Friday, May 17
The Great Plant Sale for Members and Volunteers Only
4 to 7 p.m., members and volunteers only
(Open to the Public May 18-19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The Great Plant Sale will be held in the Administration Building at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Highlights include hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, ornamental trees & shrubs, rare and unusual plants, deer resistant plants & flowers, native plants, tropical plants, Japanese maples, herbs and more.
Wednesday, May 15
Deadline to get your garden on Garden Walk Buffalo
If you live within the Garden Walk Buffalo area and would like your garden on the walk, you must fill out the online application, which will be up only until May 15. You must must have a garden between the Buffalo History Museum and the Erie Basin Marina, and from the Peace Bridge to Main Street. If your garden was on in the past, you still have to re-apply.
Wednesday, May 15
Western New York Rose Society meeting
7 p.m.
The Western New York Rose Society will meet at St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Drive near Union Road, Williamsville. Topics will be “Early Preparation for Exhibiting” and “Insects in the Garden.”
Wednesdays, May 15 and 22, 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays, May 18, and 25, 1-3 p.m.
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is offering the opportunity to get an in-depth look at wildflower biology, edibility, photography and more through a series of classes and field trips. Classes on wildflowers will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the center, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile off Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA.They will be followed by field trips on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. to find the flowers described in the classes. Participants are welcome to come to any or all of the classes and walks; it is not necessary to attend the class to participate in the walk. The cost is $14 for each class and each field trip or $10 for Friends of the Nature Center. Reservations for individual events are required Mondays prior to classes and Thursdays prior to field trips. Reservations can be made by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or clicking on the Program Listing link at the Jamestown Audubon website. This class will be on Wildflower Basics: Spring flowers race for the sun. Learn all about wildflower biology from the biology expert! Instructor: Becky Nystrom.
Tuesday, May 14
Workshop at Lockwood’s: Container for porch or patio
6:30 p.m.
Design your own porch or patio container at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Learn about less known annuals and tender perennials, too. The instructors will be Mary Gurtler and Marge Vogel. The cost is $35. Register online or call 649-4684.
Tuesday, May 14
2013 Arbordale University Spring Series: Living with Deer in the Landscape
7 p.m.
The 2013 Arbordale University Spring Series will be held at the Amherst Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. The theme of this session is “Living with Deer in the Landscape.” In this 45-minute class, Arbordale experts will share all their testing results. They will discuss plant selection and deterrents that work. Classes are free with preregistration. To preregister, email info@arbordale.com, call Arbordale at 688-9125 or call the Audubon Library at 689-4922.
Tuesday, May 14
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society Members Night, Part II
7:30 p.m.
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society will meet at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4225 Harlem Road, one block south of Main Street, Snyder. Various members will discuss the recent discovery in China of ancient fossilized pitcher plants and the resulting implications for theories concerning the oldest flowering plants, another member will introduce the audience to a rare alpine plant community in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Part II of another member’s fabulous pictures from a recent trip to Kenya will be shown. Meetings are open to the public and are free of charge. General meetings are held on the second week of each month, September through May (except April meeting).
Monday, May 13 and June 3, 10
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC3
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Monday, May 13
Noon
The East Aurora Garden Club will meet at St. Mathias Church, 374 Main Street, East Aurora. Carol Ann Harlos, Master Gardener and writer for Forever Young, will present a lecture and PowerPoint program on familiar and not-so-familiar herbs and their uses. Harlos is a member of the Herb Society, the American Horticultural Society and the Garden Writers of America.
Saturday, May 11
7 to 11 a.m.
Watch scientists band birds at the Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary. You can accompany the scientists on net checks and watch the weighing, measuring and photographing of the birds. You could be selected to hold and help release a bird. Come to the picnic pavilion on the west side of the Audubon property at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile off of Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA. Look for the sign at the entrance closer to Route 62.
Saturday, May 11
Orchard Park Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Orchard Park Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale will be held on the day before Mother’s Day at the Orchard Park Railroad Depot (behind the Orchard Park Library, S-4570 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park). Annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, accent plants and hanging baskets will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund.
Saturday, May 11
Field trip with Niagara Frontier Botanical Society
8:30 a.m.
Members of the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society will take a field trip to Backus Woods, located between Turkey Point and Long Point in Ontario. Guests are always welcome to participate in the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society’s activities. This is regarded as one of the highest quality old-growth forests in Ontario and the best remaining example in its Carolinian zone. The group will be joined by members of the Bert Milller Nature Club. Meet under the statue in Front Park in Buffalo, entrance on Porter Avenue just west of Busti. Bring passport and lunch. Please let the trip leader know you are coming. Mishaps have occasionally happened when plans were changed at the last minute. Call the leader at 835-6042.
Saturday, May 11, 25
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KA3
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium classes are for children ages 5-15 and will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. An art work will be completed at each class. The classes are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. All supplies are provided. The fee for Botanical Garden members and nonmembers is $30 per series or $11 per class. Register online or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, May 11
Holland Garden Club Flower Show
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Holland Garden Club will hold its annual standard flower show during the the Holland Tulip Festival at the Brink Memorial Community Center, Legion Drive, Holland. The theme of the show is ”Bringing Back Memories.” (Avoid driving Saturday between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. due to the Tulip Festival Parade slowing down Route 16.)
Saturday, May 11
Wegmans Family Garden: Fruit prints
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be fruit prints. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturdays, May 11, 18, and 25, 1-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, May 15 and 22, 7-9 p.m.
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is offering the opportunity to get an in-depth look at wildflower biology, edibility, photography and more through a series of classes and field trips. Classes on wildflowers will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the center, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile off Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA.They will be followed by field trips on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. to find the flowers described in the classes. Participants are welcome to come to any or all of the classes and walks; it is not necessary to attend the class to participate in the walk. The cost is $14 for each class and each field trip or $10 for Friends of the Nature Center. Reservations for individual events are required Mondays prior to classes and Thursdays prior to field trips. Reservations can be made by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or clicking on the Program Listing link at the Jamestown Audubon website. This field trip will be to JCC’s Hundred Acre Lot, Jamestown, NY: This small, suburban woodlot is filled to the brim with amazing wildflowers, if you know where to look. Walk with Jennifer Schlick to find, photograph and learn about these amazing flowers.
Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11
Holland Garden Club Flower Show
7 – 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
The Holland Garden Club will hold its annual standard flower show during the the Holland Tulip Festival at the Brink Memorial Community Center, Legion Drive, Holland. The theme of the show is ”Bringing Back Memories.” (Avoid driving Saturday between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. due to the Tulip Festival Parade slowing down Route 16.)
Friday, May 10
South Town Gardeners
9:30 a.m.
The South Town Gardeners will meet at the Burchfield Nature and Art Center, 2001 Union Rd., West Seneca. The topic will be all about composting. New members are welcome; no experience needed. InFor more information, call 668-0209.
Friday, May 10
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
National Public Gardens Day held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, is a national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide. Admission is $1 and free mini-tours are available all day. Admission for members and children under 3 is always free. Call 827-1584, ext. 291 for more information.
Thursday, May 9
Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club
6:30 p.m.
Three members will share their favorite images at the Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA. Barbara Garfield, Jean Voltmann, and Bruce Isaacson will present and talk about some of their favorite photographs and how they were taken. “Waterfalls and Moving Water” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers, building on last month’s long exposure tips camera corner presentation. F-stops and slow shutter speeds is the technical Camera Corner part of the meeting furthering last month’s presentation. A social time follows the program and will include some members’ photography books to peruse. Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Contact club president Suzette Paduano at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com for more information.
Thursday, May 9
7 p.m.
Karen Burghardt and Tina Merritt will present a demonstration on creating a beautiful tipping pot display for the yard at the meeting of the Town & Country Garden Club at Transit Middle School, 8730 Transit Road, East Amherst. Following the demonstration, the clubwill conduct a Pound Auction. Members will bring a pound of something to auction off.
Wednesday, May 8, 29 and June 5, 12
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D3
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Wednesdays, May 8, 15 and 22, 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays, May 11, 18, and 25, 1-3 p.m.
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is offering the opportunity to get an in-depth look at wildflower biology, edibility, photography and more through a series of classes and field trips. Classes on wildflowers will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the center, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile off Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA.They will be followed by field trips on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. to find the flowers described in the classes. Participants are welcome to come to any or all of the classes and walks; it is not necessary to attend the class to participate in the walk. The cost is $14 for each class and each field trip or $10 for Friends of the Nature Center. Reservations for individual events are required Mondays prior to classes and Thursdays prior to field trips. Reservations can be made by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or clicking on the Program Listing link at the Jamestown Audubon website. This class will discuss The Art of Wildflower Photography: Learn how to use your camera to take amazing photos of wildflowers. Instructor: Jennifer Schlick.
Wednesday, May 8
7 p.m.
The Youngstown Garden Club will meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church Street, Youngstown. Demonstration workshops will be presented on how to make terrariums and sugar scrubs. All interested members of the community are welcome to attend. Please check out the Youngstown Garden Club Facebook Page for further information.
Tuesday, May 7
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
To honor this noble profession, free admission is being offered on National Teachers’ Day to all teachers at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Just show your ID badge and see what the Botanical Gardens have to offer. Enjoy a free tour, science demos and more. Call 827-1584, ext. 291 for more information.
Monday, May 6, 13 and June 3, 10
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC3
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Monday, May 6
Lancaster & Bowmansville Garden Clubs: Talk on Chelsea Flower Show
7 p.m.
The Lancaster Garden Club will hold a joint meeting with the Bowmansville Garden Club in the Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main Street, Bowmansville. Mike Shadrack, international garden expert, will speak on the world famous Chelsea Flower Show held in England.
Week of Tuesday, April 30
In stock this week are perennials, hanging baskets, storage sheds made by Star Construction, large selection of herbs by Gardener’s Own and accent plants. Coming Thursday: rose bushes and plants for Mother’s Day. Goodman’s Farm Market is located at 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY.
Sunday, May 5
Make a gift with Mom at Lockwood’s
1:30 p.m.
Make a gift with Mom or for Mom at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Make a gift planter with cold-hardy annuals; a great gift or a joy to share in the making. Mary Gurtler of Lockwood’s will be the instructor. The cost is $35. Register online, call 649-4684 or stop into the store.
Sunday, May 5
1 to 3 p.m.
A wildflower hike will be hosted by the Western New York Land Conservancy at he Niagara Escarpment Preserve on Leete Road in Lockport. The hike will be led by Jason Sorens, the current president of the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society. Attendees will be able to see several unique woodland plants as they walk through the preserve’s mature hardwood forests. The hike is appropriate for people of all ages and will not be strenuous. The hike is free and open to the public, but attendees must register in advance by calling the Land Conservancy at (716) 687-1225 or emailing info@wnylc.org. You’ll receive directions and information on parking when you register.
Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of WNY Judged Show and Sale
Noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
The African Violet and Gesneriad Society of WNY will hold a judged show and sale at the Galleria Mall, Galleria Drive, Cheektowaga. The theme will be “Decorating with Violets and Gesneriads.” For more information, contact Judy Niemira at 636-0934 or judith.niemira@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 4
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Organic and Sustainable Gardening Symposium at Lockwood’s
This symposium will be held at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. It’s still in the planning stages, but the event will cover mushrooms, backyard honey bees and more.
Saturday, May 4
Field trip with Niagara Frontier Botanical Society
9 a.m.
Members of the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society will take a field trip to the Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area near Warsaw. Guests are always welcome to participate in the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society’s activities. This hilly site includes a ravine with ancient hemlocks and arborvitae, which hopefully will contain some interesting spring flora. Bring lunch. Meet under the big Boulevard Mall sign at Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Please call the trip leader to say you are coming; mishaps have occasionally happened when plans were changed at the last minute. Call the leader at 361-1259.
Saturday, May 4, 11, 25
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KA3
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium classes are for children ages 5-15 and will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. An art work will be completed at each class. The classes are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. All supplies are provided. The fee for Botanical Garden members and nonmembers is $30 per series or $11 per class. Register online or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, May 4
Earth Day in May at Reinstein Woods
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Help clear debris from the trails and prepare them for summer at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. They will also plant native wildflowers in the woods. Families, scout groups and students needing service hours are welcome. Bring gloves, shovels and rakes if you have them. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required; call (716) 683-5959 to sign up.
Saturday, May 4
Wegmans Family Garden: Ice cream party
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be an ice cream party. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, May 4
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Help clear debris from trails and prepare them for summer at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. They will also be planting native wildflowers in the woods. Families, scout groups and students needing service hours are welcome. Bring gloves, shovels and rakes if you have them. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Thursday, May 2
11:30 a.m.
The Orchard Park Garden Club will hold its regular membership meeting at the OP Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. 11:30 am will be designated for sign up sheets; noon refreshments; planning the Annual Spring Plant Sale to be held May 11 will be the program, followed by a business meeting.
Thursday, May 2
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Buffalo Spree magazine presents a rejuvenating evening of healthy living, beauty, fashion & shopping at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit the Botanical Gardens. Spree’s fashion writer, Erin Habes, reveals creative ideas throughout the garden space with avant-garde fashion creations that use the botanical backdrop in exciting ways. Ticket includes admission; fashion exhibition; over 30 retail, wellness and beauty vendors; appetizers; cash bar, and silent auction. Tickets will be available starting March 21 at www.buffalospree.com or by calling 783-9119, ext. 2202.
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 1-3 p.m.
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is offering the opportunity to get an in-depth look at wildflower biology, edibility, photography and more through a series of classes and field trips. Classes on wildflowers will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the center, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile off Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA.They will be followed by field trips on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. to find the flowers described in the classes. Participants are welcome to come to any or all of the classes and walks; it is not necessary to attend the class to participate in the walk. The cost is $14 for each class and each field trip or $10 for Friends of the Nature Center. The cost for the entire series is $90 or $60 for Friends of the Nature Center. For the series rate, reservations with payment are required by Thursday, May 2. Reservations for individual events are required Mondays prior to classes and Thursdays prior to field trips. Reservations can be made by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or clicking on the Program Listing link at the Jamestown Audubon website. The May 1 class will cover Wildflower ABC’s. This introductory class will feature the kinds of field guides and apps available and let you practice using them as we look at some basic spring flowers. The instructor is Jeff Tome.
Wednesday, May 1
Deadline to apply for Master Gardener training
The Chautauqua County Master Gardener Program will offer a fall 2013 Core Training Course – the first step in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer. The deadline to apply for the training course is Wednesday, May 1. Get the application and more details here.
Wednesday, May 1
6:30 p.m.
Willow Ridge Garden Club will hold a Spring Fling event at St. Edmund’s Campus, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd., Tonawanda. It will include refreshments & desserts, basket auction, split club and flower raffle. Designs by “Flowers by Johnny” will be featured. Donation for tickets is $7 presale and $10 at the door. For ticket information, call 694-2013.
Tuesday, April 30
Heirloom seeds/Starting a spring garden
6 to 9 p.m.
Learn to start seeds indoors, propagate plants to get a larger harvest and save the seeds for the following year’s planting in this class to be held in Room F-7 at Starpoint Central, 4363 Mapleton Road, Lockport. Brenda Snyder, the author of Grow It, Save It, Use It, is the instructor. Growing food at home is a huge money saver and this easy-to-understand class on vegetable seeds and gardening. The fee is $25.
Tuesday, April 30
Pre-orders are due for the Mother’s Day Floral Sale held by Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. Pick-up will be on May 10 & 11 at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Witmer and Sy Roads), Wheatfield, or on May 10 at 107 Heath Street, (just inside the city limits off of Route 31), Lockport. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards are now accepted. Order online or call 504-2617, ext. 244. Call 297-6400 for a brochure.The sale supports Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy and vocational training program for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Week of Tuesday, April 23
In stock this week are pansies (4-packs, 6-packs, 3 1/2-inch pots and 4 1/2-inch pots) and glazed pottery. Burpee seeds are 50 percent off until May 10. Coming this week: cold-weather vegetable plants including celery, romaine, onions, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Also hanging baskets. Goodman’s Farm Market is located at 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY.
Sunday, April 28
Sunday Kids Program at Botanical Gardens: Earth Day and recycling
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children ages 4 to 12 will enjoy these hands-on activities held in the new indoor Wegmans Family Garden at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This week the activity is on Earth Day and recycling. The activities are included with admission.
Saturdays, April 27 through May 19
7 to 11 a.m.
Watch scientists band birds at the Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary. You can accompany the scientists on net checks and watch the weighing, measuring and photographing of the birds. You could be selected to hold and help release a bird. Come to the picnic pavilion on the west side of the Audubon property at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile off of Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA. Look for the sign at the entrance closer to Route 62.
Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, June 2
Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at Botanical Gardens: Sandra Kicman
Sandra Kicman will display her photography in the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The exhibit is included in the price of admission. Kicman says: “I have always felt compassionate about taking pictures. Looking through the viewfinder and composing within the constraints of that space to capture texture, positive and negative space and color to me, is very gratifying and exciting. There are many distractions, responsibilities and demands that are part of our daily lives. Photography, for me, is a way to put that aside and dive head first into the amazing visual world we live in.”
Saturday, April 27Birdwatching hike
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
A bird watching hike will be hosted by the Western New York Land Conservancy at he Niagara Escarpment Preserve on Leete Road in Lockport. It will be led by Greg Coniglio and Mike Morgante, avid birders and experienced guides. Attendees will be able to see year-round resident birds and early spring migrants.The hike is appropriate for people of all ages and will not be strenuous. The hike is free and open to the public, but attendees must register in advance by calling the Land Conservancy at (716) 687-1225 or emailing info@wnylc.org. You’ll receive directions and information on parking when you register.
Saturday, April 27
Field trip with Niagara Frontier Botanical Society
9:15 a.m.
Members of the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society will join members of the Bert Miller Nature Club in exploring a preserve renowned for its spring flora and generally not open to the public. The field trip will be held in Marcy’s Woods, Point Abino near Fort Erie, Ontario. Guests are always welcome to participate in the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society’s activities. Meet under the statue at Front Park in Buffalo, entrance on Porter Ave just west of Busti. Bring your passport. Sack lunch optional. The rain date is Sunday, April 28. Please remember to let the trip leader know you are coming. Mishaps have occasionally happened when plans were changed at the last minute. Call the leader at 835-6042.
Saturday, April 27
10 a.m.
A workshop on rain gardens will be presented by Caesandra Seawell at Pelion Community Garden. Pelion Community Garden is located at 206 Best Street, Buffalo, and is on NFTA bus Route 22.The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
Saturday, April 27
Building a raised bed: free workshop
2 p.m.
Building a raised bed will be presented by Jim Horn at Victoria Avenue Block Club Garden, 195 Victoria Ave., Buffalo. The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
Saturday, April 27
Growing Garden Series for Kids: Transplanting Plants and Composting (Part 2 of 3)
10:30 a.m.
This is the second session of the Growing Garden Series for Kids to be held at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew.In this session, you will learn how we can use compost and dirt to put our plants into pots or a garden bed. If you attended the first session in March, please bring your plant with you. This is for children ages 6 to 8. Registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Saturday, April 27
Wegmans Family Garden: Honey bee activity
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week there will be a honey bee activity. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, April 27
Vendors, demonstrations and two lectures will be part of the Honey Bee Festival to be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vendors & Demonstrations
Gaze as bees work in an observation hive (behind glass), learn about the bee hive structure created by UB architecture students in front of the grain elevators near the Ohio Street Bridge, get information on honey bees and visit vendors selling honey and beeswax. Refreshments will be sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The vendors and demonstrations area is open to all visitors; free with price of admission.
11 a.m. to noon
Lecture by Dr. Thomas Seeley, author of Honey Bee Democracy
Dr. Thomas Seeley, professor at Cornell University, will speak about his latest book, Honey Bee Democracy. This is the fascinating story of decision-making within the hive. Dr. Seeley will hold a book signing. You can pre-order a copy of the book, purchase one the day of the lecture or bring your personal copy. Honey Bee Democracy may be pre-ordered and picked-up at the festival for $25 per copy or purchased the day of the festival for $28 a copy. Tickets to the lectures are $5 for students, $10 for Master Gardeners and members of the Botanical Gardens, and $15 for non-members.
1 to 2 p.m.
Lecture by Barbara Ochterski, local beekeeper
Barbara Ochterski, local beekeeper, will discuss the basics of backyard beekeeping. It will be followed by an informal question and answers session. Tickets to the lectures are $5 for students, $10 for Master Gardeners and members of the Botanical Gardens, and $15 for non-members.
Friday, April 26
Deadline for early bird pricing for Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
See more information at listing for Friday through Sunday, May 31-June 2
Wednesday, April 24
9:30 a.m.
The Amherst Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville. The business meeting at 10 a.m. will be followed by a brief horticulture presentation by Linda Zeder on garden pests and diseases, followed by a hands-on program on tea cup flower arrangements conducted by Sylvia Fredricks. Bring your own supplies. For more details call 836-5397. Guests and newcomers are welcome.
Wednesday, April 24, May 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels, will be led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sessions are free for eligible BlueCross BlueShield members or $100 per 10-week session or $15 for each individual class. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne Oldenbrook at (716) 864-1194, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go to Crescent Moon Yoga online.
Wednesday, April 24
6 to 7 p.m.
Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses will give a presentation on frost-tolerant plants at the Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Library, 4622 Main St., Amherst. Frost-tolerant plants extend the beauty of your garden from early spring to late fall.
Tuesday, April 23
2013 Arbordale University Spring Series: Spring Pond Care
7 p.m.
The 2013 Arbordale University Spring Series will be held at the Amherst Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. The theme of this session is “Spring Pond Care: The Key to Happy Fish and Clear Water.” In this 45-minute class, Arbordale staff will discuss all the tasks necessary to have a happy pond this summer. They will cover pumps, filters, fish and plants. A few old wives tales will be bashed along the way. They will take the mystery out of keeping your pond clear. Discussions will include new treatments, aeration’s role in healthy water and more. Classes are free with preregistration. To preregister, email info@arbordale.com, call Arbordale at 688-9125 or call the Audubon Library at 689-4922.
Monday, April 22
Earth Day talk: “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes”
7 p.m.
Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, will present “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” at the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda. The talk is free and no registration is required.
Monday, April 22, 29
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC2
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Week of Tuesday, April 16
In stock this week are terracotta and glazed pots from 8 to 26 inches in diameter from Michael Carr Designs; hyacinths, other bulbs and mums; Burpee seeds; wild bird seed; seed-starting soils and kits; Premier Horticulture potting soil; topsoil; cow manure; peat moss; cedar mulches, and spring gardening gifts from Grassland Roads. Coming soon: potted perennials. Goodman’s Farm Market is located at 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY.
Sunday, April 21
Volunteers needed to mulch tree pits
9 a.m.
Folks from the University Heights Tool Library in Buffalo will be mulching all the tree pits along Main Street with a donation from Tucker Curtain. Please meet at the Tool Library, 5 W. Northrup Place, Buffalo. Email them at uhtl@ourheights.org if you are going to attend. Additional wheelbarrows are welcomed.
Sunday, April 21
WNY Hosta Society April Meeting
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 2 p.m.
The Western New York Hosta Society will meet at the East Aurora Senior Citizen Center, corner of King and Oakwood St., East Aurora. The main topic will be “Hard Scapes for Your Gardens” presented by Ran Lydell. There will be a B-Movie and more. All garden enthusiasts are welcome.
Sunday, April 21
Growing and Reblooming Orchids at Lockwood’s
Learn everything you need to know about growing orchids in this talk at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. This class is taught by David Clark, a local horticulturist and popular teacher. He is entertaining and thorough and will take the mystique out of orchid growing. He’ll take questions. The cost is $10. Register online, call 649-4684 or stop into the store.
Saturday, April 20
Volunteer Day at Audubon Center & Sanctuary
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is inviting anyone who would like to celebrate Earth Day early this year to join them for Volunteer Day to make the Audubon buildings and grounds more beautiful. This will take place at the center, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren, PA. To help plan for food, volunteers are asked to make reservations by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or using the on-line form by following the links at the website.
Saturday, April 20
Make-It, Take-It Workshop: Hypertufa
9 a.m.
Fashion your own unique planting container from hypertufa in this workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Hypertufa is a mixture of peat moss, Portland cement and perlite. Containers must be smaller than 12 x 16 inches and, due to mixing constraints, there is a limit of one planting container per person. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291. The price is $25 for Botanical Gardens members and $30 for non-members.
Saturday, April 20
Clean up with Friends of the Japanese Garden of Buffalo
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Help the Friends of the Japanese Garden clean up the garden. You can get to the garden from the parking lot at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, Elmwood Avenue and Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo. There’s always plenty of parking and parking is free. Bring gloves.
Saturday, April 20
Free talk at Lockwood’s: Shade Gardening (Without Impatiens)
10:30 a.m.
Impatiens is under attack by a serious plant disease, so learn about the many plants you can substitute for impatiens in your shade garden in this free talk at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Sally Cunningham and Lockwood’s expert production professionals will show you many fine shade gardening plants and how to use them for impressive displays. They will also suggest perennials you can begin to incorporate into those spaces that impatiens used to fill. Some garden design handouts and plant groupings will be provided. The talk is free, but space is limited so you must sign up online, by calling (716) 649-4684 or by visiting the store.
Saturday, April 20
10:30 a.m.
Did you know that dandelions were used to tell time, or that buttercups were a sign of good luck? Take a closer look at our local wildflowers on this guided walk at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Saturday, April 20
Wegmans Family Garden: Food composter
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be a food composter. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, April 20
Free workshop: Urban Mushrooming
2 p.m.
“Urban Mushrooming” will be presented by Richard Price at Urban Roots Community Garden Center, 428 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo. Urban Roots is on NFTA bus Route 12. The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
Friday, April 19
Black Friday – Spent Spring Bulb Sale
8 a.m.
The spent spring bulb sale will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sale is in the garage behind the Botanical Gardens. Growers will be pulling thousands of bulbs and they must all go. You are provided with a bag and you fill it with many different varieties of bulbs. The cost is $7 per bag, and there is a limit of three bags per person.
Friday, April 19 through Saturday, April 27
49¢ perennial sale at Mischler’s
Perennials are just 49 cents during this once-a-year sale at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. They are sold only in packs of four plants for $1.96 per pack or $23.52 per flat (12 pack per flat). Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. You can view a list of all the plants offered, as well as their traits: deer resistant, for shade, long-blooming, ground cover, drought tolerant, attracts butterflies, attracts hummingbirds.
Friday, April 19
Thompson Brothers opens for season
Thompson Brothers, 8850 Clarence Center Rd., Clarence Center, officially opens for the season. They have 16 greenhouses on their 20-acre farm and sell a variety of perennials, vegetables, annuals, decorator pots and hanging basket from their retail store.
Wednesday, April 17
Deadline to register for Volunteer Day at Audubon Center and Sanctuary
See detail at April 20 listing
Wednesday, April 17, 24, May 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels, will be led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sessions are free for eligible BlueCross BlueShield members or $100 per 10-week session or $15 for each individual class. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne Oldenbrook at (716) 864-1194, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go to Crescent Moon Yoga online.
Wednesday, April 17
6 to 7 p.m.
Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses will give a presentation on perennials at the Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Library, 4622 Main St., Amherst. Gardeners love perennials for their longevity, beautiful color and variety. Learn more about these wonderful and versatile plants that come back year after year. Preview perennials that will be available at Mischler’s 49-cent perennial sale.
Monday, April 15
Smallwood Garden Club: “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes”
7 p.m.
The Smallwood Garden Club will meet at Forest Elementary School, 250 N. Forest Rd., Williamsville. Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, will give a presentation called “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes.” Guests are very welcome. Looking ahead, plan to shop for a variety of plants, including annuals as well as perennials, at the Smallwood Garden Club’s Plant Sale at Evanstown Plaza on Saturday, May 18.
Monday, April 15, 22, 29
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC2
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Week of Tuesday, April 9
In stock this week are terracotta and glazed pots from 8 to 26 inches in diameter from Michael Carr Designs; hyacinths, other bulbs and mums; Burpee seeds; wild bird seed; seed-starting soils and kits; Premier Horticulture potting soil; topsoil; cow manure; peat moss; cedar mulches, and spring gardening gifts from Grassland Roads. Goodman’s Farm Market is located at 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY.
Sunday, April 14
Hypertufa workshop at Lockwood’s
1:30 p.m.
Make your own hypertufa container in this workshop at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. These lightweight, cement-like bowls and containers are the perfect homes for miniature hosta gardens, succulents or your favorite miniature annuals. The cost is $30 and includes materials. The instructor will be Becky Watts. You can register online here.
Saturday, April 13
10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Sally Cunningham, local horticulturist, will give two lectures at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. The cost for each lecture is $12; the cost for both lectures is $20. “Hedgerows and Habitat” will be held at 10:30 a.m. Whether you have a suburban lot or country acres, you can create a beautiful and nature-friendly barrier and wildlife habitat at the edge of your yard. Learn about the plants and how to combine them to benefit you, the birds and the butterflies. “Pruning Review” will be held at 11:45 a.m. It’s a job that every homeowner could master and the job that’s done least well by most people. Review how and when to prune shrubs and small trees in your yard, rom hydrangeas to roses to rose of Sharon. You can register online here.
Saturday, April 13
Wegmans Family Garden: Pizza garden
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be pizza garden. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, April 13
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join David Clark, horticulturist, for an entertaining garden education at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This is level III of the Horticulture Certificate Program, and classes are for those who just want to know more than gardening basics. The cost for the series is $80 for Botanical Gardens members and $100 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $22 for members and $27 for nonmembers. To register, go online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, April 13
Garlic Mustard Challenge Kick-Off
11 a.m.
Gather up your scout troop, science club, or other organization and compete with other groups to see who can remove the most garlic mustard from Reinstein Woods from April through June. Garlic mustard is an invasive plant species that impairs the health of the forest. The group that picks the most will receive a prize! Only a group representative needs to attend this session, although other group members are welcome to attend this kick-off to be held Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Saturday, April 13
2 p.m.
The Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club will hold a demonstration of origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative forms, at the First Baptist Church, 32 Main St., Silver Creek. The demonstrator will be Geri Sagliani. The event is free for members and a $5 donation is requested from non-members. Please RSVP to 934-7608.
Friday, April 12
South Town Garden Club meeting
9:30 a.m.
The South Town Garden Club will meet at the Burchfield Nature Center, 2001 Union Rd., West Seneca. New members are welcome and no experience is needed. For more information, call 668-0209.
Thursday, April 11
Eighth District Spring Meeting
8:30 a.m.
The Spring Meeting of the Eighth District of the Federated Garden Clubs will be held at Michael’s Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg. There will be a morning meeting and installation of the 2013-2015 new district officers followed by a luncheon and a presentation. Maryann Jumper will be installed as the new District Director. Contact Arlene Leising at 837-4014. The cost of the luncheon is $24. A registration form is available online.
Thursday, April 11
Administrative Professional’s Day Floral Sale
Pre-orders are due for Administrative Professional’s Day Floral Sale held by Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. Pick-up will be on April 23 & 24 at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Witmer and Sy Roads), Wheatfield, or April 24 at 107 Heath Street, (just inside the city limits off of Route 31), Lockport. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards are now accepted. Order online or call 504-2617, ext. 244. Call 297-6400 for a brochure.The sale supports Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy and vocational training program for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Wednesday, April 10Informational meeting on becoming Master Gardener10-11 a.m.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? Come to this informational meeting to find out how. The meeting will be held at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, 3542 Turner Rd., Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Master Gardener Program will offer a fall 2013 Core Training Course – the first step in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer. The deadline to apply for the training course is Wednesday, May 1. Get the application and more details here.
Wednesday, April 10
Training for volunteer trail guides at Audubon Center
10 a.m. to noon
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is seeking volunteers to be trail guides to assist with Discovery Walks for schoolchildren in the spring. A training session for new volunteers will be held at the Audubon Center, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA. You will learn more about the trails, what it takes to lead a class of children along them, and the natural history found there. After a brief presentation indoors about the protocols and procedures for a Discovery Walk, the naturalists will walk you along the most popular routes of the walks. They will share activities, information, and hints to make the walk go smoothly. Participants are reminded to dress for the weather. You are invited to stay for a catered lunch and an optional hike afterward to learn more about what’s happening in nature in early spring. RSVP for lunch by Monday, April 8, by calling (716) 569-2345, emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org, or using the on-line form by following the links from Audubon’s home page. To learn more about what being a trail guide entails, visit the Trail Guide Training website or call Jennifer at (716) 569-2345.
Wednesday, April 10, 17, 24, May 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels, will be led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sessions are free for eligible BlueCross BlueShield members or $100 per 10-week session or $15 for each individual class. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne Oldenbrook at (716) 864-1194, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go to Crescent Moon Yoga online.
Wednesday, April 10
6 to 7 p.m.
Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses will give a presentation on fairy gardens at the Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Library, 4622 Main St., Amherst. Learn how to create your own fairy garden. Fairy gardens are Cminiature landscapes that give the illusion of tiny creatures living there. To register, call 839-0700 or stop by the library.
Wednesday, April 10
Free talk: Soil, plants and basic techniques
6:30 p.m.
The Black Rock & Riverside Tour of Gardens committee is hosting Lyn Chimera, speaker, author, and Master Gardener, at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center, 155 Lawn Ave. (off of Military Avenue), Buffalo. She will speak about soil, choosing appropriate plants and basic planting techniques, and she will answer questions. All are welcome to attend. Call 877-2740 for more information.
Wednesday, April 10
Lancaster Garden Club Meeting: Powdery and Downy Mildew
7 p.m.
The Lancaster Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Hall, 55 Pleasant Ave., Lancaster. Carol Ann Harlos, Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will present a PowerPoint presentation on powdery mildew and downy mildew and how it affects impatiens and other flowers.
Tuesday, April 9
2013 Arbordale University Spring Series: Landscape Designing & Restorations
7 p.m.
The 2013 Arbordale University Spring Series will be held at the Amherst Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. The theme of this session is “Landscape Designing & Restorations: Re-creating Your Outdoor Living Spaces.” In this 45-minute class, Arbordale designers will challenge you to create outdoor living spaces, increase property value and love your yard– all with a little planning. Learn how they decide where plants go and are spaced. Listen to witty reasons to dig out those overgrown junipers. Bring yard photos to discuss in class. Classes are free with preregistration. To preregister, email info@arbordale.com, call Arbordale at 688-9125 or call the Audubon Library at 689-4922.
Monday, April 8
East Aurora Garden Club meeting
Noon
Representatives of the East Aurora Cooperative Market,a newly formed co-op, will speak at the meeting of the East Aurora Garden Club in St. Mathais Episcopal Church, 374 Main St., East Aurora. Sheila Conboy, project manager, and Michael Benzin, will discuss the plans for this cooperatively owned and managed food market for the Southtowns.
Monday, April 8, 15, 22, 29
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC2
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Week of Tuesday, April 2
In stock this week are hyacinths, other bulbs and mums; Burpee seeds; wild bird seed; seed-starting soils and kits; Premier Horticulture potting soil; topsoil; cow manure; peat moss; cedar mulches, and spring gardening gifts from Grassland Roads. Goodman’s Farm Market is located at 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY.
Now through Sunday, April 7
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Spring Flower Show will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The Botanical Gardens will be filled with spring colors and beautiful fragrances. Visit baby bunnies, chicks, lambs, pigs, a donkey, goats and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Easter Bunny will visit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. Admission is $9 for adults; $8 for seniors (55+) & students (13+ with ID); $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for Botanical Gardens members and children under 3. The show is presented by M&T Bank and sponsored by Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5 and Wendy’s.
Now through Sunday, April 7
LifeCycles : An Orangery and Demonstration Garden Exhibit
Models of possible architectural additions to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will be on display at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. These projects and models were created by students at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. In this design studio, the building as well as its planted and human inhabitants were all considered alive and changing– as having lifecycles and therefore best studied as such. The studio was taught by professors Brian Carter, Nerea Feliz, Curt Gambetta, Jordan Geiger (coordinator) and Brad Wales. (An orangery is a greenhouse for growing oranges.)
Sunday, April 7
World Health Day: Medicinal Garden special feature
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
World Health Day will be marked with a Medicinal Garden special feature at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Topics include good things to eat, easy thing you can do each day to improve your general health, and some great stress relief ideas and foods that come from botanicals. The Medicinal Garden is made possible by D’Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health. The activities are included with admission.
Saturday, April 6
Community Garden Class
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A class about community gardens will be presented by the Master Gardeners of Erie County Cooperative Extension & Buffalo in Bloom in the Community Room at the Broadway Market, 999 Broadway, Buffalo. Topics will cover all aspects of beginning urban gardening. This is a free class & light refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, April 6
10:30 a.m.
Design a miniature, low-maintenance plant world in this terrarium workshop at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. The cost is $35, which includes soil, charcoal and four miniature plants. Many more design elements and props are available. The instructors will be Donna Connolly and Sally Cunningham. You can register online here.
Saturday, April 6
Wegmans Family Garden: Butter dance party
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be a butter dance party. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, April 6
Free workshop: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
2 p.m.
“Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden” will be presented by Wayne Robins at Grassroots Garden office, Suite #408 in the Tri Main Building, 2495 Main Street, Buffalo. Note: This is a change in location. The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
Friday, April 5
1 p.m.
Have some fun with garden crafts during the spring break at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. For children ages 8 to 10. Registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Friday, April 5
Deadline to pre-order in Great Plant Sale
This sale is held by the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. See details here.
Thursday, April 4
11:30 a.m.
The Orchard Park Garden Club will hold its regular membership meeting at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Sign-ups will be at 11:30 a.m. and refreshments at noon. Barbara Henry will present “New Soil for Planting Containers & Plant Material.” Henry has an associates degree in horticulture and has grown fresh flowers and flowers for drying for the past 25 years. She is opening a new greenhouse. A business meeting will follow.
Wednesday, April 3
6:30-8 p.m.
The WNY Carnivorous Plant Club will meet at Menne Nursery, 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, April 2, 3 or 4
10 a.m.
Participate in a hike led by one of the staff naturalists at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Meet in the lobby of the center. You are welcome to bring a lunch and stay after the hike to enjoy a self-guided tour of Audubon’s exhibits of animals and energy, as well as the new pollination exhibit. The fee for the hike is $7 for the public and $5 for Friends of the Nature Center. This includes admission to the exhibits. Reservations are not required. Participants are reminded to dress for the weather.
Every Tuesday from April 2 through September 24
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Turn your love for the outdoors into rewarding action on Trail Tuesdays at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Assist with projects to help maintain and improve ecosystems and trails throughout the preserve. There is something for almost every age and ability to help with. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Monday, April 1
The Audubon Center & Sanctuary is offering an opportunity for kids to enjoy some of the same adventures they would at summer camp, but in the muddy springtime. Mud camp will be held at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. For grades kindergarten and up, activities will extend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During an exploration of the sanctuary, campers will look for birds, snakes, salamanders, tadpoles, and more. The children will break into age groups for some activities, and join into a large group for others. Participants should dress for the weather and bring an extra set of clothes, just in case. Also bring a lunch that does not need refrigeration and a couple of snacks. Cost for the day is $30; $25 for Friends of the Nature Center. There is a $5 sibling discount. With a limited number of openings, reservations are required by Thursday, March 28 online or by calling (716) 569-2345 or emailing info@jamestownaudubon.org.
Monday, April 1
Bowmansville Garden Club: Down the Pole and Up the Ladder
7 p.m.
The Bowmansville Garden Club will meet at the Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main Street, Bowmansville. They will have a demonstration and hands-on workshop working with line design called “Down the Pole and Up the Ladder” using forced branches (forsythia, pussywillow, etc.). Participants are to provide a container, oasis, and line material. Bring clippers/cutters.
Week of Tuesday, March 26
In stock this week are Easter lilies, hyacinths, other bulbs and mums; Platters Easter chocolate; Burpee seeds; wild bird seed; seed-starting soils and kits, and spring gardening gifts from Grassland Roads. Goodman’s Farm Market is located at 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY.
Saturday, March 30
11 a.m.
An Easter egg hunt will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Kids ages six and under are eligible to participate. The hunt sells out every year so register early. The cost is $6 for the child or grandchild of a Botanical Garden member and $8 for the child or grandchild of nonmembers. After March 17, the cost is $10. Register here or call 827-1584, ext. 204. The hunt is outside so dress accordingly and bring a bag or basket to collect eggs. Hunters are admitted free to the Botanical Gardens this day. If you plan to visit the Botanical Gardens this day before or after the hunt, please see Spring Flower Show admission prices. Inside, kids of all ages can enjoy fun activities: a scavenger hunt, games, a petting zoo, prizes and more.
Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate a spring tradition and wear an Easter bonnet or Easter tie to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The Easter Bunny’s helper will choose winners throughout the day and winners will receive a prize. You can make, borrow or buy your bonnet or tie. This is included in the price of admission. It is presented by M&T Bank and sponsored by Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5 and Wendy’s.
Thursday, March 28
Deadline for reservations for mud camp
See details at April 1 listing.
Thursday, March 28
Eco-logic: Using native plants in the landscape with Ken Parker
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Work with nature and learn to enjoy the benefits of a chemical-free garden using our local native plants in this workshop by horticulturist Ken Parker in the Seneca Cattaraugus Community Center, 12767 Route 438, Irving, NY 14081. This presentation provides ecologically sound solutions for garden enthusiasts, plus an introduction to the culinary, medicinal and spiritual uses of North American flora from a leading industry expert. This event is sponsored by the Food is our Medicine- Healthy First Nations project of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D2
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Wednesday, March 27
Workshop: Easter basket centerpiece
6:30 pm
Design a centerpiece in a basket with bulb plants and Easter decorations in this workshop at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. The centerpiece makes a great gift or table decoration. The instructors will be Mary Gurtler and Mary Trifunovic. The cost is $35. You can register online here.
Wednesday, March 27
Easter Arrangement: Make-It, Take-It Workshop
6:15 p.m.
Create a fresh, beautiful arrangement for your Easter table at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Bring clippers and a box to transport your creation. The cost is $30 for Botanical Gardens members and $35 for non-members. To register, go online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Tuesday, March 26
Eco-logic: Using native plants in the landscape with Ken Parker
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Work with nature and learn to enjoy the benefits of a chemical-free garden using our local native plants in this workshop by horticulturist Ken Parker in the Allegany Community Center, 3677 Administration Dr., Salamanca, NY 14779. This presentation provides ecologically sound solutions for garden enthusiasts, plus an introduction to the culinary, medicinal and spiritual uses of North American flora from a leading industry expert. This event is sponsored by the Food is our Medicine- Healthy First Nations project of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Sunday, March 24
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show, will be held at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. The theme this year is “Backyard Oasis.” Speakers are:
11 am: “Vegetable Gardening” with Tom Mitchell of Niagara County Community College
Noon: “The Dirt on your Lawn” with Terry Ettinger, greenhouse manager for SUNY Department of Environmental & Forest Biology and YNN TV garden expert
1 pm: “WNY’s Fabulous Gardens (and What They Teach Us) Featuring the Best of the 2012 National Garden Festival Season” with Sally Cunningham, CNLP, who is an author and works with Lockwood’s Greenhouses
2 pm: “Landscape Maintenance” with Mike Frank of Chevalier Outdoor Living
3pm: “Well-Designed Container Gardens: Annuals, Perennials and Tropicals” with Carolyn Stanko, CNLP, who is an educator at Niagara County Community College
Sunday, March 24
Sunday Kids Program at Botanical Gardens: Propagation by cuttings
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children ages 4 to 12 will enjoy these hands-on activities held in the new indoor Wegmans Family Garden at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This week the activity is propagation by cuttings. The activities are included with admission.
Saturday March 23
10 a.m.to 2 p.m.
The Thinking Spring Garden Fair will be held in the Jamestown Renaissance Center, corner of Washington and West Third, Jamestown. Admission is free and there is free Saturday Parking. The event will feature exhibits from local nurseries, landscapers and community organizations; workshops on garden planning, landscaping, community gardening and more; prizes; food, and shopping. For more information, contact Mary Maxwell at the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation at 716-664-2477 or Mary@JamestownRenaissance.org.
Saturday, March 23
Wegmans Family Garden: Wheat berry Easter critter
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be a wheat berry Easter critter. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, March 23
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Eggstravaganza will be held at Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. The event will include a few different egg hunts. One will be the classic egg hunt, where the naturalists hide eggs and the kids search for them; another will be the amphibian egg hunt, a hike through Audubon’s grounds to search for frog and salamander eggs. If the weather is right, an additional egg hunt will search for eggs of insects, invertebrates and perhaps overwintering reptiles. Mini-classes will be offered on natural history topics including bird eggs, egg biology and amphibian egg identification. The programs will be held both inside and outside. Come dressed for the weather if you want to take a hike; the farthest site is about 20 minutes on flat terrain. Naturalists will lead many of the outdoor walks and crafty volunteers will be working inside with the dyeing, decorating and Easter egg hunt.The cost is $7 for the public and $5 for Friends of the Nature Center.
Saturday, March 23
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show, will be held at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. The theme this year is “Backyard Oasis.” Speakers are:
11 am: “What Hosta Where” with Mike Shadrack, British horticulture speaker and author (Books available for purchase and signed.)
Noon: “Pruning 101″ with Sally Cunningham, CNLP, who is an author and works with Lockwood’s Greenhouses
1 pm: “Sustainability: What Does it Mean to the Home Gardener?” with Lynn Chimera of Lessons from Nature
2 pm: “Things Gardeners Should Know but Don’t” with Ken Brown, host of WBEN Radio (930 AM dial)
3 pm: “All you Wanted to Know About Plant Parenthood” with Terry Ettinger, greenhouse manager for SUNY Department of Environmental & Forest Biology and YNN TV garden expert
4 pm: “Hydroponically Speaking” with David Clark, horticulture speaker and instructor at Buffalo Erie County Botanical Gardens
5 pm: “Ornamental Grasses” with Sharon Webber, CNLP, of Niagara County Community College & Earth Lines
6 pm: “Raised Beds and Container Gardens… Beyond the Box” with David Clark, horticulture speaker and instructor at Buffalo Erie County Botanical Gardens
Saturday, March 23
HCP 401: Four-season gardening
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join David Clark, horticulturist, for an entertaining garden education at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This is level IV of the Horticulture Certificate Program, and classes are for those who just want to know more than just gardening basics. The cost for the series is $80 for Botanical Gardens members and $100 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $22 for members and $27 for nonmembers. To register, go online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Friday, March 22
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show, will be held at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. The theme this year is “Backyard Oasis.” Speakers are:
11 am: “Insects in the Landscape and Their Control” with Tom Mitchell of Niagara County Community College
Noon: “Gardens of the Garden Walk” with Jim Charlier of JCharlier Communication Design
1 pm: “How to Prevent Deer and Other Critter Damage” with Lynn Chimera of Lessons from Nature
2 pm: “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” with Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of Buffalo-Niagara Gardening.com
3 pm: “Basic Floral Design” by Judy Tucholski, 8th District Garden Clubs judge
4 pm: “How and Why to Light Up Your Landscape” with Phil Colarusso of Luminated Landscapes
5 pm: “What You Always Wanted to Know About Soils” with Mike Gallo, CNLP of Buffalo State College
6 pm: “The Right Plant for the Right Place” with Dan Robillard of McKinley High School Horticulture Department
Thursday, March 21
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show, will be held at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. The theme this year is “Backyard Oasis.” Speakers are:
11 am: “Edible Wild Plants for Landscape Use” with Ken Parker, Joint Venture with Nature Consulting
Noon: “Landscape Design Made Easy” with Mike Frank of Chevalier Outdoor Living
1 pm: “Plant Projects for Children” with Julie McDonald, grower at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2 pm: “Think Green! It’s Spring” with Dorothy Julius of Along Gardens Path
3 pm: “Summer Bulbs” with Elizabeth Licata, editor of Buffalo Spree and horticulture speaker
4 pm: “Small Fruit Growing”with Vicki Jancef of Orleans County Cooperative Extension
Thursday, March 21 to Sunday, March 25
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
“Backyard Bliss,” a standard flower show, will be held by the Eighth District of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State at Plantasia at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg.
Wednesday, March 20
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A Preview Night garden party will be held to kick-off Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show, at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Expo Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg.
Wednesday, March 20
Hands-on workshop: Garden Magic: Spring Blossoms to Summer Blooms
6:30-8:30 p.m.
This is Session #3 in the three-part series of hands-on workshops produced as a part of Blessed Sacrament Church’s 125th Anniversary Celebration. The workshops will be led by horticulturist David Clark in the Catholic Academy of West Buffalo Gymnasium, 1069 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Free parking is available in the school’s lot behind the building. Admission is $60 for non-parishioners and $40 for parishioners for the complete series of three workshops. (Admission is available only for the series, not for individual workshops.) This final workshop will give you tips on garden ecology – managing the systems in a home landscape. Advanced registration is required. For more information or tickets, contact Michael Pitek at 716-816-0144 or michael@thepitekgroup.com.
Wednesday, March 20, 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D2
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Wednesday, March 20
Ask the Expert live Twitter session
10 a.m. to noon
Mark Whitmore, Cornell forest entomologist, will be available to answer questions via Twitter about the emerald ash borer and hemlock woolly adelgid. Submit your question in a tweet with the hashtag @NYInvasiveSpp anytime before the session or during the session. You can also email questions to Erin Strobl of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Invasive Species Program at ees94@cornell.edu; please include “Ask the Expert” in the subject line. You can see the answers via Twitter. Follow either Mark Whitmore (@MarkCWhitmore) or NY Invasive Species (@NYInvasiveSpp) to see the Tweets during the session. NY Invasive Species (@NYInvasiveSpp) will also compile the questions/answers and post a summary document to Twitter after the conclusion of the event. Strobl will also email out the question/answer summary document to the NY CCE-PRISM List serves.
Tuesday, March 19
Women in the Sustainable Economy II
Three female speakers will talk about what they are doing to push our local green economy in this event at Hallwalls, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. It is part of the Business Gets Greens bi-monthly speaker series of Greenworks Buffalo Niagara. The event is free. Speakers include Sarah Bishop, executive director of Buffalo First!; Crystal Surdyk, who will speak on the Designing to Live Sustainably design competition, and Brenda Young of the Daemen College Global and Local Sustainability Program.
Monday, March 18
Free Food Revolution (Homesteading)
6 to 9 p.m.
Learn about raising chickens on a family farm and in an urban setting, saving heirloom seeds and growing them with easy permaculture techniques, hydroponics and urban foraging techniques. The class will be held in Room F-7 at Starpoint Central, 4363 Mapleton Road, Lockport. After this class you can feel confident that no matter what your living conditions you can grow your own food, even indoors. Brenda Snyder, the author of Grow It, Save It, Use It, is the instructor. The fee is $25.
Monday, March 18
Maple sugaring presentation and potluck dinner
Potluck at 5 p.m.; meeting 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Jordan Cooke will give a presentation on sugar mapling at the Elders’ Circle Seventh Generation meeting in the AOA Bldg., 28 Thomas Indian School Dr., Irving, NY 14081. The potluck begins promptly at 5 p.m. Please bring a side dish. This is an event of the “FOOD IS OUR MEDICINE –Healthy First Nations” project, which is sponsored by the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Seneca Diabetes Foundation.
Week of Tuesday, March 11
In stock this week are Burpee seeds, wild bird seed, seed-starting soils and kits, spring gardening gifts from Grassland Roads, Platters Easter chocolate, cyclamen in 4.5- and 6-inch pots as well as spring flowering bulbs in 4- and 6-inch pots. Goodman’s Farm Market is located at 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY.
Sunday, March 17
Exhibit on pollination to debut
1:30 p.m.
A grand opening will be held for an exhibit on pollination at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. An open house format will extend to 4 p.m. The event is free and donations are appreciated. The work will illustrate how one-third of our food and much of our clothing are made possible by bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The exhibit was funded by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the Buffalo law firm Walsh Roberts & Grace.
Saturday, March 16 through Sunday, April 7
LifeCycles : An Orangery and Demonstration Garden Exhibit
Models of possible architectural additions to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will be on display at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. These projects and models were created by students at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. In this design studio, the building as well as its planted and human inhabitants were all considered alive and changing– as having lifecycles and therefore best studied as such. The studio was taught by professors Brian Carter, Nerea Feliz, Curt Gambetta, Jordan Geiger (coordinator) and Brad Wales. (An orangery is a greenhouse for growing oranges.)
Saturday, March 16 through Sunday, April 7
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Spring Flower Show will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The Botanical Gardens will be filled with spring colors and beautiful fragrances. Visit baby bunnies, chicks, lambs, pigs, a donkey, goats and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Easter Bunny will visit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. Admission is $9 for adults; $8 for seniors (55+) & students (13+ with ID); $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for Botanical Gardens members and children under 3. The show is presented by M&T Bank and sponsored by Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5 and Wendy’s.
Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17
Federated Garden Clubs of New York State annual meeting
Activities will be held from 11 a.m. to about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday
Federated Garden Clubs of New York State will hold its annual meeting and installation at the Millennium, 2040 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga. Gail McGee,an Eighth District Garden Club member, will be installed as state president. Click here for more information on the event, including activities, fees and a registration form. The registration deadline is March 3.
Saturday, March 16
9 a.m.
Learn how to prune dormant apple trees with Tom Mitchell, horticulturalist & Niagara County Community College instructor, at the Mormon Church, 12995 Route 438, Gowanda. This is an event of the “FOOD IS OUR MEDICINE –Healthy First Nations” project, which is sponsored by the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Seneca Diabetes Foundation. The session will cover apple tree care and maintenance, proper pruning techniques and pest control and disease. It will be followed by a hands-on exercise in the orchard. The event will be held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Bring your pruners, loppers or hand saw.
Saturday, March 16
Traditional Healing Group: medicine walk
2 to 4 p.m.
Join the group for their indigenous medicine walk on the path behind the Seneca Cattaraugus Community Center Building, 12767 Route 438, Irving, New York 14081. A discussion will follow and light refreshments will be provided. This is an event of the “FOOD IS OUR MEDICINE –Healthy First Nations” project, which is sponsored by the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Seneca Diabetes Foundation.
Saturday, March 16
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KA2
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium classes are for children ages 5-15 and will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. An art work will be completed at each class. The classes are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. All supplies are provided. The fee for Botanical Garden members and nonmembers is $30 per series or $11 per class. Register online or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, March 16
Growing Garden Series for Kids: Plants from Seeds (Part 1 of 3)
10:30 a.m.
This is the first session of the Growing Garden Series for Kids ages 6 to 8 to be held at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. In the first session, you will learn how plants grow from seeds and then make three recycled seed starters to plant vegetable and flower seeds. You can take one home to watch your seed grow and bring it back for the next session. Participants are encouraged but not required to register for all three sessions (Part 2 on April 27 and Part 3 on May 18). Registration is required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Saturday, March 16
Wegmans Family Garden: St. Patrick’s Day Salad
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be St. Patrick’s Day salad. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, March 16
HCP 301: Native plants in your landscape
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join David Clark, horticulturist, for an entertaining garden education at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This is level III of the Horticulture Certificate Program, and classes are for those who just want to know more than gardening basics. The cost for the series is $80 for Botanical Gardens members and $100 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $22 for members and $27 for nonmembers. To register, go online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, March 16
Hypertufa demonstration at Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club
2 p.m.
Lyn Chimera will demonstrate working with hypertufa, man-made imitation of lightweight tufa rock, at a meeting of the Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club to be held at 1182 Steward Ave., Silver Creek. Hypertufa can be used in rock gardens or molded into planters. You will go home with a container that you make. The fee is $20 for nonmembers and free for members. Please RSVP to 934-7608.
Friday, March 15
Deadline for artwork submissions
Garden Walk Buffalo is looking for submissions of original artwork for use on the Garden Walk 2013 posters, t-shirts and maps. Entries are due by Friday, March 15. Get more details here and at the Garden Walk Buffalo site.
Friday, March 15
6 to 9 p.m.
Taste of Paradise will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Soak in the vibrant colors of the Botanical Gardens, enjoy the fresh smells of spring, savor the tastes of herbs, fruits and delicious delights, and listen to the sounds of tropical fun. Delicious tidbits from Oliver’s, Lucarelli’s, Curly’s, Ilio DiPaolo’s, Obviously Avi Catering and Quaker Bonnet will be served. Tickets are $25 for Botanical Gardens members and $28 for non-members. After March 6 tickets will be $30. Purchase tickets online or by calling 827-1584, ext. 204. The event is sponsored by ONE ROQ Vodka, M&T Bank, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Backyard Party Supply and Dundee Ale & Lager.
Thursday, March 14
6:30 p.m.
The Lancaster Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Hall, 55 Pleasant Avenue, Lancaster. The program will include a presentation of awads and installation of officers, followed by a pot luck dinner. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass and a place setting and miniature or small arrangement to be judged as one unit.
Thursday, March 14
Town and Country Garden Club: “Think Green, Think Spring”
7 p.m.
“Think Green, Think Spring” will be the program at the meeting of the Town and Country Garden Club to be held in the cafeteria at Transit Middle School, 8730 Transit Road, East Amherst. Dorothy Julius, co-owner of Along Gardens Path,will present an eco-friendly program. Her presentation will include tips on recycling in the garden that everyone can use to help keep our earth a special place.
Wednesday, March 13
Youngstown Garden Club: Floral design demonstration
7 p.m.
The Youngstown Garden Club will meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church Street, Youngstown. Bob Bracikowski, greenhouse coordinator at Opportunites Unlimited of Niagara, will present the program. He will be creating whimsical and creative floral and herb designs. Always entertaining, Bob will amuse with his many anecdotes while showing us how to make creative arrangements. The public is invited to attend and those considering membership are most welcome.
Wednesday, March 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels, will be led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sessions are free for eligible BlueCross BlueShield members or $100 per 10-week session or $15 for each individual class. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne Oldenbrook at (716) 864-1194, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go to Crescent Moon Yoga online.
Wednesday, March 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D2
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Tuesday, March 12
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society meeting : “Alvars of New York State”
Tuesday, March 12
Kenmore Garden Club: The Year in Review
10:30 a.m.
The Kenmore Garden Club will meet for its annual installation & awards luncheon in Windows on the Green, Westwood Country Club, Williamsville. The theme will be “The Year in Review.”
Tuesday, March 12
Pre-order deadline extended for Easter flowers and arrangements
The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, March 12 to pre-order Easter flowers and arrangements from Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. You can order online or 504-2617, ext. 244. For a brochure, call 297-6400. Go online or call to get details on payment and picking up your order. The sale supports the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy and vocational training program.
Monday, March 11
Noon
The East Aurora Garden Club will hold a potluck luncheon and installation of officers at its meeting at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 374 Main Street, East Aurora.
Monday, March 11
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Sunday, March 10
Free workshop: Soil Science– Fertilizers and Amendments
Noon
“Soil Science– Fertilizers and Amendments” will be presented by David Clark, horticulturist, at Urban Roots Community Garden Center, 428 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo. Urban Roots is on NFTA bus Route 12. The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
Saturday, March 9, 16
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KA2
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium classes are for children ages 5-15 and will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. An art work will be completed at each class. The classes are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. All supplies are provided. The fee for Botanical Garden members and nonmembers is $30 per series or $11 per class. Register online or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, March 9
Wegmans Family Garden: Egg shell planter
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be an egg shell planter. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, March 9
Horticulture II Certificate Series: Landscape Design 2
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, April 21
Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at Botanical Gardens: Bloomin’ Art Show
Current paintings from the members of the Monday Morning Watercolor Class will be exhibited in the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The adult class meets at the Botanical Gardens. The student works will feature the vast plant and flower collection at the Botanical Gardens, the interesting architecture of the Conservatory, the surrounding landscape and more. The exhibit is included in the price of admission.
Saturday, March 9
2 p.m.
“Seed Starting” will be presented by Richard Price at Urban Roots Community Garden Center, 428 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo. Urban Roots is on NFTA bus Route 12. The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
Friday, March 8
South Town Garden Club
9:30 a.m.
The South Town Garden Club will meet at Burchfield Nature Center, 2001 Union Rd., West Seneca. New members are welcome. No experience is needed. For more information, call 668-0209.
Thursday, March 7
Noon
The Orchard Park Garden Club will hold its membership meeting at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, S4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Refreshments will be served. Wendy Zebehazy, a member of the Orchard Park Garden Club, will present “Where the Wild Things Are: Butterflies, Birds & Beasties in Your Backyard.” The presentation will be followed by a business meeting. Please note the change in the time of the meeting.
Wednesday, March 6
Hands-on workshop: Hand-tying Flowers
6:30-8:30 p.m.
This is Session #2 in the three-part series of hands-on workshops produced as a part of Blessed Sacrament Church’s 125th Anniversary Celebration. The workshops will be led by horticulturist David Clark in the Catholic Academy of West Buffalo Gymnasium, 1069 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Free parking is available in the school’s lot behind the building. Admission is $60 for non-parishioners and $40 for parishioners for the complete series of three workshops. (Admission is available only for the series, not for individual workshops.) In this session you will get a jump on spring by learning the technique of a hand-tied floral bouquet to be displayed in a glass vase. Advanced registration is required. For more information or tickets, contact Michael Pitek at 716-816-0144 or michael@thepitekgroup.com.
Wednesday, March 6
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association meeting
7 p.m.
The Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association will hold a general membership meeting at the Holiday Inn, 1881 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst. Troy Schneider of the Department of Labor will be the guest speaker. It’s a great opportunity for all green industry professionals to network with each other and hear the latest updates and industry news. New members are always welcome. For more information, go to www.wnysnla.org or email membership@wnysnla.net.
Wednesday, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D2
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Wednesday, March 6, 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels, will be led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sessions are free for eligible BlueCross BlueShield members or $100 per 10-week session or $15 for each individual class. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne Oldenbrook at (716) 864-1194, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go to Crescent Moon Yoga online.
Monday, March 4, 11
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Monday, March 4
Bowmansville Garden Club potluck dinner
6:30 p.m.
The Bowmansville Garden Club will meet at the Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main Street, Bowmansville, for a potluck dinner. Members are to bring a dish to pass (casserole, salad, side dish or dessert). They will dine together at individual place settings representing a functional dinner for one: decorative unit of fresh and/or dried plant material appropriate in size for the 24” x 24” space provided on banquet tables. Placement and table service required. A business meeting will follow dinner.
Monday, March 4
Friends of the Japanese Garden to meet; volunteers needed
6 p.m.
Friends of the Japanese Garden of Buffalo will meet at the Parkside Lodge (the building that houses the Delaware Park Golf Pro Shop and the Olmsted Conservancy offices), 84 Parkside Ave., Buffao. The Japanese Garden of Buffalo has a history that reaches to the 1970s and goes back to Buffalo’s Sister City, Kanazawa Japan. The Friends of the Japanese Garden is recruiting volunteers. They need someone who can help build a blog and/or web site, people who love fundraising and publicity, people who like to support special events, and, of course, gardeners. For more information, contact Trudy at tstern2@aol.com or 716-445-4446.
Now through Sunday, March 3
Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at Botanical Gardens: Two views of Night Lights
Eileen Graetz and Jillian Kenyon, two artists with different perspectives, show their views of last year’s Night Lights event in the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. During Night Lights, the botanical exhibits are displayed with theatrical lighting, offering an opportunity for creative interpretations. The exhibit is included in the price of admission.
Friday, March 1
Native Landscapes and Gardens Day
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Jamestown Community College’s Continuing Education Department & the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy are hosting a Native Landscapes and Gardens Day in the Carnahan Building at Jamestown Community College. Gardeners, from novices to experts, can learn about native plants and their benefits. Keynote speaker Sally Cunningham, gardening expert, will be the keynote speaker. She will present “Eco-friendly Landscapes and Gardens-Why? How?” The cost is $40 and lunch is included. Space is limited. Register by calling JCC Continuing Education at (716) 338-1005 or by mailing in the registration form.
Friday, March 1
International Environmentalism: Stories and Pictures from a Trip to India
11 a.m.
“International Environmentalism: Stories and Pictures from a Trip to India” is the theme of the presentation Emily Schlick will make at the First Friday Lunch Bunch at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown (one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren). Following the program, coffee and tea will be provided for a BYO brown bag lunch. The fee for attending is $7 for adults or $5 for Friends of the Nature Center. Reservations are not required. A year ago, Schlick spent five months volunteering for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in India, leading programs about environmental sustainability. Schlick will discuss various Girl Scout initiatives taking place in India and around the world, how we can learn from them, and how we can get involved. Schlick has volunteered at Audubon for more than 10 years as a day camp junior counselor, a trail guide, a festival worker and a general laborer.For more information, call (716) 569-2345 or visit the Audubon Center & Sanctuary website.
Friday, March 1
Audubon Center & Sanctuary resumes full schedule
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4:30 p.m.
After a winter schedule modified to save energy, the Audubon Center & Sanctuary will be open every day. It is ocated at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. In the third-floor Sky Room you will feel like you are outdoors with majestic hawks flying overhead. The Nature Center building is also home to the Nature Store, which features a wide variety of gift items and bird seeds. There is also a frog exhibit, energy exhibit and displays of local reptiles. Outdoors, Audubon offers miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Members and children are admitted to the exhibits free of charge; non-member adults pay $5. Sunday is a free admission day. Visitors are welcome to walk or ski the trails or visit Liberty, a non-releasable bald eagle, free of charge daily, from dawn until dusk. Liberty is on display in her own enclosure behind the Nature Center building, where she can fly short distances. To learn more about the Audubon Center and Sanctuary and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit its website.
Saturday, March 2
Free workshop: Square Foot Gardening
2 p.m.
“Square Foot Gardening” will be presented by Caesandra Seawell at Urban Roots Community Garden Center, 428 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo. The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
Saturday, March 2, 9, 16
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KA2
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium classes are for children ages 5-15 and will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. An art work will be completed at each class. The classes are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. All supplies are provided. The fee for Botanical Garden members and nonmembers is $30 per series or $11 per class. Register online or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, March 2
Wegmans Family Garden: Potato stampers
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be potato stampers. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, March 2
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series: Garden Design
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Saturday, March 2
Friends of the Japanese Garden of Buffalo
10 a.m.
The Friends of the Japanese Garden of Buffalo will present a talk and photos on our local Japanese Garden and other inspiring Japanese Gardens at the Urban Roots Garden Center, 428 Rhode Island St., Buffalo. For more information, contact Trudy Stern at 716-445-4446 or tstern2@aol.com. The Japanese Garden of Buffalo has a history that reaches to the 1970s and goes back to Buffalo’s Sister City, Kanazawa Japan.
Wednesday, February 27
Hands-on workshop: Preserving Flowers & Foliage and Making Potpourri
6:30-8:30 p.m.
This is Session #1 in the three-part series of hands-on workshops produced as a part of Blessed Sacrament Church’s 125th Anniversary Celebration. The workshops will be led by horticulturist David Clark in the Catholic Academy of West Buffalo Gymnasium, 1069 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Free parking is available in the school’s lot behind the building. Admission is $60 for non-parishioners and $40 for parishioners for the complete series of three workshops. (Admission is available only for the series, not for individual workshops.) In this workshop, you will learn how to preserve flowers and make potpourri. You will leave with potpourri made in the workshop. Advanced registration is required. For more information or tickets, contact Michael Pitek at 716-816-0144 or michael@thepitekgroup.com.
Wednesday, February 27, March 6, 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels, will be led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sessions are free for eligible BlueCross BlueShield members or $100 per 10-week session or $15 for each individual class. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne Oldenbrook at (716) 864-1194, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go to Crescent Moon Yoga online.
Wednesday, February 27
Amherst Garden Club: “Three Rules to Increase Your Curb Appeal”
10 a.m.
The Amherst Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville. The business meeting will take place at 10 a.m. followed by the program at 11:15 a.m. Mary Jane Bolo, Master Gardener, will speak on “Three Rules to Increase Your Curb Appeal.” Guests and newcomers are welcome.
Wednesday, February 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Thursday, March 21
Cancelled: 8th District Canada Blooms Bus Trip
8th District of the Federated Garden Clubs is sponsoring a bus trip to Canada Blooms. The costs is $55, which includes the bus and admission ticket. There are three pick-up points in Western New York. See details here, or for more information, contact Diane Elmer at 716-308-4749. Checks must be received by March 1.
Monday, February 25, March 4, 11
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Sunday, February 24
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will hold an Orchid Show at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The show includes dozens of amazing orchid exhibits spread throughout the Botanical Gardens. Educational programs will be held both days on growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. Orchids and supplies will be for sale from various vendors. Admission is $9 for adults; $8 for seniors (55 and older) and students (13 and older with ID); $5 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for Botanical Gardens members and children under age 3.
Sunday, February 24
Sunday Kids Program at Botanical Gardens: Wheat berry growing
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children ages 4 to 12 will enjoy these hands-on activities held in the new indoor Wegmans Family Garden at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This week the activity is growing wheat berries. The activities are included with admission.
Saturday, February 23
Saturday, February 23
Wegmans Family Garden: Edible toast art
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be edible toast art. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24
10 a.m. to 5 p.m Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will hold an Orchid Show at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The show includes dozens of amazing orchid exhibits spread throughout the Botanical Gardens. Educational programs will be held both days on growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. Orchids and supplies will be for sale from various vendors. Admission is $9 for adults; $8 for seniors (55 and older) and students (13 and older with ID); $5 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for Botanical Gardens members and children under age 3.
Saturday, February 23
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society meeting: Field trip
Thursday, February 21
Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club
6:30 p.m.
Three members will present their favorite images during the meeting of the Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. The members are Bonnie Bowen, Laurel Austin-Smith and Bob Gibbon. “Negative Space” is the theme for the Project Time that follows the speakers, building on last month’s camera tech presentation. Tips for foul weather shooting is the technical Camera Corner part of the meeting. A social time follows the program and will include some photography books from the county library. Visitors are asked to pay $5 that can be applied toward the annual membership of $30 if application is made by the next meeting. Among the benefits of membership are discounts on photography classes, special gifts and giveaways from sponsors, field trips, and the right to show photos at Club exhibits. For more information, contact Suzette Paduano, club president, at (716) 763-9492 or suzettepaduano@yahoo.com or visit the club blog.
Wednesday, February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels, will be led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sessions are free for eligible BlueCross BlueShield members or $100 per 10-week session or $15 for each individual class. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne Oldenbrook at (716) 864-1194, email crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go to Crescent Moon Yoga online.
Wednesday, February 20, 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Monday, February 18
Dollar Day at the Botanical Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is just $1 at Dollar Day at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Botanical Garden members and children under 3 get in for free!
Now through Sunday, February 17
Amaryllis & Cymbidiums at the Botanical Gardens
A special garden feature on amaryllis and cymbidiums will be included with admission at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo.
Saturday, February 16
Saturday, February 16
Town of Marilla Green Education Day
10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free seminars will be offered as part of the Town of Marilla’s Green Education Day at the Marilla Community Center, 1810 Two Rod Road, Marilla. Learn alternative methods of gardening, awareness of ecological and environmental practices and how these practices affect our everyday lifestyles. The schedule is 10:45 a.m., introduction & announcements presented by Marian Prezyna, member of the Conservation Advisory Board; 11 a.m., “The Keys of Gardening Organically” presented by Lyn Chimera, owner of Lessons from Nature; noon, “Becoming Eco-Friendly in your Yard and Garden” presented by Sally Cunningham, CNLP, author and director of the National Garden Festival; 1 p.m., “Managing Invasive Species of Flora in Rural Landscapes” presented by Paul Fuhrmann, Natural Restoration & Invasive Species Specialist at PRISM; 2 p.m., “Establishing Bluebird Habitat in your Backyard” presented by Mark Carra, Staff Naturalist at the Buffalo Audubon Society, and 3 p.m. “Home Canning for Today” presented by Debbie Beats, CCE 4H Volunteer and member Conservation Advisory Board. Refreshments are available for purchase. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. The event is sponsored by the Marilla Conservation Advisory Board. Find more information on Facebook or see the Town of Marilla website.
Saturday, February 16
Wegmans Family Garden: Fun fruit squeeze
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be fun fruit squeeze. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, February 16
Horticulture II Certificate Series: Water Gardening
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
February 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
February 14
6 to 9 p.m.
Hearts in the Garden, a fundraiser for the National Garden Festival, will be held in Marcy Casino in Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo. The event will include drinks and catered food stations. Register online.
February 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
February 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
February 13 through March 7
The Western New York Nursery & Landscape Association and Niagara Community College will offer CNLP (Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional) review classes February 13 through March 7 at Niagara County Community College, Room C233, Sanborn. Access to plant samples as well as new and revised exam material will be included. The exam is on Thursday, March 14. For more information, please contact Carolyn Stanko, CNLP, at 716-614-6423 or cstanko@niagaracc.suny.edu.
Wednesday, February 13
7 p.m.
The “Welcome Back” meeting for the Lancaster Garden Club will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Hall, 55 Pleasant Avenue, Lancaster. Members will discuss future community projects.
Wednesday, February 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
February 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
Tuesday, February 12
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society meeting: New botany/ecology professor to speak
Kenmore Garden Club meeting: Irish Gardens
10 a.m.The Kenmore Garden Club will meet in the Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore. Dr. Bonnie Flickinger will give a power point presentation on her trip to the gardens of Ireland.
Monday, February 11
7 p.m.
The Smallwood Garden Club will meet at Forest Elementary School, 250 N. Forest Road, Williamsville. Albert J. Gilewicz will speak on “The Garden Revolution:
A Call to Trowels.” Please note: Enter through the main entrance and meet in Room 27 for this month’s meeting. Guests are very welcome.
Monday, February 11, 25, March 4, 11
Monday Morning Adult Watercolor Classes, Series WC1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these watercolor classes for adults at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. They are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. Cost is $58 per series or $16 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $64 per series or $17 per class for non-members. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Sunday, February 10
1:30-3 p.m.
Learn about the behaviors and habits of our smallest bird of prey, the American Kestrel, at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Don Watts, an active outdoorsman who monitors the American Kestrel Nest Box Trail in Warren County, PA, will speak. The talk is free. If you have a large open field or meadow, you may be a perfect candidate to help the American Kestrel thrive in our region. Ideal habitat for this bird is an edge habitat that provides a large open field for them to hunt, and the protection of a dead tree with a cavity for nesting. Kestrels have readily accepted manmade nest boxes when natural tree cavities are not available. Get more details at the Audubon Center website.
Saturday, February 9, 16
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KA1
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium classes are for children ages 5-15 and will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. An art work will be completed at each class. The classes are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. All supplies are provided. The fee for Botanical Garden members and nonmembers is $30 per series or $11 per class. Register online or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, February 9
Wegmans Family Garden: Paint a pot
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be to paint a pot. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, February 9
Free workshop: Gardening for Small Spaces
Noon
“Gardening for Small Spaces” will be presented by Patti Jablonski Dopkin of Urban Roots Community Garden Center at Urban Roots, 428 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo. The workshop is free and is presented by Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo in collaboration with Urban Roots. To register, call Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or email ggbprograms@gmail.com. Space is limited so registration is required so that they can set up accordingly. Funding for the workshop series came from the Department of Environmental Conservation. See more information on the workshop series.
February 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
Friday, February 8
WNYSNLA Trade Show & Education Conference
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association will hold its annual Trade Show & Education Conference at Salvatores Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Friday’s Trade Show/Education Day features a variety of topics for green industry workers and gardeners interested in expanding their knowledge. Classes and workshops are credit-bearing for eligible professionals. Visit www.wnysnla.org to view brochure for topics, times and fees.
Friday, February 8
South Town Garden Club
9:30 a.m.
South Town Garden Club will meet at Burchfield Nature and Art Center, 2001 Union Rd., West Seneca. Valentine arrangements will be made. New members are welcome. For more information, call 668-0209.
February 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
Thursday and Friday, February 7 and 8
WNYSNLA Trade Show & Education Conference
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association will hold its annual two-day Trade Show & Education Conference at Salvatores Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Thursdays CNLP Day is open to Certified Nursery & Landscape Professionals and CNLP students. Friday”s Trade Show/Education Day features a variety of topics for green industry workers and gardeners interested in expanding their knowledge. Classes and workshops both days are credit-bearing for eligible professionals. Visit www.wnysnla.org to view brochure for topics, times and fees.
Thursday, February 7
Orchard Park Garden Club meeting
10:30 a.m.
The Orchard Park Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting in the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. The club’s African Violet & Orchid Interest Groups will share the culture and care of these exotics and give instructions on how to grow a blue-ribbon exhibit. The presentation will be followed by a business meeting and lunch.
February 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
Thursday, February 7
Nursery & Landscape Association meeting
6 p.m.
Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association will meet at Salvatores Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Lancaster, following its annual CNLP Day seminars. All green industry members are welcome. For more information, please visit www.wnysnla.org.
Wednesday, February 6
The Bowmansville Garden Club will visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave, to view “Night Lights at the Garden,” This is a change from their regular meeting night. Admission to the event is $10 and $8 for people ages 55 and over. This is a public event so feel free to bring someone with you. They will meet at 6 p.m. at the Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main Street, Bowmansville, to car pool.
Wednesday, February 6
WNY Carnivorous Plant Club monthly meeting
6:30pm
The WNY Carnivorous Plant Club will meet at Menne Nursery, 3100 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda. (When you get to Menne Nursery, please park in the back lot. Come through the gate to the administration building. The entrance is facing the nursery.) On the agenda for this month are future presentations, project plants, the Garden Art Sale in June, Allegheny Nature Pilgrimage, carnivorous plants in the news and an open discussion. Bring plants or general questions, and bring any seeds you’d like to share.
February 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes, Series D1
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
All skill levels are welcome in these drawing classes for adults at the the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. You don’t need much more than paper, pencils and an eraser to create beautiful drawings under the tutelage of Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. The cost for the series is $58 for Botanical Gardens members and $64 for nonmembers, or per class the cost is $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Register online or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Tuesday, February 5
Photographers Night at Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6 to 8 p.m.
This night is for amateur and professional photographers only and it is the only night when tripods are permitted during the popular Night Lights event at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
Monday, February 4
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WH
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Saturday. February 2
Super one-day sale at Arbordale Nurseries
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Save 20 percent on everything in the store at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Amherst. The sale includes 2013 seeds from New York producer Page Seed Co., 2013 Pondmaster pumps, pond supplies, tools and more. If it’s in stock, it’s on sale.
Saturday, February 2, 9, 16
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KA1
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium classes are for children ages 5-15 and will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. An art work will be completed at each class. The classes are taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher. All supplies are provided. The fee for Botanical Garden members and nonmembers is $30 per series or $11 per class. Register online or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday, February 2
Wegmans Family Garden: Bean mosaic art
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be bean mosaic art. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, February 2
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Snow or shine, a Snowflake Festival will be held at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown(one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, NY, and Warren, PA). The entire schedule is available at the Audubon Center website. Admission is $5 person over age 12; $2 for children 12 and under and free for children ages 2 and under. Parking, crafts, demonstrations, snowshoes, skis, and tickets for door prizes are free. Extra fees apply for horse-drawn wagon rides, bluebird house building, Chinese auction, raffles and food.
Saturday, February 2
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series: Annuals and Perennials
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
February 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
January 31, February 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
January 30, 31, February 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
Night Lights at the Botanical Gardens
6- p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
The popular Night Lights event will be held again at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The botanical exhibits are lit with theatrical lighting. Lighting designs are by SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc. and the event is sponsored by National Grid, Local Edge, Buffalo Spree, Star 102.5, Dundee Ale & Lager and Seagram’s Coolers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale January 21 or you can purchase them at the door.Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for Botanical Garden members, seniors & students; $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Guest passes and coupons aren’t valid during Night Lights. Cameras and monopods are permitted, but tripods are allowed only on the special photographers night on Feb. 5.
Wednesday, January 30
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DF
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Monday, January 28, February 4
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WH
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Sunday, January 27
Sunday Kids Program at Botanical Gardens: Bagel bird feeder
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children ages 4 to 12 will enjoy these hands-on activities held in the new indoor Wegmans Family Garden at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This week the activity is a bagel bird feeder. The activities are included with admission.
Saturday, January 26
Wegmans Family Garden: Wheat berry grinding and seed planting
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be wheat berry grinding and seed planting. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, January 26
Horticulture II Certificate Series: Hydroponics
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Wednesday, January 23, 30
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DF
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Wednesday, January 23
Amherst Garden Club: Fall and winter birds
10 a.m.
The Amherst Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville. The annual meeting and election of officers will take place at 10 a.m. followed by the program at 11:15 a.m. Mary Jane Bolo of Wild Birds Unlimited will discuss fall and winter backyard birds. Guests and newcomers are welcome.
Monday, January 21
Wegmans Family Garden: Grand opening
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The indoor Wegmans Family Garden will hold a ribbon cutting in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Activities for children ages 4 to 10 at this event include wheat berry grinding, vegetable prints and Cheerio bird feeders. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, January 19
Wegmans Family Garden: Popcorn bird feeder
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. For National Popcorn Day, this week’s activity will be a popcorn bird feeder. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Saturday, January 19
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series: Shrubs and Trees
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Saturday, January 19
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KJ
9 to 10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, January 19 to Sunday, February 17
Amaryllis & Cymbidiums at the Botanical Gardens
A special garden feature on amaryllis and cymbidiums will be included with admission at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo.
Saturday, January 19 to Sunday, March 3
Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at Botanical Gardens: Two views of Night Lights
Eileen Graetz and Jillian Kenyon, two artists with different perspectives, show their views of last year’s Night Lights event in the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. During Night Lights, the botanical exhibits are displayed with theatrical lighting, offering an opportunity for creative interpretations. The exhibit is included in the price of admission.
Wednesday, January 16, 23, 30
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DF
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Monday, January 14, 28, February 4
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WH
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Saturday, January 12
Horticulture II Certificate Series: Practical Principles of Pruning
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program follows the Certificate I program. It is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Saturday, January 12, 19
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KJ
9 to 10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, January 12
Wegmans Family Garden: Apple refrigerator magnet
10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Kids can participate in a hands-on activity with a nutrition or food theme at the indoor Wegmans Family Garden in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 10. This week the activity will be an apple refrigerator magnet. Admission to the Wegmans Family Garden is included with paid admission and with membership.
Wednesday, January 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DF
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Wednesday, January 9
Garden Friends of Clarence meeting
6:30 p.m.
Garden Friends of Clarence will meet at the Town Club House in Clarence Town Park on Main St., Clarence. Visitors are welcome.
Wednesday, January 9
6:30 p.m.
The WNY Carnivorous Plant Club will meet at Menne Nursery, 3100 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda. They will screen a documentary called First Flower.
Wednesday, January 9
Youngstown Garden Club meeting
7 p.m.
The January meeting of the Youngstown Garden Club will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church Street, Youngstown. Planning events for the upcoming year will be discussed. Guests are welcome.
Tuesday, January 8
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society meeting: “Vulnerability of Wetland Plants to Climate Change”
Kenmore Garden Club: International Flower Show
10 a.m.
The Kenmore Garden Club will meet in the Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore. Maryann Jumper, Kenmore Garden Club member and 8th District director-elect, will give a Power Point presentation on the International Flower Show held in Boston last year.
Monday, January 7, 14, 28, February 4
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WH
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Saturday, January 5
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series: Pest Management and Disease
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Saturday, January 5, 12, 19
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KJ
9 to 10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Thursday, January 3
Orchard Park Garden Club: “Starting Plants from Seeds”
10:30 a.m.
