• African Violet Society: Indoor Picnic

    GreenFields Assisted Living Facility 5951 Broadway, Lancaster, New York
    The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY will meet at Greenfields Assisted Living Facility – Court Entrance, 5951 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086. Parking is free. Bring a dish to share for an indoor picnic. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission charge. If you have questions, contact Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com....
  • Blooms & Brews

    Chandler Street Breweries 166 Chandler Street, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Blooms & Brews brings Buffalo gardeners and garden lovers together for an evening of connection, community, and fun during the height of the garden season. Join us Wednesday, July 22 from 5:00–9:00 PM at Chandler Street Breweries for this special fundraiser supporting Gardens Buffalo Niagara. Your ticket includes two drink tickets, food, access to basket raffles, a cork pull, and a special Garden Walk-themed beer brewed just for the occasion. Come relax, celebrate the season, and connect with fellow Buffalo...
    $35 – $45
  • Open Gardens

    Open Gardens
    Exceptional gardens to visit throughout Buffalo Niagara. DAYS: Thursdays and Fridays in July. Gardens and schedules vary each year, make sure to find current year guide book. HOURS: Vary according to gardener’s preference. All open hours and days are listed in the Open Gardens Guide. Look for an Open Gardens sign to indicate a garden is open for visiting. If there is no sign, there is most likely an unforeseen reason for the garden to be closed. Please do not...
  • Lockwood’s Lecture: Perennial Companions for Sun and Shade

    Pieter van der Lans is the co-owner of 2Plant International and has been in the perennial business for many years.  With this background, Pieter is able to provide advice ranging from basic plant knowledge to more extensive growing and technical issues. In his free time, he enjoys riding his bike and supporting the Columbus Crew soccer team. This talk is free to attend. Please register by calling Lockwoods at 716.649.4684 or email orders@weknowplants.com. Registering will help us know how much...
    Free
  • Mischler’s Magic Workshop

    Mischler's Florist and Greenhouses 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville, New York, United States
    Two-hour workshop from garden to vase. By appt only. Call us at (716) 632-1290 to sign up! Attendees get a 10% off purchase gift certificate....
    $50
  • Open Gardens

    Open Gardens
    Exceptional gardens to visit throughout Buffalo Niagara. DAYS: Thursdays and Fridays in July. Gardens and schedules vary each year, make sure to find current year guide book. HOURS: Vary according to gardener’s preference. All open hours and days are listed in the Open Gardens Guide. Look for an Open Gardens sign to indicate a garden is open for visiting. If there is no sign, there is most likely an unforeseen reason for the garden to be closed. Please do not...
  • Cut-your-own Bouquet Weekend at Mischler’s

    Mischler's Florist and Greenhouses 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville, New York, United States
    Take a hands-on guided walk through Mischler’s fresh flower garden beds and make your own wrap of 10 stems for $15!  Our head grower will give tips on growing flowers for cutting.  Please call us at (716) 632-1290 to reserve a spot for one of the three class times on Saturday, July 25th:10 am1 pm3 pm ...
    $15
  • Open Gardens

    Open Gardens
    Exceptional gardens to visit throughout Buffalo Niagara. DAYS: Thursdays and Fridays in July. Gardens and schedules vary each year, make sure to find current year guide book. HOURS: Vary according to gardener’s preference. All open hours and days are listed in the Open Gardens Guide. Look for an Open Gardens sign to indicate a garden is open for visiting. If there is no sign, there is most likely an unforeseen reason for the garden to be closed. Please do not...
  • Game of Logging: Level 3

    Boyce Hill State Forest 
    The Game of Logging program is nationally recognized for emphasizing safety, personal protective equipment, proper chainsaw operation, and practical cutting techniques. Level 3 builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 by focusing on advanced problem-solving techniques, spring pole cutting, and safely managing complex felling situations with increased confidence and precision. NOTE: Participants must have completed Level 1 to register for Level 2; and must complete Level 2 to register for Level 3. Participants will receive hands-on instruction...
    $170
  • Open Gardens

    Open Gardens
    Exceptional gardens to visit throughout Buffalo Niagara. DAYS: Thursdays and Fridays in July. Gardens and schedules vary each year, make sure to find current year guide book. HOURS: Vary according to gardener’s preference. All open hours and days are listed in the Open Gardens Guide. Look for an Open Gardens sign to indicate a garden is open for visiting. If there is no sign, there is most likely an unforeseen reason for the garden to be closed. Please do not...
  • VIP Night Lights Open Gardens Bus Tour

    Back by popular demand! The VIP Open Gardens Bus Tour returns on Friday, July 31, 2026 with a special evening edition. Enjoy a guided tour of six beautiful Northtowns gardens illuminated at night, plus a stop at a local all-native-plant garden nursery. Snacks and drinks will be provided along the way. You’ll leave with a little garden swag. The tour begins at 5:00 PM at Chandler Street Breweries and returns at 10:00 PM. Buy before July 1 to save! Ticket...
  • Buffalo Area Daylily Society: Daylily, Hosta, and Iris Public Sale

    Vigilant Fire Company 666 Main Street, West Seneca, New York, United States
    Marianne Rice is organizing–we need volunteers and plant donations! PLANT DONATION DETAILS Pre-event Donation & Preparations: In order to help the process we are holding a dividing, labeling and organizing event: Thursday 7/30/2026 from 1 pm until 4 pm The garden of Paul and Marianne Rice 186 Indian Church Road, West Seneca 14210 Please bring named plants and there will be help to clean and label for sale.   Please bring a photo/info sheet of the variety to assist the buying...
  • Nutrition and Food Systems at the Cattaraugus County Fair

    If you’re looking for something different to do at this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair, then head over to the Corporate Building and visit the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County booth. There will be tons of information and activities for all ages. One of those activities will be planting pumpkins with our Nutrition and Food System Educator Sheldon Kenyon. Participants will have the opportunity to plant a pumpkin that they will take home. They will also receive instructions on how...
    Free