We’re linking up with community partners to explore ways to live sustainably. From urban farms to up-cycled clothes, join us in learning from earth-friendly businesses right here in Buffalo!

April 15
[Virtual | Instagram] Compost 101 with Farmer Pirates

Farmer Pirates will capture your compost loot every other week and take it to their main site, where food scraps from all over WNY mingle to create compost gold.

April 16
[Virtual | Instagram] Getting Your Garden Started with Urban Roots

Urban Roots is the country’s only gardening cooperative! Urban Roots helps Buffalo gardeners grow.

April 17
Go Bike Buffalo Bike Repair Pop-up
Hertel store, 2-4pm

Fixing something is much cheaper and more sustainable than buying new, so we’re partnering with GObike Buffalo to bring you bike repair pop ups at the co-op! GObike’s pop up bicycle repair shop will provide basic maintenance or light repair – think pumping up your flat tire, fixing that sticky chain, or adjusting your brakes – while you shop at the co-op or learn on the spot. Free for Lexington Co-op Markets customers. No need to make an appointment, repairs are first come, first served. Participants under 14, please bring an adult.

April 19
Zoom | Instagram Buffalo Go Green Virtual Farm Tour and The Importance of Soil Health – 6pm

You built a raised bed and started your seedlings. What’s next? Learn about the importance of soil health from farmers in your neighborhood!

April 20
[Virtual | Instagram] Buy Nothing Groups with Latha Swatsworth of Buy Nothing Elmwood Village

Without buying, communities ask for things they need and pass on things they don’t. Join your neighborhood network: Buy Nothing Elmwood Village | Buy Nothing North Buffalo

April 21
[Virtual | Instagram] Stitch Buffalo– Mending and Upcycling Clothes

Consider repairing instead of buying new – sustain creativity and clothing with Sashiko: The Japanese Art of Mending Fabric with Beautiful Stitches.

April 22
Go Bike Buffalo Bike Repair Pop-up
Elmwood store, 5-7pm

Fixing something is much cheaper and more sustainable than buying new, so we’re partnering with GObike Buffalo to bring you bike repair pop ups at the co-op! GObike’s pop up bicycle repair shop will provide basic maintenance or light repair – think pumping up your flat tire, fixing that sticky chain, or adjusting your brakes – while you shop at the co-op or learn on the spot. Free for Lexington Co-op Markets customers. No need to make an appointment, repairs are first come, first served. Participants under 14, please bring an adult.

April 22
[Virtual | Instagram] Gro-op Basil Vertical Farm Tour

Gro-op basil is a staple in local restaurants and our very own produce department. Gro-op creates “less waste, more delicious food” through vertical farming and hydroponics. Learn about their closed-loop system, where fish feed plants and plants clean water!

April 23
[Virtual | Instagram] Daisy’s Doghouse Giveaway

Dogs make the world go round – explore our neighborhoods and share your favorite places to hang with your pup for a chance to win! Follow us and Daisy’s Doghouse on Instagram.

April 24
Elmwood Village + Hertel Ave Spring Clean-ups

Elmwood: 9am-1pm Learn More

Hertel: 9:00am-12:30pm Learn More

There’s more! Check out more events from The City of Buffalo to celebrate Earth Month!