The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk began in 2002 with 24 gardens to showcase the neighborhoods surrounding the University at Buffalo South Campus, including University Heights, Buffalo, Eggertsville and Amherst. Samuel P. Capen was the first full-time, salaried Chancellor of the University of Buffalo.

Now in its 9th year, the Garden Walk is a free self-guided tour of more than 60 private gardens and carefully nurtured public spaces. The Capen Garden Walk is designed to encourage neighborhood beautification and to build community among neighbors.

Photos from the July 17, 2010 Garden Walk are posted here.

See photos of past Garden Walks here.

Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk 2010 Information • Date: Saturday July 17th, held rain or shine • Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm • Location: Various homes in the University Heights/District, Buffalo, Eggertsville, Amherst neighborhoods • Maps available at: 22 Larchmont Rd; 135 Capen Blvd; 17 Maynard Dr; 38 Brinton St; 201 Minnesota Ave and 178 Minnesota Ave from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Also at the University Community Farmers Market, Main St. near Kenmore Ave. - Saturdays, 8 am - 1 pm. (Farmers Market dates to be announced soon)

This year, the Samuel P. Capen Garden walk will be a participant in the National Buffalo Garden Festival, a five-week long garden celebration from June 18 - July 25 with tours, workshops, special events, concerts and plant shows all around Western New York. Find out more about this exciting garden festival.

How to Enter Your Garden

Gardens, including public spaces, in and around the UB South Campus neighborhoods are eligible to participate in the walk. We encourage gardeners to be home during the time of the walk to meet and greet attendees. This allows you to meet your neighbors and encourages community spirit!

To enter your garden, download and fill out this form (either by typing in the document electronically and emailing it in or by printing it and writing in your information) and return it to: Jessica Biegaj University at Buffalo Office of Community Relations 101 Allen Hall Buffalo, NY 14214 Fax: 716-829-3912 Phone: 716-829-6145 Email: jbiegaj@buffalo.edu You will receive a confirmation once your entry is received.

For more information on the Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk contact UB Community Relations at 716-829-6145.