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Native Plant Sale
OTTERBEIN SENIOR LIVING
Supporting Pollinators in Small Spaces
OTTERBEIN SENIOR LIVING
Supporting Pollinators in Small Spaces
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
4-5 p.m.
Otterbein Senior Living | Amelia Room
2158 Columbus Rd | Granville
Even the tiniest foundation bed, patio planter, or window box can become a vital stopover for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In this engaging talk, we’ll share how Pollinator Pathway is working to connect public parks with private lands to create a continuous corridor of native plant habitat in Licking County. We'll also share recommended plant choices, management tips and creative ideas for transforming patios, foundation beds and small plots into thriving and beautiful pollinator havens.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
LICKING LAND TRUST
Community Science BioBlitz
LICKING LAND TRUST
Community Science BioBlitz
Saturday, September 6, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Fryman Preserve
3720 Goose Lane | Granville
Join the Licking Land Trust for a BioBlitz to document the biodiversity at the Fryman Preserve. Beginners, amateurs, and experts can join teams to photograph or record the plants and animals at this property owned by the Licking Land Trust. We will generate a comprehensive list of sightings and upload photos to a community science database to contribute to statewide biodiversity efforts. This fun event is open to nature enthusiasts of all ages. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants can join at any point and may work independently or as part of a team.
LICKING PARK DISTRICT
Native Tree Propagation Workshop
LICKING PARK DISTRICT
Native Tree Propagation Workshop
Thursday, September 11, 2025
6-8 p.m.
Infirmary Mound Park | Shelter House 4
4351 Lancaster Rd. | Granville
Join certified arborist Sean Barnes in a lively discussion and hands on workshop about how to start native trees from seeds and cuttings.
POLLINATOR PATHWAY "WORKER BEE"
Plant Packaging Party
POLLINATOR PATHWAY "WORKER BEE"
Plant Packaging Party
Friday, September 12
12- 4 p.m.
Raccoon Creek Farms
3351 Raccoon Valley Road | Granville
Join Pollinator Pathway "Worker Bee" Volunteers for a Plant Packaging Party to help tag, organize and price plant packages for our annual plant sale! Plants grown, fostered or donated to the plant sale must be dropped off between 12 noon and 1 p.m.
Drop in for a 1.5 - 2 hour volunteer shift.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Granville Farmers Market
Raccoon Valley Park | 1225 River Road | Granville
Early fall is one of the best times of year to plant native plants. Purchase individual plants on the day of the sale or pre-order plant packages for pickup.
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Botanical Photography Workshop
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Botanical Photography Workshop
with Jim McCormac
Saturday, September 20, 2025
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Dawes Arboretum
7770 Jacksontown Rd | Newark
Discover the fine art of plant photography with Jim McCormac — an award-winning author, celebrated photographer and sought-after speaker. McCormac has authored or coauthored six books, including Birds of Ohio (Lone Pine, 2004), Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage (Kent State University Press, 2009), and Gardening for Moths (Ohio University Press, 2023). His long-running column for the Columbus Dispatch has captivated readers with vivid photography and rich, engaging narratives about the natural world. With a keen eye behind the camera, Jim has captured rare and remarkable species — from delicate wildflowers to elusive wildlife — bringing Ohio’s natural heritage to life. This workshop is your chance to learn from a true master in a truly beautiful setting. $55 per person
LICKING LAND TRUST
Autumn Equinox Celebration
LICKING LAND TRUST
Autumn Equinox Celebration
Saturday, September 20, 2025
6 - 9 P.M.
Infirmary Mound Park
4351 Lancaster Rd. | Granville
Welcome in the first day of fall with this free and fun Autumn Equinox Celebration! The first portion of this event will feature autumn-themed activities and music, educational opportunities, Nature Playscape, sustainability booths, food, native plants from Pollinator Pathway and more! After sunset we will enjoy s'mores and star gazing with astronomy experts, Wes Walter & Christian Harris.
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Magnificent Monarchs
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Magnificent Monarchs
Saturday, September 28, 2025
Special activities & crafts planned from
1-4 p.m.
The Dawes Arboretum
7770 Jacksontown Rd | Newark
Monarch butterflies embark on an incredible journey every fall as they migrate 2,500 miles to Mexico. Learn more about one of the most well-known butterflies in Ohio and enjoy some fun Monarch-themed crafts and activities!
Monarch-themed activities are included with admission to The Dawes Arboretum. Learn more.
GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rethinking Fall Garden Cleanup
GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rethinking Fall Garden Cleanup
Wednesday, October 1
7-8 p.m.
Granville Public Library
217 E. Broadway | Granville
Skipping some of the traditional fall garden cutback and cleanup tasks not only saves you time, but also is better for pollinators and other wildlife. Learn more about simple, inexpensive ways to create a more pollinator-friendly landscape and how to strategically “leave the leaves” to protect overwintering pollinators AND keep the neighbors happy. Also discover ways to easily create or expand foundation and garden beds and fall planting of native trees and shrubs, plus timing and techniques to seed a low-maintenance pocket prairie.
LICKING PARK DISTRICT
Harvest Moon Festival
LICKING PARK DISTRICT
Harvest Moon Festival
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12- 5 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 | Carriage Rides | Bounce Houses | Crafts | Pumpkin Painting | + much more!
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Native Seed Collection Workshop
THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Native Seed Collection Workshop
Sunday, October 5, 2025
1- 2:30 p.m.
The Dawes Arboretum | Red Barn Reserve
7087 Davis Drive | Newark
Learn more about native seed collecting, cleaning and saving! Following a presentation discussing seed collection, dormancy and stratification, there will be a hands-on exploration of cleaning and preparing a selection of native seed for storage as well as plenty of opportunity for Q&A. Attendees will learn how to continually propagate from and for their own gardens as well as how seed saving can strengthen our landscapes and communities. This activity is great for all ages and those who attend will receive seeds to take home. NOTE: event takes place at The Dawes Arboretum Red Barn Reserve (enter on Davis Drive vs main entrance)
$15 PER PERSON
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Artwork by Morgan Seidling, a Pataskala-based artist & Pollinator Pathway supporter.
Dates to celebrate
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
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Cultivating Backyard Habitat for Pollinators in Every Season
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Cultivating Backyard Habitat for Pollinators in Every Season
with Dr. Desirée Narango
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
The best place for native bees is in your garden
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
The best place for native bees is in your garden
WEBINAR WITH 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.
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