Events

Registration is now open for Spring Sweep 2026! There are 30+ sites around Western New York in need of volunteers. We hope you'll join us April 25 from 10 a.m....

Nurdle Patrol Volunteers help us find and map the location of these nurdles to be included in a Nationwide Nurdle Patrol Project. Attend an in-person training and learn how to...

Join the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge for a day of nature, creativity, and community at the Spring Spectacular, taking place on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Immerse...

Nurdle Patrol Volunteers help us find and map the location of these nurdles to be included in a Nationwide Nurdle Patrol Project. Attend an in-person training and learn how to...

Join Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, Resurgence Brewing Company, and Canalside for a family friendly day along the water including games, inflatables, balloon artists, face painting and more. Saturday, June 6 Noon...

Clean up with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and our friends from Great Lakes Great Responsibility along the shores of Lake Erie. Join us at Gallagher Beach to remove litter from the...

Come enjoy happy hour by the Buffalo River. Find Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and our trivia wheel at Duende. Chat all things Buffalo River and beyond as well as score some...

Tour the Buffalo Blueway by bike with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and our friends at GObike Buffalo and REDDY Bike! We will make stops along some Buffalo Blueway sites and get...

Catch Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper at the Sahlen Field and spend the afternoon rooting for the Bisons. Keep an eye on the field for a special appearance from our mascot, Eddy!...

Help protect our waters from aquatic invasive species! The Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz is a binational, multi-agency effort aimed at raising public awareness and promoting actions to...

Join us for a Summer Sweep Pop Up! We have three sweeps planned during the summer, including this one at Unity Island on July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon....

The Buffalo State Great Lakes Center will host the Waterside Showcase: Community Open House and Demonstration Day on July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will bring together...