Spiders of Ohio followed by a spider hunt with Richard Bradley (Emeritus Associate Professor at the OSU EEO Biology Dept; and Volunteer Curator of the William Barrows Spider Collection OSU Museum of Biodiversity We’ve seen such a rich array of spiders at Scioto Gardens and September brought some of the most beautiful and interesting. So, […]

Sept 26 and Oct 18, 2026 Save the date! Our last two volunteer days are coming up! In September, we’ll work on putting new plants in the ground to brighten up some of our existing garden beds as well as create a few new ones. In October, we’ll plant some small trees around the restoration […]

Turn Your Yard into a Native Edible Landscape with Katie Carey of Columbus Foodscapes and Rae DiPaolo of Tree Folk   Do you want to provide delicious and healthy food for yourself AND wildlife? For this class, we’re partnering with Katie Carey from Columbus Foodscapes to bring you a comprehensive workshop on doing just that. […]

Oct 18, 2026 It's our last volunteer opportunity of the year! This time, we’ll plant some small trees around the restoration areas, filling gaps and setting the stage for more shade. Afterwards, we’ll also take time to relax and share a vegan, home cooked lunch. Hope you can join us! When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, […]

Porch Talk: Tree & Shrub Pruning Workshop   If you’re new to pruning or looking to brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you! The class will be taught by Marcey Mirick, a horticulturist with over 30 years of industry experience. We’ll cover safety, timing, methods for trees vs shrubs, renewal vs rejuvenation, […]