We got a lot accomplished last year, and it’s all thanks to some spectacular leadership from our volunteers!
Community Garden
This was the first year for the Seneca Caz Community Garden. It’s hard to believe that this project is brand new, but it is. We held at least 5 events there and turned this empty lot into an asset for the community. More Garden Info Here
Special thanks to Bill for watering almost every day, he kept the plants alive through that early season drought. Nancy for weeding every week. Jesse for getting the soil well fertilized. Chris and Jen for bringing a truck load of field-stones to line the paths. Tara for donating vegetable plants, watering and getting dirty with us regularly. Also thanks to Peter, Connor, Kevin, Maria, Joan, Susan, Cathy, Adam, Nicole, Tristan, Ethan, Eric, Debi, Paul, Ann, Pat, Molly, Alex, Kristen, Christine, Beth her kids and the other people I’m forgetting at the moment. Plus Matt, who got the ball rolling on the crazy idea in the first place.
I also want to thank our sponsors for helping us get the supplies we needed, Assemblyman Mark Schroeder, Councilman Mickey Kearns, Legislator Tim Whalen, Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, M&T Bank, South Buffalo Alive, Desi’s Produce Market (Fran & Paul Desiderio), J&M Produce
Storefront Art Display
Local artists were featured in our project to brighten up store windows along Seneca Street.
Thanks to Susan and Cathy for putting this together, and to everyone who helped hang up artwork anfd participated in the event.
We had artists of all ages and abilities, and we got a lot of complements from people in the area.
Garden & Artwork Debut Day
Many of you missed this fantastic event in the Garden. During lat year’s Garden Walk we had refreshments and live Jazz Music in the Community Garden. It was a really great time. Thanks especially to the musicians. Bill, Ed, Jim, Kevin and Mike. Go Here to see some Video from the event too!
Earth Day Cleanup
We got about 20 volunteers together to clean up the area around Seneca, Caz and Buffum. Everyone did a great job and collected a lot of trash, leaves, and even some loose gravel. We targeted streets, parking lots, and definitely made an impact in the area.
Afterward we got together for a fun Pizza Party at the Cazenovia Resource Center (Caz Library).
Problem Properties Workshop
We wanted to help people better understand how to address problem properties. We held an event that featured knowledgeable speakers, and we created an information packet for people to take home.
Parades & Promotion
This year we participated in 2 parades, and did 2 information tables, all at different events. We marched in the Old Neighborhood St Patricks Day Parade, and the McKinley Parkway Parade of Circles. We had a table at the South Buffalo EXPO and Irish Feis, and Riverfest.This year we need you to come help us out, the best turnout we got from the group was 5 people.



Great News for people who want to raise a family in
You’re invited to the Buffalo Green Code Draft Future Land Use Plan meeting













