See the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in a whole new way on a guided tour. These hour-long tours, led by specially trained volunteers, are held every Saturday at 10am. The tours are $9 per person and reservations are required two weeks in advance.
The guided tour includes the newly replanted Palm Dome, Fern House, Rainforest, Desert House and the Gardensi renowned orchid and ivy collections.
To book your tour, call the education department at 827-1584 ext. 291.
With participation from more than 400 volunteers, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society maintains the collection and provides educational programs and visitor services at the 11-acre Botanical Gardens, located in the Olmsted-designed South Park. The tri-domed glass conservatory was designed by Lord & Burnham, built in 1899, and contains beautifully planted Victorian-style gardens. The Gardens are located at 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, and are open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday). Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $10 for families and free for Botanical Gardens Society members.