“This year we are proud to support the beautification efforts of eight groups including the Buffalo Architecture Foundation, 5 Loaves Farm, and the Block Association of 16th Street,” notes Onda Simmons, the chair of the granting committee.

For every new subscription to Garden Design magazine through this online form, Garden Design will donate $12 to Garden Walk Buffalo/Gardens Buffalo Niagara!

Completed applications are due February 19, 2018 with anticipated funding awards announced in early spring of 2018. Applications and eligibility requirements can be found here, or you can call 716-247-5004 and we will mail you an application. The application process is easy and we will offer assistance if there are any questions. The Garden Walk Buffalo Marvin Lunenfeld Beautification Grants were named for Garden Walk Buffalo’s founder.

Visit Buffalo Niagara won the regional level Tourism Excellence Award for Tourism Marketing for its Buffalo Niagara Garden Tourism Initiative at the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) awards held in Watkins Glen this week. VBN President and CEO Patrick Kaler, Director of Creative Services Matt Steinberg and National Sales Director Dionne Williamson were on hand to accept the award.