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SUMMARY:Gardening for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:By now\, everyone knows that pollinators need our help. Not as many of us know how simple it is for anyone to pitch in and help our pollinator friends! Planting a pollinator garden\, whether it is a small container on a balcony or a field filled with wildflowers\, is something anyone can do. To get the most out of your pollinator garden\, it’s important (and way more fun!) to understand how bees and other pollinators interact with our gardens. Join the beekeepers from Masterson’s for a glimpse into successful pollinator gardens from the honeybees’ perspective. You’ll learn about the bees’ favorite colors and flower shapes\, what they are actually doing when they are visiting\, and how they communicate with their friends about great stuff they find in your garden. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the work our pollinators do\, and new inspiration and knowledge about the role you can play in helping them. \nMeet your instructor\, Erin Masterson Holko: \nErin is a Buffalo area native. She grew up in East Aurora\, working in the family garden center alongside her dad and brothers. After attending Mount Mercy Academy in South Buffalo\, she studied something completely non-garden related at the University of Rochester. After graduating\, she moved to San Diego\, CA where she did use her degree in Russian language for several years. After realizing that she much preferred being outdoors and playing with plants and animals\, Erin found herself back in the nursery industry. Her city home garden grew to include not just fruits and vegetables\, but chickens and eventually honeybees. The more she learned about honeybees\, the more the love for them grew. This passion turned into a retail beekeeping supply store in San Diego where Erin taught others about urban beekeeping. \nIn 2016\, Erin moved back to the Buffalo area\, along with her husband and two sons. Today she lives in West Falls with her family\, a pack of golden retrievers\, alpacas\, donkeys\, goats\, chickens\, and of course honeybees. She works with her dad and her brother at Masterson’s Garden Center in East Aurora\, where she oversees green goods operations as well as many other areas of the business. In addition\, she owns and operates Beekeeper’s Garden Apothecary\, growing and creating herbal remedies utilizing plants and products sourced from the beehive. \nCost: $25/person
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/gardening-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Agricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:A fall festival for the whole family\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our 45th annual Agricultural Fair at Genesee Country Village & Museum – back for its 49th year! Celebrate the bountiful Western NY harvest as the Museum shines in its finest fall colors! Enjoy livestock and cooking demonstrations\, entertainment for the whole family\, and browsing for unique finds at the market in the tradition of the country fairs of days gone by. \n\n\nBlue Ribbon Showcase\n\n\n\n\nA GCV&M tradition\, exhibit your creativity\, skill\, and mastery in the Blue Ribbon Competition during the Agricultural Fair! Entries will be displayed throughout the festival after judging is complete on Saturday around 1p.m. \nCategories include: \n\nBake Goods (bread\, cakes\, pies\, etc.)\nPickles & Preserves (jam\, jelly\, sauces\, honey\, syrup\, etc.)\nDairy (butter and cheese)\nBeverages (beer\, wine\, cider\, switchel\, kombucha\, shrub)\nFiber Arts  (knit\, crochet\, woven garments\, etc.)\nMechanical Arts (soap\, coopering\, woodwork\, brooms\, etc.)\nArtistic Endeavors (photo\, drawing\, painting)\nHorticultural Arts (bouquets\, wreaths\, potted plants\, etc.)\nAgricultural Endeavors (best or largest fruits and vegetables)\nYouth Competition for ages 6 – 11 and 12 – 17.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop a Farmer’s Market\n\n\n\n\nFind fresh\, flavorful\, and wholesome smoked meats\, honey\, apples\, cheeses\, maple syrup\, baked goods\, and other tempting wares for sale to satisfy the palates of many. All items are grown or made right here in Western New York. So mark your shopping list and head to the fair! \n\n\nGoats and Horses and Birds\, oh my!\n\n\n\n\nExperience the Rochester Poultry Association’s 117th annual show\, visit the Genesee Country Dairy Goat Club\, and enjoy a meet-and-greet with the Equestrian Heritage Society. Don’t miss the spectacular parade of horse owners showcasing their majestic steeds through the historic village! \n\n\nGood eats\n\n\n\n\nMake sure you come hungry when you join us for the Agricultural Fair! Head over to The Depot Restaurant for our specials!  \nGrab a historical craft beverage in The Freight House Pub! \nWorking up an appetite while exploring the Historic Village? Make your way over to the Pavilion Garden Restaurant to see what they’re serving up!  \nPlus\, the Whistlestop Bakery will be holding a bread sale from 1 – 3 p.m. daily (until sold out).  \n\n\nMusic\, Talks\, and more\n\n\n\n\nDive into a world of fun! Tom Bohrer’s One & Only Punch & Judy Show will bring classic marionette entertainment to life. Enjoy lively music. Join Seneca craftswoman Veronica Reitter for hands-on corn husk craft workshops. It’s a weekend full of joy\, learning\, and artistic expression! \n\n\nCatch the Mayor’s Cup (Sunday\, October 5)\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the LAST vintage base ball game of the season at GCV&M – the Mayor’s Cup! We offer the nation’s most comprehensive 19th-century base ball program\, including games all summer and the National Silver Ball Tournament! Each season the Museum’s vintage base ball teams unpack their woolen uniforms\, brown balls\, and double-knobbed bats to play in Silver Base Ball Park\, the first and finest replica 19th-century base ball park in the country.  \nConcessions will be open on Silver Ball Field from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. \n\n\nTicket Information\n\n\n\n\nBuy online and save! Tickets purchased onsite will be an additional $2.  \nMuseum Members: FREE  \nAdults: $23 online | $25 onsite  \nSeniors (62+): $20 online | $22 onsite  \nStudents (13 – 18): $20 online | $22 onsite  \nYouth (4 – 12): $17 online | $19 onsite  \nAge 3 & Under: FREE
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/agricultural-fair/
LOCATION:Genesee Country Village & Museum\, 1410 Flint Hill Road\, Mumford\, NY\, 14511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Frightful and Delightful
DESCRIPTION:The Country Gardeners of Webster will be holding a “Frightful and Delightful” Halloween-themed flower show on Saturday\, Oct. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Webster Presbyterian Church\, 550 Webster Rd. \nExplore floral designs\, artistic crafts\, an array of horticultural specimens and other surprises. \nGet ready to decorate your home for the Halloween season! \nAdmission is free and there’s plenty of parking.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/frightful-and-delightful/
LOCATION:Webster Presbyterian Church\, 550 Webster Rd\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Bar at Seed + Stone Cidery
DESCRIPTION:Learn about growing Bonsai Trees at Seed + Stone Cidery \nDwarf Umbrella (Schefflera Arboricola) Class \nBeginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends\, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot\, prune\, and design your very own bonsai tree! \nThis workshop will be hosted at Seed + Stone Cidery & Lucky Buzz Meadery. Join us in enjoying Lucky Buzz Mead and be part of the mead revolution. Elevate your senses\, indulge in exceptional flavors\, and embrace a new era of mead appreciation. Unleash your curiosity and embark on a journey through time and taste with us. Visit us today and experience the magic of mead like never before in Rochester\, NY. \nUnder 21 policy: Please contact Seed + Stone Cidery & Lucky Buzz Meadery for details regarding underage entry.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/bonsai-bar-at-seed-stone-cidery-5/
LOCATION:Seed + Stone Cidery & Lucky Buzz Meadery\, 1115 E. Main Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Fall Garden Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Presenter Vincent A. Simeone \nSonnenberg Gardens is excited to host Vincent A. Simeone\, Author and Director of “Planting Fields”.  His lecture will focus on his new book on creating a deer-resistant landscape in the Northeast. \nTickets must be pre-purchased online.  Box lunches will be provided. \nAdmission $30/Members     |     $35/Non-members     |    Pre-sale Online Ticket Sales ONLY through Monday\, October 6th
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/15th-annual-fall-garden-symposium/
LOCATION:Sonnenberg Gardens\, 250 Gibson Street\, Canandaigua\, NY\, 14424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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