This is a Cornell Cooperative Extension Event. Attendance of this event will count towards the Grand Island Habitat Certification. 9:00am - 10:15am 'Building a Climate Resilient Garden' Peggy Koppmann 10:30am - 11:45am 'Critter Management' Mary Kamien, Michelle Dunham Fee: Master Gardeners: $20 Public: $25 To register, go to: erie.cce.cornell.edu/events or contact jah663@cornell.edu or (716) […]
10:00am-10:45 am | Grand Island Winter Waterfowl Talk | Diane Evans, representing GINA, will discuss the diversity of waterfowl and ducks that appear on the Niagara River during the winter. Register for the Winter Waterfowl Talk
3:00pm- 3:45 pm | Birding Basics for Beginners | Diane Evans will introduce tools and techniques to help you identify birds in your backyard or local greenspace. Register for the Bird Basics Talk
This is a Cornell Cooperative Extension Event. Attendance of this event will count towards the Grand Island Habitat Certification. 9:00am - 10:15am 'Plant Propagation Methods' Carol Ann Harlos 10:30am - 11:45am 'Can We Preserve Boxwoods in our Landscapes?: A Look at Box Tree Moth and Other Insect and Disease Threats' Margery Daughtrey, Cornell University and […]
This is a Cornell Cooperative Extension Event. Attendance of this event will count towards the Grand Island Habitat Certification. Kim Eierman – author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, teacher, ecological landscape designer, founder of EcoBenericial LLC Keynote: 'Beyond Sustainability: Using Our Landscapes as a Source of Environmental Change’ Afternoon: 'Creating a Succession of Bloom in […]
Join us for an informative session where you can learn all about the beauty and benefits of native plants. Discover how these plants play a crucial role in our ecosystem and why they are essential for a sustainable environment. Our guest speaker for this event will be Kathy Contrino, a Master Gardener, avid birder, and […]
Join us at the Alt Nature Center to learn how native plants and healthy soils benefit all forms of life, why creating habitat is critical for biodiversity, and how to coexist with wildlife! Nicole Gerber and David Reilly, founders of the Citizen Coalition for Wildlife & Environment (CCWE), will lead this GINA event. CCWE is […]
Guided Bird Walk: Join us for a walk in search of spring migrants including warblers, thrushes, vireos and other songbirds. Meet at the kayak launch at the end of Ferry Road at 8:00 am. The East River Marsh trail will allow us to see water birds and forest/edge species. About the Guide: Alec Humann is a […]
Join us for a Walk & Talk at Veterans Park Nature Trail! Get ready to stretch your legs and enjoy nature at its finest. This walk through nature begins in the parking lot of the Grand Island Memorial Library. Please park towards the south east corner of the lot. Our GINA members will lead you through […]
Join us at the GI Nike Base Community Center to learn how to enhance your property with native plants that support biodiversity, attract pollinators, and create a more sustainable landscape. Lyn Chimera, Erie County Master Gardener, frequent speaker on native plants and other gardening topics, and owner of "Lessons from Nature", will share expert tips […]
The Cornell Cooperative Extension Erie Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale is a perfect opportunity to buy great plants at great prices. The sale includes a choice selection of sun and shade perennials, natives, pollinators, herbs, annuals, shrubs, and vegetables from the gardens of CCE Erie Master Gardener volunteers, as well as plants donated from area […]
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale is a perfect opportunity to buy great plants at great prices. The sale includes a choice selection of sun and shade perennials, natives, pollinators, herbs, annuals, shrubs, and vegetables from the gardens of CCE Erie Master Gardener volunteers, as well as plants donated from […]
