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February 2025

Day of Education

February 1, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm Eastern Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH  43210


The Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteers & Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens Present a Day of Education 2025.  Fabulous presentations include:  Utilizing IPM in the Home Garden; Design by Plan and Accident; Effects of Weather and Climate Change on Plants, Trees and Trials; Hands-on activities including microgreen planting and/or winter sowing.  Cost:  $40, which includes breakfast and lunch.  Registration required. 

February 1, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm Eastern Ohio Wesleyan University, Benes Room, 61 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015


Come out for an afternoon of learning how to renew our land with native plants, wildlife corridors and outdoor learning spaces at the North Central Ohio Pollinator Pathway Second Annual Summit.  Enjoy keynote speaker Mark Dilley as he discusses "Modern Day Ecological Renovation Efforts and the Synergistic Role of Pollinator Pathways".  There will also be hands-on workshops, you select when you register, covering: Opening Your Yard to Pollinators (perfect for beginners); Schools, Native Plants & Outdoor Learning; and Creating Visible Partnerships for Conservation.  A registration/RSVP is required. The event is free, but donations are encouraged.  

February 6, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm Eastern Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH  43203


Create a mini conservatory for your home using just soil, plants, and a jar!  In this class, you will create an attractive indoor terrarium complete with a pair of assorted ferns, and a colorful fittonia -- two plants that love humidity and warmth.  Learn the basics of terrarium building and the care and keeping of ferns.  Finish off your terrarium with fairy garden decor for a personal touch. Cost:  $50, $42/Members,  includes all materials.   Registration required.

Seed Starting for an Edible Garden

February 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern The Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH  43056


Want to plant your own garden this year?  In this hands-on class, participants will be able to sow vegetable, herb, and annual seeds for plants that can be used to create a salsa garden this spring.  Learn the techniques to successful seed sowing at home. Cost:  $25 (there is a member discount), includes materials.   Registration required.

Understanding the Basics and Practicalities of Biologicals

February 13, 2025 8:00am - 10:00pm 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.

Fruit Farming Series:  Insects: Pests and Beneficials

February 15, 2025 10:00am - 12:00am Eastern •  Live Zoom Seminar


UMass Extension Program offers the Mass Aggies series highlighting agricultural expertise and innovation through the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Extension Fruit team.  The series provides a platform for small-scale backyard growers and enthusiasts of all types to come together to learn the latest developments in fruit production. (There are 5 parts in the series. ) Cost: $45.  Click here to register.

February 18, 2025 9:30am - 3:00am Eastern Fairfield County Ag. Center, 831 College Avenue, Suite D, Lancaster, OH  43130


Looking  for a more in-depth workshop on winter tree ID?  This class will take a deep dive into identifying trees in winter utilizing twigs of common tree species.  The indoor portion will focus on recognizing key characteristics of winter twigs.  The outdoor session will take that information and add key characteristics of bark and other features to aid in winter tree identification. Cost:  $40, includes lunch and materials.   Registration required.

Fruit Farming Series: Ecological Weed Management in the Home Orchard

February 22, 2025 10:00am - 12:00am Eastern •  Live Zoom Seminar


UMass Extension Program offers the Mass Aggies series highlighting agricultural expertise and innovation through the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Extension Fruit team.  The series provides a platform for small-scale backyard growers and enthusiasts of all types to come together to learn the latest developments in fruit production. (There are 5 parts in the series. ) Cost: $45.  Click here to register.

Farmers' Breakfast Series:  Carbon Intensity and Soil Health

February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am Eastern Der Dutchman Restaurant, 445 South Jefferson Avenue, Plain City, OH  43064


This session focuses on sustainable agriculture practices.  Mike Estadt from OSU Extension Pickaway County will discuss carbon intensity, while Jim Ippolito, a soil scientist from The Ohio State University, will cover soil health.  The event includes breakfast and registration starting at 8:15am.  Contact:  Delaware Extension Office, Phone:  740-833-2030 or email delcomag@ohsu.edu.

Looking Ahead

March 2025

Fruit Farming Series: Orchard Sustainability Through IPM

March 1, 2025 10:00am - 12:00am Eastern •  Live Zoom Seminar


UMass Extension Program offers the Mass Aggies series highlighting agricultural expertise and innovation through the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Extension Fruit team.  The series provides a platform for small-scale backyard growers and enthusiasts of all types to come together to learn the latest developments in fruit production. (There are 5 parts in the series.)  Cost: $45.  Click here to register.

March 5, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm Eastern Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. 4th Street, Mansfield, OH 44906


Sponsored by The Ohio State University, this conference will cover topics covering woodland, water and wildlife management with key speakers from around the state.  Register here.

March 5, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm Eastern Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH  43209


Science writer for the Atlantic and New York Times bestseller, Zoe Schlanger discusses her newest book, The Light Eaters:  How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth.  Dubbed a groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom.  It is a deep immersion into the drama of green life and the complexity of this wild and awe-inspiring world that challenges our understanding of agency, consciousness, and intelligence.  Free event, registration is required.

The Saturday Gardening Seminar

March 15,  2025 9:00am - 3:00pm (doors open at 8am) Eastern Summit County Extension Office, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH


Hosted by the Summit County Master Gardeners, come out for a day of informative seminars and presentations, raffle baskets, good food and more.  Seminars include:  Dragons, Damsels & Hummers:  Learning, Loving and Luring;  How Not to Kill Your Houseplants; Plant by Numbers: Protecting Pollinators One Garden at a Time; Ohio's Amazing Bats:  What They Do for Us -- What We Can Do for Them.  To register, click here.

March 19-20, 2025 11:00am - 5:00pm Eastern Boone County Extension Enrichment Center, Burlington, KY


Hosted by the Midwest Invasive Plant Network,  this conference will bring together professionals and concerned citizens who work on, and care about, the issue of invasive species in the lower Midwest.  The goal is to strengthen awareness of invasive species issues and to facilitate innovative and practical solutions for prevention management.  This in-person conference will include one day of presentations with multiple session tracks, as well as an optional half day of field trips. To register, visit: https://mipnconference.weebly.com/

Comparisons of Soil Health Tests and What They Are Telling Us?

March 20, 2025 8:00am - 10:00pm 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.

Fruit Farming Series: Orchard Pruning

March 1, 2025 10:00am - 12:00am Eastern •  Live Zoom Seminar


UMass Extension Program offers the Mass Aggies series highlighting agricultural expertise and innovation through the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Extension Fruit team.  The series provides a platform for small-scale backyard growers and enthusiasts of all types to come together to learn the latest developments in fruit production. (There are 5 parts in the series.)  Cost: $45.  Click here to register.

Creating and Maintaining Living Landscapes

March 29, 2025 9:30am - 5:00pmEastern Bergamo Center, 4400 Shakertown Rd, Beavercreek,  OH 45430


The day will kick off with a presentation by landscape designer Donald Pell, owner of Donald Pell Gardens, followed by sessions with Michele Banker, Tim Borgman, Ruth Bowell, Jim McCormac, Carol Mundy, Kara Maynard, and Jennifer Smith.  If the weather permits, there will be field trips on the grounds to check out early wildflowers at Mt. Saint John Preserve with trip leaders Kelly Capuzzi, Kim Banks, Glenn Crisler, and Austin Miller. https://midwestnativeplants.org/more-events/

Fruit Farming Series: Home Orchard Establishment

March 29, 2025 10:00am - 12:00am Eastern Live Zoom Seminar


UMass Extension Program offers the Mass Aggies series highlighting agricultural expertise and innovation through the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Extension Fruit team.  The series provides a platform for small-scale backyard growers and enthusiasts of all types to come together to learn the latest developments in fruit production. (There are 5 parts in the series.)  Cost: $45.  Click here to register.

April 2025

Understanding the Basics and Practicalities of Biologicals

April 10, 2025 8:00am - 10:00pm 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.


May 2025

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/

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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/