Events

A woman stands behind an information table with an orange tablecloth at an indoor campus location, smiling while presenting materials about the Friends of the Buffalo State Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum. Display boards on the table show images and information about trees

Sustainability Fair

This annual event showcases the various departments from Buffalo State University and public and private industries of the greater Buffalo Niagara area as they promote sustainability programs to combat climate change and promote planting trees to improve the local ecology and aesthetic. There will be great activities and giveaways that you will not want to miss, including plants for your dorm or office.

Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.

Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30PM

Location: Buffalo State University - Campbell Student Union Lobby

Please contact Steven Sypniewski, campus arborist, for more information.

A man wearing a bright orange safety vest speaks to a small group of people gathered outdoors, during a campus or community event. Several listeners in the foreground wear jackets and hats while standing in a parking lot area. Behind the speaker are trees showing fall colors of green, yellow, and orange, suggesting an autumn setting.

Arboretum Tour

Tour Given by: Steven S. Sypniewski, CNLP, ISA Certified Arborist the Buffalo State's Assistant Campus Planner & Arboretum Manager.

Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026.

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Location: Buffalo State University - Cleveland Hall

Please contact Steven Sypniewski, campus arborist, for more information.

Arbor Day Ceremonial Tree Planting

Conducted by Steven S. Sypniewski, CNLP, ISA Certified Arborist the Buffalo State's Assistant Campus Planner & Arboretum Manager.

Date: Friday, April 24th, 2026.

Time: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: Buffalo State University - East Side Bishop Hall

Flyer for the Buffalo State Friends of the Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum Arbor Day 2026 Lecture. The topic is “Native Trees and Shrubs for Western New York Landscapes.” Guest speaker is Ken Parker of Seneca heritage, an Indigenous horticulturist, native plant educator, and ecological consultant with over 30 years of experience in ecological restoration and sustainable landscape design.

Buffalo State Arbor Day Lecture

Guest Speaker: Ken Parker

Topic: Native Trees and Shrubs for Western New York Landscapes.

Date: Friday, April 24th, 2026.

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Location: Buffalo State University - Technology Building Room 160.

Please email Donald Williams at williada05@buffalostate.edu or call at (716) 878-4030 for parking information.