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Wild Ones WNY: see the video on engaging community

If you missed Wild Ones WNY‘s online talk on “Engaging a Community,” you can watch the video here. Gwen Alegre, NY Master Naturalist, spoke about the lessons she learned starting a community volunteer conservation program with the Craneridge Homeowners Association, located in Glenwood in Erie County. She listed six lessons that she learned, and said that those lessons could apply to any situation where you’re trying to engage volunteers or trying to involve community. Upcoming events MLK Park greenhouse tour…...

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Apr 8, 2025

Gardening symposium set in Jamestown; register now

The third Annual Gardening Symposium will be held by the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County on Saturday, May 3 at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 241 James Ave., Jamestown. Early registration is encouraged. Before April 25, the general fee is $25 and the fee for Master Gardeners from any county is $15. After April 25, registration for general admission is $30 with $20 for Master Gardeners. You can register here, by phone at 716-664-9502 Ext. 203, or…...

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Apr 8, 2025

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 was last day for our spectacular prize drawing!

Tell your gardening friends that there are just a few hours to subscribe to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com and have a chance to win a prize package worth more than $500! You must be subscribed at Level 2 or 3. Sign up now! There will be three lucky winners, and each winner will receive the entire prize package worth more than $500! Tell your gardening friends! In addition to these exciting prizes, subscribers to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com get access to: Don’t miss out! Subscribe today. This year’s prizes Our…

Apr 8, 2025

Take it slow: That tip & more from Master Gardeners in WNY

Master Gardeners in Erie and Orleans Counties offer helpful tips and advice in their monthly newsletters. Here’s the latest information. Orleans County Digging In, the newsletter by Master Gardeners in Orleans County, starts off with suggestions on taking it slow: We are all itching to get back into the garden, to clean up the leaves, cut back spent perennials, and dig in new plants. But there are reasons to take it slow. Yes, they include protecting our pollinators, but they also…...

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Apr 1, 2025

Mischler's prize basket in Williamsville NY

It’s the final week to enter our huge prize drawing for 2025!

by Connie Oswald Stofko Have you been meaning to re-subscribe to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, but you haven’t gotten around to it yet? Well, there’s nothing like a deadline to get yourself moving! Our amazing prize drawing is coming to a close. The last day to enter is Tuesday, April 8, just a week away. Sign up now! When you subscribe at Level 2 or 3, you are automatically entered into the prize drawing worth more than $500. There will be three lucky…

Apr 1, 2025

child in Playspace at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

New Playspace for kids is open at Botanical Gardens

The former children’s garden has been completely transformed into an indoor Playspace for kids and families at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The hands-on Playspace, which has a pollinator theme, opened last week. The Playspace will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is included with admission. Visit the Botanical Gardens’ website to purchase tickets and explore upcoming exhibits, events and shows. Members of Botanical Gardens receive free admission year-round but must have a ticket…....

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Apr 1, 2025

elderberries in North Tonawanda Botanical Garden in Western New York

Wet spot in your yard? Get tips from North Tonawanda Botanical Garden

by Connie Oswald Stofko Does part of your yard turn into a pond in spring? Get some tips from the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization. The organization has been working for about five years to rehabilitate a long-neglected park located at 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda, along the Tonawanda Creek portion of the Erie Canal. The group aims to revitalize the native habitat as well as create a scenic destination. The volunteers also help with educational programs and community activities…....

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Mar 25, 2025

prize from Lockwood's Greenhouses & Farm

Are you ready for our prize drawing worth more than $500?

by Connie Oswald Stofko There is still time to be part of our amazing prize drawing! If you already have a subscription to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com at Level 2 or Level 3, you are already subscribed! (And thank you for that!) If you–or someone you know–haven’t gotten around to subscribe, now is the time to do it. Why? Because you could win a prize package worth more than $500! There will be three winners, so that makes the chances even better! Yes,…

Mar 25, 2025

March 25: Updates on federal changes that affect WNY environment

Here’s something you can do: Buffalo United March The Buffalo United March and Rally is a coalition of people in Western New York who put people and the planet first. The event will take place starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5 in Niagara Square, Buffalo. Earlier events were held in February and March to protest the dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as other concerns. You don’t have to show up on…

Mar 25, 2025

pillow for prize drawing from Henry's Gardens in Eden, NY

Don’t let your gardening friends miss out!

by Connie Oswald Stofko Do you know someone who always looked forward to our great prize drawing? Are you sure they signed up for the new subscription platform for Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com? Some gardeners will miss out this year—simply because they forgot to subscribe! They don’t even realize that the drawing is happening, or that the prize package is worth more than $500! Can you help spread the word? Tag a friend, share this post, and make sure they don’t miss out!…

Mar 18, 2025