Tag: Upcoming events for Buffalo area

See the winning entries in two Western New York photo contests. Pfeiffer Nature Center will hold a photography show in conjunction with its photo contest next weekend. You can see the winners here of this year’s Nature Photography Contest, sponsored by the Audubon Community Nature Center. Pfeiffer Nature Center Pfeiffer Nature Center will hold its photography show  from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 in the historic chestnut cabin at the center, 14 South Main St., Portville. The new deadline…...

The Master Gardeners of Erie County will hold three fall workshops. The cost is for the public is $20 per class or $50 for all three workshops; the cost for Master Gardeners is $15 per workshop. Class size is limited. Classes are: Hypertufa 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 Pavilion near tennis courts in Hamlin Park, S. Grove Street & Prospect Avenue, East Aurora Hypertufas are rustic, light-weight containers that look like stone, similar to ones used in English…...

Learn more about gardening and plants in the horticulture classes to be offered at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. You can sign up for an entire series or just one class at a time. You don’t have to take the classes in order. If you complete all the classes in a series, you will receive a certificate. The classes are all taught by David Clark, nationally known garden educator. He’s not only knowledgeable, he’s…...

A free online course called “Climate Change Science, Communication, and Action” will be offered by Cornell University. It is aimed at Cooperative Extension educators, Master Gardener volunteers, state and local government, land trusts and other non-profits, and others interested in an introduction to climate change science and how to communicate effectively about this important topic. The course will be held from Sept. 11 to Oct. 1. Participants should plan on an average of 3-4 hours a week of work during…...

Two upcoming bus tours will show a different side of gardening. The Buffalo Beyond Flowers: Sustainability in Action bus tour on Aug. 5 will show what Buffalo is doing to be “green.” The East Side Momentum Tour on Aug. 12 will show you some of Buffalo’s distinct and evolving neighborhoods. These are public places that you could visit on your own, but what’s great about these tours is that you get to speak to people involved in the projects so…...

by Connie Oswald Stofko Wander through the gardens with a glass of local wine or craft beer. Or perhaps you prefer an herbaceous drink, such as basil and cucumber in sparkling water. Then sit down among the tropical exhibits for small plates of appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Be among the first to experience this new dining experience called Tasting Tuesdays being held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 22 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens,…...