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4-H Fall Fest and a BOOtanical Celebration to be Held at the Botanical Gardens
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announces their partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County 4-H program to bring a great family event to the Botanical Gardens again this fall. The 4-H Fall Fest, including animals on the 4-H farm, will be held at the Botanical Gardens from September 30 through October 15 from 10am to 4pm daily. A special BOOtanical Celebration, sponsored by Wegmans, will be included in the festival on October 14 from 10am to 2pm. Through a wonderful partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County 4-H, the Botanical Gardens will celebrate National 4-H...
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Announces Winners of 2017 Preservation Awards
photo by: Joe CascioErin Grajek, Botanical Gardens; Jennifer Kensy, Foit-Albert Associates; Greg Carballada, Foit-Albert Associates; Bryce Bixby, Foit-Albert Associates; Joe DiDomenico, Botanical Gardens Seventeen for ‘17! A total of seventeen nominations for the 2017 Preservation Awards were submitted for historic homes, buildings,and districts around Western New York. “These awards highlight the achievements of community restorations as a vital component of the Western New York renaissance”, said Jessie Fisher, PBN Executive Director. We look forward to bringing continued recognition of our architectural heritage for many generations to come!” This year’s award winners are: Outstanding Commercial Project: Turner Brothers Lofts: Located at...
Quinlan Announces Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens as Winner of Down ‘N Dirty Thirty Contest
Winner receives $30,000 worth of creative advertising services Amherst, N.Y., August 30, 2017 – Quinlan, a digital advertising agency located in Amherst, New York, is excited to announce the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens as the winner of the Down ‘N Dirty Thirty Contest. The company will be awarded with $30,000 worth of creative services. Quinlan launched a contest, dubbed Down ‘N Dirty Thirty, that invited Western New York not-for-profits to enter to win $30,000 worth of free creative advertising services. “This year, we’re celebrating 30 years in the advertising industry,” Gary Miller, Quinlan president and CEO, says. “We...
The 2017 Gala at the Gardens, A Night in Balance, is Planned for September 22
Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. announced their annual Gala at the Gardens will take place on Friday, September 22 from 6 to 10pm. The Gala will welcome over 350 dedicated supporters to raise funds for the Botanical Gardens. With a theme of, A Night in Balance, Co-Chairs, Diane Chrisman and Sharon Osgood, along with the Gala Committee have planned a memorable affair with a few special surprises. Honorary Chairs, C.J. and Susan Urlaub will welcome guests for an evening to celebrate the peak of the Autumnal Equinox. The Co-Chairs and Honorary Chairs encourage...
The Botanical Gardens is Recruiting Volunteers
Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced it is recruiting new volunteers. Volunteers at the Botanical Gardens support many different aspects of the organization. They will learn new skills and can make many new friends with common interests. Volunteer Orientation will be held at the Botanical Gardens on September 6 from 10am to 2pm and is offered free of charge. Botanical Gardens’ volunteers are truly part of their family. Volunteers learn about plants and provide support for ever-growing programs. There are many volunteer opportunities at the Botanical Gardens including; horticulture, facilities, administration, guest services, gift shop, weddings,...