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Volunteer Newsletter - May-June
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Gardening Tips & Tricks
Be Creative - A Lancaster gardener recreated a Japanese garden and tea house in his backyard. It’s elaborate, but it wasn’t expensive. He used recycled materials. Get inspired on the garden walks and Open Gardens to be held from June through August as part of Gardens Buffalo Niagara, formerly known as the National Garden Festival. Garden Art - Have a bare spot in your garden? Insert a piece of garden art. It could be a sculpture or decoration created for outdoor display, or some quirky item that provides interest. Writers outside Western New York call this look Buffalo-style garden art....
Host a Shower at the Gardens!
Wedding season is officially upon us! We are looking forward to seeing all the beautiful couples and watching as they embark on this new chapter of their lives. Before the big day, many brides attend their bridal shower. The Gardens is a perfect place to hold a shower.Showers, whether they are bridal or baby, are so special to be a part of because so much love goes in the preparation and execution. Family and friends “shower” their loved one with a day just for them. From the centerpieces, to the food and the favors, everything is carefully thought out in...
Connecting with our Community
Over the past year, we have been working hard to broaden our volunteer outreach and have engaged many diverse organizations, corporations and schools. Here are a few of the organizations that have been helping us to enhance the Gardens and enrich the visitor experience. Town of Clarence Youth Bureau Sacred Heart Academy Day of Sharing Grand Island High School Baker Victory Work Appreciation for Youth Program Earth Spirited internship for students of Erie Community College and Buffalo State College East Aurora Garden Club Cable Street Community Garden M&T Bank Bank of America People INC University at Buffalo Nursing Program University...
We Are Growing!
A message from Dave Swarts, President/CEO...2016 has been a record breaking year in so many ways. The growth and successes we continue to experience would not happen without the incredible support we receive from our 3,500 loyal members, 250 volunteers, a dedicated staff and thousands of financial contributors. Together, our efforts are making a difference. Thank You!Lumagination began in January with a kickoff cocktail party that attracted a record breaking crowd of over 300 guests. Attendees were treated to a preview of Lumagination while sipping exotic cocktails and enjoying tasty appetizers. Eleven thousand visitors, another record breaker, experienced Lumagination over...