Conservation Day

A butterfly release and conservation organizations gathering! 

Gardens Buffalo Niagara brings together conservation organizations from throughout the region. It’s known that gardening benefits humans. Research informs gardening also supports environmental health, sustainability, and natural harmony in the face of climate change. 

The event includes a butterfly release by Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm at 11:30am. Butterfly releases are always joyful and affirming & bring the kids and whomever needs their spirits lifted!

Learn about local wildlife, birds, pollinators, soil health, composting, and more. There will be something for everyone, including activities for children.

Talk to local environmental organizations and pick up useful information. 2024 Participants include: 

• Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment

• Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm

• Erie County Climate Action

• Erie County Soil & Water Conservation District

• Grassroots Gardens of WNY

• Niagara River Greenway

• Oakmoss Education

• Pelion Outdoor Classroom

• The Tool Library

• UB Department of Environment and Sustainability

• US Fish and Wildlife Service

• Western New York Environmental Alliance

• Western New York Land Conservancy

• Wild Ones WNY

• WNY PRISM

• And more