• WNY Herb Study Group

    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Kathleen Contrino of CW Native Plant Farm will speak at the April 8 meeting of the Western New York Herb Study Group on the topic of “Perennials for Ecological Restoration and Sustainable Landscapes of Western New York.”    Doors open at 5:30 PM.  A brief business meeting at 6 PM precedes the program.  The meeting and program will be held at the Administration Building of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14218. Free...
  • Coming up: CHEFS Master the Kitchen

    CHEFS Master the Kitchen 5-Part Class Series Instructor: Katie Oakes Register to join this 5-part class series on either Mondays (April 13, 20, 27, May 4, May 11) or Wednesdays (April 15, 22, 29, May 6, May 13), 11-12:30 pm. Topics covered include spices/flavors, knife skills, kitchen safety, meal planning and budgeting, and more. Participants must attend all five classes in order to receive a free Meal Planning Kit. Classes are free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Call 585-798-4265, ext. 125...
  • Feed the Fish at the Gardens

    Feed the Fish at the Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Get up close and personal with the family of koi fish at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Enjoy early access to the Gardens before they are open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends.  This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person...
  • Horticultural Heroes

    Horticultural Heroes
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    In the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens you will find an extraordinary collection of diverse and visually striking portraits of Horticultural Heroes. This collection of works pays homage to the groundbreaking contributions of thought leaders in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture, agriculture, and conservation. Each portrait masterfully captures the essence of these Horticultural Heroes, celebrating their tireless commitment to advancing plant knowledge, fostering community, fighting injustice, and championing the preservation of vital ecosystems. The exhibit runs...
  • Spring Flower Exhibit at the Gardens

    Spring Flower Exhibit at the Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    There’s no better time at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens than spring. It is time for the colorful blooms of the annual Spring Flower Exhibit. Experience fragrant hyacinths, vibrant daffodils, colorful tulips, and even more of your favorite seasonal flowers. With over 30,000 blossoming bulbs throughout the conservatory, allow the sights and scents of Spring to delight you this season. Don’t miss the limited time exhibit. Enjoy a warm spring day surrounded by sweet smelling flowers in their...
  • Isabelle Martin’s birthday open house

    Martin House 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY
    At Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, you can celebrate the 157th birthday of Isabelle Reidpath Martin on April 9 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be a free spring planting program and sweet treats in the Pavilion. Enjoy an open house style tour: explore the house at your leisure, linger in the spots you love, and chat with our knowledgeable guides. Plus, kids can participate in a complimentary architectural scavenger hunt while they make their way through the...
  • Green Drinks

    MINT Mojito Bar 1225 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York
    Join us at Mint Mojito! Green Drinks Buffalo is a local group of Green Drinks International. Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. There is a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you’ll be made welcome. Just say, “are you green?” and we will introduce you to whoever is there. These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found...
  • Place, Plant, and Pull at Garden in the Sun

    Garden in the Sun 382 Fargo Ave, Buffalo
    Grassroots Gardens will be removing invasive buckthorn and Rose of Sharon shrubs and planting American Hazelnut Bushes at Garden in the Sun. If time allows, a bunch of branches will be moved out of the garden to the street curb No experience needed, and tools will be provided. Wear weather-appropriate footwear and outerwear. Please RSVP so we can bring enough supplies for everyone! Inclement weather date set for Wednesday, April 15th, from 6 PM to 7 PM....
  • Last day to RSVP for Gardens Buffalo Niagara celebration

    The Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, New York
    April 10 is the last day to respond to Spring into Season: A Gardeners’ Celebration. Join Gardens Buffalo Niagara for their annual spring kickoff as they welcome gardeners from all of their events and programs, celebrate this year’s Lunenfeld Beautification Grants winners, and hear from special guest speaker, Nathan Huff, director of Horticulture & Grounds at the Buffalo Zoo. The event will take place from 1pm-4pm Sunday, April 19 at the Buffalo Zoo’s Children’s Resource Center....
  • Feed the Fish at the Gardens

    Feed the Fish at the Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Get up close and personal with the family of koi fish at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Enjoy early access to the Gardens before they are open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends.  This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person...
  • Horticultural Heroes

    Horticultural Heroes
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    In the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens you will find an extraordinary collection of diverse and visually striking portraits of Horticultural Heroes. This collection of works pays homage to the groundbreaking contributions of thought leaders in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture, agriculture, and conservation. Each portrait masterfully captures the essence of these Horticultural Heroes, celebrating their tireless commitment to advancing plant knowledge, fostering community, fighting injustice, and championing the preservation of vital ecosystems. The exhibit runs...
  • Spring Flower Exhibit at the Gardens

    Spring Flower Exhibit at the Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    There’s no better time at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens than spring. It is time for the colorful blooms of the annual Spring Flower Exhibit. Experience fragrant hyacinths, vibrant daffodils, colorful tulips, and even more of your favorite seasonal flowers. With over 30,000 blossoming bulbs throughout the conservatory, allow the sights and scents of Spring to delight you this season. Don’t miss the limited time exhibit. Enjoy a warm spring day surrounded by sweet smelling flowers in their...