September 2026

Pancakes with Pollinators

September 2, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm Eastern • Ohio State University Mansfield Campus, 1760 University Dr, Mansfield, OH

Learn about pollinators at this Ecolab event! See how research works to create pollinator habitat along Ohio’s utility rights-of-way, learn about native bees and butterflies, and talk to natural resource experts about the critical need for pollinator habitat. 

Don’t miss this fun event (no need to register)! We will be serving free pancakes with OSU maple syrup!

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

September 4, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Capturing Art In Nature 

September 10, 2026 • 9:30am - 3:30pm Eastern • Ohio State University Mansfield Campus, 1760 University Dr, Mansfield, OH

Registration required by 9/4/26:  https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/capturing-art-nature

Join us for this nature-themed, hands-on photography workshop! Come spend the morning with the experts from the Ohio State University at Mansfield’s Department of Art as we learn how to create cyanotypes. After lunch, we will learn about the basics of photography from the School of Environment and Natural Resources’ Sayeed Mehmood, then head outdoors for a hands-on session. Participants should bring their own cameras, preferably one with manually adjustable settings.

Conservation Acres within AG Landscapes

September 10, 2026 • 9:30am - 3:30pm Eastern • Ohio State University Mansfield Molyet Village Community Center, 1365 Springmill Road, Mansfield, OH 44903

Registration required by 9/11/26:  https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/conservation-acres-within-ag-landscapes

The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program and Pheasants Forever bring you a field day focused on habitat management practices within farmed landscapes. The field tour portion of this program is graciously hosted by Richland County Fish and Game Club and John Schroeder, a Morrow County landowner near Clear Fork Reservoir. Participants will leave this workshop with knowledge about how precision agriculture can reveal high-value conservation potential within farmland and see whole-field and field-border practices that enhance wildlife habitat.

This workshop will be both indoors and outside.

Ohio Tree Farm of the Year Tour

September 12, 2026 • 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • 9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland, OH 43210

Registration:  https://holdenfg.org/events/holden-arboretum/tree-farm-tour/

The day is packed with guided walking tours, educational talks, live demonstrations, interactive displays, and dedicated kids’ activities. Come explore key forestry topics, including:

• Woodland Management: How to become a certified tree farmer and develop a long-term woodland management plan.

• Forest Health: Timber stand improvement, invasive species identification, and protecting forest streams.

• Wildlife & Habitat: Edge feathering techniques to create thriving wildlife habitats.

• Harvesting & Research: Insights into timber harvests, active forest research, and non-timber forest products.

Fall Native Plant Field Day:  Preparing Your Garden for Winter Wildlife

September 12, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building, 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210

Register before 9/9/26 at:  https://franklin.osu.edu/news/fall-native-plant-field-day-preparing-your-garden-winter-wildlife

During this field day, participants will learn how to clean up and manage garden beds in the fall while maintaining healthy landscapes. The program will also cover ways to provide winter habitat and food sources within herbaceous perennial plantings to support bees, birds, butterflies, and other wildlife throughout the colder months. 

Columbus Garden School:  Plants for Residential Shade Garden

September 13, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Fee:  $27

Registration:  https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/plants-for-the-shade-garden-926

SHADE GARDENING IS UNDERRATED! Yes, plant choices are more limited in shady spots than if you’ve got plenty of sunshine to work with. But gardening in the shade can be so much more than resigning yourself to ferns and hostas -- both of which are lovely but can be boring if that's all you have. If you stop there, you are missing out on all the variety and beauty shade garden plants can add to your landscape. 

When you include carefully selected small understory trees, shade-tolerant shrubs (some of which might surprise you), and learn about the less-well-known but beautiful perennials and other smaller plants, you start developing a more interesting, varied, and compelling garden that catches the eye and invites people in. 

Even one small area (perhaps neglected because of the deep shade?) can be transformed -- with a few carefully considered choices -- into one of the most beguiling parts of your yard. Come to this IN-PERSON shade symposium and learn about the possibilities, be inspired, and leave with a list of your favorite shade plants (cross-referenced for deer resistance and native-plant status). Start planning how you’ll transform your shady garden into a place of peace and beauty! 

Weather-permitting, we'll take a closer look at the many shade plants on the Columbus Garden School property.

Plant a Pocket Forest 

September 17, 2026 • 4:30pm - 3:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pocketforestswebinar?utm_source=Wildr&utm_campaign=feed7f097a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_09_09_09_48&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-feed7f097a-562985429&mc_cid=feed7f097a&mc_eid=983ee7fae9

In our upcoming free webinar, arborist and author Basil Camu of Leaf & Limb shows how densely planting young native saplings can create a thriving little forest surprisingly quickly, without the cost and maintenance of traditional landscaping.

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

September 18, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Columbus Garden School:  Foraging for Medicinal Plants

September 19, 2026 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Fee:  $26

Registration:  https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/oraging-for-medicinal-plants-926

Foraging, to reap where one didn't sow, is a great way to find our way back to nature while supplementing our SAD (Standard American Diet) with vibrant foods. We don't have to go far to start this endeavor. 

Open your door, step outside and get to know the plants you either didn't notice or regarded as weeds, a nuisance even. Our own backyard can provide a bounty that is more nourishing to body and soul than a walk through the aisles of a fancy grocery store. Good news: you don't have to eat a bowl of dandelion greens to feel the health benefits of wild foods! 

Foraging is an art and science. It requires knowledge for your safety and the safety and well-being of the plants themselves. During this class we'll focus mainly on medicinal plants that can be easily found and are abundant in most central Ohio backyards. 

Come and learn the basics, try some new flavors and meet some of the plants in person at the Columbus Garden School, and let the adventure begin!

Columbus Garden School:  Solar Cyanotype and Herbal Cocktails

September 19, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Materials fee $15 + class fee $65 = $80. 

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/solar-cyanotype-herbal-cocktails-926

Join us for a fun workshop that combines art and drinks! Learn how to document your garden and nature around you using the sun and cyanotypes, one of the oldest forms of photography. The rich blues of cyanotype create a beautiful blend of science and art. We’ll show you how to coat paper with special chemicals, arrange natural items, and create beautiful blue and white prints using only water and sunlight. 

While your prints dry, you will learn to make two herbal cocktails (non-alcoholic options available). Discover the flavors and aromas of different herbs as we guide you through muddling, shaking, and stirring to create tasty and appealing drinks. 

No experience is needed for either activity! We provide all materials for the cyanotypes. You'll leave with your own artwork and new cocktail-making skills to impress your friends. 

** Please bring an apron to protect your clothes from stains, rubber gloves, and 2 plastic grocery bags. 

We welcome children ages 8+ if accompanied by a guardian. (Paid registration required for all participants.) Class maximum is 12 students. 

Westerville Arborfest

September 19, 2026 • 10:00am - 2:00pm Eastern • Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St, Westerville, OH 

Join us for a day dedicated to trees, plants and wildlife.  Learn about the benefits of trees in our City from the award-winning Parks and Recreation Department.  Activities include games, crafts, bucket truck rides, tree climbing, and more.  Native trees and plants will be available for purchase.r

Columbus Garden School:  Residential Solar Systems

September 21, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Eastern • Online

Fee:  $20

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/residential-solar-systems-online-926

This ONLINE workshop provides homeowners with answers to many frequently asked questions about home solar systems, and empowers them to make educated decisions regarding ownership of energy vs. buying from a utility. We’ll cover topics including: > the science of solar > basic design concepts > feasibility > site assessment 

Attendees learn how to calculate an appropriate system size based upon historic data, and how to calculate a range of cost. We’ll discuss state and federal incentives, and strategies that make alternative energy not only affordable, but possibly the most economical decision you can make. Other topics include: how to vet reputable installers, options to finance, and resources for consumers. ** You’ll leave this class confident in your ability to make the right decision for your home. ** 

HANDOUTS will be emailed before class; attendees should have a copy of their most recent electric bill to provide data for calculations. This is a "live" class and you can ask questions via screen interaction and/or an online "chat" window. Zoom is our user-friendly platform for online classes. 

NOTE: This class is offered quarterly, on or near the seasonal solstices and equinoxes, to help participants accurately assess the quality of sunlight near their home.

The Basics of Controlling Woody Invasive Species

September 25, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Webinar 

Join OSU Extension's Jim Downs and ODNR, Division of Forestry's Stephanie Downs for a webinar on invasive plants! Invasive plants are one of the greatest concerns in Ohio’s natural woodlands. This webinar will highlight the identification of common woody invasive plant species, effective treatment methods for control, and how to read and interpret herbicide labels for safe application.

Cuyahoga County MGV Fall Seminar

September 26, 2026 • 8:15am - 3:30pm Eastern • Education Service Center, 6393 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence, OH 44131 

Registration:  https://cuyahoga.osu.edu/news/master-gardener-volunteers-cuyahoga-county-fall-seminar

A great day of educational opportunities with Enrico Bonello, OSU Professor of Plant Pathology, speiaking on Why do forest Pathogens and Insect Invaders Kill Our Trees and What Can Be Done?; Pam Bennett, OSU Professor and State MGV Program Director, speaks on Showstoppers with Miniminal Maintenance (These Are Not Your Grandma's Annuals); Davide Gardiner, OSU Professor of turfgrass science, on Herbicides for Invasive Species Management; Tim Malinich, OSU professor of horticulture (retired) and green industry consultant, on Cacti and Succulents, Let's Dig a Little Deeper; Laura Deeter, OSU Professor of Horticulture and Crop Science and Endowed Director of Chadwich Arboretum, on Continula Color without Continual Hassle; and many others!      

Columbus Garden School:  Botanical Illustration with Timberlee Harris

September 26, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Class fee $30 ($25 class + $5 materials fee).

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/botanical-illustration-with-timberlee

Join us in slowing down for an afternoon of botanical illustration! You will be guided through the process of using traditional materials such as pen, pencil, and watercolor as you study the textures and details of flowers and plants. Real flowers will be provided for reference or you may choose to use photographs. No artistic skills are necessary to engage in this process as you relax and connect with peers. We are living in a time where everything feels fast-paced and full of digital shortcuts. Take this opportunity to return to a slow, traditional process that celebrates art made by human hands. 

All artistic levels are welcome. All materials (including colored pencils, ink, watercolor paint, and card stock) are provided by the instructor. If you like, bring an image that speaks to you -- something botanical or pet-related, perhaps, or a landscape. We have a few old magazines available to look for inspiration if needed. 

This is NOT a “sip-and-paint” class where everyone creates the same design. In fact, we’re looking forward to a gallery of wonderfully different images by the end of class. Bring a friend, your beau or belle, or come and meet some new painting pals. Take home a piece of your own artwork that may surprise and delight you! This is a relaxed, no-pressure workshop. 

Class size is limited to 10 students. 

Columbus Garden School:  Garden Support Studio:  Open Workspace

September 28, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Class fee $28 

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/garden-support-studio-open-workspace-926

Need some help with your garden? You’re in the right place. This session offers dedicated garden work time with a balance of independent focus and personalized support from instructor Ayla Bella. 

Not a lecture: an open, flexible workspace with guided support. You can troubleshoot issues, refine plans, and clarify next steps. 

Support will be tailored to your space and your needs, but the instructor emphasizes ecologically thoughtful and lower-maintenance gardening, including soil health, plants that are native, resilient, and/or food producing, and working efficiently with your existing site conditions. 

This session may include support with: ● Troubleshooting garden challenges (soil, shade, drainage, plant selection) ● Planning garden layouts and plant lists ● Thinking through seasonal timing and maintenance considerations ● Translating big ideas into practical, actionable next steps 

Who Should Attend ● Gardeners of all experience levels who want time to work on and/or support with their gardens. 

What to Bring Photos of your space, measurements, sketches, plant lists, notes, and/or a device for digital planning. 

This IN-PERSON class is limited to 8 students.

October 2026

From Past to Future:  Managing Invasive Species and Guiding Ecological Restoration

October 1, 2026 • 9:30am - 3:30pm Eastern •Three Rivers Fire Department Community Room & Pomerene Forest Laboratory, 24515 State Route 621 Coshocton, OH 43812

Registration:  https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/past-future-managing-invasive-species-guiding-ecological-restoration

Join us at the Ohio State University's Pomerene Forest Laboratory for a workshop exploring invasive species management and ecological restoration. Learn how past land use, jumping worms, and invasive plants influence our restoration goals for the present. Morning sessions will take place in the Three Rivers Fire District Community Room, before travel to Pomerene Forest Laboratory.

Bee Banquet In the Sky:   Trees and Shrubs for Urban Pollinator Conservation

October 1, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern • Zoom 

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s9YkQM95SrGB99MNaWxScg#/registration

Urban landscapes can be important refuges for native bees and other pollinators. This talk covers why bees are critical for biodiversity and food security, why bee populations are declining, and how the gardening public can help by incorporating woody landscape plants to provide nectar, pollen, nesting sites and materials, and other resources. Following a brief overview of pollination ecology, we’ll “meet the bees”, and then discuss recent HRI-funded research that identified top native and non-native “bee magnets” amongst woody ornamental plants. The talk also explains why artificial bee “hotels” can become death traps and suggests better ways to create bee nesting sites through ordinary gardening practices. Attendees will receive PDF handouts and other information helpful for teaching others about the best trees and shrubs for bee conservation.

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

October 2, 2026 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • 36 E. Canal St., Newark, OH

Farmer's Market website:  https://www.canalmarketdistrict.org/

The Canal Farmers Market is open every Friday, from May through October, with over 50 farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans.  The Licking County Master Gardeners will be there on the first and third Fridays of each month and provide free plants, seeds, and gardening information.  Topics are:

May 1 - Buttercrunch lettuce

May 15 - double-curled parsley

June 5 - Mark Twain tomato

June 19 - Aconcagua elongated sweet pepper

July 3 -closed for 4th of July Weekend

July 17 - silver sliceer cucumber

August 7 - wizard coleus

August 12 - German thyme

September 4 - Sweet Bunch non-heading broccoli

September 18 - Strike shell pea

October 2 - garlic  

Autumn Discovery Day Plant Sale

October 3, 2026 • 9:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Friends of Secrest Arboretum is excited to host our annual fall plant sale. Stop by the Welcome Center to talk to the experts and shop for unique plants. Check out the sale list and plan to arrive early for best selection! Friends of Secrest members enjoy a 10% discount at our members-only presale on October 2nd. Her

Columbus Garden School:  Fermented Foods Workshop

October 3, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Class fee $10 materials fee + $35 class fee = $45*

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/fermented-foods-workshop-1026

Are you a food adventurer interested in exploring new culinary techniques? Are you looking for ways to support your health through live foods, and want to include more probiotics in your daily diet? 

Join Bernadett for an immersive journey into the world of fermentation at this hands-on workshop! Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the craft, this workshop is designed to deepen your understanding and ignite your passion for fermentation. We will talk about the principles behind the process and its historical significance in food preservation and flavor development. 

The ancient art of fermentation can be easy, simple, and rewarding. 'As always, we will sample a variety of fermented foods and beverages to experience their unique flavors in a friendly environment where you’ll meet folks who share your interests and curiosity. Lots of smiles and some good laughs are guaranteed. 

All materials and ingredients needed for the workshop activities will be provided and you’ll bring home your own fermented goodies. Class is limited to 10* students; this POPULAR hands-on class often sells out quickly!

Botanica 2026:  Nuturing Nature

October 10, 2026 • 8:00am - 3:30pm Eastern • Walsh University - Barrett Center, 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH  44720 

Stark County Master Gardeners present an inspiring event that equips home gardeners with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful local impact!  Enjoy keynote speaker Doug Tallamy as he shares simple, practical steps anyone can take to restore biodiversity at home.  He will also be signing copies of his book "How Can I
Help?".  Additional speakers and presenters are Dave Tomashefski, Lynn Vogel, and Danae Wolfe.  Attendees will have access to specialty vendors from 8-9am and during lunch and breaks.  There will also be educational booths and raffle baskets.  Cost:  $65/individual.  This event is open to the public.  MGVs and OCVNs receive 4 CEUs for attending.

To register:  click here.  

Columbus Garden School:  Intro to Natural Soap-Making

October 10, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Class fee  $25 class fee + $10 material fee = $35

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/intro-to-natural-soap-making-1026

It is almost inevitable for an herbalist to start making her own soaps at one point, (no matter how vehemently she said she’d never do that.) The alchemy of turning oils and waters into a new substance is irresistible. 

Just like with herbalism, there is art and science to soap making. When we make our own soaps, we have the chance to choose the ingredients that are good for our bodies and easier on the environment as well. During this workshop we learn the basics of cold process soap-making. We demonstrate safe practices to work with lye so people can create their own bars with confidence at home. 

Participants take home a bar of natural soap without annoying fragrance oils, palm oil, micas or oxides.

Columbus Garden School:  Culinary Mushrooms in the Home Garden

October 10, 2026 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Class fee  $30 class fee

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/culinary-mushrooms-in-the-home-garden-1026

Come learn about how to grow gourmet mushrooms in low-tech, beginner-friendly ways that work with nature, not against her. Whether you’re a gardener, a forager, or just someone who loves fungi, this IN-PERSON class will give you the tools to start your mushroom growing journey—and maybe even see the world through a more mycelium-inspired lens. 

Mushroom cultivation can feel like it’s shrouded in a cloud of scientific mystery - what species of mushroom grows on what species of log? What differentiates spores, spawn, and mycelium? Though there’s always a learning curve with new skills, cultivating mushrooms at home doesn’t require an advanced degree. In fact, there are many worthwhile ways to integrate mushrooms into * existing gardens * to create a healthier and more resilient garden ecosystem. 

Whether you’re dreaming of shiitakes sprouting from a log, wine caps weaving through your garden beds, or a bucket on your porch overflowing with oyster mushrooms, we’ll cover the basics to get you started. This class will cover: 🍄 Why mushrooms belong in your garden (and your kitchen!) 🌱 Three easy ways to grow them—garden beds, logs, and containers (buckets and blocks) 🔍 Where to find the right materials (without breaking the bank) ❓ A Q&A to engage with your mushroom-growing curiosities 🏡 A guided mushroom growing action plan activity to help you get started 

Learners will leave with their action plan, a list of resources, and a sense of wonder and enthusiasm for mushroom cultivation.

ArborEatum

October 15, 2026 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

A Smorgasbord of landscape delights; edible landscaping at its most personal. A fun evening of sampling creative landscape (food) design. Past standouts include pawpaw crème brulee and trifle, ramp soup, the multiple creations of Lois Rose from medlar jam to crème de cassis, from bitter orange marmalade to kousa dogwood jam, aronia thumbprint cookies, autumn olive pate de fruits, Dolgo crabapple butter, and fringetree olives. 

Show up and enjoy. No fee. Bring items or just be a consumer horticulturist.

Columbus Garden School:  Native Plant Propagation:  Shrubs and Seeds

October 17, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • 1350 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH, USA

Class fee  $40 class fee

Registration: https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/service-page/native-plant-propagtn-shrubs-seeds-1026

Did you know that autumn/winter is a “prime time” for plant propagation, or creating new plants from seeds and cuttings? In this HANDS-ON introductory workshop, you’ll learn techniques to grow new wildflowers, natives grasses, and shrubs from your existing plants at almost NO cost. 

The workshop has two sessions. For one hour, you’ll learn how to identify and collect viable seed from our prairie area at CGS. Plants include asters, coneflowers, ironweed, milkweed, native grasses, and more.  We’ll discuss winter stratification (cold dormancy) methods, plus tools and materials that lead to successful spring seed germination. 

During the next hour, you’ll learn how to make hardwood cuttings of deciduous shrubs including shrub dogwood, forsythia, ninebark, viburnum, and willow.* You’ll practice making pruning cuts, using rooting materials, and placing the cuttings into a growing area. 

We’ll use plants that are seasonally ready for propagation. Everyone takes home up to three small envelopes of seeds they harvest, plus up to 6 hardwood cuttings. Bring your own pruning snips to make cuttings (or you can borrow the school set). 

Workshop is IN PERSON at the Columbus Garden School, 1350 E. Cooke Rd, Columbus OH 43224. We’ll meet in the parking lot. Class is taught by 2 instructors. Dress appropriately for outdoor weather and uneven ground. Register ASAP - this class is only offered once a year!

Escape to the Forest Webinar:  Where Do Logs Go after Harvest?

October 24, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration:  https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/webinar-where-do-logs-go-after-harvest

There are a variety of possible end-uses for hardwood logs after harvest.  Join the US Forest Service's Matt Bumgardner for this webinar that will explore trends in current hardwood markets, what consumers are thinking, and discuss where the industry might be headed.

Plant Families IX

October 29, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration fee:  $40 includes lunch

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/f7bcea15-86a4-48ba-890e-8ff295dd4ca5/regProcessStep1

This event is a great way to learn more about the relatedness of plants within selected plant families and their importance. Plant Families TBD. Presenters include Paul Snyder, Jason Veil, Jim Chatfield, and other family members. 

November 2026

The Maples of Secrest

November 4, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/2b89d792-6da3-4a36-904d-28d9e236f095/registrationDeclinePage:838444d5-b676-48bf-a8c8-0477538a8352

Learn all about Maples. From the roles they play in Ohio's forests, to maple syrup production, and the maples in Secrest Arboretum. You will learn about this interesting group of trees. Time will be spent exploring the arboretum. Paul Snyder, Jason Veil, and others presenting. Meal included.

December 2026

From Chaos to Contentment:  The Making of a Garden

December 1, 2026 • 1:00pm • Zoom 

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1a2_KVMQTc2ivCpCz4JBLg#/registration

Dr. Allan Armitage and his wife Susan had limited funds but dreamed of finding a home in town. They chose the least affordable home in a wonderful neighborhood only to discover that the house needed significant work and the garden was essentially nonexistent.

Join Dr. A as he shares his inspiring journey of making something out of nothing. From absolute chaos to a place of relative contentment, they transformed a place no one wanted to visit into a welcoming garden that now hosts visitors almost every week.

In this engaging webinar, Dr. Armitage will walk through the plant choices that helped bring his small yard to life, including the trees, shrubs, climbers, perennials, annuals, and grasses that now thrive there.