Program Calendar
Looking Ahead
July 2024
Jim McCormac
July 7, 2024 • 9:00 - 10:00am Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Jim McCormac as he discusses whatever he wants! There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
July 10, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Join Paul Snyder each month from March 14 through November 13 for a guided tree walk around the Secrest Arboretum.
Timeless Blooms: An Anniversary Tribute to Flowering Trees and Shrubs
July 11, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:30am Eastern • Howlett Hall, Room 116, 2001 Fyffe Court, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Level up your landscaping know-how and enjoy a one-hour presentation by Dr. Laura Deeter, Chadwick Arboretum's Director, on choosing the best shrubs and flowering trees for your garden. This 1-hour presentation begins sharply at 10:00 am. Attendees are encouraged to stay afterwards to mingle and enjoy the company of fellow tree-enthusiasts, Chadwick Arboretum's Learning Gardens, and green roof - coffee and donuts on hand! Please RSVP to stay included in updates related to this event, as well as to receive detailed parking instructions. Note, while this event is free, parking on campus runs about $2.75/hour. RSVP.
Woodland Water and Wildlife LIVE!
July 12, 2024 • 8:15am - 4:00pm Eastern • OSU-Mansfield, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield, OH 44906
Workshop features in-depth sessions mostly outdoors. The topics for the day include sessions on forest understory plants, invasive species ID and control, vernal pools and deer management to name a few. Come explore the 600+ acres of the Mansfield campus with us for the day. Registration fee: $45.00. Registration deadline: July 5, 2024.
July 13, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm Eastern •Chadwick Arboretum Learning Gardens, 152 Howlett Hall, 2001 Fyffe Court, Columbus, OH 43210
The Cultivar Trials Garden offers the opportunity to evaluate the performance of ornamental cultivars in typical central-Ohio conditions. Don’t miss this brilliant showcase of this season's 115 cultivars on display while mingling with Green Industry professionals from the Cultivate'24 conference. Enjoy live music, Ohio wines, and delicious hors d'oeuvres while you enjoy Chadwick Arboretum's gardens at their peak of the summer season! This event is free and open to the public. Please see website for details on parking.
Bats: What You Didn't Learn Watching Batman
July 15, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm Eastern •Coyote Run Nature Preserve, 9212 Pickerington Rd, Pickerington, OH
Registration Deadline: July 8
Spend the evening with OSU Extension’s Marne Titchenell and Carrie Brown as they discuss all things bats at the beautiful Coyote Run Nature Preserve in Fairfield County. Learn the status of Ohio’s bats, how to provide habitat in forests and backyard spaces, and how researchers study bats! The evening will conclude with a walk around the preserve using equipment to listen in on bat echolocation calls.
July 18, 2024 • 9:00am - 2:00pm Eastern • Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
Discover the artistry of hydrangeas amidst the serene beauty of Secrest Arboretum. Join our immersive workshop and unlock the secrets to cultivating and caring for these exquisite plants. Under the guidance of Secrest Arboretum horticulturalists, delve into the fascinating world of hydrangea cultivation, from growing techniques to optimal soil conditions. Elevate your gardening skills and cultivate lasting memories in the picturesque setting of Secrest Arboretum's lush landscapes. Lunch is included in the $30 cost of registration. Registration required.
DCMGA Plant Sale
July 20 - 21, 2024 • 9:00am - 3:00pm (Saturday) Eastern • 9:00am - 2:00pm (Sunday) Eastern • Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, OH 43015
Don't miss the Delaware County Master Gardeners Association Annual Plant Sale. Great finds and buys on perennial native plants. Great way to add interest to your pollinator, rock and vegetable gardens.
52nd Annual Columbus Bonsai Society Show
July 20, 2024 • 10:00am - 5:00pm Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum, Agricultural Administration, 2120 Fyffee Rd., Columbus, OH 43210
Join the Columbus Bonsai Society as they bring their annual Bonsai Show to Chadwick Arboretum this year! This 2-day event, held in the Agriculture Administration Building auditorium, features local and Midwest vendors with bonsai trees, live demos, workshops, and more. If you weren't a bonsai enthusiast yet, be prepared to become one! Free with hourly parking costs. Hourly parking passes can be obtained by nearby parking kiosks in all surrounding parking lots, or by using the ParkMobile app.
Pollinators
July 21, 2024 • 8:30 - 9:30am Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Michelle Pham as she discusses pollinators. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
Tree Planting and Young Tree Care for Long-Term Success
July 24, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH
Learn how trees are grown in nurseries and how to choose the right root ball type, proper planting and care for each situation. Presented by Tina Graver, Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Tree Care Safety Professional. Come early, space is limited.
July 26, 2024 • 9:00am - 11:00pm Eastern • Community Mural Park, 204 Maple St., London, OH
Bring the entire family to learn how to be successful in growing and managing a beautiful and beneficial landscape with natives. Please note: there will be pollinators flying around the garden, please consider this if you are allergic. Discussions around the garden: 1) Natives and Pollinators: Working Together; 2. Design and Maintenance of Natives; 3. Weed Control; 4. Bioswale design; 5. Plant by Numbers: Native Designs Made Easy; 6. Learn How to be a Citizen Scientist: Pollinator Counting. Children's activities will be available as well!
Entomology Graduate Student Insect Night Walk
July 27, 2024 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, Lane Avenue Gardens, 2120 Fyffee Rd., Columbus, OH 43210
Bring the entire family for this fun-filled night of blacklights, crafts, the Bugmobile and more. Free admission; parking $5. RSVP here to receive details on parking updates, weather cancellations and more.
Food Preservation and Canning 101 (2 pt. series)
July 27, 2024 • 10:30 - 11:30am Eastern • Grove City Library, 3959 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Join Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, for a two-part Food Preservation and Canning 101 workshop. Session 1: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. An Overview of Food Preservation Methods - Session 2: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Water Bath & Pressure Canning . Both sessions are free of charge and no registration is required.
Healthy Trees for 1 to 100 Acres
July 28, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm • F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH
A brief introduction of forest management for small woodlots considering wildlife, aesthetics and timber management. Presented by Michael Hovatter, PA Regional Forester and LandVest. Space is limited, come early.
2024 Walnut Council Annual Meeting
July 28-30, 2024 • All Day • Springfield, OH (Multiple Locations.
The Walnut Council will hold its national meeting in Springfield, OH July 28-30. Not required to attend all three days, can pick and choose. July 28th is a landowner show and tell, July 29th is a field day on hardwood and plantation management and July 30th is expert presentations, and the poster session. For more information and registration form go to walnutcouncil.org
August 2024
Midwest Native Plant Conference
August 2 - 4, 2024 • Bergamo Center, 4400 Shakertown Rd, Beavercreek, OH
The Conference begins Friday afternoon and concludes on Sunday (see link for exact times) and includes presentations Indoor and outdoor breakout session, day and night field trips on the grounds of Bergamo, and Sunday morning field trips offsite. Keynote speakers Sam Hoadley, Dr Karen Goodell, and Robert Grese and a multitude of other speakers provide in-depth information on native plants.
August 2024
2024 Native Plant & Artisan Sale
August 3, 2024 • 9:30am - 5:30pm Eastern • Bergamo Center, 4435 E Patterson Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45430
The Midwest Native Plant Society 2024 Native Plant & Artisan Sale (part of the Midwest Native Plant Conference) offers high-quality native plants and nature-themed items. Shopping times are allocated between 9:30am and 5:30pm. You must register to save your space. The sale entrance is located at above entrance and no other entrances will be open to the public on the day of the sale. Please park in Lots A or B only.
Bees
August 4, 2024 • 9:00 - 10:00am Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Pam Bennett as she discusses bees. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
Food Preservation and Canning 101 (2 pt. series)
August 10, 2024 • 10:30 - 11:30am Eastern • Grove City Library, 3959 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Join Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, for the second part of a two-part Food Preservation and Canning 101 workshop. Session 2: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Water Bath & Pressure Canning . Session 1: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Both sessions are free of charge and no registration is required.
Soil
August 11, 2024 • 1:00 - 2:00pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Linda Petit as she discusses soils. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
August 14, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Join Paul Snyder each month from March 14 through November 13 for a guided tree walk around the Secrest Arboretum.
From Field to Forest: Restoring a Meadow
August 15, 2024 • 9:00am - 3:30pm Eastern • OSU Mansfield Campus, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield, OH 44906
Open habitats vegetated by grasses and flowering plants are important features of the natural landscape. Come and learn about these habitats and the plants and wildlife that depend upon them. We will use a wet meadow at the OSU Mansfield Campus to explore the restoration process from the forest edge to the middle of the meadow. Cost: $40 (includes light breakfast, lunch, and materials) This class will be outdoors, beginning at the Maple Pavilion and ending in the field. Registration required.
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
August 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.
August 23-24, 2024 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Eastern • Grand River Conservation Campus, 3973 Callender Road, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084.
Join the 2024 Ohio Bat Blitz at the Grand River Conservation Campus in Ashtabula County. Over these two nights, bat biologists and volunteers from around the state will be surveying the bat community in the surrounding areas. The purpose of the blitz is to gain valuable information about bat populations in the Grand River area, provide experience to students and young professionals, and engage the public in bat conservation. Space is limited, so reserve early. Registration required.
August 25, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern •Mount Carmel Healthy Living Center, 777 West State Street, Columbus, OH 43222
Join Dr. Tim McDermott as he walks you through one of the fastest growing methods of food production. Learn the basics of home hydroponics and what you can grow indoors 24/7/365. FREE. Registration required.
Herbs
August 25, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Richa Jhaldiyal as she discusses herbs. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
September 2024
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
September 3, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.
Climate Change Projects
September 8, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Sara Earnst as she discusses climate change projects. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
September 11, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Join Paul Snyder each month from March 14 through November 13 for a guided tree walk around the Secrest Arboretum.
Share Series: 2024 School Gardens of Ohio
September 17, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:15pm Eastern • Virtual
Are you a school garden enthusiast who would like to learn more about school gardening? If so, join School Gardens of Ohio (S-GO) for this series led by school garden experts who recently presented the same topic at the 2023 OSU school garden conference, in addition to others. Each session will include a welcome, announcements, presentation, questions, and breakout room share. S-GO is an informal group for those who are interested in networking about school gardening. We meet virtually and sometimes in person. Registration required.
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
September 17, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.
October 2024
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
October 1, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.
Paper Making
October 6, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Diane Kadonga as she demonstrates how to make paper with dried flowers. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
October 9, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Join Paul Snyder each month from March 14 through November 13 for a guided tree walk around the Secrest Arboretum.
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
October 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.
November 2024
November 13, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Join Paul Snyder each month from March 14 through November 13 for a guided tree walk around the Secrest Arboretum.
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
November 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
November 19, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.
December 2024
Woodland Wisdom: Learn to Balance What You Have with What You Want
November 19, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • 8-Session Webinar
Participate in an 8-session webinar (Tuesdays, August 20 thru December 3) and online course designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your property. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just starting your journey as a woodland owner, this comprehensive program will offer valuable insights and practical guidance to maximize the potential of your land. 8/20 - Getting to Know Your Woods; 9/03 - The Basics of Woodland Management; 9/17 - No Class Option to visit the Gwynee Conservation Area at Farm Science Review; 10/1 - Stream Side Management & Vernal Pools; 10/15 - Tree ID, Invasive Species Management; 11/15 - Alternative Forest Products: Mushrooms, Syrup and More!; 11/19 - Wildlife & Your Woods - from Bird to Bugs; 12/3 - Trails and Timber. Registration required.