Under the Dome - May 2017

UNDER THE DOME Issue 2 - 2017

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc.

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2655 South Park Ave Buffalo, NY 14218 716.827.1584 www.buffalogardens.com Open daily (Monday - Sunday) 10am-5pm Special Hours & Closings: Closed March 30-31 New! New! Tuesdays June 20-August 22 - Open 12-8pm (Regular hours Tuesday, July 4) Closed September 22 New! Closed November 20-23 & New! Thanksgiving Day (November 24) Christmas Eve (December 24) - 10am-12pm Closed Christmas Day (December 25) New Year’s Eve (December 31) - 10am-12pm

Admission

$11 Adults $10 Seniors (62+) $9 Students (13+ with ID) $6 Kids 3-12 Kids 2 and under are free Garden Members are free

CONTENTS • Kid’s Corner..........................5 • Calendar ...........................6-9 • Membership ......................10 • Scout Programs ................10 • Order Form ........................11 • Coupon ...............................11

Welcome Spring & Summer!

Garden Conferences Galore!

Greetings! I am very pleased to report that since January 1 we have experienced an incredible growth in attendance. The opening of the new exhibits on January 14 attracted 8,200 visitors over the three-day weekend. Lumagination delighted 13,500 visitors during its 25 day run, and the Orchid Show attracted over 2,000 guests. The combined attendance for the first two months of this year exceeded 33,000.

The American Public Gardens Association will hold their annual conference, Celebrating Connections, in Hamilton, Ontario June 19-23.

Botanical Gardens’ staff and volunteers will participate and attend this year’s conference. There will also be a special tour for conference participants visiting the Botanical Gardens on June 19. The Botanical Gardens is a proud, long-time member of the American Public Gardens Association.

Photo Contest 2016 - Sharon Dentice

The excitement will continue with an incredible Spring Flower Exhibit - one of the most beautiful times of the year at our majestic conservatory. The exhibit will feature over 22,000 spring bulbs and other plants, lots of color and distinct fragrances. The 4-H Farm returns along with baby bunnies, chicks, pigs, ducks and much more. You still have time to join the fun and experience springtime at the Botanical Gardens.

Don’t forget the Great Plant Sale running May 18-20. This is your opportunity to find unusual annuals, perennials, shrubs and much more you can’t find anywhere else. Keep in mind that the Great Plant Sale is an important fundraising event and all proceeds go to maintain and expand our spectacular indoor and outdoor collections.

Summertime would not be complete without Starry Night in the Garden on June 21 and Botanics and Brews on July 13. Both events feature great music, beverages and food on the Gardens’ front lawn with our majestic tri-domed conservatory in the background.

Also, parents don’t miss the opportunity for your child to have an incredible educational and fun experience this summer with our totally revamped Summer Camp. Details can be found in this edition of Under the Dome or on our website.

We have a vision for the future that seeks to ensure that the Botanical Gardens is viewed as a premier cultural destination that engages visitors through a distinct plant collection that inspires curiosity and connects people to the natural world.

Recently, we updated our master plan, completed a capital campaign feasibility study and will decide soon when we will embark on a capital campaign. The campaign will build out our vision for the future and generations to come. We have come a long way since 1979 when our historic, architectural and botanical treasure faced the wrecking ball. With continued support of our members, donors and friends, the future of the Botanical Gardens looks extremely bright.

Thank you for your support and see you at the Botanical Gardens soon!

Dave Swarts, President/CEO

Planned Giving Follow us on Social Media!

#BuffaloGardens @BuffaloGardens

MISSION The historic Botanical Gardens is a living museum that inspires curiosity and connects people to the natural world.

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If you believe in the work of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. and you want to ensure that future generations will benefit from the services it provides, you may wish to consider a planned gift. Planned giving helps you maximize the tax benefits of your charitable giving while allowing you to provide a gift that you may not have thought possible. There are many ways to provide a contribution to the Botanical Gardens, but all planned gifts have one benefit in common. They encourage thoughtful financial planning and help people make a lasting investment in the Botanical Gardens.

For more information about making a planned gift to the Botanical Gardens, please contact the Development Department at 716.827.1584 ext 203. There is no obligation, and all information will remain confidential.

The American Public Gardens Association serves public gardens and advances them as leaders, advocates, and innovators. It is the leading professional organization for the field of public horticulture. Members include more than 585 institutions, spanning all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and 24 countries. They are, but are not limited to, botanic gardens, arboreta, zoos, museums, colleges and universities, display gardens, and research facilities. Go to publicgardens.org for more info.

GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators Conference & Expo is coming to Buffalo August 4-8. Each year, hundreds of professionals from across the country attend the largest gathering of garden writers, bloggers, photographers, speakers and industry thought-leaders in the country, the GWA Annual Conference & Expo.

The conference includes public and private garden tours, education sessions, exhibit hall, and events supported by GWA membership with support from collaborators in our region, including PlantWNY, Plantasia, Visit Buffalo Niagara, and Gardens Buffalo Niagara.

The Botanical Gardens will also host a cocktail reception for #GWA2017 attendees during the conference. Go to gardenwriters.org to find out more info and how to join GWA.

Photo Contest 2016 Frank Marotta

Board of Directors David J. Swarts, President/CEO

Officers

Chairman - Joseph DiDomenico Jr. Niagara Frontier Orchid Society

Vice Chairman - Lynn Kozinski Medaille College

Secretary - Rose Ann Dulski Treasurer - Adam J. Poole, CPA Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs, PC

At Large Members Thomas Beauford, Jr., M&T Bank

Travel Raffle Grand Prize - Dream Vacation!

Michael Buckley, University at Buffalo George Cameron, Moog, Inc. Diane Chrisman Lawrence E. Christ, LiteLab, Inc.

A trip for two to Ireland, Mexico, or the Caribbean!

You pick where AND when!

Patricia E. Connolly

All arrangements will be made for you through The Travel Team Inc. Travel voucher has a maximum value of $3,000. Winners can modify their package based upon their preferences. See more details on our website.

Thomas Gaffney, Esq.,

Second Prize - Ellicottville Getaway A two-night stay at the Wingate by Wyndham in Ellicottville and a dinner certificate.

Joan Crosby, Canisius College Joseph Del Vecchio, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp.

Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP Richard F. Griffin, Esq., Kavinoky Cook, LLP Andy Grinsfelder, Delaware North Peter Heffley, Canisius College Elizabeth Holden, Hodgson Russ Mary Ann Kresse Maggie Kuffner, Eric Mower and Associates Richard K. Mason, Willis of New York

Third Prize - Botanical Gardens VIP for 2018 A Family Botanical Gardens Membership and two tickets to the following: Lumagination Launch Party, Lumagination, Taste of Paradise and Botanics & Brews.

Francesca B. Mesiah, Kaleida Health

Tickets - $20

Wayne Robinson, Harvard Business School - Buffalo

3 Chances to WIN on each ticket - Only 700 will be sold! Tickets on sale June 1-September 1 Winning tickets will be drawn September 1 at the Botanical Gardens (winners need not be present). Tickets can be purchased on our website, in the Gift Shop, or by calling 827.1584 ext. 295.

Must be 18 years of age and older to purchase.

All proceeds benefit the Botanical Gardens, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

David McIntyre Miche C. Needham, CPA, Lumsden & McCormick, LLP Patricia O’Connor, Mercy Skilled Nursing Facility Sharon Osgood, Esq. Michael Shadrack, Specialized Plant Society Liaison Philip J. Snyder, NCARB, AIA

Ex-Officio Directors R. Maura Cohen, Representative of the Legislature Chairman Joseph McMahon, Representative of the Erie County Executive Daniel Rizzo, Commissioner of Erie County Parks Director Emeritus - Florence DaLuiso-Zoll

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Kid’s Corner Kids Art Workshops

Volunteers Do you have extra time?

Do you enjoy helping the community? If so, consider becoming a part of the Botanical Gardens’ volunteer family! Meet friendly people, learn more about plants, and provide support for our evergrowing programs.

There is a lot to do! You may train as a horticulture volunteer and work inside and outside the greenhouses. Or your choice may be to help maintain our facilities with carpentry, electrical, and maintenance work. Maybe you would prefer administrative support and computer tasks.

Or you may be tempted to work in the Gift Shop. Training as a docent means you would provide hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. Finally, there are volunteers that help with special events and weddings.

Branch out, turn over a new leaf. Join our Volunteer Family!

Program & Volunteer Coordinator khammer@buffalogardens.com 827.1584 ext. 207

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1pm-3pm - $20 GM, $25 NM Join us for our exciting art adventures just for kids!

These multi-medium workshops are for kids ages 5-15. Complete two pieces of art at each themed session, taught by Joan Saba.

Intimate Ceremonies Whether big or small, wedding ceremonies are special no matter what the size.

The Buffalo Botanical Gardens can accommodate all kinds of guest counts; however, intimate ceremonies here provide an experience like no other.

Many couples opt to have a small, informal ceremony with their closest family and friends by their side as they mold their two lives into one. For some, this allows them the opportunity to do exactly what they want without pressure from anyone else. These couples prefer a smaller gathering, which we are happy to accommodate!

We have three different locations where the couple can get married: outside in our ceremony garden, our events space or the Panama Cloud Forest. The outside location contains a gazebo surrounded by beautiful gardens. Our events greenhouse, although large in size, can be shortened to have a more intimate feel with a lovely foliage backdrop. The Panama Cloud Forest, the smallest of all the spaces, contains a large tree arbor decorated with Spanish moss and colorful orchids for a stunning background. If the couple prefers to have their ceremony outside, an indoor location is always reserved in case of inclement weather.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests have access to the rest of the conservatory and our grounds to take beautiful photos that they will cherish for years to come. With our newly renovated greenhouses, clients have regained access to take photos on the bridge over the Koi fish pond with the breathtaking waterfall in the background; a location that has been a guest favorite for years.

An intimate ceremony package at the Botanical Gardens consists of a one-hour time frame between 10am and 5pm Monday-Friday only (excluding holidays) for up to ten guests (Not included in guest count are the couple, officiant, photographer, and videographer).

We love helping to make dreams come true no matter the size. To book your intimate ceremony at the Botanical Gardens, contact the Events Department at 827-1584 ext. 219, ext. 220 or events@buffalogardens.com.

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE! Karen Hammer

Wegmans Family Days

Totally Trees- April 23 Celebrate Earth Week and Arbor Day by creating a beautiful paper tree sculpture and a colorful tree painting.

Halloween Sweet Treats - October 22 Kids will paint a candy still life using watercolor, while learning a few tricks to paint their colorful treats.

Fairy Garden Make-It Take-It - May 6 9am - $15 GM, $20 NM 2pm - $15 GM, $20 NM Just for kids ages 5-12! Make your own miniature garden for fairies or gnomes during this fun workshop. We’ll be using found and natural materials to make the perfect hideaway during this one-hour workshop. Beds made from moss, twig fences, seed mailboxes-what will your imagination create? Containers, soil and plants are included. Parents and guardians are encouraged to work with their child to create their masterpiece. Add on pre-made twig furniture! $5 additional for two pieces. Space is limited!

Kids Botanical Birthday Parties Celebrate your child’s special day with a birthday party here at the Gardens! Our popular parties are tailored for kids ages 5-12 and include a take-home craft, garden activities and time for food and presents. Catering options are available.

Call 716-827-1584 ext. 292 for more information or visit our website for theme details and pricing.

Welcome Spring - April 22 Celebrate the coming of spring at the Botanical Gardens!

Create a number of spring crafts while visiting our annual Spring Exhibit!

Extraordinary Pollinators - May 20 Learn about why pollinators are so important to the environment and our food supply. Talk about birds, butterflies, bats, and bees!

Desert Adventures - June 17 Explore the ways that plants have learned to survive in the desert while visiting our cacti collection! Taste native fruit, craft some fabulous desert creations, and take home your very own arid plant!

Additional 2017 Family Days: Visit our website for more details and themes!

Proud to Support Arts Access Arts Access aims to increase the accessibility of WNY arts and culture by connecting residents to free and low cost cultural opportunities in their communities. To learn more about our program, visit www.arts-access.org. Look for this logo on participating programs.

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Nature Explores Art & Science Camp See page 9 for more info!

Preferred Caterers 2018 The Botanical Gardens will be accepting applications for our preferred caterer list starting July 10, 2017. Any and all caterers who are interested in being considered can find the application on our website, buffalogardens.com.

Applications should be returned to the Events Department via mail or e-mail by September 30, 2017. To inquire, contact the Events Department at 827-1584 ext. 219, ext. 220 or events@buffalogardens.com.

Have fun with your food in the Family Garden and at stations throughout the Gardens between 10am2pm. See the schedule below for our upcoming themed offerings. While activities are best aligned for children ages 5-12, caregivers of our youngest learners are encouraged to assist with creations! Included with paid Gardens admission/ Membership! Providing a safe learning environment for children is important. All activities are peanut-allergy friendly.

As part of Wegmans Family Days, we are now offering free mini-tours to the general public during Family Day dates.

Scout Programs & Badge Adventures!

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Botanical Overnights

See page 10 for more info!

Come learn and play in the Botanical Gardens after dark! Participate in a planting activity and flashlight scavenger hunt inside the Botanical Gardens. Play a fun plant game and have a snack in the Palm Dome. Then, roll out your sleeping bag and spend the night in the Botanical Gardens’ Administration Building. In the morning, we’ll provide a continental breakfast before you pack up. Spend more time with us by adding on an optional badge program the next day! To make reservations or for more information, please call our Education Department at 827.1584 ext. 291.

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Yoga - Wednesday Nights $100 per 10 week series or $15 per class

Free to eligible BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members

Led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Oasis Yoga and Wellness.

Register for one class or a series, contact Leanne at 864.1194 or crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or online www.cmyoga.com.

Spring - March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 Summer - June 7, 14, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 Fall - August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1

Gentle Hatha Yoga - 5:30-6:45pm Gentle stretches to warm up joints and muscles, postures designed to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and time for relaxation and meditation. Suitable for all but especially students with injuries or limitations.

Gentle Power Flow Yoga/Pilates - 7-8:15pm New! More vigorous practice featuring relaxation, warm up stretches, series of sequences including sun salutation, moon salutation, warrior, triangle and pilates postures designed to build strength, endurance, and body heat.

Joan Saba - March 18 - May 7 Art In Bloom - Saba returns to the Arcangel THE ARCANGEL GALLERY Gallery featuring her original oil paintings of flowers on a grand scale. Bask in the feeling of being enveloped by the petals, and immerse yourself in color and light!

Family Fun!

Spring Flower Exhibit & 4-H Farm - April 1-23 Don’t miss WNY’s favorite Easter tradition! This year’s exhibit will be dripping with color! With over 22,000 bulbs on display, come and celebrate the sensations of spring inside our Dome. Fragrant shrubs and flowers of every kind will be set against the ombre hues of tulips and daffodils highlighting our majestic conservatory at one of the most beautiful times of the year. Included with the exhibit is the 4-H Farm that will host baby bunnies, chicks, pigs, ducks and more! The 4-H Farm will be open from 10am-4pm daily. The Easter Bunny will visit the Botanical Gardens April 14 and 15 from 10am-5pm.

Intermediate Watercolor 8:45-10:45am, GM $60 per series or $17 per class, NM $66 per series or $18 per class Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher.

Participants should have previous watercolor experience.

For a suggested list of supplies and a class syllabus, check our website. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

IWCB - April 3, 10, 17, 24 IWCC - May 1, 8, 15, 22 IWCD - Tuesday - June 6, Mondays - June 12, 19, 26 6 IWC1 - September 11, 18, 25, October 2

Beginning Bonsai Workshop - April 27 OR April 28 April 27 - 6-9pm, GM $75, NM $80 April 28 - 6-9pm, GM $75, NM $80 Celebrate trees with these hands-on workshops by fashioning a live bonsai tree while learning about the art of bonsai, techniques and styles with the Buffalo Bonsai Society. Space is limited in each session. Materials are provided but you may wish to bring hand clippers and wear gardening gloves. Bring a box to transport your tree home!

Great Plant Sale Pre-Orders - Due April 7 Order online at buffalogardens.com! Garden Members get 10% off! Use Coupon Code MEM2017. Order now and pick up your order at the Great Plant Sale May 18-20.

Arbor Day Tree Tours - April 28-29 April 28 - 4pm GM & NM $10 April 29 - 9:30am GM & NM $10 Celebrate Arbor Day by visiting trees in our outdoor collections while learning the basics of tree identification.

Wear comfortable shoes/boots as the walk takes place rain or shine. Meet in the Botanical Gardens parking lot.

Medicinal Garden Feature - April 8 10am-2pm - World Health Week Activities include: Good things to eat, things you can do each day to improve your general health, botanicals used in traditional medicine and/or are currently used for medicinal purposes, stress relief ideas and foods that come from all over the world.

Beginner Watercolor Two Sessions Offered! - GM $65 per series or $18 per class, NM $70 per series or $20 per class Join artist Joan Saba for classes just for beginners! Learn basic techniques and apply concepts to your own works of art under Joan’s expert instruction. For a suggested list of supplies and a class syllabus, check our website. Preregistration is required as space is limited.

Tuesday Mornings - 8:45-11:15am BMB - April 11, 18, 25, May 2 BMC - May 9, 16, 23, 30 BMD - June 13, 20, 27, July 4 BM1 - September 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesday Evenings - 5:30-8pm BEB - April 12, 19, 26, May 3 BEC - May 10, 17, 24, 31 BED - June 7, 14, 28, July 5 BE1 - September 6, 13, 20, 27 Horticulture VI 11am-1pm, GM $22 per class; NM $27 per class Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. These classes are great for gardeners, garden enthusiasts and landscapers interested in specific gardening topics. No pre-requisites are required.

See the syllabi online for more details. Hort III and IV will now alternate with V and VI and will be offered in Spring of 2018.

HCP 601 - March 18 - Great Grasses & Lawn Care HCP 602 -April 22 - Color Theory & Texture in Gardens HCP 603 - April 29 - World Tour of Garden Design HCP 604 - June 3 - Tough Plants for Tough Sites HCP 605 - June 10 - Edible Plants & Composting

Sign up online - www.buffalogardens.com

Arbor Day Tree Planting - April 28 Join staff and volunteers as we plant a new tree for our Arboretum’s collection in celebration of Arbor Day 2017 Black Friday - Spent Spring Bulb Sale - May 5 9am, $10 per bag - BULBS GO FAST! Get here early!

Buyers line up around 7am and bulbs are gone quickly.

Doors open at 9am. We are pulling thousands of bulbs and they all must go! We provide a bag and you fill it - limit 3 bags per person! Sale is in the garage behind the Gardens.

Fairy and Gnome Festival - May 6 10am-5pm - Receive $1 off admission for fairies, gnomes, dragons and other costumes.

Celebrate spring with our mythical friends! Join us for fun activities all day, including fairy-themed crafts and activities, a special scavenger hunt, view the Fairy House Contest entries and vote for your favorites. Messinger Woods Wildlife Care and Education Center will bring some feathered friends and Mama Earth’s Kitchen will entertain us with fun sing-alongs and interactive instrument playing.

Food trucks on site this day!

Fairy and Gnome House Contest Entry fee - GM $5, NM $8 Attention scouts, classrooms, families and other groups! Build a fairy house and enter it into our contest!

Registration is due by April 28. Submissions are to be dropped off to the Botanical Gardens May 4-5. All submissions will be on display May 6-14. Winners will be chosen at the Festival, however voting for People’s Choice will continue through the weekend. Prizes will be awarded for individuals and groups. Check our website for more info and for a entry form!

Fairy Garden Make-It Take-It - May 6 (See page 5 for details)

#BuffaloGardens @BuffaloGardens

National Public Gardens Day - May 12 $1, Members and kids 2 and under are free.

A national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide.

Dollar Day!

Unless otherwise noted - Exhibits will be held 10am-5pm and are included with paid admission. Advanced registration is required for classes, workshops and events that have a noted price. Register early, as space is sometimes limited.

Kokedama Hanging Garden - April 6 6pm - GM $45, NM $50 Kokedama, or “moss ball gardening” is a Japanese hanging garden that originated from bonsai styles. These trendy arrangements are created with a fun plant, mosses, packed soil mixture and string. Make a unique and decorative plant arrangement in this popular class led by David Clark. Be prepared to get messy; bring gloves and a box for transporting your creation.

Family Fun!

BOTANICAL GARDENS CALENDAR

William Smyers - May 12 - August 13 Presenting his third exhibit in the Arcangel THE ARCANGEL GALLERY Gallery, Smyers is a known photographer in WNY. He takes pride in his high contrast, brightly colored photographs, when in nature, his scenery usually includes cloud structures at their best. He also explores local historic sights, with a belief that history must be preserved, even if it is only through his photography. William will be present opening weekend to personally greet each visitor.

Hypertufa Container - May 13 9am, GM $25, NM $30 OR 1pm, GM $25, NM $30 Get messy and creative at the Gardens with one of our most popular workshops! Fashion your own unique planting container from peat moss, Portland cement and perlite.

Wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty. Bring one container in which to mold your creation. Containers should be no larger than 12” X 16”.

Medicinal Garden Feature - May 13 10am-2pm - Arthritis Awareness & Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month Activities include: Educational presentations and displays about prevention, identification and treatment of arthritis and osteoporosis; botanical displays of plants from which current medications are derived and which future medications are being researched.

Digital Photo Contest - Photos Due December 31 GM First entry free, each additional $6, NM Each entry $8

Adult (18+) Teens (12-17) Youth (Under 12) 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 and Best Use of Macro Photography.

Go to our website for an entry form.

Horticulture Program

Exhibit

Arcangel Gallery

Make-It, Take-It

Special Event

Sale!

Art Class

Kid Stuff

Health & Wellness

GM - Garden Member

NM - Non-Member & General Public

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CALENDER CONTINUED

The Great Plant Sale - May 18-20

May 18 - 4-7pm - Members and Volunteers Only!

May 19 -10am-8pm, May 20 - 9am-4pm - Open to the Public - In the Administration Building Don’t miss the Greatest Plant Sale of the year!

• Great selection of container and garden plants • Knowledgeable staff and volunteers to help • Plants marked for easy selection for your growing space • 10% discount for members • Unusual plants you won’t find anywhere else • Locally grown lilacs • “Must have” perennials for your collection • Tropical plants and shrubs • Unusual Japanese maples • Expanded vegetable and herb selections • Native and drought-tolerant rarities • Lush hanging baskets • AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

Bonsai Show - June 3-4

by The Buffalo Bonsai Society Talk with experts and beginners as they display amazing bonsai specimens from their personal collections. Demos on live trees, a raffle bonsai specimen and the opportunity to purchase bonsai, starter plants, accent plants, pots, stands, tools, and more round out the weekend activities.

Garden Railway Exhibit - June 3 - July 9 by the Western New York Garden Railway Society The railway will bring fun and whimsy to our summer season! Adults and kids alike enjoy this exhibit tradition.

Coleus & Color - June 17 - August 6 Rainbows of color will be incorporated into this summer exhibit of thousands of coleus and so much color! See many different botanical beauties displayed in different ways with pops of color all over the Botanical Gardens’ campus.

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TROPICAL TUESDAYS

June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 the Botanical Gardens will be open from 12-8pm!

Starry Night in the Garden - June 21 Join Star 102.5 and the Botanical Gardens to celebrate summer! Popular musical groups, local restaurants, wineries and breweries come together to party into the night to benefit the Botanical Gardens.

Artists and ticket prices will be announced soon! Go to mystar1025.com for more information.

Garden Art Sale - June 24-25 10am-5pm, Free, Outside on the Gardens’ front lawn No garden is complete without art! Sculpture, metal work, paintings, wood work, architectural remnants, found art, ceramics, planters and more. Begin or complete your garden art collection, be it zany and unique or cool and subtle, there is something for everyone at this sale.

Part of the weekend fun, Plant Society Avenue brings many societies and experts to exhibit favorite plants and answer questions concerning plant and garden care, and maintenance. For more information please visit GardenWalkBuffaloNiagara.com.

Summer Tree Tours - June 24 & July 16 June 24 -11am, GM/NM $10 Meet at the Garden Art Sale at the Botanical Gardens tent and discover some of the interesting and unique trees in the Gardens Arboretum and surrounding South Park.

July 16 - 11am, GM/NM $10 Make the Botanical Gardens one of your stops before or after the South Buffalo Garden Walk with a tree tour!

Explore our outdoor gardens and learn about the trees and shrubs that have been planted. Meet on the front walk.

Botanics & Brews - July 13 6-9pm, GM $30, NM $35 Sip craft beers, under a tent on the front lawn of the Botanical Gardens while enjoying local food, live music by JJ Swing, baskets, tours and raffle prizes!

Docent Training - August 5 - September 16 9am-2pm, GM/NM $25 Class of 2017 - This year, the six week training program will be held on Saturdays. Are you a lover of gardening and botany? Are you looking to become involved in a rewarding volunteer experience? Consider becoming a docent at the Botanical Gardens educating visitors of all ages! Docents lead tours, teach hands-on programs and help for many of our education events. An education background is not required, but a high level of interest and enthusiasm is! If you have been trained as a docent in the past, and haven’t been involved recently, or would like a refresher you are welcome to attend as well! Check our website a syllabus.

Sign up online - www.buffalogardens.com

Danielle Nash - August 19 - October 1 Plants and Patterns - This is Nash’s first THE ARCANGEL GALLERY exhibition with the Arcangel Gallery. Her original oil paintings highlight and juxtapose natural and man-made patterns. She paints in a realistic fashion with art nouveau influences.

Hosta, Daylily & Iris Sale - August 26 9am-2pm, Free, in the Administration Building Hundreds of daylilies, hostas and irises, labeled and described for sale at reasonable prices. Experts will be on hand to answer your plant questions. Come early, as there will be a long line waiting for the doors to open.

Horticulture I 11am-1pm GM $105/series, $20/class, NM $135/series, $25/class Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. David is fast becoming one of the country’s noted garden speakers! These classes are great for beginners or gardeners and landscapers wishing to brush up on their skills. Those who complete each series will be presented with a certificate upon completion. Please see the class syllabus online for more details.

HCP 101 - September 9 - Botany 101 HCP 102 - September 16 - Plant Propagation HCP 103 - September 30 - Pest Management and Disease HCP 104 - October 7- Shrubs and Trees *includes a tree tour!

HCP 105 - October 14 - Annuals and Perennials HCP 106 - October 21 - Garden Design Succulents - September 2 - October 1 These tiny beauties will be displayed in creative ways. There is power in many when it comes to succulents and our Horticulture Team has many surprises in store for visitors.

Gala at the Gardens - September 22 6pm - Join us for an evening of gratitude and friendship surrounded by the beauty of the Botanical Gardens. Silent and live auction, raffles, mission moment and more! Dinner by Oliver’s and a live auction by Cash Realty and Auctions.

Co-Chairs: Diane Chrisman & Sharon Osgood For sponsorship opportunities or tickets, please call Brittany Zandi, 827.1584 ext. 203 or email bzandi@buffalogardens.com.

Nature Explores Art & Science Camp New! Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm GM $36 per day/$180 per week, NM $40 per day/$200 per week Campers who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade will discover plants and the natural world through art and science. Explorers will spend time discovering the Gardens, completing multimedia art projects, learning drawing and painting skills, playing games, and taking home their own plants to care for. Campers are required to bring a bagged lunch.

Morning and afternoon snack is provided.

Wild and Wacky Water - July 10 - July 14 All about water! Our art focus will be on painting in watercolor using techniques of washes, salt, dropping in color, and spattering! We will paint beach, stream, and ocean landscapes.

Learn all about the water cycle and the different ways plants use water. Also includes watery projects and wacky water games!

Pollinators - July 17-21 Buzz! Buzz! Sculpt a honeybee using clay. Paint the symmetry of flowers in watercolor and tempera on our class wall mural.

Learn the art of quilling to make a 3-D picture. Find out how pollination works by dissecting flowers and visiting our busy beehive. Explorers will create beautiful butterflies, play pollination games, create a take-home garden and more!

Plants We Eat - July 24-28 Did you ever think of how many different plants you eat in a day? Paint a classical still life composed of fruits and vegetables on a tablecloth. Discover the method of botanical drawing by carefully inspecting plant parts and drawing them to scale.

Learn about many of the plants you can eat at the Gardens.

Squish oranges and other fruits into juice, make flour, and sample weird looking fruits this week of camp!

Plants and our Planet - July 31-August 4 Become stewards of the planet this week of camp. Design posters on preserving habitat for our wild animals using colored pencils and markers. Cover discarded bottles with paper scraps, paint, and glue to create a beautiful vase. Use recycled materials to craft planters and bird feeders. Play environmentally themed games, explore the Arboretum and test the effects of pollution.

Rainforests - August 7-11 Discover how plants and animals live in the rainforest while exploring tropical greenhouses. Draw colorful parrots, hummingbirds, and monkeys in oil pastels, and create a collage of tropical flowers. Fold an origami snake, play games and build a tropical terrarium to bring home.

Woodland Adventures - August 14-18 What plants, animals and insects live in the forest? Create a painting in tempera of a northwoods scene complete with birds, deer, raccoons, reptiles, and bugs. Weave a wall-hanging using grasses, twigs, and feathers. Use pencil to create leaf and bark rubbings! Explore woodland habitats while learning about local plants and animals, participate in a special camp scavenger hunt, and build a fairy garden.

Summer Camp Interns Needed!

Contact us at khammer@buffalogardens.com, 827.1584 ext. 207

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SCOUT PROGRAMS

General Scout Programs We offer a variety of programs for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that include a tour of the Botanical Gardens, along with a hands-on lesson. The general program lasts one hour and can be tailored to suit different ages and abilities. Here are our hands-on program options: Terrarium - Scouts will create individual sealed gardens to take home, build an understanding of plant care, growth, and anatomy and learn about the water cycle and its relation to plants and the rest of the planet.

Desert Dish - Scouts will build their own desert garden to take home. They will learn all about the desert biome and the different ways plants have adapted to survive in different climates.

Badge Requirement Programs We also offer badge programs for Girl Scouts. These programs fulfill some or all of the requirements for both general and skill building badges. All programs are two hours long and include a tour of the Botanical Gardens, along with hands-on activities. Here is a list of our badge programs: Daisy Clover Petal - Use Resources Wisely Brownie Outdoor Art Creator Badge Brownie Bugs! Badge Junior Flower Badge Junior Gardener Badge Cadette Breathe Badge Cadette Tree Badge For Additional Information, contact the Education Department at 827.1584 ext. 223 or aoldham@buffalogardens.com

Join the Gardens!

Personal and Family Memberships Benefits include:

Free admission to the Botanical Gardens Discounts on selected events, classes, shows and exhibits 10% discount in the gift shop and on plant sales Seasonal mailings and invitations to special events Reciprocal admission at nearly 300 gardens and arboretums Student (13+) / $35 or $63 for two years Includes one student as stated on membership card Includes one guest pass and benefits listed above Senior (62+) / $35 or $63 for two years Includes one senior as stated on membership card Includes one guest pass and benefits listed above Individual / $45 or $81 for two years Includes one adult as stated on membership card Includes one guest pass and benefits listed above Dual Senior (62+) / $60 or $108 for two years Includes two seniors as stated on membership card Includes two guest passes and benefits listed above Dual Adult / $70 or $126 for two years Includes two adults as stated on membership card Includes two guest passes and benefits listed above Grandparents / $65 or $117 for two years Includes up to two adults as stated on membership card and up to four grandchildren under 18 Includes two guest passes and benefits listed above Family / $75 or $135 for two years Includes up to two adults as stated on membership card and dependent children under 18 Includes two guest passes and benefits listed above

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Family Advantage / $95 or $171 for two years Includes up to three adults as stated on membership card and dependent children under 18 Includes two guest passes and benefits listed above Gardener Advantage / $110 or $198 for two years Includes up to two adults as stated on membership card Includes four guest passes and benefits listed above

Group Memberships Garden Club & Plant Societies / $130

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Ten guest passes Seasonal mailings and invitations Group name and contact on our website A speaker at a discounted rate of $60 or $75 for a hands-on program 10% discount on one Great Plant Sale pre-order (one order per organization)

Special Needs Groups

For human service agencies, nursing homes, group homes, or other special needs organizations. For all levels, after the passes are utilized, each additional visitor will be extended a $5 admission rate.

Level One / $45 - 10 guest passes Level Two / $65 - 15 guest passes Level Three / $85 - 20 guest passes

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Gardening Tip Keep your plants healthy with proper watering.

When the weather is hot and dry, you need to make sure your plants have the water they need. Try these tips: • Water slowly and thoroughly. Turn the hose on to a dribble. Set the hose at the base of the plant and walk away. Leave the hose there long enough for the water to seep through the soil down to the roots of the plant.

• If you recently planted a certain plant, remember how deep the pot was - That’s where the roots are. The water may have to get down three inches or more.

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• If you have mulch on top of the soil, remember that the water has to get past the mulch, too.

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• It’s better to water a few plants properly every day than to haphazardly spray your entire garden every day.

• Don’t get the leaves wet. The plants can’t take in moisture through the leaves. Wetting the leaves not only wastes water, it can promote disease in the plant.

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Visit our Gift Shop!

It is time to think spring and summer! The Botanical Gardens Gift Shop is filled with unique stepping stones that can add extra flare to your garden space.

Our garden stakes have an assortment of colorful designs and styles, from butterflies to fairy gardening.

For the beginner gardener, our assortment of garden books are the perfect reference to help plan a garden space. A quick reference guide can help you pick color combinations, shade verses sunny and plants to attract our native pollinators.

All members of the Botanical Gardens receive 10% off all Gift Shop purchases.

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The Buffalo Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Ave Buffalo, NY 14218

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