Western New York Iris Society
(WNYIS)
Serving Western New York and the Greater Buffalo Area

2024 Calendar

 

Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month at the
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(unless otherwise noted).

 

Everyone is welcome to join our meetings.

Information can the found on our FACEBOOK page or our WEBSITE!

 

February 4 - 1:30 pm - WNYIS Meeting

Open Board Meeting to discuss committee reports

 

March to August 31, 2024 - WNYIS Photo Contest

WNYIS invites the residents of Western New York to participate in a photo contest.
Click here for details on how to enter and contest requirements or visit the WNY Iris Society website.

 

March 3 - 1:30 pm - WNYIS Meeting
Presention: 'Introduction of Iris Photography Contest - How to Take Pictures of Iris'. Also 'What To Do in Your Spring Iris Garden' and Design Display for Iris Show Schedule Class 1 - Line Designs

 

April 7 - 1:30 pm - WNYIS Meeting

Presentation: Fertilization of Irises; update on nematode use, signs and sypmtoms of iris diseases and pests, and Design Display for Iris Show Schedule Class 2 - Creative Designs.

 

May 5 - 1:30 pm - WNYIS Meeting

Presentation: 'Preservation of Flowers and Foliage Manipulation', Design Display from Iris Show Schedule Class 3 - Tables: Functional and Exhibition Tables.

 

May 25 - 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 'Spring Regional in the Garden'
Join us for a day of fun in the garden including two JT sessions. Click here for full details including a registration form. Please note: pre-registration is required for JT sessions. See Judges' Training page for details.

 

Saturday, June 1 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Annual Iris Show

Location: Julia Boyer Reinstein Library,1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY
FREE and open to the public.

 

July - Annual Picnic and Potluck Cookout

Date and time to be determined

 

August 10 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm - Annual WNY Iris Sale
Location: The Lake Erie Italian Club, 3200 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY 14218.
Come early...we sell out fast! Remember, deer do not eat irises!

 

President: Ida Blasak

 

Vice President: Annette Kuhn

 

Secretary: Chris Krzal

 

Treasurer: Marilee Farry

 

There is no membership fee and anyone is welcome to attend our meetings.