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Open Art Night

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find inspiration under the lush conservatory for an intimate art experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Buffalo. You will have the entire 30,000+ square foot conservatory full of exotic plants from around the world at your fingertips to create in plein-air for four hours. *Limited registration This experience is best suited for artists ages 16 and up. All participants are encouraged to bring...

Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Buffalo

Central Library (Downtown) Buffalo 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby will meet in person at the Collections Gallery Conference Room in the Buffalo Central Library. You can also join on Zoom; email buffalo@citizensclimatelobby.org for the zoom link or more information. Learn how to make a difference on climate change. For more information, head to their website www.citizensclimatelobby.org. Are you worried about pollution and climate change? Do you want to communicate powerfully on issues that are important to you? Are you solution oriented? Do you...

WNY Rose Society

St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ 750 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY, United States
WNY Rose Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday June 11 at St. Stephens Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. Social hour begins at 6:30 pm. (This meeting is a week earlier because of the Rose Show coming up). Topics: how to enter a Rose Show and all the different categories for different kinds of roses. Novices are especially welcomed and encouraged. Members will also answer any questions folks may have about their roses, and offer helpful tips, especially for...
Event Series Graycliff Tours this Summer

Graycliff Tours this Summer

Graycliff Estate 6472 Old Lakeshore Rd., Derby
Graycliff is currently constructing a new Visitor Center which affects the welcome area and guest facilities but does not impact the historic home or gardens. However, due to strict capacity limitations, tours of the home and garden are available by reservation only. Graycliff is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday (for tickets go to: Tours – Experience Graycliff). The grounds may be available Sunday through Wednesday for a Private Tour. For full information about the happenings at Graycliff and for...

Terrestrial Management Workshop: Invasive Trees & Shrubs

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge 1101 Casey Road, Basom, New York
Join WNY PRISM for a workshop on how to manage some of our most common invasive tree and shrub species! Learn how to manage some common invasive species that may be present on your property. First talk about Best Management Practices for invasive trees and shrubs including tree of heaven, buckthorn and honeysuckle. Then there will be a information on manual, mechanical and chemical methods with a focus on specific treatment techniques including foliar treatment, cut stump and basal bark....

Explore with a forester at Pfeiffer

Pfeiffer Nature Center (Lillibridge location) 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, New York, United States
A guided nature walk will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 12 at Pfeiffer Nature Center. A New York DEC Forester will lead the way as the group explores the woods, learning how to identify common trees, shrubs and invasive plants found in Western New York. You’ll hear how foresters balance tree harvesting with the needs of wildlife, recreation, and long-term forest health. ...
Event Series Butterfly Experience

Butterfly Experience

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo. Step into the brand-new Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from June 7 to August 3.  For the first time ever, visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with a kaleidoscope of butterflies for an unforgettable experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Western New York. This summer, hundreds of butterflies...
Event Series Blooming Colors at the Arcangel Gallery

Blooming Colors at the Arcangel Gallery

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Blooming Colors is an evocative exhibition by local Western New York artist Susan M. Palys, celebrating the vibrant beauty of nature through a collection of floral-inspired artworks and mixed media paintings. Each piece in this curated series captures the delicate intricacies and explosive hues found in the natural world, from the soft whispers of petals to the bold statements of blooming compositions. Susan’s work seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary techniques, layering textures and colors to create dynamic, immersive compositions that invite...

Orchard Park GC: Growing Roses in WNY

American Legion Hall 5784 Ellis Rd., Orchard Park, New York
Members of the WNY Rose Society will share their experiences(high and low) of growing roses in WNY....
Event Series Graycliff Tours this Summer

Graycliff Tours this Summer

Graycliff Estate 6472 Old Lakeshore Rd., Derby
Graycliff is currently constructing a new Visitor Center which affects the welcome area and guest facilities but does not impact the historic home or gardens. However, due to strict capacity limitations, tours of the home and garden are available by reservation only. Graycliff is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday (for tickets go to: Tours – Experience Graycliff). The grounds may be available Sunday through Wednesday for a Private Tour. For full information about the happenings at Graycliff and for...
Event Series Butterfly Experience

Butterfly Experience

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo. Step into the brand-new Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from June 7 to August 3.  For the first time ever, visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with a kaleidoscope of butterflies for an unforgettable experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Western New York. This summer, hundreds of butterflies...
Event Series Blooming Colors at the Arcangel Gallery

Blooming Colors at the Arcangel Gallery

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Blooming Colors is an evocative exhibition by local Western New York artist Susan M. Palys, celebrating the vibrant beauty of nature through a collection of floral-inspired artworks and mixed media paintings. Each piece in this curated series captures the delicate intricacies and explosive hues found in the natural world, from the soft whispers of petals to the bold statements of blooming compositions. Susan’s work seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary techniques, layering textures and colors to create dynamic, immersive compositions that invite...

Lake Erie waterfront: erosion, flooding

Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Station 1 12798 Allegany Rd., Irving, New York
A workshop will be held to help waterfront property owners, municipal leaders, and natural resource managers better understand the climate and weather patterns that influence seiche events, erosion, and flooding along New York’s Lake Erie shoreline. The Sandy Shorelines and Seiches Information Workshop will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 13 at the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Station 1. Register here. There will be presentations by: Copies of a “Seiche Events on Lake Erie” fact sheet authored...
Event Series 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...