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April 2022
Arbor Day Celebration
Join us at our Nannen Arboretum Society Annual Meeting and Arbor Day Celebration. 2021 Accomplishments and Financials Arbor Day History Arbor Day Proclamation Tree City USA Recognition Planting Arbor Day Tree, Kousa Dogwood 'Scarlet Fire' Refreshments
Find out more »June 2022
Tree and Shrub Workshop
Bruce Robinson - Forestry Consultant Birds and their Relationship with Trees and other Vegetation Andy Lance - WNY Land Conservancy Operations of the WNY Land Conservancy, Tree and Forest Ecology, Beech Leaf Disease Ken Lawtons Fertilizer for Trees and Shrubs, Spring and Summer Tree Pruning Ray Johnson and Ed Chapman Cleaning and Sharpening Garden Tools Select a speaker for session 1 and another for session 2 for a fee of $10 Registration 9:30 am Session 1 - 10:00 am -…
Find out more »October 2022
Tree and Shrub Workshop
Session 1 – 10:00 – 11:00 Bruce Robinson - Forestry Consultant “The Joys of Birding” Jeff Fabian - Arborist “The Science of Pruning” Session 2 – 11:30 – 12:30 Ken Lawton – Turnbull’s Nursery and Bareroot Barn “Hydrangeas” Ken Parker – Native Plant Consultant “Native Shrubs and their Importance” Select a speaker for session 1 and another for session 2 for a fee of $10 Registration 9:30 am Session 1 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am Coffee Break – 11:00 am…
Find out more »November 2022
Giving Tuesday 2022
Nannen Arboretum is joining with Cattaraugus Gives a Giving Tuesday event sponsored by Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. View our story at the link below and come back on Tuesday November 29 2022 to donate to our cause. https://www.cattaraugusgives.org/organizations/nannen-arboretum-society Thank you for your support.
Find out more »December 2022
Wreath Making
Wreath Making Class It’s that time of year! Bring your creative spirit and join Nannen Arboretum Society members for a wreath making class. Learn to identify various evergreens and other natural plants that can be incorporated into your wreath. Participants need to bring a garbage bag, not grocery bag, of greens, cut into 3" - 5" pieces, a pair of gloves, and clippers. Bring ribbon if you would like a bow. All other supplies will be…
Find out more »April 2023
Celebrating the Legacy of John Ploetz – Arbor Day
On Arbor Day, April 28,2023, we will be celebrating the legacy of the founder of the Nannen Arboretum, John Ploetz. His children are donating 2 trees for the Arbor Day planting and are hosting an Open House as part of the meeting. Beginning at 11:00 am with the Annual Meeting and Arbor Day proclamation/planting, we will then transition to an Open House around noon. Posters and photographs from the early days of the arboretum will be displayed. Several of the…
Find out more »May 2023
The Continental Glacier and Cattaraugus County
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Ellicottville Town Center auditorium at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, N.Y, Tim Baird will explain all the physical changes that occurred as a result of the glaciers. A retired science teacher and prominent birder, Baird will look at the physical changes that occurred within the glaciers. Photos and explanations of the many geographical features will be presented. Even the soils were affected, while some parts of the county were totally untouched…
Find out more »August 2023
Demystifying Hydrangeas
"Why don't my hydrangeas bloom?" is a frequent question asked at Garden Centers and of Master Gardeners. Join the Nannen Arboretum Society members as Pat Kerl discusses the different species of hydrangeas and how to successfully grow them in your garden.
Find out more »October 2023
What You Need to Know About Trees
What You Need to Know About Trees In autumn we enjoy our beautiful surroundings, colorful trees, and even consider adding a few new trees to our landscape. On Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 7pm at the Ellicottville Town Center, 28 Parkside Drive, Mr. Bruce Robinson will present "What You Need to Know about Trees". Robinson has had a distinguished career as a forestry consultant and is one of the founding members of the Nannen Arboretum. Included in his presentation will…
Find out more »November 2023
Nannen Arboretum Wreath Making
Join Nannen Arboretum members to create a fresh evergreen wreath at the Ellicottville Town Center at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, N.Y. at 6:30 pm on Wednesday November 29, 2023. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 15 participants. Please call Nan Miller at 716-244-0695 or 716-945- 3845 to register. Each participant needs to bring a garbage bag (not a grocery bag) of evergreen clippings, a pair of gloves, and hand clippers. If you cut your evergreen tips…
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