BUFFALO
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY meets the third Tuesday of the month, September–August, at 7 p.m., Greenfield Health & Rehab Facility, 5949 Broadway, Lancaster. av*****@***il.com.
Alden Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at 7 p.m., Alden Community Center, West Main St., Alden. New members and guests welcome. Plant sale each May. 716-937-7924.
Amana Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January) at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca. Visitors welcome. 716-844-8543, si*****@*ol.com.
Amherst Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (except December, March, July, and August) at 10 a.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Main St., Williamsville. New members and guests welcome. 716-836-5397.
Bowmansville Garden Club meets the first Monday of the month (except June, July, August, and December) at 7 p.m., Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main St., Bowmansville. New members and guests welcome. For more information, 716-361-8325.
Buffalo Area Daylily Society. East Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., East Aurora. The society is a friendly group who get together to enjoy daylilies. Plant sales in August. Open gardens, June–August. Facebook.
Buffalo Bonsai Society meets every second Saturday at 1 p.m. at ECC North Campus, STEM Bldg., 6205 Main St., Williamsville. Picnic/Auction; 9/14, (Rochester) Penjing Bonsai; 10/12, Mark Arpag; 11/9, Suiseki with Sean Smith. buffalobonsaisociety.com.
East Aurora Garden Club meets at noon on the second Monday of each month, except January. The club meets at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 E. Main St., East Aurora (just west of the 400 Expressway exit). The club’s objective is to stimulate, create interest, and promote education on horticulture, the art of gardening, flower arranging, and environmental conservation; and to promote the beautification of surrounding areas. For more information about the club or membership call 716-912-1589.
Federated Garden Clubs NYS–District 8. Nancy Kalieta is the director; na*******@*ol.com. gardenclubsofwny.com.
Forest Stream Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month (September–May) at 7 p.m., Presbyterian Village, 214 Village Park Dr., Williamsville and other locations. Summer garden teas and tours available. Ongoing projects include beautification of the Williamsville Meeting House, garden therapy at a local nursing home, youth gardening, and Victorian Christmas decorating. ei******@*****on.com.
Friends of Kenan Herb Club meets the third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Taylor Theater. New members are always welcome. kenancenter.org/herb-club.
Garden Club of the Tonawanda meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Tonawanda City Hall, Community Room. Facebook.
Garden Friends of Clarence meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., September–June, Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main St., Clarence. ga*********************@*****il.com.
Gardens Buffalo Niagara open gardens on Thursdays and Fridays in July starts Thursday, July 11. Explore the beauty of gardens spread out in Erie and Niagara counties. Visit gardensbuffaloniagara.com/open-gardens-buffalo for more details and location information.
Hamburg Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 10 a.m. at the VFW Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd, Hamburg. Events include a June plant sale and July and August field trips. New members and guests are welcome. Contact: mf******@********er.com
Kenmore Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month (except July, August, and December) at 10 a.m., Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore. Activities include guest speakers, floral designs, and community service. New members and guests are welcome. so*******@*ol.com.
Ken-Sheriton Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month (except January) at 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 576 Delaware Rd. Kenmore. Monthly programs, artistic design, and horticulture displays. New members and guests welcome. 716-833-8799, ds********@***il.com.
Lancaster Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January, July, and August) at 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave., Lancaster. All are welcome. Facebook.
Lewiston Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of the month. See website for meeting information, lewistongardenfest.com/garden-club.html or contact at PO Box 32, Lewiston, NY 14092.
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society meets the second Tuesday of the month September through May at 7:30 p.m. (except April) at the Harlem Rd. Community Center, 4255 Harlem Rd., Amherst. Entrance is on the north side of the building. Meetings are open to the public.
Niagara Frontier Orchid Society (NFOS) usually meets the first Tuesday following the first Sunday, September–June, Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. niagarafrontierorchids.org.
Orchard Park Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month (except July and December) at 11:30 am at the American Legion Post 567 at 5784 Ellis Rd, Orchard Park. Contact Lena Monaco at 716-270-7862 for membership information. Guests are always welcome.
Ransomville Garden Club meets the third Wednesday or Saturday of the month at 5:45 p.m., Ransomville Community Library, 3733 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville. Meetings are open to all. Activities include community gardening projects, educational presentations, and June plant sale. bb*********@***il.com.
Silver Creek-Hanover Garden Club meets the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., Silver Creek Senior Center, 1823 Lake Rd. (Rte. 5), Silver Creek. sc***************@***il.com
South Towns Gardeners Meets the third Friday of each month (except January) at 9:30 am. Location is the American Legion Post, 5784 Ellis Road, Orchard Park 14127, NY. New members welcome!
Springville Concord Garden Club Meets the first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Dr., Springville. Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of gardening and related topics. Annual July Garden Walk. Guests are welcome.
Town and Country Garden Club of LeRoy meets the second Wednesday of the month (except February) at 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 7 Clay St., LeRoy 14482. Prospective members and guests are welcome. Contact: le***************@***il.com. Facebook: facebook.com/GardenClubLeRoyNY.
Town and Country Garden Club of Williamsville generally meets the second Thursday of the month from 2–4 p.m. at the Ransom Oaks Community Club House, 101 Ransom Oaks Dr., East Amherst. Some meetings are held off site for garden tours and special events. The club maintains a garden at the Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Rd. Membership brochures with program information are available in the library. For information, contact La*******@********er.com.
Tropical Fish Society of Erie County meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Lake Erie Italian Club, 3200 South Park Ave., Lackawanna. tropical-fish-club-of-erie-county.com
Western New York Herb Study Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Facebook.
Western New York Honey Producers, Inc. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County, 21 South Grove St., East Aurora. wnyhpa.org.
Western New York Hosta Society. The WNYHS was formed to encourage members to appreciate hostas and to provide them with access to quality new varieties. The group meets three times a year at the East Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., East Aurora. wnyhosta.com.
Western New York Hosta Society Breakfast Meetings are friendly get-togethers the first Saturday (winter months only) at 10 a.m., Forestview Restaurant, Depew, wnyhosta.com.
Western New York Iris Society meets at the Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.
Western New York Rose Society meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville. Check the Facebook page or website for meeting content: wnyrosesociety.net.
Youngstown Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., Youngstown. Facebook.
FREQUENT HOSTS
BECBG: Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY 14218. 716/827-1584; buffalogardens.com.
REIN: Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043. 716-683-5959; reinsteinwoods.org.
CLASSES / EVENTS
F Ongoing: Feed the Fish, 9:30 a.m. Regular admission for the day is included after the event. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Check online for all dates. BECBG
Ongoing: Orchids After Dark, 6 p.m. on select days. See the beautiful blooms of the Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets. Check online for all dates and ticket prices. BECBG
F Ongoing: Seed Planting, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday. This activity is included with admission and is fun for kids of all ages. BECBG
F September, daily: Growing Back to School, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Kids twelve and under get in free for the entire month of September. BECBG
September 5: Summer’s End, Fall’s Beginning, 10 a.m. Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall during a walk in the woods. Explore the changes taking place in the forests and ponds as the weather gets colder and the leaves start to turn. Registration required. REIN
September 9: The Hamburg Garden Club Annual Salad Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at the. Bring a dish to pass, your own place setting, and a floral design to complement your setting. Guests are welcome. VFW–Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd. Hamburg, NY 1407. If you are interested in joining the meeting, make your reservation at mf******@********er.com.
F September 12: Signs of the Changing Season, 10 a.m. This is a family-friendly guided walk to look for subtle clues that autumn is on its way. Registration required. REIN
September 17: Terrarium Workshop, 6–7 p.m. Discover the joy of bringing nature indoors with a hands-on terrarium workshop for adults. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike, this immersive session will guide students through designing and building their very own glass-encased ecosystem. All materials will be provided. $50 per person; $45 for members. BECBG
F September 19: 26th Annual Fall Festival, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Kick off the fall season by spending a day in the woods. Family hands-on activities, crafts for kids, live animals, food, music, and more. REIN
F October 3: Birding for Beginners, 10 a.m. Guests will take a walk around the woods while learning how to identify common birds. For ages 10 and older. Registration required. REIN
October 3: Woods Walk: Fall Transitions, 1 p.m. Last year at this time, the leaves had just started to change, monarch migration was winding down, and bird migration was ramping up. Follow the trails on a guided walk. No registration required. REIN
October 14: Hamburg Garden Club Sculpting with natural materials class, 10 a.m. at the VFW Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd. Hamburg NY. Garden Club member, Brenda Werely, will share her talent for sculpting with natural materials, such as driftwood, sea shells, and sea glass. If you are interested in joining the meeting, make your reservation at mf******@********er.com.
October 15: National Mushroom Day Walk, 2 p.m. Marvel at mushrooms on this walk through the woods. Registration required. REIN
ITHACA
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
Adirondack Chapter, North American Rock Garden Society (ACNARGS) Meetings are open to all. Check the current newsletter on the website for meeting location: acnargs.org or Facebook.com/acnargs.
Auraca Herbarists, an herb study group, usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at noon, Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca. Brown bag lunch at noon followed by the program. and herb of the month. Field trips during the growing season. All are welcome. Contact Pat Curran: pc**@*****ll.edu.
Elmira Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month, April–December, at 6 p.m., 426 Fulton St., Elmira. Annual plant sale, workshops, monthly meetings, local garden tours and community. Facebook.
Finger Lakes Native Plant Society meetings are usually on the third Tuesday of the month September to May. The organization is dedicated to promoting the appreciation of native flora and holds free public field trips and indoor programs, plus provides members a newsletter, seed exchange, native plant sale, and December celebration of native plants. flnps.org, in**@***ps.org.
Windsor NY Garden Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10 a.m., members’ homes or Windsor Community House, 107 Main St., Windsor. Find on Facebook.
CLASSES / EVENTS
T September 4: Cultivating Hope: Plants and Indigenous Knowledge Plant Exhibition Tour, Guests will explore plants that are deeply connected to Indigenous cultures and discover how relationships rooted in respect, reciprocity, and responsibility have sustained both people and the natural world for generations and continue to do so today. Other fall dates are also available on the website. Cornell Botanic Gardens, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca. cornellbotanicgardens.org.
September 18: Birds and Blooms, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Guides from Cornell Botanic Gardens and Cornell Lab of Ornithology will lead combined bird and plant walks this season. Attendees will walk in the F.R. Newman Arboretum in search of birds and to learn about trees and other plants that provide biodiverse habitat. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for each individual tour date. Meet by the Sculpture Garden in the central part of the arboretum—362 Arboretum Rd., Ithaca. cornellbotanicgardens.org
ROCHESTER
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
7th District Federated Garden Clubs New York State, Inc. meets the first Wednesday of the month. 7thdistrictfgcnys.org.
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Rochester meets the first Thursday of the month September–November and March–May, 7–9 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4301 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester. December and June meetings are social events TBD location. Contacts: Douglas Burdick, 585-313-8674, db******@*sn.com. Barb Festenstein, 585-461-1673, ba*************@*ol.com.
Bloomfield Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 11:45 a.m., Veterans Park, 6910 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield. Visitors and prospective new members welcome. Marlene Moran, 585-924-8035, Facebook.
Bonsai Society of Upstate New York meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Brighton Town Park Lodge, Buckland Park, 1341 Westfall Rd., Rochester. 585-334-2595, Facebook, bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org.
Canandaigua Botanical Society meets for in-person botanical events. See website for event schedule. canandaiguabotanicalsociety.blogspot.com
Color Pittsford Green meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:45–7:45 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome. colorpittsfordgreen.org
Color Webster Green meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd, Webster, NY, 14580. All are welcome. Co***************@***il.com.
Conesus Lake Garden Club announces its campaign for new members. Meetings are held March through December at the Watershed Education Center, Vitale Park, Livonia at 7 p.m. The primary missions of the club are civic beautification and scholarships for Camp Stella Maris and Livonia Central School. Inquiries can be made to Eleanor Dober, President at: em*****@***oo.com.
Country Gardeners of Webster This club is for those who like to dig in the dirt, smell the roses, learn about the birds and bees, take a walk in the park, eat, drink, and be merry, or live in Webster. They meet the second Monday of the month. Contact Elaine at 585-350-8270 to try this fun-loving club out.
Creative Gardeners of Penfield meets the second Monday of the month (except July and August) at 9:15 a.m., Penfield United Methodist Church, 1795 Baird Rd., Penfield. Visitors welcome. Contact 585-385-2065 or 09*******@***il.com if interested in attending a meeting.
Fairport Garden Club Meets the third Thursday evening of the month (except January, February, March, and August) in members’ homes or in the Perinton Ambulance building. Educational topics are presented through speakers, workshops, local tours, and community gardening i.e., Planter at Johanna Perrin School. fa********@***il.com, fairportgardenclub.com.
Finger Lakes Daylily Society members garden in west-central NY, covering an area from Batavia to Syracuse and the Southern Tier. Meetings are held in Rochester or the Canandaigua area. There are generally four regular Saturday meetings held in February, March, May, and September. Visitors and prospective new members are welcome to attend. Contact Deb Lawrence for information, bi******@***oo.com.
Friends of Ellwanger Garden meet all season long on Tuesday mornings. To volunteer at the garden, please contact Cindy Boyer at 585-546-7029, x12 or cb****@*************ty.org.
Garden Club of Brockport meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., Jubilee Church, 3565 Lake Rd., Brockport. Visitors can learn gardening tips from knowledgeable speakers, make garden ornaments through hands-on classes, and explore beautiful local gardens. For more info please email ga*********************@***il.com.
Garden Club of Mendon meets the third Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Mendon Community Center, 167 North Main St., Honeoye Falls. Members work on community gardens and gather new ideas in a casual, social environment. 585-624-8182, jo**********@***il.com.
Garden Path of Penfield meets the third Wednesday of the month, September–May at 7 p.m., Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd., Penfield. Members enjoy all aspects of gardening, new members welcome. ga******************@***il.com
Gates Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m., Gates Town Annex, 1605 Buffalo Rd., Rochester. New members and guests welcome. ga*************@***il.com
Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS) meets the first Monday following the first Sunday of the month. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the JCC on Edgewood Dr. in Brighton. Please see the website for information, geneseeorchid.org.
Genesee Valley Hosta Society meets the second Thursday of the month, April–October, at Look Up Park, 3850 East Henrietta Rd, Henrietta. Contact 585-889-7678 or se*******@*********et.net, or visit geneseevalleyhosta.com for more information.
Greater Rochester Iris Society (GRIS) is an affiliate of the American Iris Society, meets on a Sunday during the months of March, April, September, and October at 2 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall, 11 Episcopal Ave., Honeoye Falls. Public welcome. Plant Sales, guest speakers or location visits, Volunteer Opportunities. Honeoye Falls. 585-266-0302, th**********@*ac.com.
Greater Rochester Perennial Society (GRPS) Ongoing meetings (April through October) provide a variety of plant sales and member-only virtual lectures and on-site garden tours. A calendar of 2026 events is on the website Greater Rochester Perennial Society:rochesterperennial.com or the Greater Rochester Perennial Society Facebook page: facebook.com/GreaterRochesterPerennialSociety. To become a member, you can download our membership form: rochesterperennial.com or contact us via email: ro**********@***il.com.
Greater Rochester Rose Society meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. on Zoom January, February, and March Email j.*******@***il.com for meeting link. Questions: 585-694-8430. Facebook: Greater Rochester Rose Society.
Henrietta Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, except May-August and December. at 6:30 pm at The Henrietta Town Hall, Lower level, 475 Calkins Rd. Henrietta. Handicap accessible. Guests and nonresidents are welcome. Call 585-442-8634 or Sites.google.com/site/henriettagardenclub.
Hilton Garden Club Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month from February-December. At the Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Ave from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are offsite in July and August. Facebook: The Hilton Garden Club.
Holley Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., Holley Presbyterian Church. 585-638-6973.
Hubbard Springs Garden Club of Chili meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Ave., Rochester. dt******@**********rr.com
Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 meets on zoom February to April at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month. Beginning in April, meetings are in-person. There are no meetings in December and January. Attendees will participate in an ikebana workshop, enjoy fellowship with your own brown-bag lunch, and have a short culture program following lunch. Ikebana International is a non-profit cultural organization whose objective is to stimulate and perpetuate the study of ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arranging) and related arts throughout the world. In-person meetings are at First Baptist Church, Hubbell Hall, 175 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester. ro**************@***il.com, ikebanarochester.org.
Kendall Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Kendall Town Hall. 585-370-8964.
Klemwood Garden Club of Webster meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. (except January and February) in members’ homes or local libraries. Accepting new members. 585-671-1961.
Lakeview Garden Club (Greece) meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January and February) at 7 p.m., meeting location varies depending on activity. Meetings may include a speaker, project or visits to local garden-related sites. New members always welcome. Contact, Darlene Markham, dm******@**********rr.com.
Newark Garden Club meets the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m., Park Presbyterian Church, Newark. Guests are welcome.
Pittsford Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Spiegel Center on Lincoln Ave. in the Village of Pittsford. The club usually meets in Room 18, but visitors should confirm at the front desk. New members are always welcomed. Annual plant sale on the third Saturday in May, parking lot behind the library. pi*****************@***il.com
Rochester Dahlia Society meets the second Saturday of the month (except August and September) at 12:30 p.m., 2025 Rochester Dahlia Society Show and Sale Sept. 13-14 Aldersgate Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Ave.; details at rochesterdahlias.org Visitors welcome. See website for up-to-date information concerning meetings and shows. 585-865-2291, Facebook, rochesterdahlias.org.
Rochester Herb Society meets the first Tuesday of each month (excluding January, February, and July) at noon, Pittsford Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave., Pittsford. Summer garden tours and day trips. New members welcome. rh*********@***il.com
Rochester Permaculture Center meets monthly to discuss topics such as edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, rainwater harvesting, composting, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, green living, etc. Meeting location and details: meetup.com/rochesterpermaculture.
Seabreeze Bloomers Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (except January) at 7 p.m., location varies depending on activity. Meetings may include a speaker, project, or visit to local garden-related site. Monthly newsletter. New members welcome. Meetings are currently canceled, contact Bonnie Arnold with any questions. Bonnie Arnold, 585-230-5356, bo**********@*********et.net.
Stafford Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of the month (except December and January) at 7 p.m., Stafford Town Hall, 8903 Morganville Rd. (Route 237), Stafford. All are welcome. 585-343-4494.
Urban Agriculture Working Group (UAWG) meets via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. UAWG is a collection of gardeners, community gardens, and individuals who garden/farm in the city or support such activities. UAWG offers a Spring Conference each year and sponsors the Urban Gardens ROC garden crawl in the fall. In addition, the group advocates for City policies that make urban gardening more accessible for people who want to grow fresh vegetables for themselves or their neighbors. If you are interested in getting on the email list, contact Mallory Hohl, md****@*****ll.edu. You do not have to live in the city to participate.
Victor Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January and February) at 6 p.m. New members welcome. Meeting and location details: victorgardenclubny2.com, victorgardenclub.org.
The Webster Arboretum. 1700 Schlegel Road, Webster. thewebsterarboretum.org
Williamson Garden Club. On-going community projects and free monthly lectures to educate the community about gardening. Open to all. 315-524-4204, gr*******@***il.com, grow-thewilliamsongardenclub.blogspot.com.
FREQUENT HOSTS
BFF: B-friendly Farm and Garden, 2755 Penfield Road, Fairport 14450. 585-424-4476; broccolotreeandlawn.com.
CCE/GC: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Genesee County, 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. 585-343-3040, ext. 132; genesee.cce.cornell.edu.
CLASSES / EVENTS
S/O Ongoing Fridays & Saturdays: Lunch time with Lili, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts can participate in exclusive, online flash sales of orchids and carnivorous plants from Bergen Water Gardens. bergenwatergardens.com
S September 2–October 30: Produce and Flower Auction, times vary, Expect a variety of flowers, vegetables, fruit, and much more. Auctions Monday (11 a.m.) Wednesday (10 a.m.), and Friday (10 a.m.) Orleans County Produce Auction, 12590 Ridge Rd., Albion, NY 14411, auctioneer Caleb Nicodemus, 585-322-6331. facebook.com/orleansproduceauction
O September 3: Garden Talk: Vermicomposting, noon–1 p.m. Worm composting, also called vermicomposting, is an excellent way to turn household food scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for the garden. Setting up a worm bin is an inexpensive way to compost kitchen scraps all year long. Master Gardener Brandie W. teaches the basics of how to set up and maintain a worm composting bin. Held in-person at CCE Genesee office, 420 E. Main St, Batavia or register at genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events for a Zoom link. Questions? Please call 585-343-3040 x101.
S September 7: Flower Auction, 11 a.m. Expect a variety of flowers for auction. Orleans County Produce Auction, 12590 Ridge Rd., Albion, NY 14411, auctioneer Caleb Nicodemus, 585-322-6331. facebook.com/orleansproduceauction
September 12: Nature Apps Workshop, 10 a.m. In this workshop, associate professor John Bateman of Finger Lakes Community College explores a curated set of modern nature apps that support botanical exploration, plant identification, and ecological documentation, with special attention to tools useful for tracking invasive species. Free and open to the public. Wood Library, 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY.
September 12: Hypertufa class, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Each student will create a beautiful garden container that will last for years with the wonderful Hyper Tufa technique. (Ages 14 and up) $45 BFF.
September 12: Fantastical Fungi at Wesley Hill with Finger Lakes Land Trust, 10 a.m–noon. Dr. Shannon Nix, fungal ecologist and mycology expert, will speak at the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve for a guided walk to celebrate National Mushroom Month, Registration required, Wesley Hill Nature Preserve, town of Richmond, Ontario County.
September 13: Durand Eastman Park presentation at Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, 2–4:30 p.m., Durand Eastman Park expert Bob Beabout will guide everyone through the history of the 977-acre park—How it came to be, and the main people who were responsible. Call Julie Clayton at 585-704-5588 with questions. 301 Railroad Mills Rd. Pittsford, NY
September 14: Flowering Outdoors: Gardens & Parties, 9:30 a.m. Founder and editor-in-chief of FLOWER magazine Margot Shaw will present “Flowering Outdoors” at the Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman Museum. Tickets are required. Visit rochestergardenclub.com for more information.
September 16: Free Urban Rodent Management Workshop: Prevention & Control, 6 p.m. This workshop will share practical, research-based strategies to prevent and manage rodent activity through improved sanitation, habitat management, and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches, including the use of innovative tools such as Burro wRx for targeted burrow treatment. Several other class dates are available through January. Check available dates at monroe.cce.cornell.edu. CCE of Monroe County, 2449 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, 585-753-2550
September 18–20: Flowers and Foliage, Amanda’s Native Garden, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Shop for beautiful native perennials and autumn décor. There will be tours and demonstrations and a leaf rubbing station for kids. 8030 Story Road, Dansville. 585-750-6288; amandasnativeplants.com
S September 19: Fall Garden Gala, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The Genesee County Master Gardeners will host its annual Fall Garden Gala. There is a plant sale featuring a selection of perennial plants and houseplants, a chance auction, and garden floral arrangements. Plant sale starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. CCE/GC
S September 26: Flea Market, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Expect hay, straw, firewood, groceries, and a small animal and poultry auction. Orleans County Produce Auction, 12590 Ridge Rd., Albion, NY 14411, auctioneer Caleb Nicodemus, 585-322-6331. facebook.com/orleansproduceauction
September 26: Lantern decorating, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Guests will decorate a lantern with leaves, grasses, fall themed ribbon, and a string of lights.decor. All materials provided. (Ages 12 and up) $45, BFF
O October 1: Plants in Gothic Literature, Noon–1 p.m. Gothic literature embodies stories filled with an atmosphere of mystery and gloom. This class explores the plants utilized symbolically by well-known gothic authors, such as Poe and Shelley, to enhance their storytelling. Held in-person at CCE Genesee office, 420 E. Main St, Batavia or register at genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events for a Zoom link. Questions? 585-343-3040 x101
October 3: Pumpkin Decorating, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Decorate a faux pumpkin with live plants for use in the garden or in the house. The succulents can then be removed and planted in soil and enjoyed for years to come. (Ages 16 and up) $45 BFF
October 10: Fall Gardening Forum, Sonnenberg Gardens, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Designing With Native Plant Communities—In this program led by Mina Vescera of Suffolk County Cooperative Extension, learn practical ways to integrate native plants into your existing garden and discover how native plant communities can enhance both the beauty and ecological value of your landscape. Prepaid registration required; box lunches provided. Sonnenberg.org
October 10: Wreath making, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Students will use locally-grown dried flowers and grasses to create a one-of-a-kind- wreath. (Ages 14 and up) $45 BFF
October 14: Lakeview Garden Club talk on Adaptive Gardening, 7 p.m. Adaptive gardening focuses on modifying the environment, tools, and techniques so gardening remains accessible and enjoyable regardless of age, mobility, strength, or disability. Speaker Duane Pancoast hosts a semi-monthly blog, The Geriatric Gardner. Copies of his book The Geriatric Gardner will be available for purchase. Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Rd., Rochester. To attend, contact Darlene Markham at dm******@**********rr.com.
SYRACUSE
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Syracuse. The chapter meets at 7 p.m., on the second Thursday of the month, September to December and March to May, there are no meetings in January or February due to weather conditions. The meeting place is Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Bailey Road, North Syracuse. More information is available on the chapter website (avsofsyracuse.wixsite.com/avgss) or via email pe************@***il.com
Baldwinsville Women’s Garden Club meets the first Thursday of each month except January at St Marks’ Lutheran Church in Baldwinsville at 7 p.m. The club plants the village flower barrels, raises money for the village flower hanging baskets, maintains the Pointe Garden, donates Arbor Day trees to schools, and gets involved in village improvement projects. Perennial sale yearly on Memorial Saturday morning in the village. See more information at Facebook, Women’s Garden Club of Baldwinsville.
Bonsai Club of CNY (BCCNY) meets the first Saturday of the month 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Bailey Rd., North Syracuse. Contact Dave Taylor, da*******@***oo.com or 315-395-3018. cnybonsai.com, Bonsai Club of CNY on Facebook.
Cazenovia Garden Club usually meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10:15 a.m. at the Cazenovia Public Library. With an active membership, their objective is to stimulate interest in horticulture, develop skills in the beautification of community and home, and create awareness of national and local conservation issues. Meetings feature guest speakers and field trips are planned throughout the year. For more information contact ca***********@***il.com.
Central New York Orchid Society meets the first Sunday of the month, September–May, St. Augustine’s Church, 7333 O’Brien Rd., Baldwinsville. Dates may vary due to holidays. 315-633-2437; cnyos.org.
Fairmount Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month (March–November) at 6:30 p.m., Camillus Senior Center, 25 First St., Camillus. Speakers and community projects. All are welcome. to**********@***oo.com.
Federated Garden Clubs NYS–District 6. 315-481-4005, di******@***il.com.
Gardening Friends Club meets the third Tuesday of the month, March–December, at 6:30 p.m., Wesleyan Church, 4591 US Route 11, Pulaski. 315-298-1276, Facebook: Gardening Friends of Pulaski, NY, Vi********@*********et.net.
Gardeners in Thyme (a women’s herb club) meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. 315-635-6481, hb****@******rr.com.
Habitat Gardening in CNY (HGCNY) meets the last Sunday of most months at 2 p.m. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. HGCNY is a chapter of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes; wildones.org. Free and open to the public. hgcny.org and ourhabitatgarden.org. Subscribe to the free e-newsletter by emailing in**@***ny.org.
Home Garden Club of Syracuse usually meets the first Tuesday morning of the month. Members are active in educating the community about gardening, horticulture, and floral design and are involved with several civic projects in the Syracuse area. New members welcome. ho**********************@***il.com, homegardenclubofsyracuse.org.
Koi and Water Garden Society of Central New York usually meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. See website for meeting locations. 315-458-3199, cnykoi.com.
The Men and Women’s Garden Club of Syracuse meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7p.m. in the Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse. Meetings feature activities and/or guest speakers on gardening-related topics. The club also plans tours for its members. Members maintain gardens at Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Ronald McDonald House plus host annual flower shows. Regular club meetings at the church will take place in the months of March, April, May, August, September, and November. More information at facebook.com/MWGardenClubOfSyracuse and mw********************@***il.com.
Southern Hills Garden meets the third Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), February through November at the LaFayette FIrehouse, 2444 US Route 11, LaFayette, NY, 13084. Meetings with a guest speaker usually begin at 7:00 pm. Offsite meetings typically have an earlier start time. Guests are welcome and membership is open to anyone interested in gardening. For info regarding meetings or membership, please email Kathie Forrest at ka************@***il.com.
Spade & Trowel Garden Club of Manlius & Fayetteville usually meets the third Thursday of each month at 7pm. Members enjoy education in horticulture, conservation, gardening, floral design and civic beautification. For more information contact ma*******@***il.com.
Syracuse Rose Society meets the second Thursday of the month (except December) at 7 p.m., Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse. Enter from Melrose Ave. Club members maintain the E. M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden, Thornden Park, Syracuse. Public welcome. syracuserosesociety.org.
Seneca County Community Garden Club members meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Seneca Falls Recreation Center, 35 Water St., Seneca Falls, NY $20 individual/ family plots available. New members always welcome, and you don’t have to be a Seneca Falls resident to join.
CLASSES / EVENTS
Sep 10 Creating an Earth-Friendly Landscape, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Janet Allen, president of HGCNY Wild Ones Chapter Caring discusses planting native planting in the yard and how to provide habitats for even the smallest creatures. Registration is required. Tully Free Library, 12 State Street, Tully, NY, 315-696-8606
September 15: Speaker, Jackie Crane–Putting your Garden to Bed and Fall Flowers, 7 p.m. LaFayette Firehouse, 2444 US Route 11, LaFayette, NY
S September 26: 2026 Fall Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Habitat Gardening in Central New York hosts a browse-about sale and they will take tree and shrub pre-orders from White Oak Nursery. Please note: payments accepted for the plant sale are limited to cash or checkWestvale (Syracuse), NY. Please visit hgcny.wildones.org to contact someone about the address. Sale also takes place on September 27, Noon to 3 p.m.
S October 3: 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m. The Bonsai Club of CNY annual show, 11 a.m–3 p.m. The event is at Liverpool Public Library in the Carman Community Room where members display a variety of their favorite trees of various styles and shapes. There will also be a sale and raffle of bonsai trees and related items. Club members will be available to answer questions about their trees. Also on Sunday October 4, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Direct questions to Dave Taylor at 315-395-3018.
October 20: Speaker, Local Audubon Society–Native Birds/Migration Habits, 7 p.m., LaFayette Firehouse, 2444 US Route 11, LaFayette, NY
Deadline for calendar listings for the next issue (November-December 2026) is October 10, 2026. Please send your submissions to ca******@*********************al.com.
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.
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