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MOCKTAILS FOR MONARCHS WITH AUTHOR DANAE WOLFE
POLLINATORS COLOR OUR WORLD
Smithsonian Gardens Exhibit
POLLINATORS COLOR OUR WORLD
Smithsonian Gardens Exhibit
June 2- July 26
Downtown branch of Licking County Library
101 W. Main Street | Newark
Pollinators are like nature's artists. Without them, 90% of the world's flowering plants would not be able to survive. Learn about these small but important creatures by exploring the poster exhibit Pollination Investigation, created by the Smithsonian Gardens.
MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS
Prairie Perspectives
MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS
Prairie Perspectives
JUNE 24, 2025; 6 p.m.
James Bradley Center | Infirmary Mound Park | 4351 Lancaster Road | Granville
Join Meadows for Monarchs Project participants for an engaging panel discussion with representatives from Licking Park District, City of Newark and Ohio Native Concepts to discuss installing and maintaining wildflower meadows and prairie habitats across Licking County. Learn from their experiences—successes, challenges, and best practices—for establishing thriving prairies. Gain valuable tips and tricks, plus get answers to your question about creating high quality plots. Following the discussion, enjoy an optional walking tour of the prairie at Infirmary Mound Park to see habitat restoration in action.
NURTURING NATURE AT HOME
The Everyday Conservationist
NURTURING NATURE AT HOME
The Everyday Conservationist
WITH AUTHOR DANAE WOLFE
Thursday, June 26th
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Licking County Library - Downtown Newark
Meeting Room A
101 W. Main Street | Newark
Author Danae Wolfe, an award-winning conservation photographer, writer, educator, TedX speaker and creator of ChasingBugs.com, will share small steps we can take in our backyards to support pollinators and other wildlife. Wolfe is the author of the new book, Grass Isn’t Greener: The Everyday Conservationist’s Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard and two children's books, Deep in the Branches and The Fantastic World of Bugs. Her captivating macro photography and storytelling shine a fascinating light on the smallest insects around us and the important roles they play in local ecosystems.
RECEPTION WITH AUTHOR DANAE WOLFE
Mocktails for Monarchs
RECEPTION WITH AUTHOR DANAE WOLFE
Mocktails for Monarchs
Book signing & benefit event
Thursday, June 26th
7 p.m
Ingeborg Flora Co. Studio | 39 South Park Place | Newark
Join us for a book signing & benefit event with author Danae Wolfe immediately following her 6 p.m. lecture at the Downtown Newark branch of the Licking County Library. Hosted at Ingeborg Flora Co.'s beautiful studio (located just two blocks from the library on the Newark Square) this elevated event will feature native, locally-grown elderberry and aronia berry infused mocktails, along with native plant-inspired small bites. Mingle with fellow Pollinator Pathway supporters and celebrate the creative mind behind the captivating new book, Grass Isn't Greener.
$65 per person. Ticket includes a signed book.
100% of proceeds benefit Pollinator Pathway.
Co-sponsored by: Leaves for Wildlife Native Plant Nursery, Ohio Native Concepts, Songbird Transitions, Licking Land Trust & Go Green Granville
MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS
Prairie Plot Site Prep Demonstration
MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS
Prairie Plot Site Prep Demonstration
JULY 19, 2025 | Time TBD
Licking County Agricultural Service Building
771 E. Main Street | Newark
Discover the tools, timing, and techniques needed to successfully transform large plots of turf grass or agricultural fields into thriving wildflower meadows for monarchs and other pollinators. Join biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as they demonstrate the same habitat restoration methods they employ on thousands of acres across Ohio. This hands-on demonstration will take place on a large patch of turf next to the Licking Soil & Water Conservation District office, which is being restored as pollinator habitat through the Meadows for Monarchs Project.
This event is in conjunction with the Master Gardeners Learning Garden Open House Event.
MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS PROJECT
Prairie Tour
MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS PROJECT
Prairie Tour
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6-7 p.m.
Red Barn Reserve at The Dawes Arboretum
7087 Davis Drive | Heath
Join restoration specialists at The Dawes Arboretum to explore prairies at various stages of establishment. Compare how habitats look 1 year, 2 years, and many years after planting, and gain valuable insights into their development over time. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the prairie ecosystems firsthand and learn prairie establishment and management best practices.
LICKING LAND TRUST
Farm to Fork
LICKING LAND TRUST
Farm to Fork
Saturday, August 9, 2025
6:30 -9:30 p.m.
Moon Hall | Denison University
Spend a summer evening enjoying delicious food while in the company of those who recognize the value of protecting land from development and supporting our local farmers and producers. With your support we are raising awareness around land preservation and protection of green space and agricultural lands in central Ohio. This event features a number of our finest local farms and businesses in and around Licking County.
LICKING LAND TRUST
Community Science BioBlitz
LICKING LAND TRUST
Community Science BioBlitz
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time TBD
Fryman Preserve
3720 Goose Lane | Granville
Join the Licking Land Trust for a 2-hr 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.
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.
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!
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POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Cultivating Backyard Habitat for Pollinators in Every Season
POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Cultivating Backyard Habitat for Pollinators in Every Season
with Dr. Desirée Narango
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
LEARN FROM BEE EXPERT SAM DROEGE
The best place for native bees is in your garden
LEARN FROM BEE EXPERT SAM DROEGE
The best place for native bees is in your garden
POLLINATOR PATHWAY WEBINAR
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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