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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
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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-2/
LOCATION:Elmgrove Auto\, 725 Elmgrove Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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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
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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
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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
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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-2026-4/
LOCATION:Duand Eastman Park\, 1200 Kings Hwy N\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T183000
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260323T090027Z
CREATED:20260323T090027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T090027Z
UID:7577-1778320800-1778328000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Grow More Tomatoes
DESCRIPTION:Grow More Tomatoes and Fewer Leaves Workshop 2026\n\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, 10:00 am – Noon\n\nDo you dream of harvesting baskets full of ripe\, juicy tomatoes but end up with more leaves than fruit? You’re not alone! Whether you’re a first-time gardener or looking to level up your tomato crop\, this workshop is for you. Join us to learn proven techniques for growing healthier plants and producing more tomatoes all season long. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn: \n\nTomato care and maintenance (watering\, feeding\, pruning\, and support)\nHow to keep plants vigorous and productive from planting to harvest\nSpace-saving strategies to grow more tomatoes in less space\nPractical methods inspired by large-scale tomato production\n\nYou’ll also get hands-on practice\, get your hands dirty with interactive activities\, and head home with tomato plants and materials to kickstart your 2026 tomato garden. \nPresented by Cristian Acosta\, Ag. Educator and Master Gardener Volunteers from Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County. \nDate: Saturday\, May 9th\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nLocation: CCE Belmont Office. 5435 County Road 48\, Belmont\, NY 14813. \nFee: $10\nRegistration: Download format for registration HERE.  When we receive your registration form\, you will receive a confirmation email or text.  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, grow\, and connect with fellow tomato gardeners in your community. \nFee\n10
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/grow-more-tomatoes/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County\, 5435 County Road 48\, Belmont\, NY\, 14813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T140436Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Choose from a wide selection of plants\, including wisteria and Japanese anemone\, all from seeds\, cuttings\, and general propagating techniques from plant material on George Eastman’s historic estate. All proceeds from the plant sale benefit the George Eastman Museum. Sale is located near the University Avenue entrance and plants are available while supplies last.   \nMember Preview 9—10 a.m. Museum members at all levels enjoy early access to the sale.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:George Eastman Museum\, 900 East Avenue\, Rochester\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T130145Z
CREATED:20250303T104122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130145Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\n10 am – 6 pm – Art in the Park\n10 am – 6 pm – Small Business Circle \n10:30 am – The Lilac Parade \n\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 \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T161115Z
CREATED:20250303T143558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161115Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale with Amanda’s Garden
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Sale with Amanda’s Garden. \nSunday\, May 10 – 9am – noon \nHappy Mother’s Day bring your mother for a special discount. ​Amanda’s Native Garden will have their beautiful native plants for sale to help you have a healthy garden for pollinators and for you. You can order plants from Amanda’s Native Garden before the sale and have them saved for you. \nIf you are looking for specific plants\, they will make sure to bring them to the sale\, just give them a call or send an email. (585)750-6288 or email at ellen@amandasnativeplants.com. Sale will be from 9am- Noon at The Bird House.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:The Bird House\, 3035 Monroe Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T181309Z
CREATED:20260425T181309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T181309Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Day Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of nature with a mother figure in your life as you explore the lush landscapes bursting with spring on our annual Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk at the Bentley Nature Preserve. Experience a delightful outdoor adventure as a local naturalist guides you through the beautiful Pamela A. Westrom Wildflower Trail. This picturesque loop trail features footbridges that meander over streams\, offering a unique opportunity to discover blooming wildflowers\, ferns\, and other treasures of the season. \n \nPlease RSVP for either the 10:00 a.m. walk led by Anna Pingitore of Choose Violets or the 1:00 p.m. walk led by Jack Gulvin. Space is limited. Both walks will focus on native wildflowers and plants that we encounter on the trail. \n \nFree \nRegistration required \nIntended for adults but all are welcomed \nPlease dress for the weather \nCheck back here for the most up to date event information \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/mothers-day-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Bentley Nature Preserve\, 2960 Bentley Avenue\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T130050Z
CREATED:20250303T104243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130050Z
UID:4470-1778409000-1778445000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 10\n10 am – 5 pm – Art in the Park\n10 am – 5 pm – Small Business Circle \n\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 \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival-3/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T181448Z
CREATED:20260425T181448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T181448Z
UID:8085-1778418000-1778423400@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Mothers Day Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of nature with a mother figure in your life as you explore the lush landscapes bursting with spring on our annual Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk at the Bentley Nature Preserve. Experience a delightful outdoor adventure as a local naturalist guides you through the beautiful Pamela A. Westrom Wildflower Trail. This picturesque loop trail features footbridges that meander over streams\, offering a unique opportunity to discover blooming wildflowers\, ferns\, and other treasures of the season. \n \nPlease RSVP for either the 10:00 a.m. walk led by Anna Pingitore of Choose Violets or the 1:00 p.m. walk led by Jack Gulvin. Space is limited. Both walks will focus on native wildflowers and plants that we encounter on the trail. \n \nFree \nRegistration required \nIntended for adults but all are welcomed \nPlease dress for the weather \nCheck back here for the most up to date event information \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/mothers-day-wildflower-walk-2/
LOCATION:Bentley Nature Preserve\, 2960 Bentley Avenue\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T130311Z
CREATED:20250303T104321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130311Z
UID:4472-1778495400-1778531400@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 11\nLilac Local Farmers Market – 10:30 am – 4 pm \n\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 \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival-4/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T130753Z
CREATED:20250303T104351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130753Z
UID:4474-1778581800-1778617800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\nLilac Local Farmers Market – 10:30 am – 4 pm \n\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 \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival-5/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260323T151835Z
CREATED:20260323T151641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T151835Z
UID:7636-1778594400-1778598000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Management
DESCRIPTION:University Express: Invasive Species Management to grow a Bird Paradise\n\nTue\, May 12  2:00-3:00 pm | Clarence Public Library \n\n\nInvasive species such as Garlic Mustard\, Lesser celandine. Japanese Knotweed\, Common Reed\, Eurasian Honeysuckle\, and more have overtaken WNY. What can you do? We will discuss various ways to attack invasive plants and what native plants to grow to provide the most good for birds and pollinators.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/invasive-species-management/
LOCATION:Clarence Public Library\, 3 Town Place\, Clarence\, NY\, 14031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T130923Z
CREATED:20250303T104442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T130923Z
UID:4476-1778668200-1778704200@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13\nSenior Day \nLilac Local Farmers Market – 10:30 am – 4 pm \n\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 \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival-6/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T143249Z
CREATED:20260425T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T143249Z
UID:8047-1778697000-1778700600@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Attracting Bluebirds to Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Everybody loves bluebirds and that’s why they are the official bird of New York State. If you’re new to blue birding\, this program will cover what you need to know to attract them to your property. If you’re an old pro\, this will refresh your memory of why you love them! \nThis meeting is free and open to the public. Donations accepted to help fund the Club’s community projects and annual scholarship. Stay for the Club’s business meeting to learn about our projects and consider membership. Please register for “tickets” to let us know you’re coming.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/attracting-bluebirds-to-your-yard/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of LeRoy\, 7 Clay Street\, LeRoy\, NY\, 14482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeRoy Garden Club":MAILTO:leroynygardenclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T131032Z
CREATED:20250303T104510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T131032Z
UID:4478-1778754600-1778790600@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\n\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 \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival-7/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T131330Z
CREATED:20250303T104544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T131330Z
UID:4480-1778841000-1778877000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 15\n\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 \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/rochester-lilac-festival-8/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115043Z
CREATED:20260506T115043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T115043Z
UID:8146-1778850000-1778871600@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:2026 Garden Fair and Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:One of the Finger Lakes’ most highly anticipated gardening events\, the Garden Fair & Plant Sale features a wide variety of vendors who offer plants\, garden accessories\, and gardening advice. Plants for sale include heirloom vegetables\, colorful annuals\, fragrant herbs\, hanging baskets\, flowering shrubs\, hardy roses\, fruit trees\, evergreens\, and specialty perennials. \nCCE Tompkins Master Gardeners Volunteers participate in the sale to raise funds for their program and share their gardening knowledge. They will also be offering pH testing for garden soil if you bring a sample to the sale. You can buy raffle tickets to win prizes provided by our vendors at the CCE office (615 Willow St\, Ithaca) ahead of time or at the sale. Tickets are 1 for $1\, 6 for $5\, or 15 for $10. You need not be present at time of drawing to win. \nVisitors are encouraged to bring carts or wagons to aid in transporting their plant purchases to their cars. \n2026 Vendor List\n\nA.J. Teeter Farm – vegetable and herb transplants\nCayuga Landscape Co.\, Inc.\nCCE Tompkins Master Gardeners – perennials\nDer Rosenmeister – specialty roses\nEdible Acres\nFarmer Brown’s Market Garden\nFrivolous Cottage\nGrow Wild! Native Plant Nursery – native New York perennials\nHazelmor Nursery\nHector Hot Peppers\nHorse Head Woodworks – trellises in a variety of styles and sizes\, both painted & natural\nJenny Creek Flowers – specialty cut flower starts\nKingbird Farm – certified organic tomatoes\, peppers\, herbs\, houseplants\, and passion flowers\nThe Magic Garden – perennials\, annuals\, herbs\, and vines\nMuddy Fingers Farm – vegetable transplants\nNaturally Twisted\nNew Roots Charter School\nOn the Hill\nOpen Door Pottery\nOrt Family Farm – potted fruiting plants\, fruit trees\, and herbs\nOrt Gardens\nPerry City Orchard and Nursery – North American and European cider and heirloom varieties of grafted apple trees\nRainShine Acres\nRC’s Plants and Produce – hanging baskets\, bedding plants\, annuals\, perennials\, fall mums\, seasonal produce\nRegenerative Mycology\nSap Tap Farms\nShalebrook Landscaping – houseplants\nStony Creek Nursery – hardy perennials\, herbs\, flowers\, houseplants\, hens + chicks\, and vegetable starts\nTimberdoodle Forest Farm \nUnder the Tree – fruit trees and berry bushes\, willow trees\, vegetable transplants\, annual and perennial flowers and herbs\nWeb of Life Regenerative Land Care\nWest Haven Farm – certified organic vegetable\, herb\, and flower starts\n\nFood Vendors\n\nAuthentic Jerk – Jamaican Food\nCafe Comodo – hot and iced beverages\nThe Grasshopper – Thai food\nLoving Farms – vegan baked goods\n\nGardening & Community Groups\n\nAdirondack Chapter North American Rock Garden Society – display and information about rock gardens. No sales.\nCCE Tompkins Master Gardeners – plants for sale\, soil testing\, and free information from experienced gardeners\nCCE Tompkins Master Composters – information and displays on composting\nFinger Lakes Bonsai Society – display of bonsai. No Sales.\nIthaca Community Gardens – Information on community gardening\nTompkins County Pollinator Pathway – Information on gardening for pollinator diversity
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/2026-garden-fair-and-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, 545 3rd Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County":MAILTO:tompkins@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260320T144340Z
CREATED:20260320T144340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T144340Z
UID:7522-1778860800-1778873400@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale at Baltimore Woods
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Sale at Baltimore Woods\nFriday\, May 15\, 4-7:30 pm\nSaturday\, May 16\, 9 am-2 pm \n\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the importance of native plants\, creating backyard habitats\, and supporting Baltimore Woods Nature Center! Shop for a diversity of native plants\, herbs\, and heirloom tomatoes; enjoy a delicious picnic plate\, enter to win a raffle prize\, get your gardening questions answered\, and more! You won’t want to miss out on the beautiful variety of plants offered. \nThis year’s vendors include: \nOur Indigenous Garden (Friday Only) \nAmanda’s Native Garden (Friday & Saturday) \nSilver Tree Forest Farm (Friday & Saturday) \nFaverolles Gardens (Friday & Saturday)
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/native-plant-sale-at-baltimore-woods/
LOCATION:Baltimore Woods Nature Center\, 4007 Bishop Hill Road\, Marcellus\, NY\, 13108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260322T130246Z
CREATED:20251026T185404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T130246Z
UID:5652-1778868000-1778875200@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Bonsai Bar at Boulder Coffee Co. Cafe and Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Bonsai Night \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 \nLocally roasted\, ethically sourced coffee for a community we care about- that’s our mission. We thrive on serving the people of Rochester and beyond and are dedicated to serving locally sourced food and drinks with diverse options so there’s truly something for everyone. \n 
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/bonsai-bar-at-boulder-coffee/
LOCATION:Boulder Coffee Co. Cafe and Lounge\, 100 Alexander Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140813Z
CREATED:20260427T140813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T140813Z
UID:8119-1778918400-1778940000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Orchard Park Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Discover a beautiful variety of sun and shade plants\, along with member-tested favorites perfect for beds and containers. This year\, look for red\, white\, and blue flowering plants to complement Orchard Park’s stunning patriotic hanging baskets and planters throughout the Village. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, you’ll find something to love! If in search for ideas\, visit these “Plant Combo Recipes.” Come early for the best selection. We accept cash\, check\, and most major credit cards.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchard-park-garden-club-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Orchard Park Train Depot\, 395 S Lincoln Avenue\, Orchard Park\, NY\, 14127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T151025Z
CREATED:20260425T151025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T151025Z
UID:8056-1778922000-1778932800@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Geneseo Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:We will be selling inexpensive perennials from our members’ gardens at Gateway Park across from Wegmans at the corner of Rt. 20A and Volunteer Rd. in Geneseo. Proceeds help fund our scholarships\, contributions\, and programs. Come join us!
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/geneseo-garden-club-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Gateway Plaza\, 4287 Genesee Valley Plaza\, Geneseo\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T145126Z
CREATED:20260425T145126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T145126Z
UID:8052-1778922000-1778936400@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Bloomfield Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Bloomfield Garden Club’s 52nd Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday May 16\, from 9AM to 1PM at the Bloomfield Historical Academy Bldg\, 8 South Ave\, Bloomfield 144699. \nThe sale features annuals\, herbs\, hanging baskets\, gently used garden shed items and our home grown perennials. \nProceeds support our many charitable and gardening projects.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/bloomfield-garden-club-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Bloomfield Historical Academy Bldg\, 8 South Avenue\, East Bloomfield\, NY\, 14469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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