Events
The Bats of Western New York
Wednesday, October 28
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Event on Zoom
Bats are more than just Halloween decorations, they are an important part of Western New York’s ecological web. Join renowned bat biologist Dr. Jonathan Townsend for a virtual program exploring the fascinating world of WNY’s bats.
Dr. Townsend will introduce us to the species of bats found in our region, share insights from his work monitoring bat populations, and discuss the important roles bats play in healthy ecosystems. He’ll also offer practical ways you can help protect bats and support their populations here in Western New York.
Whether you’re a longtime bat enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about these often-misunderstood mammals, this program will give you a new appreciation for the bats that live among us.
Recordings from Previous Events
Night Magic: An Evening with Leigh Ann Henion
In this timely lecture, Leigh Ann Henion explores the hidden wonders that emerge after sunset and invites us to rediscover the natural world in a whole new light: by experiencing it in the dark. Through vivid storytelling and thoughtful reflection, Henion invites us to slow down, look up, and embrace the beauty and mystery of the nighttime world. Her work encourages us to reconsider darkness not as something to fear, but as something to protect, cherish. and experience.
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.