GBN Events and COVID-19

Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the Gardens Buffalo Niagara (GBN) board and volunteers wanted to reach out, as many people have asked whether the summer activities are still going to happen this year including:

As it stands, with the Garden Art Sale and the Garden Walk Buffalo Rally party scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020, and there are many unknowns.

Whether the summer events happen as planned is not known right now. We truly hope to be at an end to this crisis, and that our communities are at much lowered risk soon. What we do know is that we will keep you informed as soon as any changes in plans occur through:

These are the priorities that will guide us in every decision we make:

  1. Priority One is the health and safety of the greater community. We will follow all CDC and other government guidance that applies to our operations to protect those who value gardening and sharing gardens with the wider community.

  2. Priority Two is preserving and fulfilling the mission of GBN by sharing our gardens. The current circumstances call us to broaden our thinking on how we can deliver on that mission in innovative ways, and we are already brainstorming ideas.

  3. Priority Three is limiting, to the extent possible, the negative economic effects on the Buffalo Niagara region that depend on GBN events as drivers of its tourism economy during the summer. We take our role as an economic driver seriously and are doing everything possible in the hopes that all events will continue this year.

If any changes need to be made from the current plan for the 2020 summer season, you will know as soon as we know. Please keep on the lookout for gardening event information by email, social media, and by visiting this site often.

Thank you for your support.
The Gardens Buffalo Niagara Board of Directors and Volunteers

Jim Charlier