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Families: Creatures of Night in Ellicottville

Nannen Arboretum 28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville, New York, United States
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cattaraugus County will hold its first fundraising event, Creatures of the Night, from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville. Families can explore the fascinating world of nighttime animals and learn about the science behind them. There will be a host of activities including speakers, educational exhibits and fun photo opportunities. All proceeds from the event will support Cattaraugus Master Gardener programs in key areas, such as Seed to Supper,...

Smallwood GC: pawpaw trees

theWELLbuffalo 995 Dodge Rd., Getzville, New York
Kyle Townsend will speak on growing pawpaw trees and native plants found in Western New York at the meeting of the Smallwood Garden Club at 7 p.m. Monday, October 20 at theWELLbuffalo, 995 Dodge Rd, Amherst. Guests are welcome....

African Violet Society: How to Grow Show Plants

GreenFields Assisted Living Facility 5951 Broadway, Lancaster, New York
The African Violet and Gesneriad Society of WNY will be hosting a Zoom presentation by Kevin Degner entitled How to Grow Show Plants. It will be held at Greenfields Assisted Living Facility – Court Entrance, 5951 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086. Parking is free. If you have any questions contact: Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com...

Ask the Native Plant Experts

Julia Boyer Reinstein Library 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, New York
Wild Ones WNY will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 23 at Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd, Depew. There will be a Mix and Mingle from 6-6:30 p.m. to meet and talk informally with each other. Then there will be Ask the Native Plant Experts. A panel of native plant experts will discuss challenges and solutions for our landscapes.   The panel includes local nursery professionals Kathleen Contrino, CW Native Plant Farm; Catherine LaMantia, Primeval Forest, and Ken...

Master Your Garden Series: Art of Growing Hydrangeas

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
Presenters: MG Noelle Wiedemer & MG Sue Starkweather Miller. The Art of Growing Hydrangeas – 7 Ps for Success: Planting, Pampering, Preventing Pests, Propagating, Pruning and Preserving Your Hydrangea Plant. All classes will be held at Orleans County CCE in the Education Center.   Class size is limited, pre-registration is required.  Suggested donation: $5 per class.  Register by calling 585-798-4265 or emailing klo54@cornell.edu....

What’s Bugging You? Understanding indoor cockroaches – Invasive tawny field cockroaches

Each month, experts from Cornell’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences will share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment. At the end, there will be an IPM Minute to cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. This month’s program discusses the types of cockroaches and how to distinguish among the various indoor types. Register to...

Orchard Park GC: Homemade Herbal Health Benefits

American Legion Hall 5784 Ellis Rd., Orchard Park, New York
“Home Made Herbal Health Benefits” will be presented by Sherry Stressing, ownerof Back Porch Produce. She will share herbal benefits including her own Elderberry Syrup....

Gardening Myths: Fact vs. Fiction

The Genesee County Master Gardeners will be continuing their monthly Garden Talk programs through the end of this year. This free series can be attended in person or via Zoom. it is open to all but you must register to attend. There are some common gardening myths that we may have all heard such as adding gravel to the bottom of your pots. This talk with Dristine D. uses research based sources to burst some of the myths and let...

Speaker Series: Beekeeping 101

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Thinking of becoming a beekeeper?  Start at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens on November 6. There all of the basics you need to know before deciding to get your first hive will be covered, plus everything you’ll want to know before you take your bees home. This lecture is designed to help beginners filter through all of the beekeeping information that is available out there. Dan and Erin, professional beekeepers, remember being new to beekeeping and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of advice...

First Friday: watershed

Audubon Community Nature Center 1600 Riverside Rd., Jamestown, New York, United States
Bethany O’Hagan from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will present ““How Does a Watershed Affect You?” on First Friday at Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. The cost is $8 for the public and $6 for Nature Center members and children ages 9–15. Reservations are appreciated: Call (716) 569-2345 or click through AudubonCNC.org/events. Walk-ins are welcome. Special Information: If you’d like to bring a packed lunch, you can visit attendees and the speaker after the program. Everywhere you are in the world,...
Coming up: Talk on forest tax law

Talk on forest tax law

Cattaraugus County Cooperative Extension 28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville, NY, United States
A free presentation on the 480a Forest Tax Law will be held from 9:00 – 11:30 AM Saturday, November 8 at Cattaraugus County Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ellicottville Center, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville NY 14731. Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cattaraugus County is partnering with New York Forest Owners Association for this event. Chris Enser, state forester from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will explain details of the program, answer questions, and help woodland owners decide if the program...
Poinsettia Tour at Lockwood’s

Poinsettia Tour at Lockwood’s

Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
Steve Lockwood has been growing poinsettias at Lockwood’s for over 30 years and now he will guide you through the greenhouses and show you how they are grown. Along the way he will give you tips on how to grow poinsettias at home. This tour is free to attend. Please register by calling the store at 716.649.4684 or email orders@weknowplants.com. ...
Poinsettia Tour at Lockwood’s

Poinsettia Tour at Lockwood’s

Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
Steve Lockwood has been growing poinsettias at Lockwood’s for over 30 years and now he will guide you through the greenhouses and show you how they are grown. Along the way he will give you tips on how to grow poinsettias at home. This tour is free to attend. Please register by calling the store at 716.649.4684 or email orders@weknowplants.com. ...

ADK-NFC: Erie Canal Bicentennial

Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Highway, Amherst, NY, United States
Adirondack Mountain Club-Niagara Frontier Chapter (ADK-NFC) meetings have returned to Amherst Community Church UCC, 77 Washington Hwy., Snyder, NY 14226. (Washington Hwy. is across from Daemen University, 4380 Main St., Amherst, NY 14226). The next meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. with a program on how to make a proper first aid kit (one of the 10 essentials for every hiker). The main program at 7:30 p.m. features the Buffalo History Museum’s program for the 200th year anniversary of the opening...