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September 2018
Celebration of the Arts at the Arboretum
Save the date... Local artists demonstrating their skills while you and your family stroll through the arboretum... Paintings: oil, colored pencils, pastels, porcelain, watercolor Photography Wool Applique Spinning and weaving Flower Arranging Pottery Make Your Own Art Creative Note Cards Make & Take Butterfly Grapevine Wreaths
Find out more »December 2018
Wreath or Teardrop Swag Class
Join Nannen Arboretum Society members for a fun evening... Make an evergreen wreath OR teardrop swag, Learn how to identify evergreens, Enjoy seasonal refreshments. Bring a garbage bag (not grocery bag) of greens, gloves and clippers; a bow is optional. We'll provide a wreath/teardrop form and paddle wire. Cost is just $10 at the door. Preregistration is required, call 716-945-3845 to register.
Find out more »March 2019
Safari in Africa
Come and hear Dolf Bonenberger share his adventures on a Safari in Africa. The Nannen Arboretum Society is pleased to present a program about Africa for the young and old alike. On Wednesday March 20 2019 at 6pm you will have the wonderful opportunity to go on a pictorial African Safari with Dolf Bonenberger. Attendees will ride along in a virtual safari truck to experience an 18-day photo journey. It will follow migrating herds of zebra, cape buffalo, wildebeest, antelope,…
Find out more »April 2019
Arbor Day 2019
Join us at the Nannen Arboretum to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, 2019, 11:00 a.m. Help us plant a new tree and learn more about the importance of trees in our lives.
Find out more »Arbor Day Celebration – April 26 2019
Nannen Arboretum April 26, 2019, 11:00 a.m. Ellicottville Town Center Building, Rotary Auditorium Speaker from New York State DEC Plant the 2019 Arbor Day tree Raise the Tree City USA flag Enjoy refreshments Nannen Arboretum Society
Find out more »Volunteer Recruitment Open House
Join us for a cup of coffee and walk through the arboretum grounds to learn about the type of volunteer tasks available to you: Removing branches on the ground as a result of recent tree service pruning and the ongoing winds. Painting and/or sealing benches. Weeding/mulching in gardens throughout the arboretum. Pruning trees and shrubs Herb Garden Renovation – adopt an Herb Garden The Society and volunteers have regular work days every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. We will…
Find out more »June 2019
Birds and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute
Join us to hear Twan Leenders, President of Roger Tory Institute in Jamestown NY, talk about birds, conservation and sustainability in our landscapes.
Find out more »July 2019
Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics
Mark your calendar…you will want to spend the evening with us learning and laughing. The Nannen Arboretum presents Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics sharing their outreach program. Their animal ambassadors will educate us about All aspects of wildlife up close and personal. Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics is located in Buffalo, NY. They are a fully licensed and insured educational animal outreach company. Their animals are well trained, well fed, and vet inspected. None of the animals are taken from…
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December 2019
Wreath Making & Boxwood Trees
Wreath participants will be provided with a wreath form and paddle wire. Each needs to bring a garbage bag, not a grocery bag, of 9" greens, gloves and clippers. The fee is $10. Boxwood tree participants will be provided with all supplies to create an 18" tree. Each needs to bring clippers. The fee is $40. Make reservations with Nan Miller at 945-3845 by November 22, 2019.
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