Events, Professional Development and Volunteer Opportunities
Events, Professional Development and Volunteer Opportunities
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Looking for ways to gain experience and information? This board is regularly updated with volunteer opportunities, lectures, trainings, and other events, with a focus on virtual events and events taking place in the Western NY area. In addition, see the links below for sources of archived webinars on a wide variety of topics related to the ABEC/ANZO career fields.
Humane Pro Trainings & Events: Calendar of upcoming events (nationwide) and library of archived webinars of a variety of topics, including wildlife, TNR, Spay/Neuter programs, compassion fatigue, and more!
Maddie's University: Courses, presentations, and other learning resources presented by Maddie's Fund (Animal Welfar Topics)
ASPCApro Webinars: Recorded webinars related to animal welfare and shelters.
FearFree Webinars: Recorded webinars related to Fear Free pet training, pet health, human-animal bond, and more.
American Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid Online Training: Self-paced online course; $25 fee
East Bay SPCA Behavior and Training Webinars: Free recorded webinars on behavior and training topics.
The Wildlife Society Webinar Series: Information about upcoming webinars and inks to view recordings of past webinars. Series covers a wide range of wildlife topics.
USFWS Learning Resources: Includes podcasts, webinars, videos, and other training materials available for the US Fish and Wildlife Service
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation YouTube Channel: Contains educational videos and webinars related to reptile and amphibian conservation topics, including disease, habitat management, and the illegal trade.
Landscape Partnership Videos and Webinars: Training videos and webinars related to conservation and land management.
New York State Invasive Species Institute: Recorded webinars and talks related to invasive species in NYS
Conservation Through Reconciliation Partnership YouTube Channel: Videos and webinars related to indigenous-led conservation
WNY Land Conservancy Recorded Webinars: Recording of webinars related to land conservation
Birds on the Niagara Keynote Address, Loving by Nature with Corina Newsome
The diverse ecologies and behaviors of birds and other wildlife species are not only marvels of evolution, but also serve as excellent roadmaps for how to love our neighbors and organize for justice in community. Corina Newsome will share lessons learned from her work at the intersection of conservation science and environmental justice, and how the hidden wisdom of the natural world—embedded throughout our ecosystems and millions of years in the making—shows us what collective survival has always required.
When: February 14, 2026 at 11am
Where: Buffalo History Museum
Cost: $33.85 – includes talk and lunch from La Verdad Cafe
Birds on the Niagara Festival, Events held at various locations
Birds on Niagara is an annual, international celebration of the incredible birds that call the Niagara River Region home. Hosted by Birds on Niagara, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our festival brings people together from both sides of the border to learn, explore, and appreciate one of the most important bird corridors in North America. Incorporated as an independent nonprofit in 2023, Birds on Niagara continues a long tradition of community-led birding events while expanding education, conservation awareness, and inclusive nature experiences for all. We’re proud to share the joy of birds with thousands of visitors each year.
When: February 12-16, 2026
Where: various locations
Cost: Varies by event, registration required or preferred for some events
We are lucky enough to live in a region that has beautiful forests with fall foliage that dazzles the eye. After the leaves fall the trees go largely dormant, join Ranger Austin for a walk and a chance to start picking up the cues for tree identification when the deciduous trees have shed their leaves. We will learn basic cues to help identify trees we find. Elevation: Varied elevation, steep in some areas; potential for icy conditions. Trail Conditions: Most likely snowy.
When: February 22, 2026 from 10am-12pm
Where: Franklin Gulf -Larkin Road Lot
Cost: Free, Registration required (https://www3.erie.gov/parks/form/02-22-2026-winter-tree-identific).
National Geographic Live Speaker Series, Kleinhan's Music Hall, Buffalo, NY
This lecture series features National Geographic Explorers, talking about their experiences in some of the world's most unique ecosystems. Events requires ticket purchase.
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