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Tacos, BBQ and Beer is Just What We Need!
Dining in restaurants can be tricky and being able to completely relax when eating out is challenging. The Botanical Gardens offers a great way to have the best of both worlds - to eat out and relax on your own terms. Every Thursday from 4-7pm Llyod's Taco Truck, Fat Bob's Smokehouse and Community Beer Works will be parked out front of the Botanical Gardens for everyone to enjoy. Bring a blanket or utilize their vastly distanced tables and chairs to enjoy your takeout. I have to say... this is a huge improvement from grabbing a taco in a parking lot! You can enjoy...
120th Anniversary Brick Sale!
Commemorate the Botanical Gardens' 120th Anniversary by purchasing a brick to be placed in the new "Anniversary Alley" located in the outdoor Peace Garden. The Peace Garden is open March through October and is free to the public. Designated as an Honorary International Peace Garden, this beautiful garden offers an outdoor sanctuary to find peace and harmony. Honor someone special in your life by dedicating pavers, benches, planting a tree or creating a new tribute in our Peace Garden. This garden is also the perfect place for special occasion photos and includes a gazebo for wedding vows. Bricks are $120 (discounted from $150) and can be inscribed in...
Four Tips to Make Your Garden Interesting in Winter
When snow falls, your yard can look like a flat, blank piece of paper. Use these tips to add interest. 1) Include hardscapes Hardscapes are the manmade, permanent garden features in your garden. An elaborate arbor or simple trellis can add height and structure. 2) Choose winter-proof ornaments Statues and other garden ornaments that don’t collect water should be able to survive winter. (Fountains and bird baths need to be taken in because water expands when it freezes, which can produce cracks.) The copper ornament in the photo looks good with or without snow. 3) Leave perennials standing...
NEW! Online Art Classes Announced at the Botanical Gardens
Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced a variety of new online art classes and workshops beginning July 21. Watercolor I-Foundations, II-Beginner Techniques, III-Intermediate Expression and IV-Masters will offer classes for all skill levels and will begin starting July 21. The watercolor classes and workshops will be held online via ZOOM meeting and will be taught by the Botanical Gardens' newest art instructors Judith Kosinski and Deanna Weinholtz. Each watercolor series has been designed to accommodate all skill levels including a foundational level for beginners with little to no experience, a beginner level for those looking to learn more techniques, an intermediate level for those with more experience, and an...
The Botanical Gardens Reopens to the Public on July 15 With Early Access for Members on July 8
Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens announced today they will reopen to the public on July 15, 2020 with early access to members on July 8. They can’t wait to be #BackUnderTheDome! The COVID-19 health crisis is rapidly evolving and the health and safety of all visitors, staff, volunteers and the extended community is extremely important. The President/CEO, David Swarts states, “Public gardens are indispensable to community healing, offering much-needed places for respite and connection with nature. The loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 situation is devastating and with 94% of our budget coming from membership,...