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The 2019 Gala at the Gardens is Planned for September 20
Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced their annual Gala at the Gardens will take place on Friday, September 20 starting at 6:00pm. The Gala will welcome over 400 dedicated supporters to raise funds for the Botanical Gardens. Co-Chairs, Naniscah Koessler and Jackye Mandell, along with the Gala Committee have planned a memorable affair with a few special surprises. Honorary chairs Ted and Terry Johnson will welcome guests for an evening to celebrate coming together at the Botanical Gardens. Guests will delight in the Botanical Gardens’ indoor and outdoor gardens while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and sipping...
TWO Corpse Flowers are GROWING!
In early July 2014, the Botanical Gardens acquired three Amorphophallus titanum corms, Morty, Fester and Morticia. Since then, Morty has produced one leaf structure and two flowers. Fester has produced one leaf and one flower and Morticia has produced one leaf. Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as corpse flowers, are native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia and are famous for their horrible smell, like rotting flesh, while in bloom. Corpse flowers typically bloom every 6-10 years, making it a rare sight to see and smell. When the plant blooms, the flower and stench will only last 36-48 hours. In between blooming, the...
Yoga, Horticulture and Art Programs are Planned at the Botanical Gardens
Buffalo, NY - The Botanical Gardens is an inspiring place to learn about wellness, horticulture and art. Two sessions of Yoga, Gentle Hatha and Gentle Power Flow, will be offered beginning August 28 and two Horticulture Certificate Series will be offered. Horticulture I, will begin September 7 and Horticulture II will begin November 2. Beginner, Intermediate, and Studio Watercolor classes will be offered in several different sessions beginning September 9. Find balance both mentally and physically during yoga held inside the Botanical Gardens. These sessions are led by Leanne Oldenbrook, owner of Oasis Yoga and Wellness and yoga instructor for...
The Botanical Gardens is Seeking Docents to Teach the Wonderful World of Plants!
Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is recruiting for the Docent Class of 2019. Docent Training is a six-week program that will begin on August 8. Docent trainees will discover in-depth information about plants in the Botanical Gardens’ collection, develop teaching and public speaking skills and learn how to teach hands-on lessons, all while making new friends with shared interests. To become a Docent at the Botanical Gardens, organizers ask that interested individuals have a love of gardening or botany, enjoy learning and talking with the public and would like to become involved in a rewarding volunteer...
Restoration Project
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is currently undergoing a $1.8 million restoration project. The scope of work includes restoration of the front façade, window and glass replacement in the Gift Shop and admission areas and repair work on the upper and lower vents in the Palm Dome. Also included will be installation of LED lighting throughout the conservatory and parking lot, foundation repointing and masonry work on greenhouses 1, 4, 10, 11 and 12, interior maintenance on the historic structure, demolition of one of the interior growing houses, major improvements in greenhouse 10 and more. This project began...