Saturday, May 20 is Audubon Annual Plant Exchange and Sale

Jamestown, N.Y. – Stop by the Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) 2023 Plant Exchange and Sale on Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., and pick out some new plants for your garden.

You can trade your own potted plants in exchange for new ones or purchase plants outright. You will find a large number of native plants, as well as annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.

There will also be a selection of local nurseries selling plants, including natives, as well as a Garden Treasures sale of gently used garden equipment and décor, tools, pots, and more. Vendors include Royal Fern Nursery, which sells native plants, and other local vendors.

The Plant Exchange is free to attend.

Volunteer Master Gardeners will be on hand to give advice at the advice table.

Bring your own potted plants to the plant trade-in table to trade them for tickets that can be used to buy more plants. Each ticket is worth a dollar toward plant purchases. Audubon reserves the right to reject invasive species, unpotted plants, those in poor condition, plants in multi-species pots or ones that seem to be infested with weeds or jumping worms.

Plants will be accepted for exchange until noon.

Due to the relatively recent appearance of invasive jumping worms in the region, all plants brought in for trade must be in sterile soil purchased from a store. Seeds must be grown in sterile soil. Plants must have their roots washed clean of soil (and the invasive worm eggs that may be embedded) in order to be accepted for trade.

Audubon plants are sold for $2.50 per 4” pot, $5 per 6 - 8” pot and $10 per 10” pot.

Cash and checks are preferred for a smooth and easy check out, but credit cards will be accepted at the ACNC Reception Desk.

In order to provide a wide selection, many local nurseries and garden stores donate to this event. These plants will be available for cash only and will not be available to purchase as an exchange.

This event is outdoors and takes place rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather.

Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, onequarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. You can visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, enjoy the native tree arboretum, gardens, picnic area, and natural play space, and hike over five miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.

The three-story Nature Center building houses interactive displays, a collection of live animals including the Hellbender exhibit, winners of the 2022 Nature Photography Contest, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop. Visitors are welcome Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Nature

Grape Belt Seniors Upcoming Trips

The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Masonic Lodge for their aerobics and weights class from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. You must be a member to attend and the classes are $1.00 each time you attend.

The trips for 2023 are:

Center members and SNAP/ EBT cardholders have free building admission daily. Building admission is also free every Sunday for nonNature Center members.

To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345, find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook, or visit AudubonCNC.org.

Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.

June 8th the group will be going to the Niagara Falls Power Vista, lunch at the Top of the Falls Restaurant, and the Maid of the Mist boat tour. The boat ferries past the base of the American Falls, and onto the basin of the Horseshoe Falls-the dramatic passage leading you through the rolling waterfall whitewater and massive rock formations. Guests will have a newfound appreciation of the power and grandeur of Niagara Falls. Departure is at 8:30 AM and return is 5:30 PM. There are still seats available but must call soon to reserve a spot as the trip will be finalized soon.

June 27th the group will be going to the Allegany Casino to see the Kenny Rogers Tribute Show. You get $20.00 in free slot play and $10.00 toward food which you can use at the Buffet that will be open on the day of the show. We will be leaving at 9:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM. Call soon as this trip will also be finalized soon.

July 19th the group will see the HIGH ENERGY musical comedy “Chicago Speakeasy”. This will be at the Erie Station Dinner Theater in Erie. On the way home we will be stopping at a local ice cream shop for an included sweet treat. Leaving at 9:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM.

August 9th we will be going to Pittsburg for a Sightseeing tour cruise on the “Gateway Clipper Fleet”. There will be a fabulous luncheon buffet with entertainment being the “Women of Broadway”. Following the cruise there will be a stop at the IKEA store where you can shop and shop some more !!! Leaving at 7:30 AM and return at 8:00 PM.

September 7th we are off to the George Eastman Museum and then to the Strong Museum Toy Hall of Fame. Lunch will be at the Shadow Lake Golf Club. On the way home will be a stop at the famous Olivers Candies. We leave at 8:00 AM and return at 6:30 PM.

September 17th will be our trip to see the New York Yankees play against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:35 PM. The seats are in section 114 right behind the Yankee dugout. There will be a $15.00 food voucher included. Leaving at 9:00 AM and return at 8:30 PM.

October 7th is our scenic route to the Windmill Craft and Farm Market in Penn Yan. There are more than 200 venders. Following that the group will stop at the Oak Hill Bulk food store. Leaving at 8:00 AM and return at 7:30 PM.

All trips leave from behind Big Lots, at the D&F Plaza, 1170 Central Ave, Dunkirk. Trips are open to Non Members as well as members. Memberships are now being taken for 2023. To sign up for these day trips or learn more about our group, please call Judy at 716-672-5778.