Plant a Smile at Pelion Outdoor Classroom!
As 716 Day approaches, please consider getting involved so we can keep growing!
Another session of SLI/Service Learning has concluded. This group was unique in that none of these 12th graders attended CHS in middle school therefore they had no prior experience working in the garden or relationship to planting/chores/lessons. I think they took a risk choosing Pelion for their first internship; but, hopefully they all learned quite a bit and enjoyed being outside. We have another 6week opportunity for teens to work at Pelion coming up this summer--Do you know anyone that would like to sponsor 6 or 12 weeks of teens engaging with nature and the community? Please connect us.
For the calendar of summer garden events—WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN TWO!!--visit https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/events
Three Sisters is commonly referred to as companion planting or polyculture. This traditional Native American planting method offers dozens of lessons to students throughout the growing season. Does your school garden want to learn more? Please reach out.
5th graders enjoyed pretending to collect nectar and pollinate other flowers. Pollen from poppies is unique compared to other flowers we have in the garden. Ms.Caesandra brought some from her yard--can you guess the color of the pollen?
Has anyone seen these in metal? or slightly better quality? It's not so much the kids are rough on these as it is that they are poorly designed for practical use and of cheap materials.
If you cannot roadtrip to the ADK/Tupper Lake this summer--go to Clinton, Iowa instead!
SUMMER BUCKET LIST!
ASPARAGUS and peas and berries
Please invite friends! We will have some special Jubilee plants available to celebrate Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival too.
WNY officially experienced MODERATE DROUGHT in 2025. It looks like a similar scenario is developing for this summer. Did you know we offer many native perennials, shrubs and seeds? They require less water. Find out more during our upcoming Strawberry Social & Plant Sale June 11th https://www.facebook.com/events/858185407338783
PAID INTERNSHIPS ARE RARE! This opportunity was made possible from a grant via New York State Department of Ag & Markets. Know someone home from college or one who stayed local? Know a person whose student loans are kicking in while they're waiting to find that job in degree field? Know a gramma that's spry and patient with GenX and Millennials? All should apply. This does not have age or income limitations. The best candidate will want to learn from BOTH collaborating organizations and will need reliable transportation.
The CHS Talent Show is happening this Thursday! Come see a night of amazing performances. $5 suggested donation at the door to support the Class of 2027.
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL & PLANT SALE THURSDAY 11JUNE 4-6:30pm We need help with games, treats, face painting, plant sales, cashiering, and cleanup. Alumz and Grammies always welcome. If your school club or class would like to sell treats to earn funds, please connect.
I hope at least some you acted upon our headsup and booked some camp site or spot to spend a whole day cavorting with the trolls...
DANCE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULARS!
POTTING UP ELDERBERRY 4-6PM THURS 14MAY 212 BEST ST BFLO
The soil temperature and roots of these plants give the cues--it doesn't mean the seedlings aren't vulnerable to air temperatures (low overnight temps too) so plan to keep protecting them with upside black pots, or black garbage bags or a cold frame/cloche structure as needed.
FIND OUR BOOTH FOR: fancy sunflower planting sticks, HONEY, popcorn, BOTTOMLESS VANILLA, and garden storytime.
FANS--we need a chopsaw of our very own! MsCaesandra will be managing volunteers during this time--SHE CAN VENMO YOU if they happen to have a chopsaw for less than what's currently in her venmo acct.
In the past we have held a strawberry jam workshop on the Strawberry Moon so your jar manifests magical properties overnight... PUT A THUMBS UP below if you think we should schedule this for 29JUNE26
That one time we discovered a CRECOPIA CAT in the 3 Stanleys!! This is why we pile our leaves. https://www4.erie.gov/exec/press/erie-county-celebrates-earth-day
Pelion is proud to be recognized by our eco-warrior peers in Erie County. We want to help our students, families and neighbors become conscientious stewards of our shared natural space. In that way, we honor those who stewarded the land hundreds of years ago and those who will steward it hundreds of years into the future. https://www4.erie.gov/exec/press/erie-county-celebrates-earth-day
Planning to help the 2026 Monarch migration back down south starts now by ensuring you have host and nectar plants. Attend this UDIG and get THREE great options to add to your pollinator buffet. If you're in the WNY area--connect with us soon. Pollinator Pathway The Pollinator Partnership Native Plant Trust Monarch Joint Venture Monarch Watch
We're like TEENAGED for real!
Check out the Poem Guide for Robert Frost’s: “Nothing Gold Can Stay” https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/148652/nothing-gold-can-stay-5c095cc5ab679
Mrs Moda brought out all the LOVELY 7th graders(I totally enjoyed seeing their sweet faces again) to capture spring details, practice their “draw what you see technique” and ABSORB all the sunshine.
HELP 8th graders go on overnight camping trip by stocking up on caffeine beans!
Saturday's session looks IFFY&SOGGY. We added FRIDAY 24APRIL 3-5PM because we really need to pot up the 100s of native plant babies asap. JOIN US! or share the invite. #happyearthday #EarthWeek2026
If your students are engaged in environmental issues, please connect us.
