• Spring Magic Planter

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    Ready your front porch for spring with the spring planter workshop at Lockwood’s. Mary will lead you in creating a beautiful outdoor planter using pansies, primrose, and other cool tolerant flowers.   The cost is $40.00 To reserve your spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/...
  • Terrarium Workshop at the Gardens – sold out

    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    This terrarium workshop is designed for adults who want to bring nature indoors. At the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens this hands on workshop will guide you through designing and building your very own glass-encased ecosystem. Discover, the fundamentals of terrarium design and layering, how to choose the right plants, tips for maintaining a healthy, long-lasting mini-garden and more. All materials will be provided to design and build your own terrarium. For more information and to reserve your spot...
  • 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...
  • Spring Planting 101: Trees and Shrubs

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    Healthy landscape plants start with proper planting! Get to this class at Lockwood’s where Jeff Fabian, an ISA Certified Arborist, will talk about the specifics of proper planting techniques and care of newly planted trees and shrubs to help them become well established during the growing season. Register today to learn new techniques to help your landscape plants thrive in their new home. To register, call the store (716-649-4684) or email us at orders@weknowplants.com. Price: Free...
  • Pollinators at Pfeiffer Nature Center

    Pfeiffer Nature Center (Lillibridge location) 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, New York, United States
    Join Pfeiffer Nature Center for an educational program focused on bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. Learn about the pollinators that help our ecosystem thrive. This free program is ideal for gardeners, families, and anyone interested in supporting local ecosystems. Discover:...
  • Cookies in Bloom at the Botanical Gardens

    Cookies in Bloom at the Botanical Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Join Brian and Nick from The Bakers Men Buffalo as you learn the tips and tricks of cookie decorating sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. This 2 hour class on April 26 led by two Food Network stars will take you step by step decorating four flower themed cookies. After decorating your cookies, explore the Botanical Gardens on your own, as each participant will receive one free guest pass. $25 from each ticket sold will be donated...
  • 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...
  • BWELL Garden Swap Event

    Grassroots Gardens of WNY 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, United States
    BWELL welcomes the community to swap seeds, garden tools, plants, and wisdom at their fifth annual Garden Swap. During the event, learn from special guest speaker, Dom Crockett of Mighty Meats. Please bring healthy, pest-free items. Label all plants, cuttings, and seeds. For complete information go to: https://www.grassrootsgardens.org/event/2026-bwell-garden-swap/...
  • Lead Safe Work Practices Training at The Tool Library

    The Tool Library 2626 Main St., Buffalo
    90% of Buffalo houses built before 1978, the year lead paint was made illegal. The Tool Library is offering a class so that you can learn how to safely do work on your house that might have lead paint and how to encapsulate pre existing hazards. Upon completion of the class, participants are awarded a free Tool Library membership with special access to our HEPA Vacs and FREE consumables, like 6mm plastic, tyvek suits, respirators and more! Learn more about...
  • Mischler’s 79 cent Perennial Sale

    Mischler’s 79 cent Perennial Sale
    Mischler's Florist and Greenhouses 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville, New York, United States
    Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses is having their annual perennial sale now through May 2 or until sold out. The flowers will be sold in packs of 4 for $3.16. Store hours are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm...
  • Live webinar: ‘What Is Wild and Why It Matters’

    What Is Wild and Why It Matters will be presented by Rick Darke, known for shaping how we think about wildness in managed landscapes. This event is a fundraiser for by Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park; it’s free or pay what you can. Can’t make it? A recording will be available. Register here. Rick Darke is an award-winning landscape designer, author, photographer, and educator. His work bridges ecology, cultural geography and aesthetics, showing that residential landscapes can be biologically rich and visually compelling at...