As a teenager, Nancy Leone traveled with her family throughout the United States. On these trips they visited many national parks. The dreamy, snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the wide, rolling hills of Northern New Mexico and Arizona were particular favorites. Because they were so unlike the flat, suburban landscape of her Long Island home, they inspired in her a powerful sense of awe.

Here are 5 invasive species negatively impacting Western New York.

We believe nature should be accessible, welcoming, and beneficial to every Western New Yorker.

A profile of our Grant Specialist, Kyra Umrigar.