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A Medicinal Garden Feature, Orchid Show, Mum Show and a Free Day are Planned for the Month of October at the Botanical Gardens

Erin Grajek

For Immediate Release

Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. has a full schedule this October. To start, a Medicinal Garden Feature to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness and Flu Prevention Month will be held on October 12, the bi-annual Orchid Show will take place October 12-13, the Chrysanthemum Show will run October 19-November 10 and the Gardens will celebrate Binational Doors Open Niagara weekend on October 20 with a free admission day.


October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Flu Prevention Month and a special Medicinal Garden Feature will take place at the Gardens October 12 from 10am-2pm. Activities include: educational displays about the possible role of botanicals in preventing the seasonal flu, and also the use of plants in treating and researching cancer. Western New York affiliate of Susan G. Komen will be on hand to answer questions and provide informational materials. From 10am-12pm, Independent Nursing Care will provide blood pressure screening and flu shots will be available. The Medicinal Garden is made possible by D’Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health.


In conjunction with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society, the Botanical Gardens will host the fall Orchid Show October 12 10am-5pm and October 13 10am-3pm. Whether orchids are your passion or simply just a hobby, the Orchid Show gives all guests the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful and award-winning displays from the Buffalo Niagara region. Garden visitors will have all their orchid questions answered while enjoying the gorgeous Botanical Gardens, orchid displays, and various orchid-based programs. Specialty vendors will also offer a plant sale including merchandise and supplies in addition to this educational and unique show.
The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s mission is to seek to promote the culture and enjoyment of orchids, and aims to further every member's orchid related knowledge. They are dedicated to encouraging the protection of orchids and their conservation in natural habitats around the world. For more information on the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society go to www.niagarafrontierorchids.org.


Celebrating over 100 years, the Chrysanthemum Show is the longest running tradition at the Botanical Gardens. This year’s show will run October 19 through November 10 from 10am-5pm daily. Mums are a sure sign of shorter, chillier temperatures but their vibrant colors add warmth and beauty to any fall day. These beautiful flowers come in all shapes and sizes, from pale yellow round pompoms to huge bronze footballs. Over 20 varieties of tall standard mums in deep purple, maroon, chartreuse, crimson and pink, just to name a few, give this show drama and dimension.

Binational Doors Open Niagara weekend is October 18-20 and the Botanical Gardens will celebrate this international festival by offering free admission on October 20 only. This festival invites the local community and tourists to visit some of the most beautiful and interesting 19th century heritage, architectural and garden locations in North America during this wonderful weekend.


Tickets for the Medicinal Garden Feature, Orchid Show and Chrysanthemum Show can be purchased at the door and prices are; $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (55+) and students (13+), $5 for kids 3-12, Garden Members and kids under 3 are free!


For more details regarding Binational Doors Open Niagara, go to www.doorsopenniagara.com or call 877.884.2736. For more information on these events, visit www.buffalogardens.com. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing appreciation for and knowledge of plant life and its connection to people and cultures through its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.


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