May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Basic Tree ID. $25

Basic Tree Identification May 10, 2025, 10am till 12 noon.

May 10, 2025. Our Basic Tree Identification course is a two-hour program from 10am till 12 noon with William Snyder and Thomas Draves Which includes classroom and field instruction. This course reviews the basic elements of woody identification utilizing tree silhouette, leaf shape, buds and branching structure. Attendees will have hands-on instruction identifying woody tree species using terminal and lateral buds, leaf scars, bark, pith, and other features that can aid in the identification process throughout the seasons.
Seats are limited for this event. Registration required.

The outdoor portion of this class requires walking on mowed grass areas with changes in elevation.

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Jul
12
1:30 PM13:30

Annual Open Tour $12

Join us for our Annual Open Tour! July 12, 2025.

This event is an opportunity for the public learn more about Draves Arboretum and experience our woody species collections through a guided tour of the grounds.
Curator Thomas Draves will be giving a guided tour of the arboretum that will include its history, species identification lessons, and answer any questions regarding the arboretum and it’s collections. Thomas has over 40 years of experience in the tree and landscape industry and has been an ISA Certified Arborist for many years.

The tour begins at 1:30 pm and is approximately two hours in length. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.

Portions of this event will require walking on lawn areas encountering elevation changes.

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Annual Membership Meeting
Oct
11
1:00 PM13:00

Annual Membership Meeting

October 14th is our seventh annual Membership Meeting! We value our members and thanks to you we are able to continue to expand our educational mission. Come enjoy an afternoon among the trees as we look back on this year’s growth and ahead to the future of Draves Arboretum.

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Aug
15
8:00 AM08:00

New York State Arborists Plant Health Care Workshop

Program: 

8:00 am Welcome and Introductions

8:30-9:30 am Invasive tree insects and diseases - Nate Morey, DEC

9:30-10:45 am Plant health care program for the Draves Arboretum - Josh Falker, Draves Tree Service (onsite tour)

9:30-10:45 am The 15 most insect and disease-free trees in NYS - Tom Draves (onsite tour)

10:45-11:00 am Break

11:00 am-12:00 pm Pesticide handling & safety - John White, Certified Pesticide Training

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch

1:00-2:00 pm Controlling NY tree insects and diseases with natural organics and reduced exposure chemicals and methods - William Snyder, Registered Consulting Arborist #384

2:10- 3:30 pm DEC pesticide update - Christopher Wainwright, NYSDEC Reg 8

Registration $85.00 per person (includes morning coffee and muffins, as well as lunch)

  • Includes Tour (there are almost 900 species on 30+ acres)

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Jul
8
1:30 PM13:30

Annual Open Tour $12

Join us for our Annual Open Tour! July 8, 2023.

This event is an opportunity for the public learn more about Draves Arboretum and experience our woody species collections through a guided tour of the grounds.
Curator Thomas Draves will be giving a guided tour of the arboretum that will include its history, species identification lessons, and answer any questions regarding the arboretum and it’s collections. Thomas has over 40 years of experience in the tree and landscape industry and has been an ISA Certified Arborist for many years.

The tour begins at 1:30 pm and is approximately two hours in length. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.

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Jun
3
1:00 PM13:00

"The Conifer Conundrum", Climate change, cultural conditions, pests and pathogens present challenges for many of our favorite conifers.

Dr. Beth Brantley is the Northeast Research Scientist and Technical Support Specialist with the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories. She provides assistance to Bartlett arborists and their clients, conducts research on arboriculture related issues and engages with outreach opportunities. Her background includes forestry, plant pathology and teaching. Current research interests include bacterial leaf scorch, beech leaf disease and species in decline. Beth is based in New Hampshire and her favorite conifer genus is Abies.

This presentation will review species in decline, health issues, and opportunities for alternative species. Bark beetles, scale insects, phytophthora root rot and foliar fungi will be featured.

DEC ISA CREDITS.

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May
13
10:00 AM10:00

Basic Tree ID. $25

Basic Tree Identification May 13, 2023, 10am till 12 noon.

May 13, 2023. Our Basic Tree Identification course is a two-hour program from 10am till 12 noon with Dr. Eric Randall (taxonomist by trade) and Thomas Draves that includes classroom and field instruction. This course reviews the basic elements of woody identification including evaluating tree silhouette, leaf shape, and branching structure. Attendees will have hands-on instruction identifying woody tree species using terminal and lateral buds, leaf scars, bark, pith, and other features that can aid in the identification process throughout the seasons.
Seats are limited for this event. Registration required.

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Mar
16
to Mar 19

Come see us at Plantasia. Fairgrounds Event Center and Artisan Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075

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Draves Arboretum will be having a booth display at Plantasia this weekend, stop by to say HI. We will also be giving a seminar on Sunday at twelve noon called, Four Seasons of Interest, This seminars discussion will be of trees and shrubs that can enhance your landscape all year long,

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Oct
26
8:30 AM08:30

Tree Academy Workshop for Municipal Workers

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of:

Proper pruning cuts for trees and pruning medium-sized over grown trees.

Selection of desirable street and park trees based on Western New York soils and conditions.

Basic tree identification.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of several important pests threating WNY’s trees.

Safe chainsaw use and basic maintenance, simple notches and bucking techniques.

Bucket Truck inspection and safety.

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