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (WNY PRISM) and Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy for a training on invasive plants. Learn how to identify some of western New York’s common and […]
In celebration for NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week join CRISP for an enjoyable day of invasive species control, and be featured in an informational video for New York State! Water chestnut is an invasive plant that is highly disruptive to aquatic ecosystems. Take to the waters to help reduce the population of water chestnut. Please […]
Want to get your hands dirty? Join the FL PRISM as we create a native pollinator garden at our office on Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus. Work with our field team to clear away invasive species and sow native pollinator plants from local businesses, as we work to improve our world one garden at […]
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is one of the most common and important trees in New York forests and has already been decimated by Beech Bark Disease over the past several decades. Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is a relatively newly discovered pathogen that has been wreaking havoc on beech trees (native and ornamental) throughout the state. […]
"What plant is that? What kind of bird is that? What is THIS?!” - If these are frequently asked questions by the kids in your life, then they are the perfect candidates for community science! Community science is a great opportunity for kids to participate in hands-on or observational activities that help the natural world […]
Aaron Barrigar of the St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District will talk about this invasive beetle and the extent to which it has moved across the county. EAB infested ash trees quickly decline and can fall or collapse without warning. Learn how to ID ash, EAB infestations, and what can be done. WHERE: […]
We are actively looking for volunteers to join the FL PRISM Macrophyte Survey Program in 2023! Join the prevention effort against aquatic invasive species and help protect our regional waters. Without your help these invaders might go undetected, and early detection allows for rapid response of high priority invasive species that could cause significant damage […]
