Pelion Outdoor Classroom at City Honors School

Native Plant Community Nursery. Top products: Native perennials, Native shrubs, Pollinator-friendly plant seeds, Vegetable seedlings. Pelion Outdoor Classroom, located at City Honors School in Buffalo, NY, functions as a community-based educational garden and nursery operation. Established in 2011, the organization serves as a hub for eco-literacy, urban agriculture, and neighborhood beautification. While primarily an educational facility for students, the organization operates as a functional plant nursery, offering a variety of native perennials, shrubs, and seeds to the local community through 'U-DIG' events and seasonal plant sales. Their horticultural efforts focus on promoting biodiversity, supporting local pollinator populations, and fostering ecological stewardship. The project utilizes traditional agricultural methods, such as 'Three Sisters' companion planting, to teach sustainable growing practices. Funding for their programming is supported by these plant sales, donations, and grant-based initiatives, engaging local residents and volunteers in the cultivation and maintenance of native plant species.