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  • WNY Rose Society

    St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ 750 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY, United States
    The WNY Rose Society will meet at 7 pm (social time 6:30 pm) at Wednesday, March 18 at St. Stephens Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. (Downstairs. Handicap accessible.) David Clark, noted garden instructor and Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional, will speak on “Opening the Garden: Pruning, Fertilizing, Disease and Pest Control.”  It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. At the meeting, you can also purchase tickets to their Spring Luncheon, “Petals &...

  • 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. 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 for the...

  • Wild Ones WNY: tackle invasives

    How to Tackle Invasives: from your backyard to your community Wild Ones WNY will hold an online discussion from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Thursday, March 19 Find out what “lovely” plants may be quietly invading your landscape and neighborhood, such as lesser celandine, Japanese knotweed, common buckthorn, Eurasian honeysuckle, multifloral rose and more. Homeowners and native plant aficionados Devon Southall and Gwen Alegre will share their experience with what has worked and what they have learned over years of managing invaders...

  • Free Friday Tours at the Gardens

    Free Friday Tours at the Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens on select Friday afternoons for complimentary, 30-minute “mini tours.” Learn all about the highlights of the first six greenhouses from knowledgeable Garden Guides. Then, enjoy the rest of our conservatory at your own pace. Bring a friend and learn about the fascinating living collections. Tours are informative and fun for the whole family, all ages are welcome. Learn about the living collections and historic conservatory. The price of the tour is included...

  • Succulent Birdhouse Planter at Lockwood’s

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    Create a planter full of interesting colors and textures for your home. In this class at Lockwood’s Garden Center, you will fill a wooden birdhouse planter with assorted succulents and learn the best practices for maintaining your new arrangement. For cost of the class and to reserve your spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/...

  • Suminagashi: Tree Ring Workshop at the Gardens

    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Explore the quiet magic of Suminagashi, the ancient Japanese art of paper marbling at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Transform flowing ink into striking tree-ring inspired designs. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to float ink on water, gently guide its movement, and layer circular patterns that echo the natural growth rings found in trees, to create completely unique prints. For cost, more information and to reserve your spot go to: https://www.buffalogardens.com/events/suminagashi-workshop/...

  • Seed Germination Workshop

    Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst, NY
    Grassroots Gardens WNY is teaching a seed germination workshop at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. We’ll cover the basics of seed growth, viability, selection, and how you can start your garden from seed. For complete information and to purchase a ticket go to: https://bnhv.org/bnhv-events/seed-germination...

  • 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....

  • Coming up for Earth Day: Food, the Ultimate Climate Change Messenger

    Olean Meditation Center 2275 Dugan Rd., Olean, New York
    Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 25 with a talk by Dr. Michael Hoffman on “Food: The Ultimate Climate Change Messenger,” networking, and conversation afterwards. The event is free. Advance registration is requested. Mike Hoffmann is dedicating his life to confronting the grand challenge of climate change by helping people understand and appreciate what is happening through the foods we all love and need. He has published climate change articles in the popular press – The Hill, Fortune, Medium, and...

  • 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...

  • Cut Flower Gardening Class at the Gardens

    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    This class at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will walk you through how to grow your own beautiful, blooming cut flower garden, starting with choosing the perfect garden spot and prepping your soil, to picking the right plants and designing a layout that fits your space and style. You’ll learn how to start flowers from seed or select healthy plants from a nursery, along with tips on planting, watering, fertilizing, and keeping weeds and pests at bay. Also...

  • 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...