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Spring bird walk at Audubon Nature Center

Audubon Community Nature Center 1600 Riverside Rd., Jamestown, New York, United States

Join birders from the Chautauqua-Warren Birding Association for a spring bird walk at ACNC. Spring migration is prime time for finding birds in Western New York. It is not unusual to see upwards of 80 species in a morning at ACNC during May. You need not stay the whole time. Feel free to come and go as you please. For more information call (716) 569-2345 or go to: AudubonCNC.org

Event Series Plants from the past: Herbarium Exhibit

Plants from the past: Herbarium Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

A herbarium is a collection of plants that have been preserved for scientific study. Many of the specimens chosen for this exhibit were originally home to, or collected from, our Botanical Gardens. These specimens are currently housed within the Clinton Herbarium at the Buffalo Museum of Science. To learn more about the Herbarium or to get involved, please visit www.sciencebuff.org/volunteer.  Get up close with several high-resolution reproductions of actual herbarium specimens, some of which are over 100 years old. Learn about the important role that the first Director of the Botanical Gardens, 

Native plant sale in North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda Botanical Garden 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda, New York, United States

The North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization (NTBGO) will hold a plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11 at North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda. Native plants, shrubs and trees grown by NTBGO will be for sale to the public. Planting information will be available. Prior to the sale, check their website to see what plants are available. Contact ntbgo@hotmail.com for more info. 

Plant sale & more in Orchard Park

Orchard Park Historic Train Depot 395 South Lincoln Avenue, Orchard Park, New York

"A Celebration of Moms and Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Oh My!" will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Orchard Park Historic Train Depot, 395 South Lincoln, Orchard Park. It is sponsored by the Orchard Park Garden Club, the club's evening branch called The Seedlings, the Village of Orchard Park and the Railway Historical Society.  The event will feature: Other activities will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orchard Park Library,

Event Series Without flowers, there would be no us

Without flowers, there would be no us

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

The Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is hosting a new exhibit with the works of Madeline Bartley. “Without Flowers, there would be no us” is a series of works on paper that pays tribute to adjusting oneself to new spaces. Viewers will encounter hand printed artworks on paper and fabrics that integrate watercolor drawings, embroidery and collage. Highlighting place-making with botanical elements with a background saturated in colors and assorted stencils. Bartley’s recent works on paper

One stop, Mom shop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

Looking for a way to celebrate with your mom? The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will be hosting the One-Stop Mom-shop on May 11th from 10am-4pm. Shop with local artists and vendors, sip on a Mom-osa, and pick up the perfect plant for your home with a Botanical Gardens plant sale. Food Trucks on-site from 11am-3pm.   Bring your own bag or box. In an effort to reduce the use of plastic and waste, we ask shoppers to bring their own reusable bags

One-stop, Mom shop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

Looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom? The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will be hosting our One-Stop Mom-Shop on May 11th from 10am-4pm. Shop with local artists and vendors, sip on a Mom-osa, and pick up the perfect plant for your home with a Botanical Gardens plant sale. Food Trucks on-site from 11am-3pm.  Included with admission. For three hours only  HoneyRoot Studio will be onsite for quick ‘Mommy and Me’ photo sessions. Explore the Botanical Gardens and take a moment to

Event Series Mother’s Day membership at the Gardens

Mother’s Day membership at the Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens invites you to give mom the gift of the Botanical Gardens for a full year at 15% off. Membership includes free admission to the Botanical Gardens, discounts on special events, classes, the gift shop, plus more. Whether your mom is an avid gardener or just a lover of gorgeous plants and flowers, the Botanical Gardens has lots of ways to treat your mom to the most beautiful day that she deserves. For more information and to

Renovating and maintaining your home landscape Part 2

Draves Arboretum 1815 Sharrick Road, Darien, New York

This is the second part of a four part series on home landscaping. Paulina Masailo will head up this second part on material selection, site preparation and installation. The four parts are: May 4 Design: the steps home owners can take to develop a landscape plan for their property May 11 Recommendations for installing your landscape plan June 1 Landscape maintenance June 8 Pest control All classes are $12. Register at: https://www.dravesarboretum.org/event-registration-and-payment

Buffalo Bonsai Society: workshop

STEM Building, Erie Community College North Campus 6205 Main St., Amherst, New York

The Buffalo Bonsai Society meets at 1 p.m. Saturday on the dates below. The group meets in the STEM Building at SUNY Erie North Campus, 6205 Main St., Amherst.

Event Series Grayclliff Estates tours

Grayclliff Estates tours

Graycliff Estate 6472 Old Lakeshore Rd., Derby

Graycliff is offering tours of the estate in Derby from May through September. There are one hour tours and extended two hour tours in addition to kids' tours and special events. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For full information on dates and times available and to reserve tickets go to: https://experiencegraycliff.org/visit/tours/

Event Series Plants from the past: Herbarium Exhibit

Plants from the past: Herbarium Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

A herbarium is a collection of plants that have been preserved for scientific study. Many of the specimens chosen for this exhibit were originally home to, or collected from, our Botanical Gardens. These specimens are currently housed within the Clinton Herbarium at the Buffalo Museum of Science. To learn more about the Herbarium or to get involved, please visit www.sciencebuff.org/volunteer.  Get up close with several high-resolution reproductions of actual herbarium specimens, some of which are over 100 years old. Learn about the important role that the first Director of the Botanical Gardens, 

Event Series Without flowers, there would be no us

Without flowers, there would be no us

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

The Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is hosting a new exhibit with the works of Madeline Bartley. “Without Flowers, there would be no us” is a series of works on paper that pays tribute to adjusting oneself to new spaces. Viewers will encounter hand printed artworks on paper and fabrics that integrate watercolor drawings, embroidery and collage. Highlighting place-making with botanical elements with a background saturated in colors and assorted stencils. Bartley’s recent works on paper

Event Series Mother’s Day membership at the Gardens

Mother’s Day membership at the Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens invites you to give mom the gift of the Botanical Gardens for a full year at 15% off. Membership includes free admission to the Botanical Gardens, discounts on special events, classes, the gift shop, plus more. Whether your mom is an avid gardener or just a lover of gorgeous plants and flowers, the Botanical Gardens has lots of ways to treat your mom to the most beautiful day that she deserves. For more information and to