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  • African Violet Society: Interpretive Plant Designs

    GreenFields Assisted Living Facility 5951 Broadway, Lancaster, New York
    The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY will meet at GreenFields Assisted Living Facility – Court Entrance, 5951 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086. Parking is free. The meeting will feature a demonstration on putting together a plant design for a judged show as well as the rules for a judged show and what not to do. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission fee. If you have questions, contact Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com....

  • Coming up in May – Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abram

    Coming up in May – Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope”
    Concord Public Library 18 Chapel Street, Springville, New York
    The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is offering a series of discussions of books with the theme of sustainability. The next in the series, “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams will be held on May 2, 2026. In this urgent book, Jane Goodall and Douglas Adams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Copies may be available at the library or by...

  • Hamburg House and Garden Club Meeting

    Village of Hamburg Community Center 107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg, New York
    The Hamburg House and Garden Club will be hosting a discussion on bee keeping. Carol Ann Harlos,is a Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension and an expert on bees and how to keep them, will speak on Bee Keeping and Pollinators. The meeting will be held at the Hamburg Community Center, 107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg. All are welcome to attend....

  • Grow Your Own Salad in Pots

    Grow Your Own Salad in Pots
    Lancaster Public Library 5466 Broadway, Lancaster, New York, United States
    The Lancaster Public Library is offering a course on growing a salad in pots. Plant lettuce and tomatoes in containers—no garden required. Start from seed and grow your own fresh, tasty salad right on your porch or patio. Adults only Register:bit.ly/lancasterlibrary or call 716-683-1120.Registration begins Wednesday, February 25...

  • Container Gardening Workshop

    Massachusetts Avenue Project 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, New York, United States
    Container gardens are a popular way to grow at home, but can often offer some challenges that in-ground or raised bed gardening doesn’t. Join this class to learn some methods that will improve your container garden outcomes. Taught by Patti Jablonski, General Manager at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market. Classes are offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. Tickets are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/container-gardening...

  • Biodiversity Education course to start April 20

    The Civic Ecology Lab will hold a course on Biodiversity Education from April 20 – May 17 online. Audience: Educators and teachers, sustainability leaders in organizations and communities, volunteers and biodiversity advocates worldwide. Focus: Research-informed biodiversity education linked to action. Instruction: The course is asynchronous, new materials released weekly. Optional live meetings will be recorded. Final project: Create a practical biodiversity education or stewardship activity plan for your settings. Syllabus: PDF file. Standard tuition: $90 See more here....

  • Master Your Garden Series – Nature Journaling for Gardeners

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
    Save the first Saturday of each month in 2026 for our monthly education series. This year, the Master Your Garden series features a variety of topics for home gardeners of all abilities, as well as others interested in horticulture. Each class begins at 10 a.m. and is held in the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 12690 State Route 31, Albion. Suggested donation: $5. To register, call (585) 798-4265 or email klo54@cornell.edu. This month the topic is nature journaling for...

  • What’s Growing On – Pot and Harden Seedlings

    Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst, NY
    Grassroots Gardens WNY is teaching a seed germination workshop at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. Topics covered will be the basics of seed growth, viability, selection, and how you can start your garden from seed. Tickets are available here: https://bnhv.org/bnhv-events/seed-germination...

  • Biochar Demo at Henry’s Gardens

    Henry’s Gardens 7884 Sisson Hwy., Eden, NY, United States
    Have you ever heard the term Biochar but have no idea what it is or why or why every gardener should know about it? Go to Henry’s Gardens and get answers to all your questions. Basically biochar is a carbon-rich material made by burning organic matter — like wood or plant waste — in a low-oxygen environment. The result is a highly porous, charcoal-like substance that works wonders when added to soil. What you will learn is how biochar is...

  • What’s Growing On Series – Pinching, Pruning, Staking and Deadheading

    Massachusetts Avenue Project 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, New York, United States
    Once your plants are going, what’s next? This class will cover the basics of plant maintenance, from pinching, pruning, staking and deadheading. The teachers will focus on 10 commonly grown plant varieties. Taught by Master Gardeners Brad & Beth. Classes are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. Tickets are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/plant-maintenance-pinching-pruning-staking-and-dead-heading...

  • Unwanted and Problematic: Pests, Plants, and Pathogens in our Gardens

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    This presentation at Lockwood’s Garden Center will focus on common problems and pests seen in the garden. Jeff will show you how you can mitigate and hopefully eliminate them. Being aware of what is out there that could cause problems down the road is key to ending issues before they start. To register, call the store (716-649-4684) or email us at orders@weknowplants.com Price: Free...

  • Coming up in May – Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abram

    Coming up in May – Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope”
    Concord Public Library 18 Chapel Street, Springville, New York
    The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is offering a series of discussions of books with the theme of sustainability. The next in the series, “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams will be held on May 2, 2026. In this urgent book, Jane Goodall and Douglas Adams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Copies may be available at the library or by...

  • African Violet Society: Fertilizer and Soil Mixes

    GreenFields Assisted Living Facility 5951 Broadway, Lancaster, New York
    The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY will meet at GreenFields Assisted Living Facility – Court Entrance, 5951 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086. Parking is free. The April meeting will be a panel discussion on fertilizers and soil mixes for African Violets and Gesneriads. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission charge. If you have questions, contact Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com....

  • What’s Growing On Series – Build a Raised Bed

    Grassroots Gardens of WNY 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, United States
    Interested in raised beds gardens at home? Not sure where to start? Join this beginner-friendly class for an exploration of picking the right type of raised bed for you, and then get some hands-on practice in basic power tool use and simple wood carpentry. Please note: attendees will not take home a raised bed, but will learn all the skills needed to make one. Classes are offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens...