2025 Events
Fall Planting Talk
5 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library, 21 William St, Hammondsport, NY 14840
Are you interested in making your garden more ecologically friendly? Join Ellen Folts from Amanda’s Native Garden to learn more about what native plants are and the benefits they have to your garden. She'll also discuss a number of specific native perennials that you can plant & take questions from you.
Encouraging Nature: Propagating, Growing and Using Native Perennials
10 a.m. - 11:30 am Saturday, October 11, 2025
Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N Main St, Canastota, NY 13032
Celebrate Year of the Native Plants at the Great Swamp Conservancy!
Native perennials meet the needs of native pollinators and fill a vital role in the garden. Locally grown native perennials produced by seed are adapted to the area in which they are produced. Propagating these plants is relatively easy once their germination requirements are met. Ellen will discuss seed propagation techniques, how to acquire seed and a hands -on demonstration will include a tray of seeds for everyone to take home with them to try.
Must Register and Pay in Advance, Spots are Limited! $12 per person
Fall Native Gardening
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025
Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples, NY 14512
Are you interested in making your garden more ecologically friendly? Join Ellen Folts from Amanda’s Native Garden to learn more about what native plants are and the benefits they have to your garden. This class will discuss how to plan and plant your garden in the fall, propagation of native perennials, woodland plants, and more. Plus, students will learn how to acquire, harvest, and sow seeds and will take home two potted plants!