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## Licking County and Central Ohio Garden Enthusiasts: Growing Community Through Local Gardening
NEW GROUP!
We're just getting started and looking for our first members to help this community grow from the ground up!
We're a relaxed community of gardening enthusiasts in Licking County and Central Ohio who share a passion for native plants, pollinators, sustainable practices, and Ohio's natural beauty.
*What to expect:*
• Regular posts about local gardening events, plant sales, workshops, and nature programs
• Opportunities to connect with fellow gardeners in our rural community
• A platform to share gardening tips, plant suggestions, and local resources
• Occasional informal meetups at community gardens, arboretums, and nature centers
*A personal note from the organizer:*
As a recent transplant to the area, I'm starting this group to put down roots in more ways than one! Gardening has brought me joy, better health, connection with nature, and a sense of purpose - benefits I hope to share with neighbors who feel the same way.
*This group is perfect for anyone interested in:*
• Learning about Ohio native plants and supporting pollinators
• Discovering local gardening resources and events you might otherwise miss
• Connecting with neighbors who share your gardening interests
• Building a more resilient, nature-friendly community in our rural area
Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, join us to stay informed about local gardening happenings and connect with like-minded enthusiasts in Licking County and beyond!
No membership fees or participation requirements - simply join, stay informed, and participate when you can.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- DISCOVERING MOTHS WITH JIM MCCORMAC -$5 ($10/family)Scioto Gardens Nursery, Delaware, OH
Hosted by Scioto Gardens
$5 per person
$10 per familyDiscovering Moths with Jim McCormac
DETAILS
Start: August 16 @ 8:30 pm
End: August 17 @ 12:30 am
Cost: $5.00 – $10.00Click here to register and pay
Discover the world of moths with acclaimed naturalist and author Jim McCormac. Begin the night with a brief presentation by Jim, followed by an exploration of the nursery using "light sheeting" to attract adult moths, and searching for caterpillars on their host plants! Guests will be walking our property in the dark, through prairies and woodland edges.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Where: Scioto Gardens, 2870 Curve Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
Cost: $5 per person, or $10 per family (Ages 8+)
What to bring: Long pants, bug spray, and shoes for muddy adventures! We will be walking through tall plants and possibly poison ivy. Regular or UV flashlights are nice, but not required. Cameras recommended!
Extra flashlights will be available. Expert recommended flashlight: uvBeast UV Flashlight
Instructions:
● When purchasing tickets, please enter the names for every attendee.
● Please arrive 15 minutes before the event to allow time for parking and check-in. Thank you!
- Identifying Important Diseases Of Garden Roses and Strategies For ManagementSecrest Arboretum, Wooster, OH
Rose Rosette and Other Important Diseases of Roses: Symptom Identification, Disease Rating, and Management Options
On Friday, August 22, from 10 am-noon at the Secrest Arboretum Welcome Center in Wooster, Ohio, there will be an educational program on diseases of roses. The program's purpose is to train participants in identifying important diseases of garden roses and share strategies for disease management.
Additionally, participants will walk through a research demonstration trial to get insights into the latest research being conducted at Ohio State University to combat rose rosette and black spot diseases.
The event is free, but registration is required and can be completed at this link: https://web.cvent.com/event/9f9a6a6a-7c7e-4adc-b71a-9bd91d63d8aa/regProcessStep1
- Tree People: Tree ID and Forest Literacy Course $25Stratford Ecological Center, Delaware, OH
Hosted by Arc of Appalachia
Tree People
TREE ID & FOREST LITERACY OUTINGS
Dozens of Field Trip Offerings All Across OhioAugust 23, 2025 - 10 am - 3 pm
$25/person
Knowing your trees is a direct doorway to nature literacy, land stewardship, and a strong and fulfilling sense of place. Knowing your trees connects you to the thousands of life forms that a healthy forest supports. What would Ohio look like if people – LOTS of people – knew their trees? What if Ohio boasted the most forest-literate citizens of any state in the nation? What would change? Everything! All of it good; all of it life-supporting. If you have always wanted to master the skill of forest literacy, or deepen the knowledge you already have, then this is the program that you won't want to miss! We will be sponsoring over two dozen field trips in forests all across Ohio. The groups will be limited to 12 people or less and will be led by an expert teacher who is eager to mentor you. Learn your trees and pass it on!
Tree People: Tree ID and Forest Literacy Course Registration click here Also Includes a list of othered field trip locations in Ohio (same day)
Central Ohio Location: Stratford Ecological Center - Nonprofit
County: Delaware
Leaders: Jeff Dickinson
Length of Trail:
Difficulty: ModerateThe Stratford Ecological Center privately owns and operates 236 acres of forest and farmland, including 95 acres in the Stratford Woods State Nature Preserve, another 65 acres of non-preserve forests, and 65 acres that serve as an educational farm that serves as the classroom for over 16,000 visitors annually. Stratford has 4 ½ miles of cleared trails highlighting a diversity of terrains. Our 160 acres of forest highlights diverse zones of species composition, from early succession, dominated by forested remnants left from forest harvests in the early 20th century, that are surrounded by numerous species of invasive plants, to later stages of succession including hickory/maple, maple/beech, and oak/hickory communities.
