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, […]
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 and Rae DiPaolo of Tree Folk to bring you a […]
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 […]
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, […]
This event will be taught by award-winning native landscape designer, Amy Dutt, and will feature hands-on strategies and techniques used by professionals. Topics covered will include correct plant placement, wetland indicator status, shape, flow and balance, weed suppression, seasonal considerations, using texture, and controlling height. - COST $10 (ticket price can be used towards a […]
Caterpillar Crawl & Movie (ft. The Extraordinary Caterpillar) “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” movie screening and caterpillar crawl. Keeping in the theme of all things moth and caterpillar, we will be showing a new movie from Homegrown National Park. After the movie, we’ll venture outside and comb the nursery to discover which familiar faces are around and […]
A Night of Moths with Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried (coauthors of “Gardening for Moths”) Back by popular demand! If you missed this event last summer, you’re in for a treat because we’re offering another opportunity to discover the world of moths with acclaimed naturalists, photographers, and authors Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. We’ll begin […]
Enjoy a day of art and plants at the Scioto Gardens’ Arts and Gardening Festival! Shop for handcrafted art, garden products, and native plants from 30 curated local artists and vendors (check them out below!). Listen to live music and enjoy great eats from Zaki Grill food truck and refreshments from Kei Cup espresso slow […]
Join Scioto Gardens Nursery at this free event to celebrate the birds, bees, frogs, and other creatures in our landscape who depend on native plants! Learn from wildlife experts and speakers sharing how to create habitat at your home. The Dos Patrones food truck will also be on hand serving up delicious Mexican street food, […]
Gardening for Birds, followed by a bird walk with Chris Tonra (Associate Professor of Avian Wildlife Ecology at OSU’s School of Environment and Natural Resources; and Chair of the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park) Early May is peak migration for birds returning to their breeding grounds, and Ohio is truly a […]
This presentation explores the fascinating world of spring ephemerals—those unique plants that emerge, bloom, and disappear within a short window in early spring. Attendees will learn what defines a spring ephemeral and why these plants play such an important role in forest and garden ecosystems. The talk highlights both popular and lesser-known species, including Trillium, Virginia Bluebells, Wood […]
In celebration of Earth Day, and in collaboration with Green Columbus, we'll be planting trees here at the nursery. Afterwards, we’ll take time to relax and have a vegan, home cooked lunch. Hope you can join us! When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 am -1:00 pmWhere: Scioto Gardens, 2870 Curve Rd, Delaware, OH 43015What: planting […]
