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*****@gm***.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*****@ao*.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, NY 14221. Picnic/Auction; 9/14, (Rochester, NY) 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 clubs meets at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 E. Main St., East Aurora, NY (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*******@ao*.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******@ma*****.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*********************@ho*****.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, NY. Events include a June plant sale and July and August field trips. New members and guests are welcome. Contact lo*********@gm***.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*******@ao*.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********@gm***.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) meets the first Tuesday following the first Sunday (dates sometimes vary due to holidays, etc.), 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 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4536 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Contact Diana Szczepanski at 716- 674-8970 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. bbonnie2313@ gmail.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.
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South Towns Gardeners meets the second Friday of the month (except January) at 9:30 a.m., West Seneca Senior Center. New members welcome.
Springville Concord Garden Club meets the second Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Dr., Springville, NY 14141. 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***************@gm***.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*******@ro********.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, NY 14218. 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 NY 14052. 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, NY 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.
CLASSES / EVENTS
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.
F- Indicates activities especially appropriate for children and families.
F June 7- August 3: Butterfly Experience, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our brand-new Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from June 7 to August 3. For the first time ever, visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with a kaleidoscope of butterflies for an unforgettable experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Western New York. Get tickets here buffalogardens.com/events/butterfly-experience BECBG
July 5: Woods Walk: Nature Guide’s Choice, 11:00 a.m. This is a guided nature walk through the woods. No registration required. REIN
F July 5, 8, 15: Firefly Walk, 8:30 p.m., Experience the bioluminescent world of fireflies on this guided walk. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
July 9: Senior Stroll, 10:00 a.m. Experience nature at your own pace and enjoy a leisurely hour-long guided walk through the woods. For adults only. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F July 10: Fireflies Under the Full Moon, 8:30 p.m. Experience the bioluminescent world of fireflies on this guided walk – under a full moon! Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
July 12: Friends of Reinstein Woods Artisan Market, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is a summer Saturday of shopping and sauntering along the trails at Reinstein Woods! There will be fifty different artisans selling handmade soaps, candles, jewelry, fine woodwork, honey, and other handcrafted items. Admission is free (a $2 donation to Friends of Reinstein Woods is appreciated). Rain or shine event. REIN
July 12: Draves Arboretum annual open house tour, 1:30 p.m. This event is an opportunity for the public to learn more about Draves Arboretum and experience the woody species collections through a guided tour of the grounds. Please arrive fifteen minutes prior to start time. Portions of this event will require walking on lawn areas encountering elevation changes. Register at dravesarboretum.org.
F July 12: Sixth Annual Butterfly Release, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gardens Buffalo hosts conservation groups with butterfly release by Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm. BECBG
S July 12–13: Hamburg Garden Club Sale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Hamburg Garden Club will have a tent selling garden items. Memorial Park, Union & Lake St., Hamburg, NY.
T July 18–19: Ken-Ton Garden Tour Night Lights, 8:30 – 11 p.m. The Ken-Ton Garden Tour is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in the Ken-Ton community, an annual celebration of color that showcases the hard work and dedication of local gardeners. For more information, visit kentongardentour.com.
F July 19: Woods Walk: Clouds and Flower and Critters, Oh My! 1:00 p.m. Who doesn’t love the month of July? Flowers are starting to peak, birds are raising their young, and interesting insects are everywhere. No registration required. REIN
F July 19: Trivia Night, 5:00 p.m. Join us for a fun game of trivia based on nature and Reinstein Woods! Test your knowledge or learn something new. You can sign up solo or as a team. For ages 12 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
T July 19–20: Ken-Ton Garden Day Tour, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. See description above. kentongardentour.com
T July 19–20: Eastside Garden Walk, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free and self-guided tours. Maps are available at the Juneteenth parade, downtown Buffalo public libraries, and online at eastsidegardenwalk.com.
July 26: Summertime Welcome Walk. 10:00 a.m. Learn about the preserve’s history and talk about what Reinstein Woods’ plants and animals are up to during summer. No registration required. REIN
F July 26: Woods Walk For Kids. 1:00 p.m. What better place to bring kids than Reinstein Woods? Take a walk where kids get to ask the questions. No registration required. REIN
T July 26–27: Garden Walk Buffalo, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There will be more than 300 gardens on the annual tour. The tour is free and self-guided. Visit Gardenwalkbuffalo.com for more info.
July 27: Friends Member Walk, 9:30 a.m. Stroll through the beauty of nature and enjoy time with other Friends members. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F July 30: Going Batty! 8:00 p.m. Bats are amazing animals but are often misunderstood. Separate fact from fiction and learn about the only true flying mammals. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F August 2: Woods Walk: The Beginning, 1:00 p.m. Some birds begin migrating in August – shorebirds, swallows, and even songbirds. What else is beginning to change – trees, flowers, day length? Look for the subtle changes in the wonderful landscape of Reinstein Woods. No registration required. REIN
August 5–7: Summer Teacher Institute: Summer Ecology School, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Expand your knowledge of Western New York’s natural world with three days of hands-on field studies in ponds, forests, and fields. This workshop will feature local research and project highlights from environmental professionals, provide techniques for incorporating nature into your classroom curricula, and strengthen your confidence in using the outdoors as a teaching space. Visit reinsteinwoods.org/explore/programs-services/educator-workshops to register.
F August 9: Wetland Band, 10:00 a.m. Search for frogs, turtles, and birds and recreate the sounds of the swamp. For children ages 3-12. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
August 13: Senior Stroll, 10:00 a.m. Experience nature at your own pace and enjoy a leisurely hour-long guided walk through the woods. For adults only. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F August 16: Stories in the Woods, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy hearing a nature story, followed by a guided walk in the woods. For children ages 3-7. Registration required; 716-683-5959. REIN
F August 16: Woods Walk: Nature Guide’s Choice, 11:00 a.m. This is a guided nature walk through the woods. No registration required. REIN
F August 16: Urban Farm Day, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Experience hands-on learning and come together as a community. Bake pizzas with fresh garden produce, watch worms compost, and listen to talks on brewing your own beer, soil science, and more. The tour is free and self-guided. gardensbuffloniagra.com/urban-farm-day-tour
August 23: Summertime Welcome Walk, 10:00 a.m. Learn about the preserve’s history and talk about what Reinstein Woods’ plants and animals are up to during late summer. No registration required. REIN
F August 30: Fabulous Fungi, 11:00 a.m. Walkers will join a mushroom enthusiast on this beginner-friendly walk as they attempt to identify as many mushrooms as possible. For ages twelve and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. 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**@co*****.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 gardening services. Karen Coletta, 607-731-8320, Facebook.
Finger Lakes Native Plant Society meetings are usually on the third Tuesday of the month September to May. They are an organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation of native flora and hold free public field trips, free indoor programs, and provide members a newsletter, seed exchange, native plant sale, and a December celebration of native plants. flnps.org, in**@fl***.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. windsorgardengroup.suerambo.com.
CLASSES/EVENTS
O July 8: Project Ground Nesting Bees, 5:30–6:30 p.m. How can you help to preserve our most threatened and valuable pollinators: the ground-nesting, solitary bees. This online class from Cornell Cooperative Extension, is free, but registration is required. ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zg09npm1gq9p78/
July 26: Ecological Landscape Design Lecture and Tour, 3:00–5:00 p.m. Matt Dallos, owner of Thicket Workshop, will speak about the practices and ideas that support ecological landscape design. While both local and regional projects will be discussed, the primary case study will be a meadow-type planting installed in 2021 on Cornell’s Libe Slope. Attendees may join the lecture remotely, but only in-person attendees will get the Libe Slope tour. ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/xmhppmx1yhnzhd/
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, NY 14616. December and June meetings are social events TBD location. Contacts: Douglas Burdick, 585-313-8674, db******@ms*.com . Barb Festenstein, 585-461-1673, ba*************@ao*.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
Conesus Lake Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of the month (April–December) at 7 p.m., Chip Holt Nature Center, Vitale Park, Lakeville. Welcoming new members. Contact Dottie Connelly, 585-703-1748.
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*******@gm***.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********@gm***.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******@ya***.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****@la*************.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*********************@gm***.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**********@gm***.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******************@gm***.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. 585-247-1248, sc****@ya***.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 Eli Fagan American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. 585-889-7678, se*******@fr*********.net , geneseevalleyhosta.com.
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, NY. Public welcome. Plant Sales, guest speakers or location visits, Volunteer Opportunities. Honeoye Falls, NY. 585-266-0302, th**********@ma*.com .
Greater Rochester Perennial Society (GRPS) meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1200 South Winton Rd., Rochester, except in summer when it tours members’ gardens. Lectures are held virtually, and garden tours are being scheduled. See website or Facebook for updates. cap704@ frontiernet.net, rochesterperennial.com, facebook.com/GreaterRochesterPerennialSociety.
Greater Rochester Rose Society meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. on Zoom January, February, and March Email j.*******@gm***.com for meeting link. Questions: 585-694-8430. Facebook: Greater Rochester Rose Society.
Henrietta Garden Club meets the second Wednesday each month (except May-August and December) at 6:30 p.m. A presenter will speak on a gardening related subject at 7:15 p.m. Guests and nonresidents are welcome. Handicap accessible. Call 585-442-8634. Lower level of the Henrietta Town Hall, 475 Calkins Rd., Henrietta. sites.google.com/site/henriettagardenclub. Facebook page. he*****************@gm***.com .
Hilton Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, except May-August and December at 6:30 p.m. at The Henrietta Town Hall, Lower Level, 475 Calkins Rd., Henrietta. Handicap accessible. Guests and nonresidents are welcome. Call 585-442-8634 or visit sites.google.com/site/henriettagardenclub.
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******@ro*******.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. rochesterikebana@ gmail.com, ikebanarochester.org. Visitors can view the chapter’s ikebana exhibit at the Greater Rochester Orchid Society show March 27–30, Fri. 1–4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m, Sun 10 a.m–4p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Eisenhart Auditorium, 657 East Ave., Rochester.
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******@ro*******.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 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*****************@gm***.com
Rochester Dahlia Society meets the second Saturday of the month (except August and September) at 12:30 p.m., Trinity Reformed Church, 909 Landing Rd. North, Rochester. 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, NY. Summer garden tours and day trips. New members welcome. rocherbsociety.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 gardenrelated site. Monthly newsletter. New members welcome. Meetings are currently canceled, contact Bonnie Arnold with any questions. Bonnie Arnold, 585-230-5356, bo**********@fr*********.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****@co*****.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*******@gm***.com , growthewilliamsongardenclub.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- Indicates plant sales/swaps.
T- Indicates garden tours.
O- Online event.
F July 3–August 7: The Broccolo Bug Club at the B-Friendly Farm, 10 a.m. This series of events are an interactive way for school-age kids to engage and explore nature play. Children will catch and release bugs safely. This is for ages between 7 and 12, younger kids must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $15 a session and $12 for siblings. BFF
July 8: Lunchtime Talk: Noon. Laura Ouimette will share a lunchtime talk about the 150 year history of the Canandaigua Botanical Society at the Ontario County Historical Society, 55 North Main Street, Canandaigua.
July 10–31: Nature, History, & Community Through Art, Railroad Street Artworks, This is a new art exhibit showcasing and celebrating Monroe County’s Parks through fine art. Visitors can expect to see an array of two-dimensional (2-D) works in all mediums including painting, photography, and drawing. 3 Railroad St., Suite G Fairport.
July 11: Orleans Produce Auction, Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. between April 25 and July 11. Also Mondays 11 a.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m., and Fridays 10 a.m. between July 14 and September 19. The auctions will feature a variety of flowers and locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Orleans Produce Auction is located at 12590 Ridge Rd., Albion, NY 14411. For more information, contact auctioneer Caleb Nicodemus at 585-322-6331.
July 12, 18, 19, 27: Daylily Garden Open House, 2:00– 6:00 p.m except July 19, 4:00–7:00 p.m. Cobbs Hill Daylily Garden (a National Daylily Display Garden), Charlie and Judy Zettek, 1 Hillside Avenue, Rochester 14610. You may view the garden from the road, or you may walk through the garden during our open house times. Please call 585-461-3317 ahead of time if you have any questions.
F July 15: Butterfly Walk of White Haven Park, 10 a.m. Explore the grounds of White Haven Park looking for Monarchs and other butterflies that call the park home. White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. thebirdhouseny.com
F July 16: Creative Critters Rock Painting, 10:30 a.m.– noon. B-Friendly Farm and Gardens introduces the Creative Critters Rock program with themes such as ladybugs, snakes, or in the natural world. Cost is $15 per child. BFF
July 17: Fruit Jelly Canning. 6:00–8 p.m. This is a handson, small-group workshops designed to teach the basics of water bath canning—Start with fresh fruit juice and learn to craft beautifully clear jellies—plus sample some fun flavor twists! All classes are held at Stafford Methodist Church. Register online at genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events CCE/GC
F July 19: The Frog Lady: Margot Fass MD “Honoring Life—One Frog at a Time,” 10 a.m. This presentation will take place outdoors (rain or shine) on the far side of the pond and is catered to children 6–9 years old. Check out her whimsical illustrated children’s book, Froggy Family’s First Frolic and discover the life of the frog. This presentation will take place outside rain or shine. 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster.
T July 19: The Seymour Library Foundation Annual Garden Tour: Stunning Gardens by Ordinary People, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, July 20. Reservations will remain at $25 per person. Please contact the Seymour Library Foundation for sponsor opportunities. se**********************@gm***.com
F July 19–26: 4-H Program Project show, Stop by the Genesee County Fair to see the 4-H Program’s projects that will be shown the whole week related to agriculture. gcf.org
T July 19: Visit to Native Shorescaping at Walton Point, 10:00 a.m. There will be a tour of Lucy and Phil Sheils’ property in Woodville, NY. They have transformed their shoreline property into a thriving, beautiful, lake-friendly oasis on the shores of Walton Point. canandaiguabotanicalsociety.blogspot.com
July 24: Owl Prowl at White Haven Park. 8–9:30 p.m. Guests will listen and search for Screech, Barred, and Great Horned Owls. White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. thebirdhouseny.com
T July 26: Kiwanis Club Annual Garden Tour, This tour is showcasing six stunning gardens, along with an exclusive tour of the oldest historic home in Pittsford, dating back to 1793. bushnellsbasinpittsfordkiwanis.org/garden-tour
July 31 & Augusts 28: Telescope Night at White Haven, 7–10 p.m. Interested in the stars? Have you ever found a constellation? The Bird House is hosting a relaxing evening identifying some constellations and their brightest stars in the night sky. thebirdhouseny.com
August 1: Hydrangeas Walk and Talk with George Riehle, 7 p.m. Hydrangea, commonly named the hortensia, is a genus of more than seventy species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. Attendees will learn all about the various species and how to care for this much-loved plant. This presentation will take place outside rain or shine. 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster.
S August 2: Plant Sale with Michael Hannen. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at The Bird House, 3035 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 thebirdhouseny.com
F August 9: Stick-bugs and Leaf shaped insects B-Friendly Farm and Gardens gets creative making Stick-bugs and Leaf shaped insects. Family fun for adults bringing children. BFF
August 11: Photo Contest Begins. The Bird House Photo Contest: Submissions will be accepted through Sunday, September 21. Customers choice voting is the week of September 22, and winners will be announced on September 30. thebirdhouseny.com
August 16: Monarch Butterfly Class, 10 a.m. Learn all about the biology, characteristics, and migration of the Monarch Butterfly. After the class, weather permitting, students will see if they can find any Monarchs or other butterflies in the garden. White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Meet at the All Seasons/Gathering Room. thebirdhouseny.com
August 28: Canning Tomatoes, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. This hands-on class covers all the basics of hot water bath canning, including both hot and cold pack methods. Students will also discuss jams and jellies. Each participant will can a quart of tomatoes (ready for pickup the next day at the CCE office). Register by August 22 and $25 per person. All classes are held at Stafford Methodist Church. Register online at genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events CCE/GC
SAVE THE DATE…
September 9: Dahlias with Patty Pirz, 7 p.m. Discover the culture, type, variety and care of the beloved Dahlia. Learn how to grow and nurture these plants to their best advantage. The presentation will take place in the Curry Building. 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster.
October 7: Bonsai presentation with Mark Arpag, 7–8 p.m. Mark Arpag is an award-winning International Bonsai Artist living in Rochester, New York. He is a long-time active member & current president of the Bonsai Society of Upstate New York. Arpag will bring examples of bonsai for viewing. The presentation will take place in the Curry Building. 1700 Schlegel Rd., Webster.
F November 8: Bird Seed Ornaments, 9:30 a.m. Families can visit the Arboretum to learn how to make ‘bird cookies.” This event will take place at the Webster Parks and Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr. in Room 210.
SYRACUSE
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Syracuse meets at 7:00 pm, 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, NY 13212. More information is available on the chapter website (avsofsyracuse.wixsite.com/avgss) or via email pe************@gm***.com or call 315-633-2437
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*******@ya***.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***********@gm***.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**********@ya***.com .
Federated Garden Clubs NYS–District 6. 315-481- 4005, di******@gm***.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********@fr*********.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****@tw***.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**@hg***.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**********************@gm***.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 7 p.m. in the Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse, NY. 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********************@gm***.com .
Southern Hills Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, February through November, at the LaFayette Firehouse, 2444 US Route 11, LaFayette NY 13084. Meetings 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 information regarding meetings or membership, please contact Cathy Nagel, 315-677-9342 or Email 42***@ao*.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
July 8–30: Summer Youth Garden Club, 9–11:30 A.M. In this hands-on series, kids will learn from CCE Master Gardeners about soil composition, composting/ vermicomposting, Plant requirements, common plants, and more. CCE/SC
July 13: Fern Walk with Mike Serviss, 2–4 p.m., Join biologist Mike Serviss on a hike as he identifies and speaks on the wide variety of ferns found at Clark Reservation. Mike is a rare and threatened plant conservation specialist with a focus on propagation and reintroduction, and has worked extensively with the endangered Hart’s Tongue Fern. Meet at the Clark Reservation Nature Center, Clark Reservation State Park, 6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078. Some of the trails can be challenging, so please come prepared! HGCNY
July 16: CCE Oneida County Gardens Open House, 4:00–7:00 p.m. Held at the Extension’s Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens, CCE Oneida County, 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424 (315) 736-3394
July 22: Garden Pickles & Relishes, 6–7:30 p.m. Learn how to make pickles, relishes, and chutneys with local vegetables and fruits that are in season through hands-on demonstrations led by CCE Seneca Master Food Preservers. CCE/SC
July 26: Show Me, Help Me Garden Tour. 4:00–7:00 p.m. This is a guided tour of Wild Ones HGCNY member Jennifer Staples’s property, showcasing a thoughtful approach to native planting and habitat creation. Jennifer has shaped her landscape to support local wildlife while maintaining a friendly, traditional curb appeal. HGCNY
Deadline for calendar listings for the next issue (September-October 2025) is August 11, 2025. Please send your submissions to ca******@up*********************.com .
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.
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