Events
Black Creek Preserve Tree Planting
Wednesday, May 6
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Black Creek Preserve, Birdsall, NY
Join us for a tree planting party at our newly protected Black Creek Preserve in Allegany County! Volunteers will help plant 75 native trees along Black Creek to improve wildlife habitat, stabilize streambanks, and protect water quality.
This is a great opportunity to get outside, work with your hands, and make a lasting impact at one of our newest permanently protected preserves. In addition to planting trees, volunteers will help dig holes, install deer fencing and posts to protect the young trees, and haul water and mulch to give them the best chance for success.
All experience levels are welcome. Please bring sturdy boots and work gloves.
Registration required.
May Weekly Birdwatching Outings
May is an amazing time for birdwatching in Western New York, as birds who spent the winter in Central and South America return to our forests, marshes, and grasslands.
Join us for a series of guided bird walks with expert birder Andrew Gaerte throughout the month of May. Each week we will visit one of our beautiful nature preserves, giving you the chance to experience the peak of spring migration. We will observe a variety of songbirds, and learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitat. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, these walks offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and explore the rich birdlife of Western New York.
Registration required.
Friday, May 8
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Margery Gallogly Nature Sanctuary, Grand Island
Thursday, May 14
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Kenneglenn Scenic and Nature Preserve, East Aurora
Wednesday, May 20
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Owens Falls Sanctuary, East Aurora
Wednesday, May 27
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Floating Fen, Brocton
Invasive Species Management and Native Restoration Workshop
Saturday, June 13
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kenneglenn Scenic and Nature Preserve, East Aurora
Join the Western New York Land Conservancy, Ecos Cooperative, and Wild Ones Western New York for a collaborative workshop focused on invasive species management and native restoration.
The morning session, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will be led by Joshua Konovitz, Ecological Operations Branch Manager with Ecos Cooperative, and will focus on identifying invasive plants, treatment and removal methods, and practical management techniques for landowners and property stewards.
From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., participants are invited to stay for an informal break with time to ask questions, visit the Wild Ones information table, and bring a lunch to enjoy on site.
The afternoon session, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., will be led by Wild Ones Western New York and will feature a walk-and-talk session called “Plant This, Not That: Native Alternatives to Common Invasives.” Participants will learn why native plants matter, how to choose the right plant for the right place, and which native shrubs and other plants can be used in place of common invasives to support pollinators, birds, and healthier ecosystems. There will be plenty of time for Q&A and learning more about Wild Ones efforts in Western New York.
Due to parking constraints, this event is limited to around 20 participants, so early registration is encouraged. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven ground.
Recordings from Previous Events
Wildlife Crossings: An Evening with Ben Goldfarb
Watch Ben Goldfarb discuss his influential book Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet at our August 25, 2024 event in Buffalo. An Evening with Ben Goldfarb is part of the Land Conservancy community’s effort to advance a region-wide conversation about protecting forests in Western New York, and beyond, by creating the Western New York Wildway, our ambitious long-term plan to protect and connect the largest of our region’s remaining forests.
Rescuing the Planet: An Evening with Tony Hiss
Did you miss the May 25th 2023 event? Use the link to watch the presentation on YouTube. The event featured acclaimed author Tony Hiss, one of the strongest advocates for land protection in the United States, who braided the thesis of his seminal book, Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth, with the Land Conservancy's efforts to save the Floating Fen and develop the Western New York Wildway.
We Are Each Other's Harvest: An Evening with Natalie Baszile
Did you miss the June 21st 2022 event? Use the link to watch the presentation on YouTube. The eventfeatured a special conversation with Allison DeHonney (Buffalo Go Green/Urban Fruits & Veggies), Mahamud Mberwa (Bwedo Farm), Dao Kamara (Liberian Community Farming Project), and Hamadi Ali (Providence Farm Collective).
An Evening with Ed Marx of the Wildlands Network
Did you miss the October 27th 2021 event? Use the link to watch the presentation on Youtube. Listen to Ed Marx discuss the Eastern Wildway, an effort to create a wildlife corridor from the Gulf of Mexico to eastern Canada. You’ll also hear from Jajean Rose-Burney, our Deputy Executive Director, about how you can save the Allegany Wildlands.
Finding the Mother Tree: A Virtual Evening with Suzanne Simard
Did you miss the June 16th 2021 event? Use the link to watch the presentation on YouTube. Finding the Mother Tree: An Evening with Suzanne Simard included a presentation on her pioneering work and a conversation.