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Upcoming: Seeds to Splendor Class Series

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York

Join the Orleans Community Seed Library for a transformative year of monthly classes 2025dedicated to preserving our garden heritage and building community resilience through seeds. From essential seed starting techniques to advanced seed saving methods, each class will deepen your understanding of plant propagation while connecting you to the vital movement of protecting and sharing plant biodiversity. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned grower, you'll discover how saving and sharing seeds can strengthen our local food system, preserve

Winter Gardening Workshops: Houseplants

Massachusetts Avenue Project 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, New York, United States

Learn all about houseplants, which ones are right for you and your space, and how to care for them. This workshop will be held at MAP (Massachusetts Avenue Project), 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo with Patti Jablonski-Dopkin. For information and to register go to: https://www.grassrootsgardens.org/workshops

March 12 is deadline for urban tree grants

The first round of the Community Reforestation (CoRe) Grant Program is now open. Applications will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. Applications must be submitted through the SFS Grants Management System (SFS). Those wishing to apply need to establish an account in SFS. Once registered, search SFS for “CoRe.” For more details about the grant opportunity, including application and scoring criteria, visit DEC’s website or email urbanforestry@dec.ny.gov. Not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and Indian Tribes and Nations may get new grant funding for community reforestation

Sign up for MG Ed Day in Amherst

Classics V Banquet Center 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, New York

Master Gardener Education Day will be held by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County from 8:30 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 8 at Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst. The program will feature two outstanding speakers:  Space is limited. Advance registration is required; registration ends March 5. Register here. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. The registration fee is non-refundable. The cost is $60 for the public and $55 for Master Gardener Volunteers

Event Series Unwind Wednesday

Unwind Wednesday

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States

We all know that the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives can be stressful and tiring, which is exactly why you are invited to The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical for Unwind Wednesdays. On the third Wednesday of each month the Gardens will stay open until 8pm to give you the opportunity to unplug in a quiet oasis. Read a book, write a journal entry, listen to music, sketch, meditate, or just rest in the peaceful embrace of our

Climate Smart Communities offer grants

Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is accepting applications for grants to help communities accelerate their climate resilience plans and projects. The deadline to apply is 8 p.m. Monday, March 3. To be eligible for consideration, the community must be facing significant climate-related challenges, based on environmental as well as socioeconomic considerations. The application and the work must also be done as a collaboration between a community-based organization; a local, regional or Tribal government partner; and a climate adaptation professional. A

Memorial Trees Walk at Letchworth

Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, Castille

Learn about the park's memorial trees. Meet at Glen Iris Parking Area. Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth Registration: Not required

Submit art for Garden Walk Buffalo poster

Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour, is looking for submissions of original artwork to promote the 2025 event. One winner will be selected to be featured on the 2025 Garden Walk Buffalo poster. That winner will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Entries are due Friday, Jan. 31. This is an opportunity to share your artwork with hundreds of local gardeners and tens of thousands of visitors from around the U.S., Canada and beyond. Submission guidelines See more information here. Email your entry to aclark@gardensbuffaloniagara.com. Include ART

HOME ECOLOGIST: Pines at Letchworth

Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, Castille

Letchworth State Park (Genesee) Learn about the ecology of pine trees in winter. This is an intermediate event which require more walking. Meet at Middle Falls. For more information go to: https://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?pk=79 Registration: Not required

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

Seeds to Splendor: Garden design and planning

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York

Transform your outdoor space into a thriving, well-planned oasis. Whether you're dreaming of bountiful vegetables, fragrant herbs, or stunning flower displays, this class will give you the tools to design and plan a garden you can be proud of. All classes will be held the third Saturday of the month at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Education Center, Harrington Classroom, 12690 State Rte. 31, Albion, NY 14411. Suggested donation is $5. To reserve your seat call 585-798-4265 or email klo54@ cornell.edu

Beyond basic seed starting in Amherst

Audubon Library 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, New York

Beyond Basic Seed Starting with Erica Fire will be held on Saturday, January 18 at 1 PM at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Register by calling 716-689-4922

Winter Lecture Series – Chasing Eagles

Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, Castille

Letchworth State Park Learn about eagles from a professional photographer and educator. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. Registration: Not required

Winter Eagles

Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park, Castille

Letchworth State Park Observe wintering eagles at the Mt. Morris Dam overlook. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam Overlook, West Side. For more information go to: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth/details.aspx Registration: Not required