Events

Please register in advance for Timely Topics.

Simply click on the event you’d like to attend and follow the registration process. All sessions meet at the Curry Building at The Webster Arboretum, rain or shine, unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jun 17
Thrillers and Spillers
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Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Webster Arboretum at Kent Park, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
June 17 at 7 PM Fillers, Thrillers and Spillers with Jamie Snyder from Creative Gardens in Macedon. Learn the simple formula for designing a stunning container garden. Learn how to create a traffic-stopping pot of color to place by your front door, or on your balcony or patio.
Wed, Jun 24
America's 250th Anniversary
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Jun 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Webster Arboretum at Kent Park, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Performances by Fathers’ Night Out, Chorus of the Genesee, Dance Party with Denise, Striking Stings, Ganondagan, and Webster Village Band. Activities include story times, scavenger hunts, Duck Derby, lawn games, food trucks, kids' crafts, garden and poetry path tours, Patriot Guard, and more!
Tue, Jul 07
Creating a Pollinator Garden
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Jul 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meet at the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Careful planning is essential to create a successful pollinator garden. Learn some steps to make sure you have everything covered before you make your investment.
Tue, Aug 11
Native Plants
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Aug 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meet at the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Are you interested in making your garden more ecologically friendly? Join Ellen for an engaging presentation on native plants and the many benefits they bring to your garden.
Wed, Sep 16
Putting your Garden to Bed
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Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meet at the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Winter is coming! How do you put your garden to bed and prepare for the dropping temperatures? Learn tips for winterizing your garden beds—from covering garden soil to protecting trees and shrubs.
Sat, Oct 17
Pumpkin decorating
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Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Meet at the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Arboretum Board Members. Join us for the fun. Program is appropriate for kids 5-10 years of age with parent supervision. We will create the spookiest pumpkins ever! But not too spooky.
Tue, Nov 10
Harvesting and Drying Herbs
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Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meet at the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Learn how to create your own home apothecary by harvesting and drying herbs yourself. This session covers best practices for collecting and drying herbs, along with advice on how to handle common issues that may arise.
Tue, Dec 08
Tree Lighting and Caroling
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Dec 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meet at the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
We will light up our tree in the large gazebo and sing some festive tunes. Get in the holiday spirit with us at the Webster Arboretum.