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Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk

Median on Capen Blvd - 2010 Garden Walk
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.


2011 will mark the 10th year of the Garden Walk which 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.

  • Date: Saturday July 16th 2011, Free event, rain or shine in the University District neighborhoods
  • Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Location: Various homes and public spaces in the neighborhoods of University Heights, Buffalo, Eggertsville and Amherst
  • Maps available at: University Community Farmers Market on Main St (at Kenmore Ave) from 8:00am-1:00pm;
    Tool Lending Library at 3083 Main St (at Lisbon) from 11:00am – 4:00pm; 135 Capen Blvd; 38 Brinton St; 22 Larchmont; 201 & 178 Minnesota Ave and 1069 Eggert Rd
  • You may also download a map here.

New this year: Enter your garden online - please complete the entry form by Wednesday June 15. Please update your contact information on the form if you do not wish to participate this year, but wish to be considered for future garden walks. You will receive a confirmation email once you are registered for the walk.

Visit the Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk on Facebook or email us at capengardenwalk@ourheights.org .