Happening at the Botanical Gardens Over the Next Several Months

2014 Digital Photo Contest - Photos Due December 31

Garden Members First entry free, each additional entry $6, Non-Members - Each entry $8

Adult (18+), Teens (12-17) and Youth (Under 12) amateur photographers may enter.  All photos will be considered for the following two awards:President’s Pick, Cover of the Gardens’ Next Newsletter.  Photos submitted in each age range will be considered for the following awards: Best Use of Shadows and Light, Most Unusual Vantage Point, Best Use of Color, Most Artistic, Best Use of Macro Photography.  Go towww.buffalogardens.com for an entry form.

Gardens and Villas of the Italian Lakes - July 18 - July 27, 2015

Trip of a Lifetime! Rates before January 19, 2015 - Double Occupancy $5,299/Single Occupancy $6,099/Triple Occupancy $5,249 - Rates after January 19, 2015 - Double Occupancy $5,449/Single Occupancy $6,249/Triple Occupancy $5,399.  The Botanical Gardens, in conjunction with Collette Vacations and the Royal Horticultural Society, present an incredible trip to Northern Italy!  Join us as we embark on a trip of a lifetime! Reserve today! Price includes: Round trip air from the Buffalo International Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges and hotel transfers. For more information, please contact Christina at the Botanical Gardens at 716.827.1584 ext. 219 orcstannard@buffalogardens.com. Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Wegmans Family Garden

This indoor garden provides a place for safe, meaningful play and discovery as children of all ages and abilities explore the wonders of the plant world and the importance of eating healthy.   Hands-on programs for kids 4-10 take place every Saturday from 11am-1pm and Sundays - September 28, October 26 & November 23.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com for a complete list of activities or call 716.827.1584 ext. 292.

Ann Parker - August 17 - October 5

Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with admission

Water and Glass - Shimmering pools, cascading fountains, glass reaching to the sky, silver-toned and green-gray succulents, all have been captured in this photographic display of the Botanical Gardens.  Using macro, zoom, and wide angle lenses, Ann’s photos show intricate details of plants, reflections in the pools, glass with light and shadow, and abstract, inverse images of garden objects.  This exhibit showcases color, form, lines and angles, fluidity and motion.  Check our website for a listing of activities and for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Succulents - September 6 - October 5

Daily 10am-5pm – Included with Garden Admission
A visitor FAVORITE!  This succulent exhibit will feature many different types of cacti and succulents displayed in very unique ways.  We will showcase many unusual plants such as Echeverias, Aeoniums and Euphorbias.  New designs this year will include some whimsical surprises! Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Adult Watercolor Classes

WCA- September 8, 15, 22, 29

WCB - October 20, 27, November 3, 17

WCC - December 1, 8, 15, 22

8:45-10:45am, GM $60 or $17 per class, NM $66 or $18 per class

All skill levels are welcome! Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher.  Class fills quickly, pre-registration is required as space is limited.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Adult Drawing Classes

D1 - September 10, 17, 24, October 1

D2 - October 8, 15, 22, 29

D3 - November 5, 12, December 10, 17

8:45-10:45am, GM $60 or $17 per class, NM $66 or $18 per class

All skill levels are welcome! Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher.  Class fills quickly, pre-registration is required as space is limited. Be sure to catch the Arcangel Gallery showing October 11-November 23 with work from students in these classes! Go towww.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Yoga at the Gardens

Fall - September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 (No class Oct 15)

$100 for 10 week session, $15 each individual class - 5:30-6:45pm - Free to eligible BlueCross BlueShield members

Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels. Led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Crescent Moon Yoga. To register for one or all sessions, contact Leanne at 864.1194 or crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or go online www.cmyoga.com.

Tree Tour - September 13

9-10:30am, $5 per person, per tour

Get to know some of the many tree species in the South Park Arboretum with Kristy Blakely, Director of Education. Wear comfortable shoes/boots and be prepared to get muddy. Walks begin at various locations along the Ring Road, eventually completing the loop!  Meet and park along the South Park Ring Road - Look for the Tree Tour sign! Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Medicinal Garden Feature - September 13

10am-2pm - Included with admission - Cholesterol Awareness & Men’s Health Month

Activities include: Educational displays about healthy foods and medications from plants that may be beneficial for a low-cholesterol diets, helpful in managing cholesterol levels, general men’s health and prostate health. Also included will be botanical displays of plants from which medications are derived and future research is being conducted.  From 10am-12pm, Independent Nursing Care will provide blood pressure screening and flu shots. Sponsored by: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and D’Youville School of Pharmacy. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information.

Horticulture I & II Certificate Classes - Fall Semester

11am-1pm, GM $105 or $20 per class, NM $130 or $25 per class

David Clark, Horticulture Educator. David is fast becoming one of the country’s noted garden speakers! Join him for an entertaining garden education for beginners or gardeners wishing to brush up on their skills. Those who take the entire series will be presented with a certificate upon completion.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Horticulture I

HCP I - 101 - September 13 - Botany 101

HCP I - 102 - October 4 - Plant Propagation

HCP I - 103 -November 1 - Pest Management and Disease

HCP I - 104 - November 15 - Shrubs and Trees *Includes a tree tour

HCP I - 105 - January 10 - Annuals and Perennials

HCP I – 106 - January 17 - Garden Design

Horticulture II

HCP II - 201 - September 20 - Soil Science * Bring your soil for testing

HCP II - 202 - October 11 - Advanced Plant Propagation

HCP II - 203 - November 8 - Practical Principals of Pruning

HCP II - 204 - November 22 - Hydroponics

HCP II - 205 - January 27 - Water Gardening

HCP II - 206 - January 31 - Introduction to Landscape Design

Awesome “Mossome” Terrariums - September 16

Make-It, Take-It Workshop6:15pm, GM $25, NM $30 - Create a miniature moss garden - an easy to care for mini ecosystem.  We’ll provide glassware, moss and other supplies as well as tips to care for these tiny plants. Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Science Café: Illuminate: Science and Art through ‘Burchfield Botanicals’ - September 23

6:30-8pm, GM $22, NM $25 - Pre-registration is required

Join Tullis Johnson, Curator and Manager of Archives at the Burchfield Penney Art Center for a delightful presentation intersecting science and art through the works of Charles E. Burchfield. Includes light refreshments, beer and wine and a mini-tour of the Gardens.  Go towww.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Gala at the Gardens - September 26

6pm-8pm - Cocktails, Silent and Basket Auctions

8pm - Dinner Presentation, Mission Moment, Live Auction
Save the date for this year’s Gala in the Gardens!  Join Co-Chairs Jackye Mandell and Cheryl Lyles for an evening of gratitude and friendship surrounded by the beauty of the Gardens.  For sponsorship and ticket information, please contact the development department at 827.1584 ext. 203. Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Kids Art Classes

KAA - September 27, October 11, 18

KAB - November 1,8,15

KAC - December 6, 13, 22

9-10:30am, GM & NM $35 per series or $13 per class

Multi-medium classes are for kids ages 5-15.  A piece of art will be completed at each class. Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher and all supplies are provided. Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Botanical Drawings - October 11 - November 23

Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with admission

Shades of Gray - Drawing is the most immediate form of self-expression.  Through the use of line and value, a sense of energy, depth, and texture can be created.  The Botanical Gardens Drawing Class invites you to view their latest works.  Check our website for more infowww.buffalogardens.com

Medicinal Garden Feature - October 11

10am-2pm - Included with admission - Breast Cancer Awareness & Flu Prevention Month

Activities include: Educational displays about the possible role of botanicals in preventing the seasonal flu, and also the use of plants in treating and researching cancer. Western New York affiliate of Susan G. Komen will be on hand to answer questions and provide informational materials.  Catholic Health WomenCare will be on hand to discuss self-examination and the importance of breast screening.  From 10am-12pm, Independent Nursing Care will provide blood pressure screening and flu shots.  Sponsored by: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and D’Youville School of Pharmacy. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information.

Orchid Show - October 11-12

by: The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society & the Botanical Gardens

Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-3pm (vendors close at 4pm)

Some of the most spectacular and exotic orchids will be on display in full bloom for judging by the American Orchid Society.  Come see all the winners, participate in workshops, purchase plants and supplies from vendors and have all your orchid questions answered with informal Q&A’s. Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Kids Day - October 13

10am-2pm - Kids under 13 are free!
Columbus Day!  Celebrate Kids Day at the Gardens with free admission for kids ages 4-12. Stop by the Wegmans Family Garden and stations throughout the Gardens to participate in fun activities and meet some of the amazing plants that live here! Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Mums - October 18- November 9

Daily 10am-5pm – Included with Garden Admission
Celebrating over 100 years at the Gardens.  Enjoy all the colors of the fall season with many different varieties of mums!  Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Succulent Tree - October 21

6:15pm- GM $40, NM $45 - Be inspired and create a living succulent tree arrangement in this new take on a popular workshop. Decorations and ornaments can be added to the arrangement for a creative and whimsical centerpiece throughout the holiday season. Go towww.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Autumn Fairy Garden - October 25

Make-It, Take-It Workshop for Kids!
9am, $15 GM, $20 NM

Kids ages 4-12 can make their own container miniature garden for fairies or gnomes. Using found and natural materials kids will create acorn dishes, leaf fences, seed mailboxes and more! Add on pre-made twig furniture! $5 additional for two pieces. Space is limited!  Go towww.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Science Café: Investigate - October 30

7-10:30pm, GM$22, NM$25

Join the “Eastern Paranormal Society” for a live paranormal investigation of the gardens along with a Question and Answer Session that includes a reveal of the paranormal evidence they discovered at their previous visit here. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 65 people for this unique experience. Includes light refreshments and assorted beverages.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Fresh Thanksgiving Arrangement - November 25

Make-It, Take-It Workshop6:15pm - GM $35, NM $40 - Wow your Thanksgiving guests with a beautiful fresh floral arrangement to complement your dinner! Bring hand clippers, a pair of scissors and a large box for transport.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Southtowns Camera Club - November 28 - January 11

Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with admission

The South Towns Camera Club is a photographic organization devoted to advancing its members’ photography skills.  Membership is open to all photography enthusiasts and offers great opportunities to be entertained and inspired while improving photographic skills and creativity. For more info, visit stcc.photoclubservices.com or call Manny or Janet at 648-7534.   Check our website for more infowww.buffalogardens.com

Poinsettias - November 28- January 4

Daily 10am-5pm – Included with Garden Admission
Expect the Unexpected!  The whole family will enjoy this new and exciting exhibit full of beautiful poinsettias, vibrant colors and lots of whimsical surprises! Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Garden Railway - November 28 - January 4

Brought to you by the Western New York Garden Railway Society

Daily 10am-5pm – Included with Garden Admission
TWO train exhibits! Thomas the Train and a traditional set-up will be a part of the magical family fun.  Check our website for more infowww.buffalogardens.com

Rhapsody in Blue Holiday Lunch - December 3

at the Orchard Park County Club - 11am-2pm - GM $25; NM $28

Join us at our Annual Holiday Party to spend an afternoon with friends, enjoy a delicious lunch, participate in an outstanding basket raffle, take home a special free gift and more! Call 827.1584 ext. 204 for details. Open to the public!  Check our website for more infowww.buffalogardens.com

Decorated Boxwood Tree - December 6

Make-It, Take-It Workshop9-11am - GM $30, NM $35 - In this popular seasonal workshop create your own unique boxwood tree Bring hand clippers and a large box for transporting your arrangement.   Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Fresh Conifer Wreath - December 6

Make-It, Take-It Workshop12-2pm - GM $30, NM $35 - Create a fresh and fragrant 14” conifer wreath to add some seasonal greenery to your home. Bring hand clippers, garden gloves and a large box for transport.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Santa’s Workshop - December 13

10am-1pm - Come join us for this annual family fun tradition!  To participate in holiday themed activities and crafts, there will be an additional $2 fee per child.  Photos with Santa will also be available for $5 each. Paid Garden admission is required.  Go towww.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Fresh Holiday Arrangement - December 22

Make-It, Take-It Workshop9:30am - GM $30, NM $35 - Design a beautiful arrangement for your holiday table. Bring hand clippers, a pair of scissors and a large box for transport.  Go to www.buffalogardens.com or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.

Dollar Day - December 28

10am-5pm - $1, Members & Kids under 3 are free!  Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Amaryllis - January 17 - February 15

Daily 10am-5pm – Included with Garden Admission
Enjoy our expanded collection of Amaryllis throughout the Gardens.  A little color goes a long way at this time of year! Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Michael Haderer - January 17 - March 15

Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with admission

Coloring the Night- A photographic gallery capturing the beautiful and unique world that is revealed when the lights turn on in the gardens during the annual winter light event. Fantastic light displays filling the greenhouses in vivid color, flowers and plants glowing with brilliant light, dynamic colors cascading through features, and captivating characters, provide the backdrop for a one of a kind experience.  Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com

Orchids - Winter 2015 - January 24 - March 1

Daily 10am-5pm – Included with Garden Admission
This new exhibit will celebrate amazing orchids!  Along with our fantastic collection of cymbidiums, we will showcase beautiful and colorful orchids in bloom throughout the Gardens.  Special features include artistic window displays to demonstrate how easy it is to grow orchids in your home, informal Q&As with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and an additional Award Winning Orchid Display on the final weekend, February 28-March 1. Indulge in some eye candy… Orchids Winter 2015! Check our website for more info www.buffalogardens.com