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…...
Enter 2026 Arbor Day poster contest; deadline is Nov. 30
“Trees for the Future” is the theme of the 2026 Arbor Day poster contest in New York State. The 2026 theme expresses connections between people and trees, the importance of planting trees for future generations, and the role of trees in providing resilience in a changing climate. “Trees are powerful allies in building resilient communities, ecosystems, and a healthier future,” said Amanda Lefton, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). “As we work together towards our goal…...
Reminder: See how to divide perennials
by Connie Oswald Stofko Learn about all that and more in a previous video with Lyn Chimera of Lessons from Nature. Autumn is a good time to move or divide perennials See the video here…....
Larger-than-life topiaries will charm adults & kids at Botanical Gardens
by Connie Oswald Stofko See charming, larger-than-life animal topiaries during Topiary Tales, the newest exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The exhibit will open Friday, Sept. 19 and continue through Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave. Buffalo. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free with admission. It’s a lovely exhibit for adults, and children will especially enjoy the Topiary Tales, a series of short stories that you can read…...