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SUMMARY:Free Family Fishing at Freedom Park June 28
DESCRIPTION:A free Family Fishing series is set for June 28 & 29 at Freedom Park. This is the 18th year the organization has hosted this event. \nHours for each day are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food\, games\, demonstrations and a fishing contest. \nLearn more at the Buffalo United Front. Inc. Facebook page \nBuffalo United Front\, Inc. Facebook\n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/family-fish-freedom-park-2025-june-28/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, 1170 Niagara St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
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SUMMARY:Bridge the Block Cleanup - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bridge the Block community cleanup around the greater Black Rock region in Buffalo. \nIt’s Saturday\, June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. These will be sign-in and supply dispersal locations. You can choose any area listed to help clean. If there’s already a large effort in that area\, a block captain may ask you to go to help in the next zone over from your original choice. All “Supply Tents” will double as trash drop-off locations\, so be sure to drop trash where you signed in. \nFollowing the cleanup there will be musical performances and activities at Sportsman’s Park/The Cave until 3 p.m. Scheduled activities include a Bounce House\, Face Painting\, Buffalo Fire Department will also have a Fire Truck in attendance.at Sportsman’s Park/The Cave after our cleanup effort. \nVisit here for the supply tents and locations. 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/bridge-the-block-2025/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T144433Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Red Jacket Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Erie County Parks Department and the Friends of the Riverline on Saturday\, June 28 to help remove invasive plant species at Red Jacket Natural Habitat Park. \nThis will be from 9 a.m. to noon. All tools and refreshments will be provided. Click below to register. \nAlong with removing the invasive species\, volunteers will help plant native seeds across the park. \nPeople should wear sturdy footwear. Sneakers are fine\, no sandals or open toed shoes. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-red-jacket-park/
LOCATION:Red Jacket Riverfront Park\, 20 Smith St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250602T201154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T201154Z
UID:41756-1750334400-1750356000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Celebration at Freedom Park
DESCRIPTION:There is a Freedom Celebration June 19 at Freedom Park. It is from noon to 6 p.m. \nThere will be guest speakers. Visit FriendsOfFreedomPark.com for more information.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/freedom-celebration-freedom-park-2025/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, 1170 Niagara St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250609T184708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T184708Z
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SUMMARY:North District Public Forum - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:In March 2025\, Buffalo Sewer launched an interactive website for the Queen City Clean Waters Initiative to engage local stakeholders and communities for project input and engagement. \nA public forum is being hosted at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center on Tuesday\, June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn how Buffalo Sewer is investing $1 billion over 15 years to reduce sewage overflows and improve water quality. Dinner\, translation\, and ASL services provided. \nLearn More Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/north-district-public-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Northwest Buffalo Community Center\, 155 Lawn Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T130822Z
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SUMMARY:World Refill Day is June 16
DESCRIPTION:Choose REUSE over SINGLE-USE! \nWorld Refill Day\, taking place June 16\, is about more than just raising awareness; it’s a Global Day of Action dedicated to inspiring a reuse revolution across the world. \nBring a reusable mug when you grab your favorite coffee (many cafe’s offer a discount if you do!). Skip the single-use water bottles – bring your own refillable bottle with filtered tap water. Remember to bring your reusable shopping bags avoiding paper bags at stores.  \nTo do more\, check out the site below. There’s a 5-day challenge from June 16 to June 20 to encourage reusing cups and containers. \nWorld Refill Day Info Here\n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/world-refill-day-june-16/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250609T185101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T185101Z
UID:41824-1749751200-1749758400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Niagara District Public Forum - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:In March 2025\, Buffalo Sewer launched an interactive website for the Queen City Clean Waters Initiative to engage local stakeholders and communities for project input and engagement. \nA public forum is being hosted at The Belle Center on Tuesday\, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn how Buffalo Sewer is investing $1 billion over 15 years to reduce sewage overflows and improve water quality. Dinner\, translation\, and ASL services provided. \nLearn More Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/niagara-district-public-forum-scajaquada-watershed-event/
LOCATION:The Belle Center\, 104 Maryland St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250602T144056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T145601Z
UID:41741-1749578400-1749585600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Delaware District Sewer Authority Forum - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:In March 2025\, Buffalo Sewer launched an interactive website for the Queen City Clean Waters Initiative to engage local stakeholders and communities for project input and engagement. \nA public forum is being hosted at the Dash’s Market on Tuesday\, June 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. to engage with the City of Buffalo’s Delaware District. Learn how Buffalo Sewer is investing $1 billion over 15 years to reduce sewage overflows and improve water quality. Dinner\, translation\, and ASL services provided. \nLearn More Here\n \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/delaware-district-sewer-authority-forum-scajaquada-watershed-event/
LOCATION:Dash’s Market\, 1770 Hertel Ave\, Buffalo\, 14216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250603T175700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T175700Z
UID:41807-1749290400-1749301200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day in Williamsville 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Williamsville Environmental Advisory Council and Tree Board will host its annual Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nThis is a free family event at Island Park. \nA list of participants is below on the images. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will also have a representative on site to talk more about our organization. \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/earth-day-in-williamsville-2025/
LOCATION:Island Park Williamsville NY\, 5577 Main Street\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250505T145002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T145002Z
UID:41577-1749286800-1749290400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the AKG - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:Join BWELL on June 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. for Yoga on the front lawn of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. \n  \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/yoga-at-the-akg-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo AKG Art Museum\, 1285 Elmwood Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250527T142054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T142054Z
UID:41718-1749232800-1749238200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Lets Go Birding Together - Scajaquada Watershed Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Buffalo Audubon and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a FREE birding walk and casual stroll through Delaware Park to learn about and hopefully see the diversity of birds in the area. \nThis event is June 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. \nBinoculars will be provided. Meet at the benches between Hoyt Lake and the Terrace Restaurant. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/lets-go-birding-together-2025/
LOCATION:Hoyt Lake\, 199 Lincoln Parkway\, Buffalo\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250603T174638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T174638Z
UID:41803-1749229200-1749236400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Spring Lytle Preserve Day June 6
DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy nature at the Lytle Nature Preserve in Lockport for the family friendly\, and free\, Spring Lytle Preserve Day on June 6. \nAll ages are welcome. There will be activities for people of all ages\, and people can walk the preserve and see the new bridge. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have volunteers on site to share information about our organization. \nThe 111-acre Lytle Nature Preserve is located on the north side of North Canal Road and was donated to the Town of Lockport by William F. Lytle in 2008 and is protected by the Western New York Land Conservancy with a conservation easement. \nThis event is hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension and other collaborating partners. No RSVP necessary. Please park across the street in the parking lot along the water/canal. \nMore information here\n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/spring-lytle-preserve-day-june-6/
LOCATION:Lytle Nature Preserve\, 6637 North Canal Road\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250521T133351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161627Z
UID:41699-1749146400-1749150000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Walk & Talk at Cheektowaga Town Park - Scajaquada Watershed Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk along Scajaquada Creek to learn about opportunities for improvements and restoration within Cheektowaga Town Park at Shelter  #5. It is Thursday\, June 5 at 6 p.m. \nThis is rain or shine. Refreshments will be served after the walk. \nHelp us plan for food by registering at the link below. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/walk-talk-cheektowaga-2025/
LOCATION:Cheektowaga Town Park\, 2600 Harlem Road\, Cheektowaga\, NY\, 14225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250521T132551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T132551Z
UID:41697-1748692800-1748718000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Waterkeeper Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun family weekend at Canalside as we kick-off Western New York’s water season! \nEveryone is invited to Canalside on Saturday\, May 31 to participate in family-friendly activities from Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and other local organizations\, hang around for fun evening events\, and grab a Waterkeeper Ale by Resurgence Brewing Company. \n\n\n\n\nKick off the best part of summer with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and Resurgence at Canalside as we celebrate getting back out on the water! This event features: \n\nEducational and interactive vendors lining the Boardwalk\nLive music at Resurgence at Canalside\nBoardwalk vendor promotions\n\n\n\nLearn More Here\n  \n \n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/waterkeeper-weekend-2025/
LOCATION:Canalside\, 44 Prime Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250528T155703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T155703Z
UID:41728-1748685600-1748694600@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Forest Lawn Rocksock and Plug Plantings
DESCRIPTION:Waterkeeper needs your help installing wetland Rocksock and plug plants at an establishing restoration project within Forest Lawn Cemetery. \nIt is Saturday\, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nLearn more and register below. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/forest-lawn-rocksock-and-plug-plantings/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main Rd\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250528T155301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T155316Z
UID:41726-1748541600-1748547000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Planting at North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper needs your help to install plants at the North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens. \nThis is Thursday\, May 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register below for this volunteer event. \nDuring this 1.5-hour event\, volunteers will install approximately 200 plant plugs along Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s Living Shoreline project site at the North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens. \nThese ‘plugs’ come in trays of between 50 and 75 plants\, approximately 2.5” to 5″ deep. They have been grown out in greenhouses and will be ready to be installed directly into the meadow area within the park. \nVolunteers will work together to unload\, transport and install the plugs with various hand tools\, including augers and garden trowels.  The planting process works efficiently if volunteers work in pairs\, with one volunteer digging a small hole for the plugs\, and one volunteer inserting the plants. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/planting-at-north-tonawanda-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens\, 1825 Sweeney St.\, North Tonawanda\, NY\, 14120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250519T130613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T130613Z
UID:41686-1747764000-1747771200@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Sewer Authority Public Forum - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:In March 2025\, Buffalo Sewer launched an interactive website for the Queen City Clean Waters Initiative to engage local stakeholders and communities for project input and engagement. \nA public forum is being hosted at the Pratt Willert Community Center on Tuesday\, May 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn more below.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/buffalo-sewer-authority-public-forum-scajaquada-watershed-event/
LOCATION:Pratt Willert Center\, 422 Pratt St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250505T142741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T142741Z
UID:41570-1747245600-1747252800@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Queen City Clean Waters Fillmore Forum - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:This public participation forum is to learn more about the upcoming sewer projects in the Lovejoy District. It is May 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Matt Urban Human Services Center. \nIn March 2025\, Buffalo Sewer launched an interactive website for the Queen City Clean Waters Initiative to engage local stakeholders and communities for project input and engagement. \nCity of Buffalo residents and stakeholders can access the website at https://buffaloqccw.org/. Visit the link to share your thoughts and collaborate with us throughout this initiative.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/queen-city-clean-waters-fillmore-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Matt Urban Human Services Center\, 1081 Broadway\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250505T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T142325Z
UID:41567-1747159200-1747166400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Queen City Clean Waters Lovejoy Forum - Scajaquada Watershed Event
DESCRIPTION:This public participation forum is to learn more about the upcoming sewer projects in the Lovejoy District. It is May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Schiller Park Senior Center. \nIn March 2025\, Buffalo Sewer launched an interactive website for the Queen City Clean Waters Initiative to engage local stakeholders and communities for project input and engagement. \nCity of Buffalo residents and stakeholders can access the website at https://buffaloqccw.org/. Visit the link to share your thoughts and collaborate with us throughout this initiative.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/queen-city-clean-lovejoy-event-2025/
LOCATION:Schiller Park Senior Center\, 2057 Genesee Street\, Buffalo\, 14211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250129T135220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T135220Z
UID:41166-1746725400-1746729000@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Nurdle Training May 8
DESCRIPTION: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 contribute data to this project! \nPlease join us Thursday\, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Gratwick Waterfront Park in North Tonawanda for an in person training. \nNurdles are small plastic pellets\, about the size of a lentil\, used in plastics manufacturing. This plastic pollution has been found on the shorelines of several waterways within the Niagara River/Lake Erie Watershed. \nRegister Here\nTo learn more about nurdles\, listen to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s podcast\, Between Two Great Lakes and the episode So how big is a nurdle? Click here to listen.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/nurdle-training-may-8/
LOCATION:Gratwick Waterfront Park\, North Tonawanda\, 14120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250331T133716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T133716Z
UID:41258-1746360000-1746374400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Festival at Emery Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Erie County Parks and BWELL for the first Pollinator Festival!\n\nIt is May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Emery Park amphitheater.\n\nThis is a free family event geared toward anyone looking to learn about native plants\, discover how to make a pollinator friendly habitat and how to help native pollinators. Come join us for fun nature walks\, informational workshops and vendors all supporting and encouraging you to start your very own pollinator friendly garden. Picnicking is encouraged throughout the day and park.\n\nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have a Volunteer Ambassador on site\, make sure to say hello.\n\nMore information and event registration to be posted in the beginning of April. Click the link below to stay up to date with the event.\n\nEvent Info
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/pollinator-festival-at-emery-park/
LOCATION:Emery Park Amphitheater\, 2084 Emery Rd\, South Wales\, New York\, 14139
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250129T135201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T135644Z
UID:41165-1746270000-1746275400@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Nurdle Training May 3
DESCRIPTION: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 contribute data to this project! \nPlease join us Saturday\, May 3 at 11 a.m. at Gratwick Waterfront Park in North Tonawanda for an in person training. \nNurdles are small plastic pellets\, about the size of a lentil\, used in plastics manufacturing. This plastic pollution has been found on the shorelines of several waterways within the Niagara River/Lake Erie Watershed. \nRegister Here\nTo learn more about nurdles\, listen to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper’s podcast\, Between Two Great Lakes and the episode So how big is a nurdle? Click here to listen.
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/nurdle-training-may-3/
LOCATION:Gratwick Waterfront Park\, North Tonawanda\, 14120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20250428T181207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T181207Z
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SUMMARY:Ellicott Creek Park Tree Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper needs your help replacing tree protectors/shelters. Click the Join button on this page to sign up for this event. \nDuring this two-and-a-half-hour event\, volunteers will replace approximately 100 tree shelters on trees previously planted by BNW staff and volunteers. \nWorking in teams of 2-3\, participants will use pruners and zip ties to install either tree tubes or tree cages around trees in the park. Over time\, trees outgrow the shelters they were installed with and require updated protection. \nThese shelters will protect the trees from damage caused by deer\, lawn mowers\, weed whackers\, and human activity as they continue to grow. When installed correctly\, these shelters can protect trees for multiple years. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/ellicott-creek-park-tree-stewardship/
LOCATION:Ellicott Creek Park
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20241202T204557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T162049Z
UID:41066-1745661600-1745668800@bnwaterkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Spring Sweep 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register for Spring Sweep 2025. We have over 30 sites around Western New York. Each as limited spaces\, so register early. \nAlso\, don’t miss out on our after party at Resurgence Brewing Company this year. To get an invite\, join our Super Sweeper fundraising effort. Learn more about that here. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/spring-sweep-2025/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Literacy’s 2025 Great Lakes BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Students\, families\, and colleagues are invited to celebrate Earth Day with the Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s annual Great Lakes BioBlitz. \nThis free event is an opportunity to engage youth and the public in community science\, collect data to support biodiversity research and conservation\, and learn more about the organisms in the Great Lakes Basin. Anyone in a U.S. State or Canadian province that has land within the Great Lakes region is welcome to participate. \nWhat is the Great Lakes BioBlitz?\nA BioBlitz is an event to observe\, identify\, and record as many different\, non-domesticated species as possible along the Great Lakes coastline during a specified period of time. \nWhen is the Great Lakes BioBlitz?\nThe BioBlitz begins on Earth Day\, April 22 and it runs for 4 weeks\, ending on May 19. \nHow do I participate in the Great Lakes BioBlitz?\nThe beauty of this project is that you decide your level of participation. Take an afternoon to explore and document some plants or wildlife in an area\, or pick a location to return to weekly\, or set a goal to find something new every day – there are many ways to participate. \nIf you take multiple images of the same individual organism\, at the same time\, in the same place\, please post the images as a group (a single observation within iNaturalist).   \nIf you take multiple images of the same organism at different times or places\, please post the images as different observations within iNaturalist. \nIn other words\, an observation should include date\, time\, location\, and organism identity (to the best of your ability). \nYou may participate as an individual\, a family\, a class\, or other group.  \n\nVisit iNaturalist or download the app onto your phone and create an account.\nVisit and become a member of the 2025 Great Lakes BioBlitz project\nGet outside\, get out your cameras\, and start making and posting observations! As you are able\, verify other participants’ Great Lakes BioBlitz Project postings.\n\nWant to learn more about the Great Lake BioBlitz?\nVisit the Great Lakes BioBlitz Educator Site for more information about the project and educator resources for engaging youth in this wonderful learning experience! \nWhy participate?\nThere are many benefits of becoming a BioBlitz wizard\, here are just a few: \n\nEngage in an outdoor activity\, discover the wild living things in the world around you\, form and strengthen a place-based connection\nJoin a global community of observers\, learners\, and scientists passionate about biodiversity and the Great Lakes\nContribute to a global database of organisms. Observations made on iNaturalists contribute to research\, conservation\, and educational outreach programs.\n\n  \nLearn More
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/great-lakes-literacys-2025-great-lakes-bioblitz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T080000
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SUMMARY:International Day of Zero Waste 2025
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Zero Waste\, facilitated jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)\, highlights the importance of bolstering waste management globally and the need to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns to address the waste pollution crisis. \n\nEvery year\, humanity generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste. Without urgent action\, the annual waste generation will hit 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. \nLearn More Here\n\n\nWaste pollution threatens human health\, costs the global economy hundreds of billions of dollars every year\, and aggravates the triple planetary crisis: the crisis of climate change\, the crisis of nature\, land and biodiversity loss\, and the crisis of pollution and waste. \n\n\nThis year’s theme\, Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles\, focuses on the urgent need to take action to reduce the waste impact from the fashion and textile sector and promote sustainability and circularity. \nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper continues to promote cleanup efforts around Western New York and the Great Lakes basin. You can join our Spring Sweep 2025 to be a part of the solution. \nClick Here For Our Spring Sweep
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/international-day-of-zero-waste-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T170000
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Flicks 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is partnering with Wild & Scenic Film Festival for our second Freshwater Flicks to bring a series of short\, inspirational films from across the world right to Buffalo. \nThis year’s Freshwater Flicks will be at The Caz in South Buffalo. Click below to learn more and get tickets. \nLearn More Here
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/freshwater-flicks-2025/
LOCATION:The Caz\, 2221 Seneca St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
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SUMMARY:Ralph Wilson Park WinterFest
DESCRIPTION:Ralph Wilson Park will host its second Winterfest on Feb. 22 with many family themed activities. It is a free\, outdoors event. The organizers ask people to RSVP to help with planning purposes.  \nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will have volunteers on site to talk about our mission and offer people a chance to try on snowshoes and walk around the park. \nThe event will be an afternoon full of fun for the whole family—sledding\, hot chocolate\, music\, dancing\, and more. This will be in the part of the park that remains open during construction. This event is entirely outdoors and people should dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear for snow activities. Event updates will be shared on Ralph Wilson Park page and its social media accounts. \nLearn More About Ralph Wilson Park's Winterfest
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/ralph-wilson-park-winterfest/
LOCATION:Ralph Wilson Park\, 5 Porter Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
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SUMMARY:Community Listening Sessions - Nov. 20
DESCRIPTION:Join our Community Listening Sessions to learn about the Western New York Environmental Justice Grant Program and share your insights! This session is at the Niagara Falls Downtown Public Library on Wednesday\, Nov. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. \nEach session will start with an overview of the program and its goals\, followed by group discussions to help determine priorities on funding needs\, the application processes\, and capacity-building opportunities. \nYour input will help shape the development of this grant program. Food and drinks will be provided and all participants will receive a $25 Visa gift card as a way to honor your contribution in the work of supporting environmental justice and resiliency in Western New York. \nRegister and Learn More
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/community-listening-sessions-nov-20/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Downtown Public Library\, 1425 Main St.\, Niagara Falls\, NY\, 14035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T123551
CREATED:20241105T153920Z
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SUMMARY:Community Listening Sessions - Nov. 19
DESCRIPTION:Join our Community Listening Sessions to learn about the Western New York Environmental Justice Grant Program and share your insights! This session is at the Villa Maria College – Recital Hall on Tuesday\, Nov. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. \nEach session will start with an overview of the program and its goals\, followed by group discussions to help determine priorities on funding needs\, the application processes\, and capacity-building opportunities. \nYour input will help shape the development of this grant program. Food and drinks will be provided and all participants will receive a $25 Visa gift card as a way to honor your contribution in the work of supporting environmental justice and resiliency in Western New York. \nRegister and Learn More
URL:https://bnwaterkeeper.org/event/community-listening-sessions-nov-19/
LOCATION:Villa Maria College – Recital Hall\, 240 Pine Ridge Rd.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14225\, United States
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