Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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During these unprecedented and uncertain times, mental health is extremely important. Learn about the positive impacts that visiting Botanical Gardens can have on our mental health https://www.chicagobotanic.org//the-positive-effects-on-me

The #HealingPowerofPlants encourages visitors to explore the healing power of plants for mind, body, and spirit. From 10:00am-7:00pm this event is an opportunity to explore the many healing properties of plants and the natural world. Several plant and health centered community partners will be visiting the Botanical Gardens to share information, provide demonstrations and provide merchandise for sale. Visit https://www.buffalogardens.com//the-healing-power-of-plants to learn more and to purchase your timed E-tickets!

Next week! It's a Wild Webbing Watercolor Workshop! Learn how to create textured backgrounds using watercolor paints and other fun materials! Click here to learn more or to register https://www.buffalogardens.com//wild-webbing-watercolor-oc DID YOU KNOW? All adult classes and workshops are recorded and are available for one week after the class. Therefore, if you can't make a class live, you will have one week to catch up on the class at your convenience!

Spots are still available for our individual classes in our #Horticulture II series with David Clarkheld online! DID YOU KNOW? We record each class session, so if you can't make the class live, you will have one week to catch up at your convenience! On October 24 we will cover Advanced #PlantPropagation, where you will learn how to make more plants including layering, grafting and tissue culture. On November 7, join us for one of our most popular lessons, #Hydroponics! Gro...w your own food plants indoors using easily found household materials. November 14, we will cover #WaterGardens where you can explore and gain ideas for creating a beautiful gardenscape with water features. Lastly, November 21 we will focus on Practical Principals of #Pruning. What do gardeners fear most? It’s not public speaking- it's pruning! Learn the skills you need to prune with confidence in this fun and approachable class. Click here to learn more or to sign up for one or more classes! https://www.buffalogardens.com//horticulture-ii-online-sta

Our friends at Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff have a very special Botanical Gardens experience included in their Celebrate Graycliff online silent auctionnow open for bidding! Bid on your chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour of the Botanical Gardens for 8 with our President/CEO, Dave Swarts, PLUS the opportunity to feed the koi fish, followed by a reception in the Palm Dome. Get your bid in today at one.bidpal.net/celebrategraycliff

Mondays aren’t so bad when you make it a Mumday. These gorgeous mums are on display now through November 1. Get your timed E-tickets for the Mum Exhibit at buffalogardens.com

Not quite comfortable attending an in-person event? We have just the solution to keep you and your little one's mind and hands busy at home! Create a fun and spooky succulent garden just in time for Halloween. This fun garden activity is perfect for kids and families but everyone is welcome! Click here to register! https://www.buffalogardens.com//halloween-mini-gardens-onl

Join us again tomorrow from 10am-4pm for our second day of the #BOOtanicalCelebration! It's the most spooktacular indoor event of the season! Don't forget to purchase your timed E-tickets to reserve your spot and wear your costumes and your masks! Get your E-tickets here https://www.buffalogardens.com//wegmans-family-day-bootani https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKRstlou3mg&feature=youtu.be

We are so grateful for the return of our volunteer programs in a safe, socially distant, outdoor setting! Finding our new normal has been an adjustment and we appreciate all the current volunteers that have participated in our new orientation process. Additional current volunteer orientations will take place in November and we hope to welcome new volunteers next summer. THANK YOU

This fall, visit the Botanical Gardens and explore the beauty of the autumnal scenery and our oldest exhibit the #MumExhibit! On display now through November 1! Get your timed E-tickets today at buffalogardens.com https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7La_mRW2fF4

Next week, on October 21, join us for a brand new online art workshop Intro to Gelli Plate Printmaking! This is a perfect time to learn something new from the comfort of your home! You will be able to create vibrant colorful prints using acrylic paints, paper and a gelli plate! Your finished prints can be framed, used to make cards, or serve as the background for further painting! Learn more and register here https://www.buffalogardens.com//intro-to-gelli-plate-print

THIS WEEKEND! Join us for our annual #BOOtanicalCelebration! The BOOtanical Gardens will undergo a spooky makeover with lots of photo ops and fun for the whole family! Pick up an activity booklet to complete throughout your adventure through the Gardens and visit our fuzzy Alpaca friends from Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm! See what other spooky surprises might pop up along with Whats Pop-In Gourmet Popcorn!Don't forget to wear your costumes and masks! Pre-purchased timed E-tickets are highly recommended to all visitors, including members, due to capacity limitations. Walk-ins may be turned away if capacity is surpassed. Get tickets now! https://www.buffalogardens.com//wegmans-family-day-bootani