BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Webster Viridarium - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Webster Viridarium X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Webster Viridarium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T153000 DTSTAMP:20260821T141921Z CREATED:20260821T141921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T141921Z UID:8892-1792933200-1792942200@www.websterviridarium.com SUMMARY:Wild Ones HGCNY: Meadow Creation by Sam Quinn DESCRIPTION:Today\, many landowners are interested in meadows as a way to benefit wildlife and reduce some of their lawn area\, which can save money long-term compared to typical lawncare. But\, this process can be daunting with so many factors to consider like how to remove the lawn or other vegetation\, how to design meadow plant composition\, where to buy seeds and other materials\, how to monitor to ensure the meadow is functioning as intended\, and numerous other questions. Upland meadows in the northeastern US are an example of an artificial ecosystem\, i.e.\, a plant community created and maintained by people to meet certain objectives\, like supporting pollinators in our rapidly changing landscape. Many of these upland meadows trace back to the land-management practices of Native Peoples\, who created and maintained these open spaces in landscapes that would otherwise be wooded. Sam is a conservation biologist who has been creating meadows since 2010 and has recently expanded this effort through his company\, Meadowcraft Ecological Services. He will present on the meadow creation process and share practical guidance geared toward landowners interested in learning about this multi-year process. \nSam Quinn is a conservation biologist who helps clients design\, establish and manage meadows\, as well as other natural features of their land. He is the co-owner of Meadowcraft Ecological Services\, a company focused on working with landowners to enhance their property’s ecological function and habitat quality for pollinators\, birds\, soil biota and other elements of biodiversity. He has helped create thousands of acres of meadows throughout the US\, primarily in the Northeast. In addition to establishing these plant communities\, Sam’s biggest motivation is to help landowners become confident stewards of their land. \nCome at 1 p.m. for refreshments and chat with other native plant enthusiasts. The presentation starts at 1:30. This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. Registration is only needed for Zoom attendance. \nZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: \nhttps://wildones-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8p4R8VJCTVCH1MKZUPAJ7w URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/wild-ones-hgcny-meadow-creation-by-sam-quinn/ LOCATION:Liverpool Public Library\, 310 Tulip Street\, Liverpool\, NY\, 13088\, United States CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.websterviridarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/e_meadow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260822T112200Z CREATED:20260822T112200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T112200Z UID:8910-1792936800-1792944000@www.websterviridarium.com SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardeners of Monroe County Cooperative Extension\, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks\, will lead public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum this fall. Become familiar with the park’s highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails\, so please dress accordingly. \nThere is no charge. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore Blvd.) next to the park maintenance center. The tours will last 2 hours. \nTour Dates: Sundays – October 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 \nTime: 2:00 -4:00 pm URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/durand-eastman-park-arboretum-tours-4/ LOCATION:Duand Eastman Park\, 1200 Kings Hwy N\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States CATEGORIES:Garden Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.websterviridarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/c_durand_eastman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260826T105951Z CREATED:20260826T105936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T105951Z UID:8983-1794038400-1794049200@www.websterviridarium.com SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash\, Compost Bash DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd Pumpkin Smash\, Compost Bash! \nCooperative Extension in Partnership with County Sustainability and Solid Waste will be hosting a pumpkin collection event to help keep organic material out of our landfill. \nBring your pumpkins and wear your closed toed shoes for some pumpkin smashing and composting education. We will have smashing zones set up for participants to smash their pumpkin and a few local robotics teams will be creating pumpkin throwing robots! \nCollection and smashing will happen from 8am – 11am at the Ontario County Fairgrounds. URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/pumpkin-smash-compost-bash/ LOCATION:Ontario County Fairgrounds\, 2820 Coounty Road 10\, Canandaigua\, NY\, 14424\, United States CATEGORIES:Hands On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.websterviridarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/e_pumpkin_smash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260826T113405Z CREATED:20260826T113405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T113405Z UID:8988-1794045600-1794049200@www.websterviridarium.com SUMMARY:Sustainable Container Gardening DESCRIPTION:Gardening is a wonderful hobby\, but popular potting mixes have sustainability problems. Peat moss\, vermiculite and perlite are finite. Finding renewable resources and sustainable practices can help those finite resources become more sustainable. Instructor: Kathy Contrino – CW Native Plant Farm \nFirst Saturdays\n10 am\nOrleans Cty CCE Education Ctr\n12690 State Rt 31\nAlbion\, NY 14411 \nSuggested donation $5\nPreregistration required \nCall 585 798 4265 ext 125\nOr email klo54@cornell.edu\nto register today! URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/sustainable-container-gardening/ LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County\, 12690 State Rt 31\, Albion\, NY\, 14411\, United States CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.websterviridarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/e_container_gardening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260322T125142Z CREATED:20260322T125142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T125142Z UID:7554-1794056400-1794063600@www.websterviridarium.com SUMMARY:Bonsai Bar DESCRIPTION:Bonsai Bar @ OSB Ciderworks – Buffalo\nDwarf Umbrella Bonsai \nAbout the Event \nBonsai Bar is a night of fun at a local venue near you that you don’t want to miss! Beginner workshops are perfect for you to learn everything you need to know to walk away with your very own tiny tree. So grab a friend\, your beverage of choice\, and get ready for a great 2 hours of everything bonsai. \nAbout the Venue \nWe are an Upstate NY craft ciderworks\, operated by siblings Elise and Eric Smith. Our name pays homage to our father and his late uncle. Back in the day they hid their homemade hard cider from Aunt Bobby\, in stumps. The phrase “let’s go blow up some stumps” became code for backyard swilling because the cider was so strong it could blow up stumps. We make a variation of this cider in-house and think fond thoughts of Uncle Charlie every time we talk about it. We utilize NY apples\, as well as other local ingredients to ferment tasty libations for locals and cider enthusiasts alike. In our gift shop you will find goods that are printed by local companies and art made by talented people from the surrounding areas. \nYou get to keep: \n\nA tree you pick\nA ceramic bonsai pot for your tree\n2-hours of bonsai wisdom\nOngoing support for your tree through our Tree-iage program\n\nWe have for you to borrow: \n\nA bin to collect soil\nShears to trim\nChop stick for digging URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/bonsai-bar-7/ LOCATION:OSB Ciderworks\, 517 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States CATEGORIES:Hands On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.websterviridarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/c_bonsai.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260322T125300Z CREATED:20260322T125300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T125300Z UID:7556-1796475600-1796482800@www.websterviridarium.com SUMMARY:Bonsai Bar DESCRIPTION:Bonsai Bar @ OSB Ciderworks – Buffalo\nDwarf Jade Bonsai \nAbout the Event \nBonsai Bar is a night of fun at a local venue near you that you don’t want to miss! Beginner workshops are perfect for you to learn everything you need to know to walk away with your very own tiny tree. So grab a friend\, your beverage of choice\, and get ready for a great 2 hours of everything bonsai. \nAbout the Venue \nWe are an Upstate NY craft ciderworks\, operated by siblings Elise and Eric Smith. Our name pays homage to our father and his late uncle. Back in the day they hid their homemade hard cider from Aunt Bobby\, in stumps. The phrase “let’s go blow up some stumps” became code for backyard swilling because the cider was so strong it could blow up stumps. We make a variation of this cider in-house and think fond thoughts of Uncle Charlie every time we talk about it. We utilize NY apples\, as well as other local ingredients to ferment tasty libations for locals and cider enthusiasts alike. In our gift shop you will find goods that are printed by local companies and art made by talented people from the surrounding areas. \nYou get to keep: \n\nA tree you pick\nA ceramic bonsai pot for your tree\n2-hours of bonsai wisdom\nOngoing support for your tree through our Tree-iage program\n\nWe have for you to borrow: \n\nA bin to collect soil\nShears to trim\nChop stick for digging URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/bonsai-bar-8/ LOCATION:OSB Ciderworks\, 517 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States CATEGORIES:Hands On ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.websterviridarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/c_bonsai.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260729T150019Z CREATED:20251122T130145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T150019Z UID:6120-1797674400-1797688800@www.websterviridarium.com SUMMARY:Rutabaga Curl DESCRIPTION:The 29th Annual International Rutabaga Curl will be held on December 19\, 2026! \nThis is the date of the last Saturday outdoor market of the year\, and it will take place at the Ithaca Farmers Market pavilion. \nSign up at market $5 registration incl. rutabaga or turnip / $10 = rutabaga and a bag to be part of the competition (details below) or sit back and enjoy the show! Bring the whole family to this wild\, wacky and ridiculous event. \nYou’ll see MCs\, referees\, protestors\, a chorus\, instrumentalists\, camera/radio crews and more rutabaga lore than you ever knew existed. \nAdults and kids can register on site between 10-11:30am. Younger participants can join in the turnip toss! You’ll have ample time to practice throwing and to alter your rutabaga to your own specifications. \nIs this your first time attending the Curl? Or do you want to more about this internationally famous event which draws many spectators and participants from around the world? Check out the Curl’s official Wikipedia page\, Facebook page\, or this 2019 Ithaca Voice article on the history of the Curl. \nThe Curl Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM\nCurl Set up\n\n\n10 -11:30 AM\nRegistration (Rutabaga Curl is 8+\, Turnip Toss is under 8)\n\n\n \n$5 registration incl. rutabaga or turnip / $10 = rutabaga and a bag\n\n\n \nFolks can carve at carving station\n\n\n \nTime for practice shots while announcers get folks excited\n\n\n11:30 AM\nAnnouncer + Ref Meeting\n\n\n11:45 AM\nRutabaga Goddess makes some noise!\n\n\n12:00 PM\nOlympic theme song/parade\n\n\n12:05 PM\nParade of athletes\n\n\n12:10 PM\nRutabaga Choir\n\n\n \nCheerleaders: The Curl Girls\n\n\n \nCeremonial Toss: Miss Rutabaga\n\n\n12:20 PM\nTurnip Toss\n\n\n12:30 PM\nRC – Round 1\n\n\n12:50 PM\nRC – Round 2\n\n\n1:10 PM\nRC – Round 3\n\n\n1:30 PM\nFinal Round\n\n\n1:50 – 2 PM\nFinal Awards: Ref’s Choice Award\, 3rd\, 2nd\, 1st Place\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that all times are approximate. \n  URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rutabaga-curl/ LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, 545 3rd Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.websterviridarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/e_rutabaga_curl.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR