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SUMMARY:Biochar 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Biochar 101 Workshop\n\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\, 10:00 am – Noon\n\nYou may have heard of biochar and its many benefits when added to your soil\, but just what is it and what are the benefits to using it. Biochar isn’t something new it was developed by pre-Columbian indigenous populations in the Amazon Basin (mainly modern-day Brazil) over 2\,500 years ago. Did you know you can make your own biochar at home from different types of biomasses such as woody plant material and even grasses. \nSonnenberg Gardens and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting a free workshop on Saturday April 18\, 2026 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Rain date Sunday April 19\, 2026 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.  \nThe workshop will be held at Sonnenberg Gardens\, 250 Gibson St. Canandaigua NY. The instructor is Kathleen Draper who has been involved in the biochar industry for the past 15 years as an educator\, researcher\, and consultant. Kathleen will be doing a live demonstration on how to make biochar that you can do the same at home and explain just what it is\, its many uses and how biochar improves your soil and impacts climate change.  \nYou must register for this event by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 ext.427 or email Nancy .
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/biochar-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Sonnenberg Gardens\, 250 Gibson Street\, Canandaigua\, NY\, 14424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Plant Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Plant Maintenance: Pinching\, Pruning\, Staking & Dead-Heading\nOnce your plants are going\, what’s next? This class will cover the basics of plant maintenance\, from pinching\, pruning\, staking and deadheading. The teachers will focus on 10 commonly grown plant varieties. Taught by Master Gardeners Brad & Beth. \nClasses are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project\, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market\, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. \nMAP is a nonprofit food hub and urban farm that promotes equity and access by connecting people to nutritious\, local food. Located on Buffalo’s West Side\, our dedicated staff and volunteers work in neighborhoods throughout Buffalo to build connections with people and work with them to build a food system that benefits people\, the planet and our regional economy. \nWe offer culinary education classes on a sliding scale with the goal of bringing people together to share good food. Our classes promote cross cultural learning\, teach recipes using fresh\, nutritious seasonal produce\, and educate on food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation. \nWhen you take a class at MAP\, you are helping to support our mission to nurture the growth of a diverse\, accessible\, and equitable local food system\, promote economic opportunities\, and empower youth through social change education.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/plant-maintenance/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Avenue Project\, 387 Massachusetts Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 GROS Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:The Genesee Region Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show and Sale. \n\n\nThe GROS held our first Orchid Show in April of 1969 at the Garden Center of Rochester; we recorded some 225 visitors.. Many other of our annual shows of that era consisted of groups of orchids displayed on shelves\, with little adornment or attempt to create a “natural” or artistic environment that is typical of orchid shows today. \nIn 1971\, the club presented its show at Sibley’s – Rochester’s fabled flagship downtown department store\, and over the years\, we’ve held our annual Spring Shows at various locations around Rochester. By 1978\, our show at the Garden Center drew over 1\,800 people! \nOur first show to feature American Orchid Society judging dates to 1980\, when two plants received awards: Oncidum Purple Envy ‘Suzy’ AM/AOS and Phalaenopsis Spitzberg ‘Mrs. March’\, HCC/AOS. \nWe are planning for our 50th annual orchid show to be our largest and most exciting ever! Watch this page for new details as they become available. \n\n\n\n\n2026 Show Vendors\n\nBergen Water Gardens – Larry Nau\nEB Orchids\nHC Orchids\nFair Orchids – Kim Feddersen & Carolyn Hakim\nFlasks & Flora\nPrancing Pottery – Ithaca\,NY\nWindswept in Time – Edgar Stehli
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/2026-gros-orchid-show-saturday/
LOCATION:RSMC Eisenhart Auditorium\, 657 East Ave\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Bud Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bud Grafting Workshop\n\nDate: Saturday\, April 18\nRain Date: Sunday\, April 19\nTime: 1:00–3:00 pm\nPrice: Pay What You Wish\, Suggested donation $30 \nJoin us for a hands-on Bud Grafting Workshop at the Rochester Folk Art Guild\, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension. \nGrafting is a traditional orchard practice that allows you to add new varieties to existing apple trees without planting new trees. It is also an important way to preserve heirloom varieties and increase diversity and resilience in your orchard. \nWorkshop details: \n\n\nInstructor: David Barnet\, Rochester Folk Art Guild \n\n\nHands-on instruction in bud grafting techniques \n\n\nLearn how and when to graft for best results \n\n\nScion wood available for purchase to take home and practice \n\n\nThis workshop is for anyone interested in orchard care\, home fruit production\, or learning a practical\, time-tested skill.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/bud-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Rochester Folk Art Guild\, 1445 Upper Hill Rd.\, Middlesex\, NY\, 14507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 GROS Orchid Show
DESCRIPTION:The Genesee Region Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show and Sale. \n\n\nThe GROS held our first Orchid Show in April of 1969 at the Garden Center of Rochester; we recorded some 225 visitors.. Many other of our annual shows of that era consisted of groups of orchids displayed on shelves\, with little adornment or attempt to create a “natural” or artistic environment that is typical of orchid shows today. \nIn 1971\, the club presented its show at Sibley’s – Rochester’s fabled flagship downtown department store\, and over the years\, we’ve held our annual Spring Shows at various locations around Rochester. By 1978\, our show at the Garden Center drew over 1\,800 people! \nOur first show to feature American Orchid Society judging dates to 1980\, when two plants received awards: Oncidum Purple Envy ‘Suzy’ AM/AOS and Phalaenopsis Spitzberg ‘Mrs. March’\, HCC/AOS. \nWe are planning for our 50th annual orchid show to be our largest and most exciting ever! Watch this page for new details as they become available. \n\n\n\n\n2026 Show Vendors\n\nBergen Water Gardens – Larry Nau\nEB Orchids\nHC Orchids\nFair Orchids – Kim Feddersen & Carolyn Hakim\nFlasks & Flora\nPrancing Pottery – Ithaca\,NY\nWindswept in Time – Edgar Stehli
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/2026-gros-orchid-show-sunday/
LOCATION:RSMC Eisenhart Auditorium\, 657 East Ave\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Tours Spring 2026
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 spring. Become familiar with the park’s highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails\, so please dress accordingly. There 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 – April 12\, 19\, 26\, & May 3  \nTime: 2:00 -4:00 pm \nContact info: John @ (585) 278-7743 or jn429@cornell.edu \n  \nFee \nFREE \nRegister \nhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursSPRING2026_226
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/durand-eastman-park-tours-spring-2026-2/
LOCATION:Duand Eastman Park\, 1200 Kings Hwy N\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T203000
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SUMMARY:Garden Art in Glass
DESCRIPTION:Garden Art in Glass\nIn this three session class students can make four fused glass pieces to stick in potted plants or gardens\, 3D flowers\, birds\, butterflies or create one of your own. All materials included. \nThese creations are fun and whimsical! No experience necessary. Please wear close-toed shoes. \nCourse #: GAG-CEGAG-CE.1-WS26\nDates: 4/20/2026-5/4/2026\nDays of Week: Monday\nInstructor Name: Dan Hohl\nTime: 6:30-8:30 pm\nLocation: Webster Schroeder E10\nCost: $85.00 \nTo Register: https://registration.xendirect.com/webstercsd/search.cfm
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/garden-art-in-glass/
LOCATION:Webster Schroeder High School\, 875 Ridge Rd\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260323T142138Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening on a Budget via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Learn ways to start or expand your garden with methods that are free or very inexpensive. \nRegistration is required with an active email address for Zoom link. You will receive the link via email before the program. This program is hosted by the Greece Public Library. If you have any questions\, please call the library at 225-8951. The Master Gardener Series is brought to you by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County and is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities. \nTHIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM. Please register at least 24 hours prior to the event to receive the zoom link to attend. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/gardening-on-a-budget-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260312T151919Z
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SUMMARY:Ecological Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Earth Day and learn how you can make an impact in your own garden! \n\n\n\n\nYou have the power to create real ecological change—right in your own backyard. Discover the core principles of ecological gardening and learn how to transform your garden into a space that’s both environmentally responsible and visually stunning. Create habitat\, manage water wisely\, and reduce your ecological impact—all while cultivating a landscape rich with beauty and year-round interest. \nWednesday\, April 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. \nPublic $20\, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees) \nAbout Lucy Saunders \nLucy Saunders is a Toronto-based Landscape Designer and lifelong gardener whose love of plants has shaped her life on two continents. From the UK to Canada\, she has always found space for a garden — no matter the size. \nShe believes our home gardens can be powerful forces for change: supporting pollinators and wildlife\, helping address climate pressures\, and even contributing to food security — all from our own backyards. \nMotivated by this conviction\, Lucy pursued formal training in Landscape Design through the University of Guelph. She now designs beautiful\, ecologically balanced spaces for her clients and tends her own garden alongside a Toronto ravine\, cultivating native and edible plants and proving that beauty and ecological responsibility can thrive side by side. \nAbout Toronto Master Gardeners \nToronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current\, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels\, including in person\, in print\, through the media\, and online. The committed volunteers support and inspire the community\, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/ecological-gardening/
LOCATION:Toronto Botanical Garden\, 777 Lawrence Ave E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T183000
DTSTAMP:20260323T104003Z
CREATED:20260323T104003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T104003Z
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SUMMARY:Composting in your Home Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Master Gardeners as they discuss information and easy ideas for composting in your home garden. \nPresented by master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension.\nThese seminars are FREE\, but space is limited. So\, sign up today. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/composting-in-your-home-garden/
LOCATION:CountryMax Baldwinsville\, 2964 State Route 31\, Lysander\, NY\, 13027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260323T193158Z
CREATED:20260323T193158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193158Z
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SUMMARY:Build a Raised Bed
DESCRIPTION:Interested in raised beds gardens at home? Not sure where to start? Join this beginner-friendly class for an exploration of picking the right type of raised bed for you\, and then get some hands-on practice in basic power tool use and simple wood carpentry. Attendees will not take home a raised bed\, but will learn all the skills needed to make one. Class takes place at the Grassroots Gardens offices. \nClasses are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project\, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market\, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. \nMAP is a nonprofit food hub and urban farm that promotes equity and access by connecting people to nutritious\, local food. Located on Buffalo’s West Side\, our dedicated staff and volunteers work in neighborhoods throughout Buffalo to build connections with people and work with them to build a food system that benefits people\, the planet and our regional economy. \nWe offer culinary education classes on a sliding scale with the goal of bringing people together to share good food. Our classes promote cross cultural learning\, teach recipes using fresh\, nutritious seasonal produce\, and educate on food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation. \nWhen you take a class at MAP\, you are helping to support our mission to nurture the growth of a diverse\, accessible\, and equitable local food system\, promote economic opportunities\, and empower youth through social change education.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/build-a-raised-bed/
LOCATION:Grassroots Gardens Offices\, 389 Broadway\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155340Z
CREATED:20260425T155340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T155340Z
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SUMMARY:Orchid Show and Plein Air Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Sonnenberg. \nMeet orchid experts from the Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS)\, stroll through the greenhouse and arboretum\, and visit the Bay House Gift Shop filled with orchids to purchase.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-show-and-plein-air-showcase/
LOCATION:Sonnenberg Gardens\, 250 Gibson Street\, Canandaigua\, NY\, 14424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155432Z
CREATED:20260425T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T155432Z
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SUMMARY:Orchid Show and Plein Air Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Sonnenberg. \nMeet orchid experts from the Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS)\, stroll through the greenhouse and arboretum\, and visit the Bay House Gift Shop filled with orchids to purchase.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-show-and-plein-air-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Sonnenberg Gardens\, 250 Gibson Street\, Canandaigua\, NY\, 14424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260312T170321Z
CREATED:20250321T190753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170321Z
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SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Tours Spring 2026
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 spring. Become familiar with the park’s highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails\, so please dress accordingly. There 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 – April 12\, 19\, 26\, & May 3  \nTime: 2:00 -4:00 pm \nContact info: John @ (585) 278-7743 or jn429@cornell.edu \n  \nFee \nFREE \nRegister \nhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursSPRING2026_226
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/durand-eastman-park-tours-spring-2026-3/
LOCATION:Duand Eastman Park\, 1200 Kings Hwy N\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260312T145026Z
CREATED:20260312T145026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145026Z
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SUMMARY:First Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Join an Educator to search for the earliest of Spring ephemerals blooming in the woods of Wilson Tuscarora State Park. \n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Marina Parking Lot inside Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Registration is required for all programs. \nPlease dress for the weather and muddy conditions. \nPrograms are free. Parking is limited and parking fees may apply. \nThese programs are intended for individuals and families. For more information or accommodations please call (716) 282-5154 for the Niagara County Office or (716) 549-1050 for the Erie County Office. \nPlease note that we do not allow pets on our park programs unless otherwise specified. This does not apply to service animals. All programs are subject to change. Thank you for your cooperation. \n\n\nMarina Parking Lot\n\n1 Wilson Tuscarora Road \nWilson\, NY 14172
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/first-blooms/
LOCATION:Wilson Tuscarora State Park\, 3371 W Lake Rd.\, Wilson\, NY\, 14172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260321T200947Z
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SUMMARY:Dahlia Plant & Tuber Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Dahlia Society’s Annual Plant Sale at Elmgrove Auto.  \nSaturday and Sunday\, May 2nd and 3rd.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/dahlia-plant-tuber-sale/
LOCATION:Elmgrove Auto\, 725 Elmgrove Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T140000
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SUMMARY:Westfield Nursery Native Plant Event
DESCRIPTION:Westfield Nursery and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy are partnering to share information about native plants and offer them for local purchase. Native flowers\, shrubs\, and trees support butterflies\, bees\, and other pollinators by providing essential food and habitat. Because they are adapted to our local climate and soil\, native plants also help protect water quality by filtering stormwater and reducing runoff.  \nJoin CWC’s Conservationist Carol Markham and the knowledgeable staff at Westfield Nursery to learn why native plants are important for creating healthier\, more resilient landscapes. \nFree \nNo registration required \nOpen to the public
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/westfield-nursery-native-plant-event/
LOCATION:Westfield Nursery\, 8320 US-20\, Westfield\, NY\, 14787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260317T161219Z
CREATED:20260317T161219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161219Z
UID:7508-1777716000-1777741200@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Master Gardener Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Master Gardener Plant Sale at our greenhouse on May 2 and 3\, 2026! \nSaturday\, May 2 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nSunday\, May 3 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWe will have a selection of annuals\, vegetable plants\, and perennials available for purchase. The sale will be held concurrently with the Niagara Art Trail Spring into Summer Artists\, Craftsman & Vendor Fair\, so visitors can enjoy both events during their visit. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/master-gardener-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Niagara County\, 4487 Lake Avenue\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260322T004409Z
CREATED:20260322T004317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T004409Z
UID:7539-1777726800-1777734000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Bonsai Bar
DESCRIPTION:Bonsai Bar @ OSB Ciderworks – Buffalo\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/
LOCATION:OSB Ciderworks\, 517 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T133310Z
CREATED:20260427T133310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T133310Z
UID:8112-1777726800-1777744800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:African Violet Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:African Violet Show and Sale\n‘”Violets Play Monopoly” \nEvent Dates and Hours:\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\n1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nSunday\, May 3\, 2026\n12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nAudubon Branch – Amherst Library\n350 John James Audubon Parkway\nAmherst\, NY 14228
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/african-violet-show-and-sale/
LOCATION:Amherst Public Library\, 350 John James Audubon Parkway\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Plant Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T183345Z
CREATED:20260413T183345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T183345Z
UID:8041-1777732200-1777735800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:May Story Time and Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mrs. Nesbitt\, a retired Webster teacher\, for a craft and discussion about the history of farming and growing in Webster. We will be showing the children how to plant seeds. This activity is geared toward elementary students. Parents must remain in the museum during the event. \nPlease sign up by April 30th.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/may-story-time-and-seed-starting/
LOCATION:Webster Museum\, 18 Lapham Park\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Hands On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260321T201038Z
CREATED:20260321T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T201038Z
UID:7533-1777798800-1777816800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Dahlia Plant & Tuber Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Dahlia Society’s Annual Plant Sale at Elmgrove Auto.  \nSaturday and Sunday\, May 2nd and 3rd.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/dahlia-plant-tuber-sale-2/
LOCATION:Elmgrove Auto\, 725 Elmgrove Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260317T161414Z
CREATED:20260317T161414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161414Z
UID:7513-1777802400-1777820400@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Master Gardener Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Master Gardener Plant Sale at our greenhouse on May 2 and 3\, 2026! \nSaturday\, May 2 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nSunday\, May 3 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWe will have a selection of annuals\, vegetable plants\, and perennials available for purchase. The sale will be held concurrently with the Niagara Art Trail Spring into Summer Artists\, Craftsman & Vendor Fair\, so visitors can enjoy both events during their visit. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/master-gardener-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Niagara County\, 4487 Lake Avenue\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T184345Z
CREATED:20260426T184345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T184345Z
UID:8090-1777806000-1777824000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Erie County Parks and BWELL for our 2nd annual Pollinator Festival\, a free\, family-friendly event!\nLearn about native plants\, discover how to make a pollinator-friendly habitat\, and what you can do to help our native pollinators!\nActivities include: \n\nWildflower Walks by Ranger Nikki (register below)\nPollinator Workshops by Local Experts (register below)\nNative Plant Sale: \n\nAmanda’s Native Garden\nCW Native Plant Farm\nEastern Monarch Butterfly Farm\nPrimeval Forest Nursery\nRoyal Fern Nursery\nSwiftwater\n\n\nLive Animals with Kester’s Farm Alpacas and Hawk Creek\nFace Painting by Buffalo Face Paint (12:00 – 3:00 PM)\nBuffalo & Erie County Public Library Bookmobile\nCoffee and Food Vendors\n\nKornerstone Coffee\nBuffalo’s Original Zeet\nMad Iron\n\n\nNature Vendor and Non-profit/environmental Education Fair: including mead\, honey\, natural products\, and nature art\n\nBee Spit Meadery\nBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper\nBWELL\nCitizens’ Climate Lobby\nEcos Cooperation\, Inc\nErie County Bureau of Forestry\nErie County Environmental Management Council\nErie County Park Rangers\nGardens Buffalo Niagara\nHoneyCraftNaturals\nLilly Belle Meads\nMicheLaneous Farm – Honey and Beeswax Products\nUS Fish and Wildlife Service\nWalker Works – Pewter and Copper Etchings with nature theme\nWestern New York Land Conservancy\nWild Fern Co. – Bath and Body Products\nWildflower Meadery\nWild Ones Western NY Chapter\nWildWood Western New York\nXerces Society\n\n\n\nRegister for Walks & Workshops – Space is limited! \n11:00 AM: Wildflower Walk with Erie County Parks Ranger Nikki REGISTRATION FULL\nJoin Ranger Nikki at Erie County Parks second annual Pollinator Festival and learn all about native plants and bees and their importance to our lives! Ranger Nikki will be leading a short wildflower hike at the start of the Pollinator Festival that will take you through a wonderland of blooming native flowers! Once we finish our hike join in the fun of the festival and check out the different vendors and workshops available.\n \n12:00 PM: Workshop: Native Plants that Attract Beneficial Insects as part of an Integrated Pest Management Approach to Organic Gardening Registration\nSpeaker – Sylvin Ashbrook from Grassroots Gardens WNY\nTopic: Come and learn about the various native plants that you can plant in your home garden to attract a wide range of pollinators and beneficial predatory insects.\n \n1:15 PM: Q&A Panel about Land Management for Pollinators Registration\nSpeakers – Erie County Bureau of Forestry\, WNY Land Conservancy\, Silo City and Wild Ones WNY\nTopic: How private and public land including parks\, conservation parcels\, and gardens are managed to increase native species and protect pollinators.\n \n3:00 PM: Wildflower Walk with Erie County Parks Ranger Nikki Registration\nJoin Ranger Nikki at Erie County Parks second annual Pollinator Festival and learn all about native plants and bees and their importance to our lives! Ranger Nikki will be leading a longer wildflower hike toward the end of the Pollinator Festival that will take you through a wonderland of blooming native flowers! Learn to identify the different species of wildflowers found blooming throughout the park!\nGetting there:\nPlease be mindful of pedestrians crossing and along the roadways.  \nPlease park only in designated parking areas. Do not park along the roadways.  \nAccessibility\nAccessible parking WILL be available in the Ski Lodge lot by the festival. For accessibility needs\, please call the Erie County Office of People with Disabilities\, at (716) 858-6215.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/pollinator-festival/
LOCATION:Emery Park Ski Lodge\, 2084 Emery Road\, South Wales\, NY\, 14139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T133517Z
CREATED:20260427T133517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T133517Z
UID:8117-1777809600-1777822200@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:African Violet Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:African Violet Show and Sale\n‘”Violets Play Monopoly” \nEvent Dates and Hours:\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\n1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nSunday\, May 3\, 2026\n12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nAudubon Branch – Amherst Library\n350 John James Audubon Parkway\nAmherst\, NY 14228
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/african-violet-show-and-sale-2/
LOCATION:Amherst Public Library\, 350 John James Audubon Parkway\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale,Plant Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260312T170417Z
CREATED:20250321T190913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170417Z
UID:4697-1777816800-1777824000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Tours Spring 2026
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 spring. Become familiar with the park’s highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails\, so please dress accordingly. There 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 – April 12\, 19\, 26\, & May 3  \nTime: 2:00 -4:00 pm \nContact info: John @ (585) 278-7743 or jn429@cornell.edu \n  \nFee \nFREE \nRegister \nhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursSPRING2026_226
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/durand-eastman-park-tours-spring-2026-4/
LOCATION:Duand Eastman Park\, 1200 Kings Hwy N\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260323T105632Z
CREATED:20260323T105632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T105632Z
UID:7604-1778002200-1778005800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Gardening with Perennials
DESCRIPTION:What’s not to love about flowers that come back every year? This session covers the key considerations in planning and constructing a perennial garden as well as a historical perspective on perennial gardening. \nPresented by master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension.\nThese seminars are FREE\, but space is limited. So\, sign up today. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/gardening-with-perennials/
LOCATION:CountryMax Webster\, 695 Ridge Rd.\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260129T123126Z
CREATED:20260129T123126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T123126Z
UID:6723-1778155200-1778158800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Garden Talk “Native Bees & How You Can Help”
DESCRIPTION:Garden Talk “Native Bees & How You Can Help”\nNew York is home to over 400 native bee species. They are important pollinators for our gardens\, crops\, and natural environments. Join us to learn about some of our native bees\, and how you can help them around your home by creating a welcoming habitat. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nCall 585-343-3040 ext. 101 to register to attend in-person. \nOR \nThis meeting will be recorded. \nAnyone who registers for the zoom meeting will get a link to the recording when it is available. \nThis is a hybrid event – you can join online or in-person at the Genesee CCE office. \n420 East Main Street\nBatavia\, NY 14020
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/garden-talk-native-bees-how-you-can-help/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Genesee County\, 420 E. Main Street\, Batavia\, NY\, 14020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260312T160813Z
CREATED:20250303T141559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160813Z
UID:4539-1778234400-1778248800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Dahlia Talk and Tuber Sale
DESCRIPTION:Dahlia Talk and Tuber Sale at the Bird House\nFriday\, May 8 from 10 am – 2 pm
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/dahlia-sale/
LOCATION:The Bird House\, 3035 Monroe Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T130121Z
CREATED:20250302T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130121Z
UID:4462-1778236200-1778272200@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8 – Opening Day\n\nCelebrating 128 years in 2026!\nMAY 8 – 17\, 2026 – Featuring stunning gardens in an Olmstead-designed park\, with hundreds of varieties of lilacs and other flora. This 10-day event features live music all day\, everyday from 10:30 am-8:30 pm with local and national musicians. Apply to be a 10 day exhibitor or sponsor the festival\, the 47th Lilac 5K/10K\, or Art in the Park. \nFurther details to follow
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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