News

Education Program Assistant (Part-time) - posted February 4, 2013 Candidate must have a minimum two years undergraduate coursework in Education and the Natural Sciences or a NYS Teaching Certificate in the Natural Sciences and at least one year experience working in an educational setting with children and adults. The Education Program Assistant will be expected to work with Education Department staff to build an understanding of and connection to the mission and vision of the Botanical Gardens and facilitate plant-related, hands-on classes and tours for adult groups, school groups, scout groups and special needs groups. The candidate will assist staff...

For Immediate Release - February 4, 2012 February brings healthy fun and Beautiful Orchids to the Botanical Gardens! Buffalo, NY - The month of February means plenty of education and entertainment at the Botanical Gardens! On February 18 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the gardens will be offering Dollar Day. Members and kids under 3 are free! Starting on February 20 all are welcome for hatha yoga sessions from 5:30 pm-6:45 pm every Wednesday. The Botanical Gardens and Niagara Frontier and Orchid Society will also be holding an Orchid Show on February 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm...

Check out the article on the Wegmans Family Garden in Buffalo-Niagara Gardening.com's newsletter Click here!

Wegmans Family Garden Opening in the Buffalo News - January 22, 2013

Today we officially opened our Wegmans Family Garden! Attendees: David J. Swarts, President/CEO Miche Needham, Board Chair Theresa Jackson, Wegmans Consumer Affairs Manager Mary Ellen Burris, Wegmans Senior Vice President, Consumer Affairs Dave Corsi, Wegmans Vice President, Produce Board Members Volunteers & Staff EduKids Local supporters And so many more! The Botanical Gardens’ Outdoor Children’s Garden has become a visitor favorite, however, it is seasonal. Recognizing the need for an indoor hands-on learning garden, the Botanical Gardens and Wegmans collaborated to completely renovate and retrofit an 800 square foot greenhouse to add an exciting, year-round, indoor hands-on learning garden –...