March 2026

2026 Ohio Woodland, Water, and Wildlife Conference

March 4, 2026 • 8:30am - 3:30pm Eastern • Mid Ohio Conference Center, 890 W Fourth St, Mansfield, OH

Registration  fee:  $70 until 2/16/26; $85 after 2/16/26; includes continental breakfast, lunch, and materials for the day

Registration link:  https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/2026-ohio-woodland-water-and-wildlife-conference

This annual conference brings together natural resource professionals and land managers from across the state. It provides an opportunity to learn about current issues affecting natural resources and practical approaches for addressing them. The conference features three concurrent sessions, with presentations organized around three core topic areas: woodlands (trees), water (lakes, streams, and ponds), and wildlife.

Pruning Workshop

March 5, 2026 • 9:00am - 2:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration fee:  $35

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/43046707-20fd-4229-9800-5cc8b7359f0b/summary

This introductory workshop provides a foundational overview of proper pruning practices. Instruction will cover key principles including appropriate timing, plant selection, essential tools, tool maintenance, and techniques for making correct pruning cuts. Participants will receive guidance from experienced professionals and will have the opportunity to develop hands‑on skills in a supervised setting.

Please note that fruit tree pruning will not be addressed in this session. Lunch will be provided.

The workshop will be led by Paul Snyder, Matt Shultzman, Shane Berner, and Phil Knopp of the CFAES Wooster Campus.

The Saturday Gardening Seminar

March 7, 2026 • 8:00am - 1:00pm Eastern • Summit County Extension Office, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH

Registration  fee:  $45, includes continental breakfast and boxed lunch

Registration link:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t3w665c

Speakers include Danae Wolfe, conservation photographer; Adrianne Tanner, Barberton Tree Service; Jim McCormac, ODNR;  and Sharon Swaney, dahlia grower.

Lunch and Learn Webinar:  Planting Trees for Longevity

March 10, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration link:  https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P0m8273ARUmyWzcudnBCzQ#/registration

Pam Bennett is an Associate Professor with The Ohio State University and serves as the State Master Gardener Volunteer Program Director and Horticulture Educator for OSU Extension in Clark County. She specializes in herbaceous ornamental plant trials and presents programs on annuals and perennials as well as other landscape topics locally, statewide, and nationally.  Pam has also lectured in South Korea, China, Greece and Turkey.  She is a Clark County Park District Commissioner and a Board member of the Hartman Rock Garden.  She is the past president of the Friends of the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden. Pam is the co-author of an award-winning book, Garden-pedia, An A-to- Z Guide to Gardening Terms, writes a weekly gardening column for eight counties receiving the Cox Publishing brands, authors the bi-monthly Ask the Expert Column for Ohio Gardening magazine and is a frequent writer for popular gardening magazines as well as trade publications. 

Ohio State University's 2026 Small Farm Conference

March 14, 2026 • 8:30am - 4:30pm Eastern •  OSU Campus, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH

Fee:  $95, Includes light breakfast, lunch, and materials

Registration link:  https://u.osu.edu/gofarmohio/small-farm-conference-2026/

The 2026 Small Farm Conference is less than a month away and we don’t want you to miss out on this great learning and networking opportunity.  This year we are excited to have Michael Kilpatrick as our keynote speaker.  Michael is the Owner of The Farm on Central and founder of Growing Farmers. Michael trains and provides resources to help small farmers minimize stress, optimize time and productivity, and put systems in place to run a thriving, profitable farm. Micheal is giving a presentation entitled "Get Your Life Back," and will be available after his presentation in the networking area to help producers with small farm questions.

Checking begins at 8:30 with a light breakfast and a panel discussion about navigating the internet to find trusted resources will kick off the day.  Three breakout sessions with four classes each will be offered throughout the day, attached is the descriptions of the sessions. The trade show will offer a variety of vendors, and the OSU Small Farm bookstore will offer a variety of publications for sale.  We hope that you will be able to join us in Wooster for the 2026 Small Farm Conference.

Licking County Master Gardener's Four Seasons of Spring Conference

March 14, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Eastern •  J. Gilbert Reese Center, 1209 University Drive, Newark, Ohio

Fee:  $50 thru January 31; $60 February 1 and after

Registration link:  https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference

Speakers include Debra Knapke, Joseph Tychonievich, and Denise Schreiber.   Break-out session speakers Include Dawn Seymour on garden design  and Ryan Slaughter, Ross County Agriculture and Natural Resrouces Extension Educator, on growing berries. 

Rooted In Bexley:  Rebecca McMackin, American Horticultural Society

March 18, 2026 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern • Bexley Public Library,  2411 E. Main St, Bexley, OH

Rebecca McMackin is the lead horticulturist with the American Horticultural Society.

Woodland Stewards:  2026 Ohio River Valley Woodland & Wildlife Workshop

March 21, 2026 • 8:30am - 3:00pm Eastern • Butler County OSUE Extension Office, 1802 Princeton Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011

Registration Fee:  $45 ($10 discount for couples registering together); registration ends March 13

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/147cebe6-0b02-41ff-af74-88d562c70a7e/summary

Designed for woodland landowners, this program offers forestry- and wildlife-focused educational opportunities to help you get the most from your property. This one-day workshop brings together forestry and wildlife experts from Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio to address common questions and management challenges faced by landowners.

Midwest Native Plant Society:  Living Landscapes:  Native Tree and Shrub Symposium

March 21, 2026 • 10:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • Cincinnati Zoo, Frisch's Theater

Registration fee $95, includes Zoo day-pass; free parking, and a sit-down buffet.

Registration link:  https://www.midwestnativeplants.org/other-events#LivingLandscapes-TreesandShrubs

Speakers include:  Jim McCormac, Tom Borgman, Sam Settlemyre, Greg Torres, and Brian Jorg. 

Lunch and Learn Webinar:  The Mental health Benefits of Plants

March 24, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration link:  https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CBVm-odoQ4GTlz56OQsFxQ#/registration

Dr. Charlie Hall grew up in the industry on a nursery in Western North Carolina. Although an economist by training, he is currently a Professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at the Texas A&M University and also holder of the Ellison Chair in International Floriculture. His major areas of specialization include innovative management and marketing strategies, financial analysis and benchmarking, and the situation/outlook for nursery and greenhouse crops. He is an invited speaker at numerous regional, national, and international meetings of various industry-related associations and organizations. He is particularly known for the enthusiasm, passion, and intensity he exhibits when speaking. Dr. Hall is an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA) and has received TNLA’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Nursery Industry. He is also a member of the Hall of Fame and Honorary Lifetime Member of the Tennessee Nursery and Landscape Association.

Meet Me in the Garden:  Spring into Roses, Pruning and Feeding for Every Gardening Level

March 25, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7"30pm Eastern • Seiberling Nature Realm Visitor Center, 1828 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44313

rick Hoddinott, Rosarian and Summit County Master Gardener, presents: spring into roses: care, pruning, and feeding for every gardener.  

Home Hydroponics Gardening Program

March 26, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Eastern • Delaware County District Library, 84 E Winter St, Delaware, OH 

Registration link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LQ91WXKRJKipiof_zjyLU4afUZoGeVeb/view?usp=drive_link

Learn the basics of home hydroponic gardening with Dr. Tim McDermott from OSU Extension.  Registration required (scan the QR code in the link above) 

Summit County Coffee Chat:  Growing Annuals

March 27, 2026 • 9:00am to 10:00am Eastern • Center on the Lake, 2491 Canfield Road, Akron, OH 44312

Summit County Master Gardener Lee Paulson presents growing annuals.  Coffee Chat is presented by the Summit County Master Gardener Volunteers.

Western Reserve Land Conservancy:  Vibrant Places;  Waterfowl at Grand Valley Ranch

March 27, 2026 • 9:00am to 11:00am Eastern • Directions will be sent to registrants

Registration link:  https://wrlandconservancy.org/event/waterfowl-at-gvr-26/

While some say the American Robin is the first sign of spring, swans, ducks, geese, and shorebirds might argue otherwise. The Land Conservancy has again partnered with Greater Cleveland Audubon for a morning of birding timed to coincide with peak waterfowl migration through Ohio, as shorebirds begin moving through our region as well. When conditions align, participants may observe as many as 29 species of waterfowl — including three species of swans.

Escape to the Forest Webinar Series:  Beyond Binoculars:  Following Birds and Birding Trails across Ohio

March 27 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration link:  https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZknLwVxFSmmeOQhTCOHiMA#/registration

Ohio is a hidden gem for nature lovers. This high-flying webinar will take you on an engaging journey along migratory pathways and the remarkable birds that depend on them.  We will also explore Ohio's birding trails and how they connect people to the Buckeye state's wild side.

April 2026

Wildflower Tour

April 2, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Wildflower Tour

April 6, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Rooted In Bexley:  Mike Tidwell, Author and Founder of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network

April 8, 2026 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern • Bexley Public Library,  2411 E. Main St, Bexley, OH

Mike Tidwell is the author of The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue and the founder of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.

White-tailed Deer Damage Management Workshop

April 8, 2026 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin OH

Registration fee:  $10

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/c60543bb-e14e-4dac-9889-e9d74ff11079/summary

This workshop is for community members and anyone seeking to learn the basics of deer management in Ohio and how to deal with deer in your backyard.

Topic covered will include:

• Deer History & How We Got Here

• The Basics of Deer Management

• Management Options & Considerations for Use

Western Reserve Land Conservancy:  Birding to Change the World with Author Trish O'Kane

April 8, 2026 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration link:  https://wrlandconservancy.org/event/birdingtochangetheworld/

The Land Conservancy is pleased to partner with the Kirtland Bird Club to host an engaging conversation with Trish O’Kane, author of Birding to Change the World. In this inspiring program, O’Kane will share how birds helped transform her own life and what they can teach us about the healing power of nature. The discussion will also explore the importance of ensuring that children have meaningful opportunities to connect with the natural world.

Vernal Poolooza 2026

April 9 2026 • 9:00am to April 11 at 1pm Eastern • Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502

Registration fee:  $125 to $200 (see details on registration link below)

Registration link:  https://www.ohwetlands.org/event-details/vernal-poolooza-2026

This well-attended conference offers valuable opportunities for networking and gaining knowledge about these unique ecosystems known as vernal pools.

Summit County Coffee Chat:  Vermiculture

April 10, 2026 • 9:00am to 10:00am Eastern • Center on the Lake, 2491 Canfield Road, Akron, OH 44312

Summit County 4-H/Agriculture and Natural Resources educator Rachel Chapman discusses Vermiculture.  Coffee Chat is presented by the Summit County Master Gardener Volunteers.

Wildflower Tour

April 11, 2026 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Wildflower Tour

April 13, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Lunch and Learn Webinar:  Perennial Lavendar:  Varieties Best for Ohio

April 14, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration link:  https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vQc8nJpbQPyRvFzrrfS6pw#/registration

Sabrina Schirtzinger is one of two Agricultural and Natural Resource Extension Educators in Knox County. Being in a two-educator county is gives Sabrina the opportunity to specialize in Horticulture.  Sabrina enjoys gardening and has numerous perennial gardens and helps to operate her daughters cut flower business called Piper’s Poises. Being an extension educator, wife, and mother of two doesn’t give Sabrina much time for gardening but she has helped Piper grow her business by using simple cut flower techniques to extend their growing season.

Wildflower Tour

April 17, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:30am Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Wildflower Tour

April 20, 2026 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Summit County Coffee Chat:  Ethnic Specialty Crops

April 24, 2026 • 9:00am to 10:00am Eastern • Center on the Lake, 2491 Canfield Road, Akron, OH 44312

Summit County Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Maggie Rivera discusses ethnic specialty crops.  Coffee Chat is presented by the Summit County Master Gardener Volunteers.

Wildflower Tour

April 24, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:30am Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Biology, Management & Impact of Elm Zigzag Sawfly In Eastern NA

April 24, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00am Eastern • Escape to the Forest Webinar

Registration link:  https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mrZKGW7yTC2luyx3tKQvnQ#/registration

Elm zigzag sawfly Is a non-native species that was detected In Ohio In 2023.  This webinar will highlight what we know about the biology of elm zigzag sawfly, provide updates on options for management, and discuss potential Impacts for native elm species.

Arbor Day Celebration

April 24, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:30am Eastern • Kottman Hall Patio (west side of building), 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

Contact:  Chadwick Arboretum 614-688-3479 (leave message) or chadwick@osu.edu 

Since 1984, this celebration has been a time for all to come together to celebrate newly planted trees across campus and recognize this year's Tree Hero Award, Chadwick Arboretum Collaborator Awards, and the Aesculus Lifetime Achievement Award. Be inspired by insightful remarks on the significance of trees, and don't miss the chance to enjoy delicious cake and coffee refreshments as we come together to celebrate a thriving tree canopy on our campus. Rain or shine, your presence is valued in supporting our mission for a greener future.

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.

Invasive Plants in Ohio 

April 26, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern • Westerville Public Library, 126 S State St., Westerville, OH

Join Delaware County Master Gardener Volunteer Nora Hiland as she provides guidance on invasive plants in Ohio.

Western Reserve Land Conservancy:  City Nature Challenge: Oberlin Preserve

April 26, 2026 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern • Directions will be sent to registrants

Registration link:  https://wrlandconservancy.org/event/cnc-oberlin-preserve/

Join Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Oberlin City Schools teachers for a guided nature discovery walk at the Oberlin Preserve. During the event, we will help document the biodiversity of the Oberlin Nature Preserve as part of the 11th annual City Nature Challenge—a four-day international “bioblitz” where cities around the world work to document the greatest number of wild plant and animal species using the iNaturalist app.

We'll also host Biodiversity Bingo for those interested, where participants will be able to mark off the species they spot during the walk. 

Lunch and Learn Webinar:  Medicine In Your Garden

April 28, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration link: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4YprsEA7Tt-lOXKy2XKIrw#/registration

Dr. Andrew King is an assistant professor of ornamental horticulture for Texas A&M AgriLife in Overton, Texas. Andrew’s research interests include ornamental plant improvement, ornamental plant trialing, medicinal plants and nursery/greenhouse production systems. Andrew is a fourth generation horticulturist whose family business, King’s Nursery in Tenaha, Texas, is well over 100 years old. Andrew has served on faculty in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences in College Station, Texas and as the Assistant Director of SFA Gardens on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Wildflower Tour

April 29 2026 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Reserved for those enrolled in the Advanced Master Gardener Specialization on Natives class.  Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

Western Reserve Land Conservancy:  Vibrant Places Hike:  Spring Wildflowers

April 30, 2026 • 11:00am - 3:00pm Eastern • Directions will be sent to registrants

Registration link:  https://wrlandconservancy.org/event/vphike-wildflowers-26/

Ashcroft Woods protects an amazingly diverse display of spring wildflowers. Also known as spring ephemerals, these plants are short-lived and take advantage of the sunlight reaching the forest floor before the trees leaf out. During this nature outing, we’ll leisurely walk a two-mile loop trail through the preserve, observing birds, plants, butterflies, and other signs of spring along the way. The trail may be wet, muddy, and strenuous in spots. Because this is a nature walk, we plan to stop often to observe and appreciate what nature has to offer.

May 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

May 1, 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  

Licking County Master Gardener Plant Sale

May 9, 2026 • 8:30am - 3:00pm Eastern • OSU Extension Office, 771 E. Main St., Newark, OH

This sale Is filled with wonderful plants grown by Licking County MGVs.  New this year will be live demonstrations, fee coffee bar for early birds, crafts & vintage garden tent, and new tomato and pepper varieties.  There will aslo be hundreds of natives, herbs, annuals, houseplants, and more.

Plant Discovery Day

May 9, 2026 • 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 Sale List will be available in March 2026

Edible Weeds

May 10, 2026 • 3:00 - 4:00pm Eastern • Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., OH 

Join Delaware County Master Gardener Volunteer Nancy Reynolds as she delights us with her knowledge on edible weeds.

Lunch and Learn Webinar:  Backyard Pond Plants:  Friend or Foe?

May 12, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern • Webinar

Registration link:  https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SwT8nY6BRxq5Mt0xEbzP5Q#/registration

Eugene Braig is a fisheries biologist by training and applied-limnology jack of all trades in practice; Program Director for Aquatic Ecosystems with Ohio State University Extension; and charged with outreach, classroom teaching, and research.  He joined the Ohio Biological Survey Board of Trustees in 2018 and is active with several additional advisory committees and professional organizations.  Fully embracing nerd status, he moonlights as a classical musician and serves as Artistic Director of the Columbus Guitar Society’s concert series.

Wildflower Tour

May 14, 2026 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm Eastern • Hogback Ridge Park, 2656 Hogback Rd, Sunbury, OH

Reserved for those enrolled in the Advanced Master Gardener Specialization on Natives class.  Join Delaware County Master Gardeners as they lead an informative tour of the wildflowers at Hogback Ridge Park. 

2026 Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser

May 15, 2026 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm Eastern  and May 16, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:00pm 

• Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH

Spring into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens! Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and dive into a lush world of botanical delights. With over 16,000 fresh, exotic, and time-tested edible and ornamental plants, there's something for every green thumb!

Experience the thrill of our tree and shrub auctions, where you can bid on unique specimens to enhance your garden sanctuary. Step into our Learning Lab, where engaging educational demonstrations on various garden topics will unfold throughout the three-day sale, enriching your knowledge and inspiring your green endeavors. Take part in an exciting, live auction offered each day, as well as a silent auction on Thursday and Friday. Explore vendor booths brimming with gardening essentials and delightful treasures. And while you shop 'til you drop, indulge in delectable treats from a delicious, local food truck. Proceeds from this event go directly to The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses alike.

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

May 15, 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  

SourcePoint Health & Wellness Expo

May 19, 2026 • 10:00am - 1:00pm Eastern • Delaware County Fairgrounds Agricultural Building, 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH

The Expo will provide our community members 55 years old and older with free screening, resources, information, and the opportunity to interact with health and wellness professionals.  Delaware County Master Gardener Volunteers will be at the Expo to share information on how to grow herbs and vegetables in containers. 

Plants in the Park

May 30, 2026 • 9:00am - 1:00pm Eastern • Independence Kiwanis Pavilion, 6363 Selig Dr, Independence, OH

Ticket sales will be open 3 weeks before the sale:  https://cuyahogamg.org/home-page/plants-in-the-park-save-the-date-may-31-2025/ 

Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners' annual fundraiser Is back and better than ever!  Find perennials, vegetables, herbs, native plants for pollinators, trees and shrubs, expret help finding the perfect plats, and answers to gardening questions.  Friday evening Is a pre-sale from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.   

June 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

June 5, 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  

Dividing Perennials

June 6, 2026 • 3:00 - 4:00pm Eastern • Westerville Public Library 126 S. State St., OH 

Join Delaware County Master Gardener Volunteer Susan DeVol as she provides information  on how to divide perennials.

Secrest Garden Fair

June 13, 2026 • 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 7 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 2025. There will also be some surprising new vendors to discover!

Vendors' tents will line the paved walkway beginning at the Visitor Center and meandering up through the picturesque plantings to the children's garden and beyond. 

102nd Ohio Plant Diagnostic Workshop

June 17, 2026 • 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern • Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration fee:  $50 Includes lunch

Registration link:  https://web.cvent.com/event/f51da029-d377-4c41-ac24-0a2182b50080/summary

Hone your skills in plant diagnosis at this annual workshop. The event will feature a variety of speakers, sample reviews, and a walk through the arboretum. Horticultural, plant pathological, and entomological problems and opportunities will be discussed. The speakers to be announced. The workshop will include an extended period for examining and discussing samples. ONLA and Master Gardener credits are also eligible. Lunch and materials will be provided.

ODA credits available. ISA credits are self-reported. ONLA and Master Gardener credit eligible. Lunch and materials provided.

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

June 19, 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  

July 2026

Growing Herbs in Ohio 

July 11, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern • Westerville Public Library

Join Susan Liechty as she shares her knowledge of growing herbs in Ohio.

Westerville Public Library's Sustainability Fair

July 11, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern • Westerville Public Library

Join Delawre County Master Gardener Volunteer Cathy Pickrel as she provides information on saving/preserving heirloom seeds.  This will be just one of many presentations available at the Fair.

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

July 17, 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  

Garden Bash - Learning Garden Open House

July 18, 2026 • TBA  Eastern • OSU Extension Office @ the Learning Garden, 771 E. Main St., Newark, OH

Save the date for the annual Learning Garden Open House 

Hydrangea School

July 23, 2026 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Eastern • Jack and Deb Miller Pavilion, Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Rd, Wooster, OH 

Registration fee:  $40 Includes lunch

Registration link: https://web.cvent.com/event/284cf412-835b-4e65-af96-cde822d84f9e/summary

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. We will also explore our hydrangea trial and discuss what we are seeing so far. Lunch  is included in the cost of registration.Register Her

Midwest Native Plant Conference

July 31 thru August 2, 2026  • Bergamo Center, 4400 Shakertown Road, Dayton, OH 45430

Registration fee:  $215 per person

Registration link:  https://www.midwestnativeplants.org/midwest-native-plant-conference

This year, we're celebrating the beauty and impact of native trees and shrubs! While pollinator beds often steal the spotlight, these leafy giants and hidden gems are true heroes for insects and wildlife. Imagine songbirds feeding their hatchlings juicy caterpillars found on tree branches or under shrub leaves—nature's own buffet in action.

August 2026

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

August 7, 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  

Licking County Master Gardeners at the Canal Farmers Market

August 12, 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  

September 2026

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  

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  

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

October 2026

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.gister Her

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.

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