Cannabis Conference set for Jan. 13, 14

At the third annual SUNY Cannabis Conference, the brightest minds in cannabis will discuss research and opportunities in cannabis within New York State. The conference will be hosted by SUNY Niagara (formerly Niagara County Community College) on Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14. The event aims to advance cannabis education, foster professional networking, and inform the public about the numerous opportunities within this rapidly evolving industry. Sessions include medical cannabis research, plant genetics, sustainable practices and culinary cannabis innovations.

Hamburg GC: monarch butterflies

VFW Post 1419 Hamburg 2985 Lakeview Road, Hamburg, New York, United States

The Hamburg Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting 10 am at the VFW Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg. The speaker will be David O'Donnell, owner of the Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm in Clarence. The farm has been actively working to increase the monarch population for many years. He will discuss decreasing air pollution, pesticides and lawn chemicals. He also will discuss climate change and how it effects the decline of monarch butterflies. Guests are welcome. If you are interested in joining