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  • Chautauqua County Webinar Series: Learn to Grow When Space is Low

    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is offering a winter webinar series on environment and agriculture. This free series offers practical tips and fresh insights for gardeners, landowners and nature enthusiasts of all levels. The topic for the webinar on February 10 is Learn to Grow When Space is Low. Discover tips and tricks for growing in containers and small spaces such as patios, window boxes and raised beds. Webinars will be recorded and shared with participants. Attendance

  • Coming up: tree care safety

    The Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, New York

    Western NY ReLeaf Tree Care Safety Workshop (In Person Event) – April 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. EST. Registration closes on March 25, or when full. Join Western NY ReLeaf for a full day technical workshop on tree care safety. This workshop will include tree care safety basics, chipper safety, chain saw safety, and more. This is a demonstration and lecture workshop; participants will not be hands-on with tools. Hear from Tim Walsh, Vice president of Safety and Training

  • Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes – Garden Design 101

    Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., East Aurora

    Learn essential steps to create a beautiful cohesive garden no matter the size of the space. The speaker for this class is Nora Saintz. You may go to This class (9:00-10:15) and/or Incorporating Native Plants into Your Garden (same day 10:30-11:45). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per day. Registration is required. Space is limited; register no later than two days before each event. Register here or contact jah663@cornell.edu or (716) 652-5400, ext. 176. Accommodations for persons with special needs may

  • Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes – Incorporating Native Plants into Your Garden

    Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., East Aurora

    How to select appropriate native plants for your landscape, native plants vs. cultivars, and where to purchase native plants in Western New York. The speaker is Lyn Chimera. You may go to This class (10:30-11:45) and/or Garden Design 101  (same day 9:00-10:15). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per day. Registration is required. Space is limited; register no later than two days before each event. Register here or contact jah663@cornell.edu or (716) 652-5400, ext. 176. Accommodations for persons with special needs

  • Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop at Lockwood’s

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY

    Lockwood's Garden Center is offering a beginner friendly workshop offering you the chance to make your own macrame heart wall hanging. Your instructor is Laura and she will show you how to tie all the knots you need to make this wall hanging for your home. For more information and to reserve your spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/

  • Seed Starting 101 in Concord

    Hulbert Library in Concord 18 Chapel St., Springville, New York

    Learn all the basics of indoor seed starting - including guidance on soil, lights, heat, and humidity at the Concord Library. There will also be trouble shooting, demos of planting and potting up, and plenty of time for your questions. Registration required - Call the library at 716-592-7742 or stop in to register Free and open to everyone!

  • Chautauqua Webinar Series: Invasive Species ID and Management

    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is offering a winter webinar series on environment and agriculture. This free series offers practical tips and fresh insights for gardeners, landowners and nature enthusiasts of all levels. The topic for February 17 is Invasive Species ID and Management. Catch up on what local invasive species to keep an eye out for, and how to manage them if they come into your garden or yard. Webinars will be recorded and shared with

  • Coming up: tree care safety workshop

    The Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, New York

    Western NY ReLeaf Tree Care Safety Workshop (In Person Event) – April 2, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Join Western NY ReLeaf for a full day technical workshop on tree care safety. This workshop will include tree care safety basics, chipper safety, chain saw safety, and more! This is a demonstration and lecture workshop; participants will not be hands-on with tools. Hear from Tim Walsh, Vice president of Safety and Training for the Townsend Company, Dan Gaidasz, Urban Forestry Technical Coordinator

  • House Plant Swap at Lockwood’s

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY

    Lockwood's Garden Center is excited to announce their upcoming, third year in a row, Plant Swap. Bring a pest-free plant to trade for a new one. You will be trading with fellow plant owners. The plants can be potted or cuttings- bring one or several. There will be coffee and donuts and a free plant for each person. For more information and to reserve your spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/

  • Propagation Pot at Lockwood’s

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY

    At Lockwood's Garden Center you will have the opportunity to build your own rooting station for your houseplant cuttings. Suzanne will lead a demonstration on how to create a self-watering propagation pot. For more information and to register go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/

  • Orchid Watercolor Workshop at the Gardens

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

    Step into a world of color and creativity with the Whimsical Orchids: Watercolor Workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this joyful, beginner-friendly session will guide you through the enchanting process of painting orchids with a playful twist. For more information and to reserve your spot go to: https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/whimsical-orchids/

  • Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes: What’s Wrong With My Plant?

    Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., East Aurora

    The topic is What is Wrong With my Plant? Bring your plant, a piece, or a good picture, and your questions. The speaker for this class is Carol Ann Harlos. You can attend this session and/or Win the War Against Problems in the Vegetable Garden (10:30-11:45). Both of these will be on the same day, Cost:  Master Gardeners $20/each date, Public $25/each date Register no later than 2 days before each event. Space is limited. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be

  • Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes: Win the War Against Problems in the Vegetable Garden

    Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., East Aurora

    This month's second topic is Win the War Against Problems in the Vegetable Garden The speaker is Margaret Raupp. Get great tips from Master Gardeners for a happy, healthy vegetable garden this year. You may attend this class and/or, on the same day, What's Wrong With My Plant? (9:00-10:15). The cost is $25 per day. Registration is required. Space is limited; register no later than two days before each event. Register here or contact jah663@cornell.edu or (716) 652-5400, ext. 176. Accommodations for persons with special