Tag: Upcoming events for Buffalo area

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cattaraugus County will hold its first fundraising event, Creatures of the Night, from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville. Families can explore the fascinating world of nighttime animals and learn about the science behind them. There will be a host of activities including speakers, educational exhibits and fun photo opportunities. All proceeds from the event will support Cattaraugus Master Gardener programs in key areas, such as Seed to Supper,…...

by Connie Oswald Stofko Learn about the history of the Erie Canal, tour the gardens and the shoreline restoration, buy a native plant, get answers from Master Gardeners, try kayaking for beginners and listen to music. A wide range of activities will be offered at Celebrate our Beginnings, an event to commemorate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. It’s sponsored by the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at…...

Mark your calendar: Genesee County Master Gardeners will host their annual Fall Garden Gala and Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. It will take place in Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main St., Batavia. The event will include plant sales, demonstrations of flower arrangements and a basket auction. Arrive at 10 a.m. for the best plant selection. (No early birds please.) All proceeds benefit the educational outreach of the Genesee County Master…...

Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 2, so hurry to sign up for horticulture classes at SUNY Niagara (previously called Niagara County Community College). Seniors who are 60 years old or older can audit a course for free! The classes are non-credit. See the cannabis courses here. Scroll past the cannabis courses to see the Workforce Development classes, which offer other horticulture classes. For more information, contact Carolyn Stanko, program coordinator, at cstanko@niagaracc.suny.edu…....

Visit 21 urban farms–for free–in Buffalo, Grand Island and Tonawanda during the 5th annual Urban Farm Day. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 16. Activities More than a dozen activities are planned during the day, including: Special ticketed events from partners For more information and to reserve spots for the special ticketed events, visit UrbanFarmDay.com Policy makers With the intention of highlighting issues faced by urban farms, this year’s Urban Farm Day also features…...