2023/2024
events & calendar
CALENDAR
NOTES:
PLEASE NOTE THIS CALENDAR IS TENTATIVE. PLEASE REFER BACK TO THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON ALL EVENT LOCATION AND TIMES. DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE 2023-2024 BROCHURE
Sunday
Nov. 12
2023
1:30 pm
Presentation: Iris classes that grow well in the Western New York area. Iris horticulture, fertilization and watering, iris borer prevention, and sunshine requirements. Design accessories. How to use AIS website.
Location: Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Dec. 2023
Jan. 2024
No Meetings/Winter Break
Sunday
Feb. 4
2024
1:30 pm
Open Board Meeting. Committee Report: WNYIS and Reinstein Libraries Iris Photography Contest, rules & prizes. Committee Report: WNY Iris Show, schedule and review of entry categories and designs.
Location: Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
March 1
through
August 31
2024
Photo Contest Submissions. Learn more >>>
Sunday
March 3
2024
1:30 pm
Introduction of Iris Photography Contest (March – September 2024.) Presentation: “How to take pictures of iris” and Iris horticulture: “What To Do in your Spring Iris Garden.” Design display from Iris Show Schedule Class 1 - line designs.
Location: Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Sun.
April 7
2024
1:30 pm
Presentation: Fertilization of irises; Update of Iris Borer with Nematodes; Iris horticulture -Signs and symptoms of iris diseases, rot, iris borer and bud fly. Design display from Iris Show Schedule Class 2 - creative designs.
Location: Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Sun.
May 5
2024
1:30 pm
WNY Meeting
Presentation: “Preservation of flowers and foliage manipulation.” Design display from Iris Show Schedule Class 3 - Tables: functional and exhibition tables
Location: Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Sat.
June 1
2024
1:00-4:00 pm
ANNUAL IRIS SHOW
Location: Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
July
2024
Date/Time TBD
Annual Picnic and Potluck Cookout
Location TBD
Reminder photos for photo contest due by August 31. Learn more >>>
Aug 10
2024
11:00 am - 2:00pm
ANNUAL WNY IRIS SALE
The Lake Erie Italian Club
3200 South Park Ave.
Buffalo NY 14218
Arrive early - we sell out fast - Remember, deer do not eat iris.
TBD
Garden Visits (depending on bloom)
Our members grow many different classes of irises: Bearded and Beardless irises. The bloom depends on the spring climate and the class of iris. Members who wish to show their irises can email all members with date and times to visit.