Events

Join Buffalo Audubon and Wild Ones WNY for our first partnership event!

Native plants, insects, and birds are connected through an extraordinary food web—but how does it work, and how can we support it in our own landscapes? Native Plant Nerd Nathan Huff, Director of Horticulture and Grounds at the Buffalo Zoo and a Wild Ones WNY board member, will explore why native plants are essential to wild birds throughout the year.

You’ll also learn about cultivars and nativars, why fall is an excellent time to plant native perennials, and where to find native plants in Western New York.

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

Join us for an engaging evening with renowned bat biologist Dr. Jonathan Townsend as we explore the fascinating lives of bats, their importance to healthy ecosystems, and the habitats they depend on. 

The program will also highlight the connections between bats, insects, native plants, and the landscapes that support them. Geared toward teens and adults, this program welcomes families, native plant and conservation enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning more about bats and the habitats that support them. Presented in collaboration with Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo Bat Habitat, and Wild Ones Western New York, bringing together bat conservation, native plants, and habitat education.

Ages 12+

Advance registration required. FREE

Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

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No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

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Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

Registration link coming soon. 

Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

Registration link coming soon.