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  • Coming up: Butterfly Experience

    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    The Butterfly Experience will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from May 16 to July 19 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. It’s included with admission! Plus, new this year there will be a live Butterfly Release on select Saturday mornings! Enjoy exclusive early access to the conservatory, learn about butterflies and help them take flight. This personal encounter requires special tickets that can be purchased here....

  • Black Creek Preserve Tree Planting

    Black Creek Preserve Birdsall, New York
    Join a planting party with WNY Land Conservancy at the newly protected Black Creek Preserve in Birdsall. It will take place from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Volunteers will help plant 75 native trees along Black Creek to improve wildlife habitat, stabilize streambanks, and protect water quality. Participants will also help dig holes, install deer fencing and posts, and haul water and mulch to give the young trees the best chance to thrive. Registration is required; register here....

  • Sensory Hours at the Gardens

    Sensory Hours at the Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Experience the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in a calm, welcoming atmosphere during Sensory Hour—an event designed for individuals with sensory, developmental, or physical needs and their families. Enjoy a peaceful visit with reduced sounds, fewer crowds, and an environment that supports comfort and exploration. Capacity is limited to 50 guests to ensure a relaxed setting. Advance registration is highly recommended. For more information and to reserve your spot go to: https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/sensory-hour/event/2026-02-17/...

  • Master Your Garden Series – Garden & Landscape Photography

    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 using your unique...