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Oh The Places We Will Go!
Michelle Shinew at theWorthington Hills Garden Club
March 11, 2015
Here’s my story—I love to watch people bloom and grow. During the past four years…
Our Garden Keeps Growing
If you had a few hours to explore…
Down on the Farm-Stratford Ecological Center
Out in the Garden-Kobacker OhioHealth Hospice
Into the Swamp-Sawmill Wetlands Educational Area
Stratford Ecological CenterGreenhouse, barn, woods, swamp, pond and gardens provide a place for visitors to touch growing things and learn about their magic. 740-363-2548www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org
Located just 10 minutes north of Powell, it will take you out of the city and back in time! Kids of all ages come out and play.
Greenhouse, Gardens and Farm keeps plenty growing for visitors to taste and take home—plants, veggies, eggs, meat, honey for sale.
740-363-2548www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org
Barn, Farm Equipment, Crops, Syrup, Cider—Lots of Work to be Done!!!
Sheep, Goats, Llamas, Pigs, Cows, Chickens and Bees depend on us. Nature Trails, Sugar Bush,
Wildflowers, Frogs, Salamanders, Birds, Lions and Tigers and Bears.
Kobacker House-OhioHealth HospiceLinda HansonVolunteer Resources ManagerOhioHealth HospiceKobacker House800 McConnell DriveColumbus, Ohio 43214 Email: Linda.Hanson@ohiohealth.comPhone: (614) 533-6005
The McConnell-Kobacker-Red’s Lodges Complex is open to the public and a beautiful spot to meet someone for a quiet walk and talk. Take the opportunity to see why so many find comfort here.
This Is Like Home—Artwork, Kitchen, Library, Cozy Living Rooms, Patios and Lyden, our
Dog
Patient Rooms with Family Accommodations
Chapel and Legacy Room
Sawmill Wetlands Educational AreaAn incredible oasis in the middle of a retail wasteland is a place for kids of all ages to come out and play.
Join us on Facebook and come the First Saturday of Every Month from 10-noon.
The Wetlands were waiting for some Friends to care.There is no reason to compete with others to share nature experiences. When we get folks outside, everyone wins!
What We’ve Done What We’re Going to Do
Partnered with ODNR and others
Expand the Access and Programs
Established 1st Saturdays and Special Programs
Create a GreenSpot Community
Started Clearing Invasives and Planting Natives
Develop School and Scout Connections
Became a 501.3.c with City
Build New Features: Kiosk, Chimney Tower, Shared Use Paths…
Invited the Audubon Young Birders to Monitor Houses
Watch Our Gardens Grow
Recognized for our Accomplishments
Spread the Word, Share the Wealth, Keep the Faith
Worthington Hills Garden Club Friends
Partners Programs
Worthington Hills Garden Club Friends
Promotions Planting
Sawmill Wetlands Calendar of Events• APRIL
4th-Sawmill Saturday 10-Noon Trail Blazing -Continue to replace invasives with native plants and create a new walkway for visitors to enjoy the Wetlands and Woodlands.22nd Earth Day Celebration 6-8 p.m. Bring your picnic! -Join us for a chance to watch the sunset as we learn how we can make the Sawmill Wetland Area one of Columbus’ best Green Spot Neighborhoods.26th-National Wildlife Federation Tree/City of Columbus Planting-1-3 p.m. Come to celebrate the planting of trees and milkweed at the Wetlands and your backyard. Bring shovels, gloves and buckets for water!
Wherever you go, there will be Friends.Now it is time for audience participation—write down the places you’ve discovered.
OUTSIDE IN OHIO INSIDEDublin 4th of July-top of the Stadium
Mentor Headlands Beach
Worthington Farmers Market
Medick Estates Lightning Bugs
Geneva State Park Highbanks Nature Center
Worthington Farmer’s Market
Any Preservation Park
Ohio Supreme Court Tour
Any Darlene Sillick Program-Ohio Wildlife Center/Columbus Audubon
Mt Adams Cincinnati Art Museum & Taft Museum-Free Sundays
Grange Ins. Audubon Center Library---------Coursera MOOC
Dublin Chimney Swifts and Indian Run Trail/Falls
Yellow Springs, Glen Helen & Raptors/Clifton Falls
Columbus Art Museum-Sundays free
Greenlawn Cemetery First Saturday-----------Zoo Free March 14-Wear Green
Biggest Bird Week-Magee Marsh----------Circleville Pumpkin Show
OSU-Baccalaureate, Presentations, Planetarium Shows, Top Floor of Library
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