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. 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 offers open gardens on Thursdays and Fridays in July starts Thursday, July 11. Explore the beauty of gardens spread out in Erie and Niagara counties. Dates and locations: gardensbuffaloniagara.com/open-gardens-buffalo.
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
O November 5: Gift Ideas for Gardeners Who Have Everything, noon–1 p.m. This presentation explores garden accessories, including rainwater catchment systems, electronic moisture monitors, hummingbird feeders, and more. Advance registration is required. Attend in person at the Genesee County CCE office, 420 E. Main St., Batavia, or via Zoom. In-person registration: call 585-343-3040, ext. 101. Zoom registration: genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events.
November 7: Fabulous Fungi, 10 a.m.–noon. A mushroom enthusiast leads this beginner-friendly walk as the group attempts to identify as many mushrooms as possible. For ages 12 and older. The walk goes off-trail; long pants are recommended for tick protection. Registration is required. Dress for the weather. For accessibility accommodations, contact Reinstein Woods in advance. REIN
November 11: Caring for Wildlife, 10 a.m. At the Hamburg Garden Club monthly meeting, Margie Hanrahan, president of Messinger Woods Wildlife Care and Education Center, will teach attendees what to do for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. Reservations required: mf******@********er.com. VFW Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg, NY.
November 14–15: Orchid Show, Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society presents its orchid show at the Botanical Gardens. The show features award-winning orchids from across the region, growing advice from orchid experts, and orchids and supplies for sale. BECBG
November 20–January 4: Poinsettia Exhibit, starting at 10 a.m. daily. Step into the warm embrace of the tropical conservatory, filled to the brim with brilliant poinsettias of all sizes and colors. This year, the train display returns to the Poinsettia Exhibit. There will be a festive G-scale train in the Bonsai House, surrounded by poinsettias and seasonal decorations. BECBG
F November 21: Who Stays for Winter?, 10–11 a.m. Learn which resident birds, mammals, and insects remain active in winter. BECBG
November 27: Poinsettias After Dark, 5–9 p.m. Thousands of twinkling lights will guide visitors through illuminated greenhouses. BECBG
December 17: Floral Design Workshop, 6–7 p.m. Participants learn how to prepare fresh materials for an arrangement, basic design elements, and how to keep an arrangement looking fresh. All floral materials and supplies will be provided. Bring a box to transport the arrangement. Flowers will be based on seasonal availability. BECBG
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 December 5: Wreaths and Winter Greens, 10 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m. Start with a tour of the Mullestein Winter Garden and then make an evergreen wreath to take home. Students in the Learning by Leading program will introduce visitors to the Winter Garden, which features a wide variety of evergreens and plants with winter beauty, and guide everyone through making a wreath using cut greens and other decorations. Learn about the cultural lore surrounding evergreen plants and the historical significance of wreaths. Refreshments and all materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own decorative embellishments. Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center, 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, cornellbotanicgardens.orgÂ
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 information, email ga*********************@***il.com.Â
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. For information, visit geneseeorchid.org.Â
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.
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. To join the email list, contact Mallory Hohl, md****@*****ll.edu. Participation is open to residents and nonresidents.
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
CCE/GC: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Genesee County, 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. 585-343-3040, ext. 132; genesee.cce.cornell.edu.
CCE/MC: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Monroe County, 2449 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617. 585-753-2550; monroe.cce.cornell.edu.
TBH: The Bird House, 3035 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. 585-264-1550 thebirdhouseny.com/events
VPG: Van Putte Gardens, 136 North Avenue Rochester, NY 14626, 585-225-7770, vanputte.com
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
November 7: Tabletop Tree Display & Online Auction. Tabletop trees decorated by local businesses and organizations are displayed throughout the historic mansion. The trees are available through an online silent auction. Free to members; included with museum admission. Trees (plus wreaths and gingerbread houses, as well!) will be on display through January 3. Auction runs through December 31. George Eastman Museum, 900 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, (585) 327-4800, eastman.org
November 11: Earth Explorers: Toddler Edition at Maplewood Nature Center, 10–10:45 a.m. Hands-on activities for children and caregivers include songs, rhymes, reading, and exploration of Maplewood Nature Center and the surrounding park. This event is for ages 3–5. Maplewood Nature Center, 107 Bridge View Dr., Rochester, cityofrochester.gov
November 14: Composting in Action: Explore Different Methods, 10–11 a.m. Explore composting methods, suitable materials, and how to get started. The program explores options for different spaces and needs, including traditional outdoor composting and alternatives for smaller spaces. Free. 2449 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617 CCE/MC
November 14: Don Alhart Book Release and Signing, 1:30–3 p.m. Don Alhart signs his book McCurdy’s Christmas Surprise, inspired by memories of downtown Rochester. Proceeds from this book benefit the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp. TBH
November 14: Sugar Pine Chandelier Workshop, 11 a.m.–noon. Design a sugar pinecone chandelier in this hands-on workshop featuring three oversized pinecones, fresh greens, berries, and a bold holiday bow. Registration required. VPG
November 21: Book Signing with Debi Bower, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Author Debi Bower signs her Rochester area–themed books, including Highland Park, 104 Day Trips Around Rochester, NY, and Hidden Places Around Rochester, NY. TBH
November 24: Prevent Food Waste in Your Daily Cooking Routine, 5–6 p.m. Learn to make butternut squash soup and reduce food waste with budget- friendly techniques. 611 Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. CCE/MC
November 28: Small Business Saturday at The Bird House, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. The Bird House marks Small Business Saturday with sales, giveaways while supplies last, hot mulled cider, and holiday treats. TBH
December 5: Andrea’s Trivets Show and Sale, 10 a.m. Meet Ron and Shirley of Andrea’s Trivets, makers of silicone trivets, jar openers, and other items featuring birds, pets, and food designs. TBH
December 5: Holiday Greens Workshop, 9 a.m.–noon. This class is presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County Master Gardeners. Participants will make three holiday decorations: a wreath, a tabletop display, and a swag. Registration is $45; space is limited and reserved upon payment. Bring small pruners and gloves. Register by sending payment to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County, 1581 Rte. 88 N., Newark, NY 14513, or in person Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Include a phone number and email address. Refunds for cancellations are available if the spot can be filled; one week’s notice is requested. Questions: 315-331-8415.
December 12: Randi Minetor Book Signing, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Randi and Nic Minetor discuss and sign books, including Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening, Best Easy Day Hikes: Rochester, Hiking Waterfalls New York, The Complete Language of Birds, and more. TBH
December 12: Holiday Houseplant Basket, 11 a.m. Design a holiday houseplant arrangement with festive flair. Choose a container, live plants, ribbon, and decorative accents. Registration required. VPG
December 19: Book Signing with Robin Flanigan, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Robin Flanigan signs books including Secret Rochester: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure and 100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die. TBH
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. Free e-newsletter: 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. The public is welcome. syracuserosesociety.org.Â
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.
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O November 18: The Habitat Check-up with Wildr Places, 7–8 p.m. This free webinar explores a science-informed approach to evaluating a home landscape. Presenter Zoe Evans will introduce five key areas to consider when assessing habitat and share how thoughtful observations can help guide next steps. Registration: wildones.org/thehabitatcheckin
Deadline for calendar listings for the next issue (January-February 2027) is December 10, 2026. Please send your submissions to ca******@*********************al.com.
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2026 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.
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