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Upcoming Events in 2026
SAVE THE DATE
Upcoming Events in 2026
LICKING COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER FOR 60+ ADULTS
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:15 - 3 p.m.
Bryn Du Art Center | 537 Jones Road | Granville
Growing native plants from seed is relatively straightforward, but the timing and techniques are different than those used for tender annuals and vegetable garden plants like cucumbers or tomatoes. Learn a simple method to germinate and grow native Ohio plants from seed–no greenhouse, grow lights or other fancy equipment required!
$10/person | Registration managed by LCCC
LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Monday, January 26, 2026
6-7 p.m.
Licking County Library
101 W. Main St. | Newark, Ohio
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
The Little Things That Run the World
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
The Little Things That Run the World
FILM SCREENING
Friday, January 30, 2026
time & location in Westerville coming soon
“THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD is a passionate and comprehensive deep dive into the ecological crisis facing flying insects and the ripple effects on global biodiversity.”
The film introduces viewers to a diverse group of scientists, nature lovers, gardeners, farmers, and general bug enthusiasts–including Pollinator Pathway organizers–exploring the importance of insects amid rapid declines in their numbers.
The Ohio Premier of this film is co-sponsored by North Central Ohio Pollinator Pathway, Franklin County Pollinator Pathway and the Pollinator Pathway national office.
REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Pollinator Pathway Summit
REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Pollinator Pathway Summit
Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Ohio Wesleyan University
University Hall | Benes Room
40 Rowland Ave. | Delaware, Ohio
$10/person
LICKING COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard
LICKING COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard
Four Seasons of Gardening Conference
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
J. Gilbert Reese Center | OSU Newark
1209 University Drive | Newark
LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Author & Artist
Julie Zickefoose
LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Author & Artist
Julie Zickefoose
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 p.m.
Licking County Library
101 W. Main St. | Newark, Ohio
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Arbor Day Festival
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Arbor Day Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Dawes Arboretum
7770 Jacksontown Rd | Newark, Ohio
GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Plant Swap
GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Plant Swap
May 3, 2026
3-4 p.m.
Granville Public Library | 217 E. Broadway
Is your perennial garden overflowing? Did you start too many native plant or vegetable seeds? Bring your extras to trade with other gardeners. Participants will be able to walk away with one new plant for each one they bring. Plants considered invasive are prohibited from the plant swap. To encourage participants to remove invasive plants & plant native plants, Pollinator Pathway will be offering free native plants at the swap. Please label the plants you bring.
MASTER GARDENERS + LICKING SOIL & WATER
Plant Sale + Backyard Conservation Day
MASTER GARDENERS + LICKING SOIL & WATER
Plant Sale + Backyard Conservation Day
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
771 E. Main Street | Newark, Ohio
Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Backyard Conservation Day events: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Discover a great selection of native plants, garden veggies, native tree saplings, kids activities and garden gifts and crafts
LICKING PARK DISTRICT
Outdoor Adventures
LICKING PARK DISTRICT
Outdoor Adventures
Saturday, June 6, 2026
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Infirmary Mound Park
4351 Lancaster Rd. | Granville
Visit the Pollinator Pathway booth for a free native plant!
Food Trucks | Farm Petting Zoo | Rock Climbing | Archery | Bounce Houses | Crafts | + much more!
CONNECTING PLANTS, POLLINATORS & PEOPLE
Upcoming Speaking Engagements & Events
CONNECTING PLANTS, POLLINATORS & PEOPLE
Upcoming Speaking Engagements & Events
September 16, 2026: Granville Garden Club
September 17, 2026: Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
October 3, 2026: Harvest Moon Festival
September 16, 2026: Granville Garden Club
September 17, 2026: Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
October 3, 2026: Harvest Moon Festival
DON'T MISS FUTURE EVENTS
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DON'T MISS FUTURE EVENTS
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A YEAR OF CONSERVATION
Dates to celebrate
A YEAR OF CONSERVATION
Dates to celebrate
National Seed Swap Day: January 25
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: February 26- March 3
Ohio Native Plant Month: April
Earth Day: April 22
Arbor Day: April 25, 2025
Stewardship Week: April 30-May 7
American Wetlands Month: May
World Bee Day: May 20
National Pollinator Month: June
National Pollinator Week: June 16-22
National Moth Month: July
National Moth Week: July 22- 30
National Public Land Day: Sept 21
World Habitat Day: October 4
Soil Health Week: November 10-16
Wildlife Conservation Day: December 4
Artwork by Morgan Seidling, a Pataskala-based artist & Pollinator Pathway supporter.
PAST WEBINARS FROM POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Learn from Native Plant & Pollinator Experts
PAST WEBINARS FROM POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Learn from Native Plant & Pollinator Experts
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Gardening for Ecological Health
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Gardening for Ecological Health
with author Uli Lorimer
Do straight native species provide more for insects than cultivars? Is genetic diversity crucially important in ecological horticulture? Learn more about the evolving research behind gardening for wildlife from Uli Lorimer, Director of Horticulture for the Native Plant Trust & author of the Native Plant Primer.
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
The best place for native bees is in your garden
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
The best place for native bees is in your garden
With native bee expert Sam Droege
Author and renowned bee expert Sam Droege takes us on a deep dive into the relationship between native plants and native bees. Discover why native bees are so important and how our landscaping practices impact these keystone species. Learn more about the plants needed by our rarest “specialist” bees who gather pollen from a single family, genus, or even a single plant species, and are most in need of conservation.
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Cultivating Backyard Habitat for Pollinators in Every Season
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Cultivating Backyard Habitat for Pollinators in Every Season
with Dr. Desirée Narango
Learn from Dr. Desiree L. Narango about which plant species and traits are best for supporting interactions with pollinating insects and songbirds. A conservation scientist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies in White River Junction, VT., Dr. Narango's research focuses on understanding how global change impacts bird and insect populations and identifying biodiversity conservation solutions in human-dominated habitats.
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