Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s Executive Director

Gardens Buffalo Niagara History - GBN's mission is to create more vibrant and beautiful communities by sharing gardens. It began in 1995 when Marvin Lunenfeld and Gail McCarthy organized the first Garden Walk Buffalo in their Norwood/West Utica neighborhood. Over the past three decades, GBN has grown to include Garden Walk Buffalo, Open Gardens, East Side Garden Walk, and Urban Farm Day, celebrating the creativity and passion of gardeners. Engaging homeowners, artists, and community groups, GBN fosters self-expression and placemaking through gardens, serving local residents, regional visitors, and garden enthusiasts alike.

Audrey Clark - Audrey is Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s first Executive Director, previously serving as its administrative coordinator. Prior to joining GBN full-time, she was the Curator of Exhibits and Interpretive Programming for the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission. She has a BA from Niagara University and an MA from SUNY Buffalo State College.