A wide variety of native flowering plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and local vendors Natives in Harmony, Leaves for Wildlife, and Scioto Gardens.
Summer is approaching! All kinds of pollinators are migrating north or emerging from their wintertime cocoons. Learn about the amazing pollinators that call Ohio home and why they are so important.
Did you know that some of your favorites plants may be harming our ecosystem! After a brief presentation about invasive plants, we will hike about 1.5 miles to search for and identify a few of the common culprits. Learn about native choices to replace the ‘invaders’ in your yard.
We are very fortunate to have what we consider a local expert, Chad Littrell, coming in to talk to you and help you understand the care for this wonderful species of plants. He will be bringing in some of his very own collection to show off. This is going to be an epic event you won't want to miss. Each person will receive their own sundew and glass terrarium vessel to take home along with a wealth of knowledge to care for your new plant baby.
Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
Get an introduction to edible plants, then set out to find some of them.
Did you know that some of your favorites plants may be harming our ecosystem! After a brief presentation about invasive plants, we will hike about 1.5 miles to search for and identify a few of the common culprits. Learn about native choices to replace the ‘invaders’ in your yard.
The final wildflowers of the year line the sunny edges of the wetlands, forest, and open meadows. These flowers are a valuable source of energy for insects preparing for the coming of winter. Find out why yellow goldenrods are not the main cause of allergies and why it was once revered as a medicinal plant. Other interesting folklore will be discussed.
We will set out in search of fabulous paw paws and, yes, taste what we find. We may even go off trail, so be ready to hike up to 2.5 miles!
