Program Calendar

April 2025

Guided Flower Hikes

April 4, 2025 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Shale Hollow Park, 6320 Artesian Run, Lewis Center, OH  43035

Join a Delaware County Master Gardener host for a guided hike showcasing Ohio's seasonal woodland wildflowers.  Meet at the bridge at 1:30p.  Ages 55+ For more information, click here.

Guided Flower Hikes

April 5, 2025 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Shale Hollow Park, 6320 Artesian Run, Lewis Center, OH  43035

Join a Delaware County Master Gardener host for a guided hike showcasing Ohio's seasonal woodland wildflowers.  Meet at the bridge at 1:30p.  All Ages For more information, click here.

Garden to the Max: Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design

April 9, 2025 • 1:00pm - 3:00am Eastern • Cuyahoga County Public Library-Parma-Snow Branch, 2121 Snow Rd., Parma, OH 44134

The Land Conservancy is pleased to host Author Teresa Woodard who  will discuss her new book and ways to add a diverse mix of plants for pollinators and native wildlife to your garden. Event is free, registration is required.

Growing Lavender:  Greening a Brownfield

April 9, 2025 • 7:00pm - 8:30am Eastern • F.A. Sieberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH

Learn the gardening secrets of growing a variety of lavenders on a former concrete dumpsite, while realizing a larger mission of education, environmental stability, and community through lavender.  Presented by Jim and Amy Duxbury, owners, Lavender Trails

Brown Bagging it in My Backyard - Native Plants:  It Takes a City with Julie Slater 

April 9, 2025 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern • Virtual

Meadow City is one member of a vibrant community advocating for native plants in the Greater Cleveland area.  Learn how this urban nursery got started and how they collaborate with others to create habitat in our region.  Free virtual talk, register here.

Guided Tree Walks

April 10,  2025 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm • Secrest Welcome and Education Center, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, OH

Hosted by Secrest Arboretum take a guided tour of the Secrest Arboretum's magnificient tree collection.  Event is free, but must register. To register, click here.

Understanding the Basics and Practicalities of Biologicals

April 10, 2025 • 8:00am - 10:00am Eastern • Summit County OSU Extension • Webinar (4-part series)

Summit County Spring 2025 Soil Health Webinar Series features four informative sessions:  Zooming into Soil Health via A Producer, An Educator, and A Researcher Lense;  Understanding Basics and Practicalities of Biologicals; Comparisons of Soil Health Tests and What They Are Telling Us?; Soil Health in Urban Sphere.  Free, must register.

Reception for Artist Samuel Francazio

April 15, 2025 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • Western Reserve Land Conservancy, 3850 Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills, OH  44022

Samuel Francazio is a colorist painter working in abstract expressionism, impressionism, and surrealism.  with a deep passion for nature his art features free-flowing forms, blod shapes, and vibrant colors.  He embraces both simplicity and complexity in his compsisitions, creating unique works that reflect his imagination while connecting to nature in the moment.  Francazio's work with be exhibited until Friday, June 13, 2025.  The display is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.  For more information, visit: crockefeller@wrlandconservancy.org  

Crabapple Walk

April 17, 2025 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, OH

Enjoyed a guided walk through the largest crabapple collection in the United States.  Learn about top plants, diseases, and phenology.  Free admission.  Learn more here.

Guided Flower Hikes

April 18, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am Eastern • Shale Hollow Park, 6320 Artesian Run, Lewis Center, OH  43035

Join a Delaware County Master Gardener host for a guided hike showcasing Ohio's seasonal woodland wildflowers.  Meet at the bridge at 10:00a.  Ages 55+ For more information, click here.

Guided Flower Hikes

April 21, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am Eastern • Shale Hollow Park, 6320 Artesian Run, Lewis Center, OH  43035

Join a Delaware County Master Gardener host for a guided hike showcasing Ohio's seasonal woodland wildflowers.  Meet at the bridge at 10:00a.  All Ages For more information, click here.

Arbor Day Author Visit with Amy Stewart

April 23, 2025 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Bexley Public Library,  2411 E. Main St., Columbus, OH

In celebration of Arbor Day 2025, New York Times best-selling author Amy Stewart joings the Bexley Library to share delightful and exhilarating profiles from her latest book, The Tree Collectors:  Tales of Arboreal Obsession.  Amy will introduce us to the remarkable people devoting their lives to the pursuit of rare and wonderful trees.  Free event.  Must register to attend.

General Soil Health & Soil Testing

April 23, 2025  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm  • Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building, 2548 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

Join Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District at the Franklin County OSUE Extension to learn about using cover crops to improve soil health.   Presenters include experts from USDA NRCS, Franklin Soil and Water,  and OSUE.  To register, click here.  

Escape to the Forest

April 25, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Webinar Series

Take a break to visit the woods with Ohio Woodlands Stewards.   In this virtual program join representatives from the Seed Bank at Holden Arboretum to learn why locally adapted plants matter for forest health and stewardship, discuss common roadblocks to accessing native seed sources, and discover how you can participate in native plant restoration -- whether that means collecting your own seed, cultivating your own native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, or inviting conservation-focused organizations to collect seed on your land.  To register, click here.

Arbor Day Celebration

April 25, 2025 • 11:00am - 3:00pm Eastern • Oak Grove Cemetery, West Entrance, 141 Liberty Rd., Delaware, OH  43015

Join this Arbor Day Celebration with a tree tour and arboretum dedication and tree planting.  All ages welcome.  Free

Arbor Day Celebration

April 25, 2025 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum, Kottman Hall Patio, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH

Chadwick Arboretum's annual celebration of newly planted trees across campus and recognize this year's Tree Hero Award, Chadwick Arboretum Collaborator Awards, and the Aesculus Lifetime Achievement Award.  Free and open to the public event.

Guided Flower Hikes

April 26, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am Eastern • Shale Hollow Park, 6320 Artesian Run, Lewis Center, OH  43035

Join a Delaware County Master Gardener host for a guided hike showcasing Ohio's seasonal woodland wildflowers.  Meet at the bridge at 10:00a.  All Ages For more information, click here.

Wildlife in Your Woods

April 29, 2025 • 9:30am - 3:00pm Eastern • Hob Camp Nature Center, 1815 S. State Route 123, Lebanon, OH  45036

This day-long class is all about the wildlife in your woods.  spend the day learning about the birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals making your woods their home.  you will learn management strategies to improve or create habitat, as well as how to identify a variety of wildlife species -- all while exploring the Hob Camp Nature Center property.  Registration required.  Register here.

Virtual Volunteer Info Sessions

April 29, 2025 • 10:00am - 10:30am Eastern • Virtual

Interested in learning about volunteering at Chadwick Arboretum?  Whether you are an OSU Alumni, a Master Gardener Volunteer, a student, or a community member, volunteering at Chadwick Arboretum is an incredible way to give back in the way that you enjoy the most.  Volunteers help in the garden, plan and execute outreach and community events, lead tours, and so much more.  Our volunteer season officially kicks off on April 1, 2025, but you can join in at any time!  These 30-minute Zoom meetings provide an overview of the volunteer opportunities here, how to complete the volunteer application process, how to park on campus, and more.  We require all new volunteers to attend or watch the recording of this brief overview.  Sign up here.

We Grow Scientists

April 30, 2025 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory, 25 Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH 43210

The Ohio State University's College of Food, Agriculatural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the third annual "We Grow Scientists".  This free event is for anyone in the community looking to learn about growing scientists.  Whole family is invited.  For more information, click here.

May 2025

Lawns-to-Meadows

May 3,  2025 • 10:30am - 12:00pm • Scioto Gardens, 2870 Curve Road, Delaware, OH 43015

Presented by Nick Hirsch.  Learn how to convert your lawn to a native meadow/prairie.  Includes information on site assessment, preparation, seeding, and vegetation management.

Tickets are $10.  Get your ticket here:  sciotogardens.com/event/lawns-to-meadows/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form    

Ohio's Invasive Species: ID and Management

May 8,  2025 • 9:30am - 3:30pm • Warren County Fairgrounds - Welcome Hall, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, OH 45036 

There are many non-native invasives in Ohio today:  plants, insects and diseases.  Learn how to identify key non-natives, how to monitor and manage them, and how to report them when you encounter them.  Join Ohio State Extension's Joe Boggs, Carrie Brown and Amy Stone as they introduce you to the key non-native species you need to have on your radar and how to manage them.  Registration deadline:  May 1.  Register here.

Guided Tree Walks

May 8,  2025 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm • Secrest Welcome and Education Center, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, OH

Hosted by Secrest Arboretum take a guided tour of the Secrest Arboretum's magnificient tree collection.  Event is free, but must register. To register, click here.

38th Annual Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser

May 8 thru 10,  2025 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive

Dive into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser!  Explore 16,000 plants, bid at auctions, browse vendors, and savor food trucks.  Get your tools sharpened while you shop by Bevel's Sharpening Serivede and enjoy educational demos in the the Learning Lab. Proceeds benefit The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations and local business.  For more information and parking instructions, click here.

Plant Sale:  Licking County Master Gardeners

May 10, 2025 • 8:30 am - 3:00pm Eastern • OSU Extension Learning Garden, 771 E. Main St., Newark, OH

A wide variety of plants have been prepared just for the home gardener, including perennials for your sunny and shady spots, succulents, houseplants, and herbs.  Vegetable gardeners will find a great selection of tomatoes and pepper plants.  We will have garden yard sale items too.  This event will be held Rain or Shine!

Brews and Blooms for Mom

May 10, 2025 • TBD pm Eastern • Boardman Arts Park, 154 W. William St., Delaware, OH

Plan a perfect morning for the mom in your life with coffee brews and plant blooms.  Pre-purchase or shop beautiful plants the day of with mom and enjoy a selection of beverage options for purchase.  Free admission.

Managing Small Woodlands for Profit and Pleasure

May 13, 2025 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Eastern • Warren County Fairgrounds, Event Center, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, OH  45036

Registration Deadline:  May 1, 2025.  This workshop will walk woodland owners through the thought process of how to manage small woodlands.  Are you looking to make some money?  Are you looking to improve the health of the woodland?  This workshop will go through options for management that will help woodland owners meet some of their goals for their properties.  To register, click here.

Wild Ones Columbus Annual Native Plant Sale

May 24, 2025 • 9:00am - 1:00pm Eastern • Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 N High St., Columbus, OH

A wide variety of herbaceous plants, trees, and shrubs will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and other local vendors.  For complete details, visit:  https://columbus.wildones.org/calendar-of-events-and-programs/?wo_event_id=8805

Spring Wildflower Safari

May 30-June 1, 2025 • 8:00am - 8:00pm Eastern •Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center, Portsmouth, OH

Plan for a fun and relaxed weekend exploring the beautiful natural areas of Shawnee State Forest in Scioto County, and the wild areas in Adams County.  Expect to find some amazing wildflowers, as well as migrant warblers who have returned to nest, and many other amazing creatures that we will see during our daytime and nighttime forays into nature.  As past Safari's have proven, there is always something new and fascinating to discover in the Hills of Shawnee and the Edge of Appalachia.  Two programs are scheduled:  Friday night will introduce you to wildflowers you will likely see on your field Saturday field trip.  On Saturday night, you will get a look into Bobcat conservation.  You may get a head start and book your rooms at any time.  Registration opens in January, 2025.  Limit 75.  https://midwestnativeplants.org/more-events/

Plants in the Park

May 31, 2025 • 9:00am - 1:00pm Eastern • Independence Kiwanis Pavilion, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, OH

Cuyahoga County's Master Gardener annual fundraiser.  Choose from perennials, vegetables, herbs, native plants for pollinators, trees and shrubs, pots, garden tools, accessories and lawn art.  

June 2025

How Can I Help?  Saving Nature with Your Yard

June 1, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern •Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center, Portsmouth, OH

Part of the Spring Nature Safari hosted by the Midwest Native Plant Society, this discussion  take s a look at how to restore ecosystem function in your own yard and is open to the public for $15.   Natives In Harmony will be selling native plants.  Click here to register,  https://midwestnativeplantsociety.regfox.com/nature-safari-doug-tallamy-registration

Secrest Garden Fair

June 7, 2025 • 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, OH

Choose from handcrafted birdhouses, custom metal art, recycled treasures, awesome pottery and much more at this year's Garden Fair.  Master Gardeners will lead arboretum tours, host gardening workshops and answer your plant and gardening questions.  Over 50 vendors anticipated this year.  Free to public.

Home & Garden Tour

June 8, 2025 • TBD  Eastern • Delaware's Northwest Neighborhood

Mark your calendar for Delaware's annual Northwest Neighborhood's Home and Garden Tour.  

Summit County Master Gardeners 2025 Tour of Gardens

June 21, 2025 

The 2025 Tour of Gardens, presented by Jones Group Interiors, Inc., will be Saturday, June 21. Tickets go on sale May 1 at the locations listed below.

Join us for this self-directed tour of six beautiful gardens to spark new ideas for your own garden.  Ticket holders are invited to visit the Posie Shoppe, which will be filled with garden items and Master Gardener grown plants. Guest attendance is limited and the Tour sells out quickly.

Advance ticket sales only.  No tickets sold event day. Each guest must have a ticket. Tour held rain of shine. Tour is not universally accessible.  $30 tour only tickets sold starting May 1 in person by cash or check at:

• Celebrations and Songbirds, 117 Merz Blvd., Fairlawn

• Canton Road Garden Center, 1881 Canton Rd, Akron

• Graf Growers, 1015 White Pond Dr., Akron

• Suncrest Gardens, 5157 Akron-Cleveland Rd., Peninsula

Meet me in the Garden: Not your Great Grandmother's Ditch Lilies

June 25, 2025 • 7:00pm-8:00pm Eastern • Nature Realm Visitor Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH  44313

Learn about the basics and beyond of the modern daylily including advances in flower forms, colors, etc.  Presented by Nancy Secrist, Member of the American Daylily Society.  Accredited ADS Garden Judy Summit County Master Gardener.  

July 2025

14th Annual Arts and Gardening Festival

July 12, 2025 • 10:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • Scioto Gardens, 2870 Curve Rd, Delaware, OH 43015

Returning in 2025, we are proud to host our 14th Arts and Gardening Festival featuring and selling locally handcrafted art and plants!

August 2025

Midwest Native Plant Conference

August 1-3, 2025 • 8:00am - 8:00pm Eastern •Bergamo Center, 4400 Shakertown Rd, Beavercreek,  OH 45430

Mark your calendars for annual conference.  This year's keynote speakers lined up include:  Neil Diboll, Prairie Ecologist and owner of Prairie Nursery; Heather Holm, with a focus on Wasps; and, Bill Finch of Paint Rock Forest Research Center on native plants in a climate crisis.  There will be breakout sessions covering a variety of topics and walks on the grounds on Friday and Saturday.  On Sunday, the conference will end with field trips to some exceptional habitats and gardens. https://midwestnativeplants.org/more-events/