Thursday, March 21, 2013

Tired of Winter?


The long Buffalo winters can be very tiring as we wait for spring.  Even though it may be white outside, the Buffalo Botanical Gardens can cheer you up with a preview of the flowers to come.

The current main exhibit is called LifeCycles.  It is an orangery, a greenhouse for orange trees, and a demonstration garden. Garden staff, volunteers worked in collaboration with students and staff from the UB Department of Agriculture. Admission to this exhibit is included in the general admission price.

General Admission
Adults - $7
Seniors (55+) - $6
Students (13+ with ID) -  $6
Children 3-12 - $4
Children under 3 - Free
Garden Members - Free

The special exhibit until April 7th is the Spring Flower Show.  The Botanical Gardens will be filled with the bright colors and fragrances of spring. Additionally, during the day, bring your children to meet Farmer Brown’s Animals.  You can visit baby bunnies, chicks, lambs, pigs, goats and more from 10am until 4pm!

Flower Show Admission
Adults - $9
Seniors (55+) - $8
Students (13+ with ID) -  $8
Children 3-12 - $5
Children under 3 - Free
Garden Members - Free  

The Buffalo Botanical Gardens are open Monday through Sunday from 10am until 5pm.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2013


As we discussed in class, this Sunday is Saint Patrick's Day.  Buffalo has two parades celebrating this holiday.

Below I have inserted maps for the routes of each parade.  As far as parking, Buffalo has a lot of street parking.  Go early for the best parking and view of the parade.  Find a side street close to the parade route, such as Virginia Street or Franklin Street, for the parade on Sunday.  Be sure to pay attention to any signs and fire hydrants to avoid parking tickets.

Saturday, March 16th at 12:00PM 
Parade Route

Sunday, March 17th at 2:00PM
Parade Route