Program Calendar
April 2024
Virtual Spring Wildflower Hike
April 3, 2024 • 12:00 - 1:00pm Eastern • Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Carrie Brown, OSUE Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator In Fairfield County, leads a virtual hike to view spring wildflowers.
DCMGA Guided Wildflower Walk
April 6, 2024 • 1:30pm Eastern • Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH
DCMGA and their friends at Preservation Parks of Delaware County will again offer guided tours of the wildflowers - this time at the Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH. On the trail you will explore spring wildflowers marked by signs with an illustration of the plant, its common and botanical names, and a QR code so you can learn more about the plant on your smart phone. The QR code will link you to the DCGMA website (delcomga.org).
Photographers Diane Cook & Len Jenshel
April 10, 2024 • 1:30 - 3:00pm Eastern • Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main, OH
In a tribute to Arbor Day, photographers Diane Cook and Len Jenshel will speak about their book, Wise Trees. Their project documents over 50 remarkable trees across 5 continents, trees that have witnessed great moments in history, survived catastrophic events, and nurtured spiritual connections. Along with their stunning photographs, Cook and Jenshel will speak to the extraordinary stories these trees have to tell.
April 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.
April 12, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Escape to the Forest Webinar
Join SENR's Steve Matthews in this webinar as we review and explore the USDA Forest Service Climate Change Atlas. The goal of the tool is to provide accessible science to a broad user-base. It is based on over 2 decades of our Landscape Change Research Groups efforts to lead innovation and understanding of climate change impacts on species distributions.
April 12, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH
See link for information about the fee.
We are also very excited to announce Dr. Nicole Cavender will be joining us on Friday, April 10 at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center! Dr. Cavender is the Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens at the Huntington Gardens in San Marino, CA.
DCMGA Guided Wildflower Walk
April 12, 2024 • 1:30pm Eastern • Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH
DCMGA and their friends at Preservation Parks of Delaware County will again offer guided tours of the wildflowers - this time at the Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH. On the trail you will explore spring wildflowers marked by signs with an illustration of the plant, its common and botanical names, and a QR code so you can learn more about the plant on your smart phone. The QR code will link you to the DCGMA website (delcomga.org).
April 13, 2024 • 9:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern • Greene County OSU Extension ,100 Fairground Rd, Xenia, OH
Fee: $30 non-MGV; $25 MGV. Registration deadline is 4/10/24
Learn to grow more at the annual Home Vegetable Gardening program. This year's speakers include Ed Brown, ANR Educator Athens County and the creator of Ohio Vegetable Trials program. Integrated Pest Management Program Coordinator, Jim Jasinski, and Logan Minter, Extension Specialty Crops, Piketon South Center Research Station. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn great tips and successful gardening practices for growing healthy vegetables.
DCMGA Guided Wildflower Walk
April 18, 2024 • 1:30pm Eastern • Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH
DCMGA and their friends at Preservation Parks of Delaware County will again offer guided tours of the wildflowers - this time at the Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH. On the trail you will explore spring wildflowers marked by signs with an illustration of the plant, its common and botanical names, and a QR code so you can learn more about the plant on your smart phone. The QR code will link you to the DCGMA website (delcomga.org).
DCMGA Guided Wildflower Walk
April 19, 2024 • 1:30pm Eastern • Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH
DCMGA and their friends at Preservation Parks of Delaware County will again offer guided tours of the wildflowers - this time at the Emily Traphagen Park, 5094 Seldom Seen Rd, Powell, OH. On the trail you will explore spring wildflowers marked by signs with an illustration of the plant, its common and botanical names, and a QR code so you can learn more about the plant on your smart phone. The QR code will link you to the DCGMA website (delcomga.org).
April 19, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Enjoy a guided walk through the largest crabapple collection in the United States. We will learn about top plants, diseases, and phenology.
Growing Gourmet Mushrooms
April 22, 2024 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern • OSU Extension Greene County, 100 Fairground Rd, Xenia, OH
Fee: $15; $10 for MGV s
Learn how to grow mushrooms indoors and create your own Oyster mushroom to take home and will be ready to fruit in only 4-6 weeks.
April 26, 2024 • 10:00 - 11:30am Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum, Kottman Hall Patio (west side of building) 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH
This event, organized by Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens in collaboration with the Ohio State University Tree Advisory Committee, promises a morning filled with educational insights and community camaraderie. Join Dr. Laura Deeter, Director of Chadwick Arboretum, and fellow tree enthusiasts as we reaffirm our commitment to the Tree Campus Higher Education Certification. Together, let's cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility and appreciation for the natural world.
This event is free and open to the public.
Bring Nature to Your Community
April 27, 2024 • 9:00 - 12:00am Eastern • University of Findlay, Winebrenner Center, 950 N Main St, Findlay, OH
Fee: $25 general admission; $10 student admission with ID (credit or debit card only ; no cash or checks accepted). Deadline April 19.
Doug Tallamy will be speaking at the University of Findlay on bringing nature to your community. The day begins at 9am with exhibits and food, Doug Tallamy speaks at 10am and will answer questions afterwards, and then he will be available to sign his books at 11am. There will also be exhibits and each attendee will receive a native plant.
Proper Watering Techniques
April 28, 2024 • 11:30am - 12:30pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Bill Dawson as he demonstrates proper watering techniques. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
Looking Ahead
May 2024
May 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.
May 11, 2024 • 9:00am - 1:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
The annual Friends of Secrest Arboretum sale features new and unique annuals, perennials, herbs and woody plants. Our annual, perennial, herb, and woody plant lists is listed below! Parking and admission are free.
Plant list coming in April.
May 11, 2024 • 4:00 - 8:00pm Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH
May 12, 2024 • 12:00 - 6:00pm Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH
May 13, 2024 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Eastern • Chadwick Arboretum, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH
Visitors can peruse a selection of about 16,000 new, unusual, and tried and true edible and ornamental plants, as well as garden planters, a tool sharpening vendor, food trucks, and more. Proceeds from the event benefit The Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses. Note, we accept credit/debit cards only.
Learning Opportunities
Come prepared with your gardening questions - the Franklin County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Ask a Master Gardener Booth will also be present each day. This year, we are also excited to provide three short "Learning Lab" educational demonstrations on Friday and Saturday for customers. Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteers will teach on:
Soil Testing to Improve Your Garden and Lawn
Container Gardening
Guidelines and Care for Planting a Tree
Auction
Our Premium Tree and Shrub Auction each day is a fantastic way to acquire unique cultivars of trees, shrubs, and other perennials for your landscape at a great deal. Simply show up ahead of time to get your auction ticket and begin bidding once the auction begins! Check out the Activity Schedule on each day to find the time for the auction.
Licking County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
May 12, 2024 • 8:30am - 2:00pm Eastern • 771 E Main St, Newark, OH
A wide variety of plants have been prepared just for the home gardener, including perennials for sunny and shady spots, succulents, houseplants, herbs, and vegetables. In addition, there will be garden yard items for sale.
Proper Propagation Techniques
May 19, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Debi Balog as she demonstrates proper propagation techniques. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
June 2024
Walnut Trees
June 3, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Mike Hogan as he discusses proper the walnut tree (any maybe the serviceberry and dogwood). There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
June 8, 2024 • 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Handcrafted birdhouses, custom metal art, recycled treasures, awesome pottery and much more will be featured at the Secrest Garden Fair on Saturday, June 8 at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, Ohio. The free event will also feature local food vendors, activities for children, and Master Gardener-lead tours of the arboretum, gardening workshops, and a raffle. And don't forget to bring your plant and gardening questions for our Master Gardeners to answer. The Secrest Garden Fair will feature over 50 vendors in 2024. There will also be some surprising new vendors to discover!
June 8, 2024 • 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
Handcrafted birdhouses, custom metal art, recycled treasures, awesome pottery and much more will be featured at the Secrest Garden Fair on Saturday, June 8 at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, Ohio. The free event will also feature local food vendors, activities for children, and Master Gardener-lead tours of the arboretum, gardening workshops, and a raffle. And don't forget to bring your plant and gardening questions for our Master Gardeners to answer. The Secrest Garden Fair will feature over 50 vendors in 2024. There will also be some surprising new vendors to discover!
June 8, 2024 • 10:00am Eastern • Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Join fellow Ohio Chapter members and tree enthusiasts at Highbanks Metro Park where we will have a stroll through the woods and learn from each other. The hike will be approximately 3+ miles.
Registration: The walk is FREE; however, registration is required in case of adverse weather and so that we know how many people plan to stay for lunch after the walk, compliments of Bartlett Tree Experts.
Herbs
June 9, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 924 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join Sean McVay, Cindy Marvich, and Lauren Preston as they discuss herbs. There will be a free-produce stand before the presentation and attendees are welcome to stay and help garden and share food.
June 12, 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.
June 20, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH
All about shrubs. From large to small, evergreen to deciduous, hardy to marginally hardy. You will learn all you need to know about shrubs including top performers at Secrest. This workshop is in the form of an arboretum walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
October 2024
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.
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.
A Common Sense Solution to the Biodiversity Crisis
April 11, 2024 • 4:00 - 5:00pm Eastern • Happy Hour Webinar Series
Brandon Hough, Executive Director of Homegrown National Park, provides a sensible solution to the biodiversity crisis.