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The Buffalo Botanical Gardens’ Expansion Project Projects $9.1 Million Annual Economic Impact

Erin Grajek

Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. is currently completing the schematic design phase for a multi-million-dollar expansion that would add 40,000 square feet to the historic structure.  This project will help the Botanical Gardens meet the needs of our community, spark surrounding development, generate over $9.1 million in economic impact and create hundreds of new jobs.   The Botanical Gardens expansion will include a butterfly conservatory, modern and accessible classrooms, new growing, exhibit, and event spaces, improved visitor amenities and more. The Botanical Gardens has exceeded its capacity to accommodate current community needs and demands and this...


The Buffalo Botanical Gardens Continues to Gather Support for an Exciting 40,000 Square Foot Expansion

Erin Grajek

Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. adopted a master plan for the future of the Botanical Gardens and has engaged the community to measure and gain support for the proposed 40,000 square foot expansion.  Informational meetings have been conducted with local community organizations, partners, government entities and community leaders to explain the expansion plan and secure input to ensure that the plan addresses the needs of our community.  In early 2014, the Botanical Gardens’ Board of Directors determined that a refreshed master plan was needed to fulfill its mission and vision for the future. The...


Poinsettias, Railways, Santa and More Holiday Fun Announced at the Botanical Gardens!

Erin Grajek

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced that their annual Poinsettia and Railway Exhibit will run November 29 through January 5.  They also announced that their annual Santa’s Workshop event and a new Terrarium Make-It, Take-It Workshop for kids will take place on December 14.  A BuffaLove Dollar Admission Day will round out the fun on December 27 to celebrate the holiday season.  The whole family will enjoy the Botanical Gardens’ annual holiday tradition, the Poinsettia and Railway Exhibit.  This stunning exhibit includes over 1,000 beautiful poinsettias, holiday decorations and some playful surprises.  Poinsettias are native to Mexico and are...


Botanical Gardens Welcomes New Director of Horticulture

Erin Grajek

Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is very excited to announce the arrival of their newly appointed Director of Horticulture, Allie Byrd Skaer.  Allie has an impressive education and professional background and officially joined their team in September 2019.   Allie holds a Master of Science in Horticultural Biology: Human-Plant Interactions: Public Garden Leadership from Cornell University, a Master of Science in Education from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor in Science in Horticulture from Virginia Tech.  Allie most recently held the position of Engagement Specialist at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Denver, Colorado and...


Popular Make-It, Take-It Workshops Offered at the Botanical Gardens

Erin Feeney

Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens offers a wide variety of programs and workshops throughout the year. Make-It, Take-It Workshops are extremely popular and some classic favorites are on the Botanical Gardens’ schedule for this fall and holiday season. A Succulent Dish Garden Workshop will take place on November 7, the Fresh Thanksgiving Arrangement Workshop will take place November 25 and 26, a Tropical Glass Terrarium Workshop will be offered on December 5, the Fresh Boxwood Arrangement Workshop will take place on December 7, the popular Fresh Conifer Wreath Workshop will be held on December 8...