Home and Garden

You want to know more about wine in general? Be an expert for your next picnic with friends? Our best sommelier will learn you the way of tasting the french way. You will learn everything around wine in general (roots, strains, way of tasting) **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

## 🇫🇷 Bienvenue à toutes et à tous 😊 Nous nous retrouvons tous les **mercredis de 20h à 23h au Denfert Café** pour pratiquer les langues latines : **espagnol, italien, portugais**, ainsi que le **français avec nos amis internationaux**, dans une ambiance conviviale et ouverte. À votre arrivée, vous serez accueilli(e) par **Amine**, qui vous présentera le concept. Vous recevrez une étiquette avec votre prénom ou pseudo, ainsi que les langues que vous souhaitez pratiquer — **même si vous êtes débutant ou simplement curieux**. L’objectif est simple : **échanger, pratiquer et rencontrer du monde** autour des cultures latines, dans un esprit bienveillant et international 🌍 👉 Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus 👉 N’hésitez pas à venir avec des amis 👉 Une consommation sur place est appréciée pour soutenir le lieu Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer ! 🔗 Groupe WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ *** ## 🇪🇸 ¡Bienvenidos a todos! 😊 Nos reunimos todos los **MIÉRCOLES de 20:00 a 23:00 en el Denfert Café** para practicar **español, italiano, portugués y francés** (con nuestros amigos internacionales) en un ambiente acogedor e internacional. A su llegada, **Amine** les dará la bienvenida y les explicará cómo funciona el encuentro. Cada participante recibirá una etiqueta con su nombre o apodo y los idiomas que desea practicar — **incluso si es principiante**. El objetivo es simple: **practicar, intercambiar y conocer gente nueva** en torno a las culturas latinas 🌍 👉 Todos los niveles son bienvenidos 👉 Pueden venir con amigos 👉 Se recomienda consumir algo en el bar ¡Esperamos verlos pronto! 🔗 WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ *** ## 🇮🇹 Benvenuti a tutti! 😊 Ci incontriamo ogni **MERCOLEDÌ dalle 20:00 alle 23:00 al Denfert Café** per praticare **spagnolo, italiano, portoghese e francese** (con amici internazionali) in un’atmosfera conviviale e internazionale. All’arrivo sarete accolti da **Amine**, che vi spiegherà il funzionamento della serata. Riceverete un badge con il vostro nome o soprannome e le lingue che desiderate praticare — **anche se siete principianti**. L’obiettivo è semplice: **praticare, scambiare e conoscere nuove persone** intorno alle culture latine 🌍 👉 Tutti i livelli sono benvenuti 👉 Potete venire con amici 👉 È gradita una consumazione al bar Non vediamo l’ora di conoscervi! 🔗 WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ *** ## 🇵🇹 Sejam todos bem-vindos! 😊 Reunimo-nos todas as **QUARTAS-FEIRAS, das 20h00 às 23h00, no Denfert Café** para praticar **espanhol, italiano, português e francês** (com participantes internacionais), num ambiente acolhedor e internacional. À chegada, serão recebidos pelo **Amine**, que explicará o funcionamento do encontro. Cada participante recebe um crachá com o seu nome ou apelido e os idiomas que deseja praticar — **mesmo sendo iniciante**. O objetivo é simples: **praticar, trocar e conhecer novas pessoas** em torno das culturas latinas 🌍 👉 Todos os níveis são bem-vindos 👉 Tragam amigos se quiserem 👉 Recomenda-se consumir algo no bar Esperamos conhecê-los em breve! 🔗 WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ

Wanna be the queen of your next cocktail nights? Learn how to make quick and easy classics at KAMO. You'll learn in every lesson how to make two beautiful cocktails depending on the theme of the event. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

📆 **Chaque mercredi, un dîner pour changer ton entourage.** À Aden Society, tu t’assois avec 5 à 6 dirigeants qui te ressemblent : fondateurs, CEOs, investisseurs. On choisit un lieu chaleureux, on match les profils, et tu repars avec bien plus que des cartes de visite. 💡 On ne “fait pas du réseau”, on construit ton cercle. Les conversations tournent autour de vrais sujets : équipe, cash, doutes, opportunités, pas de storytelling LinkedIn. Ton environnement crée ta trajectoire, on t’aide à le choisir consciemment. 🔗 Accès sur sélection : **adensociety.com** *** 🥂 **L’expérience Aden Society** Chaque mercredi soir, une table de 6 personnes : • Des profils triés à la main pour ne garder que les fondateurs, CEOs, investisseurs sérieux. • Une ambiance détendue, pas de pitch forcé • Des discussions qui peuvent finir en amitié, en deal… ou les deux Le but : que tu puisses dire “j’ai enfin trouvé des gens qui comprennent ce que je vis”. *** 🔍 **Concrètement, comment ça se passe ?** 1️⃣ Tu choisis un mercredi et fais ta demande d’adhésion sur Aden Society 2️⃣ On te propose un dîner avec des profils alignés avec ton parcours et tes enjeux du moment 3️⃣ 48h avant, tu reçois le resto📍+ la liste des participants (bios + LinkedIn + Instagram) 4️⃣ Le jour J : tu viens comme tu es, on s’occupe de la réservation, de l’organisation et de l’ambiance 5️⃣ Tu peux ensuite recontacter les participants en privée (grâce à leur contact dans l'app) ou les revoir sur d’autres dîners ou lors d’afterworks et d'autres événements en réservant dans l’app 📲

**🚨 Inscription gratuite et obligatoire sur [ce lien](https://www.lewagon.com/fr/events/comment-l-ia-transforme-le-product-management-HPFVtl) 🚨** L'IA change le product management. Mais comment, vraiment ? Rejoignez-nous pour une table ronde sans langue de bois avec Louis Comte (Station F) et l'équipe product de Welcome to the Jungle, qui vient de sortir toute une suite de produits IA. On parlera des compétences qui comptent aujourd'hui, des nouveaux métiers qui émergent, et de ce qui change vraiment au quotidien pour les PMs. Du concret, des exemples, zéro bullshit. Ce qu'on va explorer ensemble : → Les nouvelles pratiques : comment l'IA modifie la façon de faire du product, de la discovery à la delivery → Les compétences qui émergent : prompt engineering, data literacy, AI ethics... Qu'est-ce qu'un PM doit maîtriser en 2026 ? → Les nouveaux métiers : AI Product Manager, c'est quoi exactement ? Qui fait quoi dans une équipe product aujourd'hui ? → Les produits qui deviennent possibles : qu'est-ce qu'on peut construire maintenant qu'on ne pouvait pas il y'a 18 mois ? **🚨 Inscription gratuite et obligatoire sur [ce lien](https://www.lewagon.com/fr/events/comment-l-ia-transforme-le-product-management-HPFVtl) 🚨**

Laugh your heart out at The Dissident Comedy Show this Wednesday, May 27th at 8:30PM, in one of Paris’s best jazz bars! Don’t miss this unique night of stand-up comedy in both French and English. After the stand up we will have a jazz concert for which you are most welcome to stay. Venez vous marrer au Dissident Comedy Show mercredi 27 Mai à 20H30, dans l’un des meilleurs bars jazz de Paris ! Ne manquez pas cette soirée unique de stand-up en français et en anglais. Après le stand-up, un concert de jazz aura lieu, et vous êtes bien sûr les bienvenus pour rester. 🗓️ MERCREDI 27 MAI de 20H30 à 22H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée = 1 boisson 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

(English 🇮🇪 below) Le meetup Haskell parisien reviens pour le printemps en partenariat avec HackENS, le hackerspace de l'ENS Ulm. Cela sera l'occasion de se revoir, parler des nouveautés de l'écosystème, et de passer du bon temps ! Que vous soyez professionnelle, dans la recherche ou bien hobbyiste, vous êtes les bienvenus ! Au programme: Les nouvelles fonctionnalités de GHC, la bibliothèque Pure Borrow, et nous organiserons groupes d'entre-aide. \-\-\- The Paris Haskell meetup is back for Spring, in partnership with HackENS, ENS Ulm's hackerspace. This will be the occasion to see each other, talk about the new things happening in the ecosystem, and spend time quality time together. Whether you are a professional programmer, a researcher or a hobbyist, you are welcome! Amongst other things, we will talk about upcoming features in GHC, the Pure Borrow library, and will organise mutual help groups

### **A floral gathering for women who want to slow down and reconnect with themselves.** ***Blossom*** is a gentle pause, not a traditional workshop ; a moment to breathe, create, and enjoy meaningful conversations in a cozy café setting. Surrounded by flowers and a welcoming atmosphere, you’ll create your own bouquet using blooms you personally bring, making every arrangement unique. There is no “right way” to create here ; some bouquets will be minimal, others wild and expressive, each reflecting the woman who makes it. This gathering is for women who crave beauty in the little things and rarely take time to pour back into themselves. You’ll leave with a bouquet made by your own hands and the feeling of having given yourself a soft, intentional break. Come as you are; let the flowers and the conversations do the rest! **✨ What to expect:** * A gentle, creative flower moment for women * Time to slow down, talk, and create your own bouquet * A cozy café atmosphere with meaningful conversations. **⏰ When:** Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 \| 4PM *(16h00)* **📍Where:** 17 boulevard Morland · Paris **🌐 Language**: English ☕ One drink minimum at the venue 📇 Registration on Meetup 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Feel free to bring a friend *(upon Meetup registration)* ⏱️ **15‑minute late policy**, out of respect for other participants and to start the workshop on time 👋 On arrival, please ask for the **“Elumea team”** at the café **💬 For any questions or comments, feel free to post directly on Meetup** 🌸 We are not professional florists ; this is a relaxed, creative gathering *** We can’t wait to meet you and spend a lovely evening together. 🌿 **About Eluméa** Eluméa is a community created to bring women together through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and genuine connection. 📷 Instagram: **@elumeafoundation**

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! ## 🎨Color your Sunday with laughter 😆@ Green Mic !!! 💚🎤 Join us at **Green Mic Comedy** where the ***crème de la crème of Parisian comedians*** will illuminate your Sunday night with waves of laughter! **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, **BBC**, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* **📅 When ?** * Every **Sunday** * Doors Open at **7:00 PM - 19H00** * Show Starts at **7:30 PM - 19H30** 📍 **Where** : **Ma Cocotte du Faubourg**.- [5 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e3e7d7639ad:0x582be8084e69e46a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 🚇 Easily accessible from * Métro Lines 8 & 9 (Grands Boulevards) * Métro Line 3 (Bourse) 🎤 **Who are the comedians ?** We book **different comedians every week** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New zeland, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* 🎤 **Why Green Mic ?** 💚 Our promise is that you'll have a great Sunday night and have Enough laughters for the Week ! **Green Mic is a feel-good show** where you can stay for drinks after the show and hangout at The Frog Pubs. We Also offer **Happy-hours prices** when you **show your tickets at the door**. 🎟️ Secure your spot! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite: GreenMicComedy.eventbrite.fr 🎟️ (Check out more links in our bio 📱) \*\*This show is crowd-funded with a pay-what-you-can price and we recommend 12 euros and 5 euros for students with no obligation to pay. #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

Tous les vendredis à 19h, on se retrouve au Red Team, un bar à jeux asiatiques, pour découvrir des jeux un peu différents, boire un bubble tea et relever des défis façon Squid Game dans une ambiance fun et conviviale. Rejoins-nous si tu veux tester, jouer et rencontrer du monde 🙂 Every Friday at 7pm, we meet at Red Team, an Asian games bar, to discover some unique games, enjoy a bubble tea, and take on Squid Game-style challenges in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Join us if you want to try something new, play, and meet new people 🙂

Quoi ? Une opportunité de faire du bien, rencontrer des amis et embellir la place Charles Vallin et les rues autours (dans le 15ème à Paris). Nous nettoyons la rue et jardinons pendant une heure puis prenons un verre ensemble après. Nous apportons tout le matériel nécessaire. Quand ? Tous les jeudi (hors vacances scolaires Zone C), RDV Place Charles Vallin dans le 15e Jeudi à 19h ... près du banc et nos bacs à fleurs :)

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! ### Green Mic Friday Fun Comedy Night \*\*\* English Standup Comedy \*\*\* 🇬🇧 \*\*\* 1 hour show \*\*\* 😂 🎤 \*\*\* Food & Drinks \*\*\* 🍷🍔 🍺🥗 \*\*\* New Lineup every show \*\*\* 🎁🙀 \*\*\* Comedians from all around the world \*\*\* 🗺🌎 **📅 Show Date**: Every Friday **at 8:30 PM** (Doors Open at 8:00 PM - Show starts at 8:30 PM) 📍 Location : Au Soleil de la Butte, [32 Rue Muller, 75018 Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e5d35241d2d:0x1ad390baa0a06d14?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e66e5d35241d2d:0x1ad390baa0a06d14?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111") 🚍🚇 Stations : Métro Line 2(Anvers) or Line 4 & Line 12 \- 6 min walk from The **Basilica of Sacré Cœur de Montmartre** 🎫 Get your Tickets on Eventbrite : [GreenFun.EventBrite.fr](https://GreenFun.EventBrite.fr "https://GreenFun.EventBrite.fr") 🎫 **Since 2021**, Green Mic has featured comedians who have appeared on ***Netflix***\*, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, BBC, Don't Tell Comedy, The Ringers with Bill Burr, **Fringe Festival,** and other big European festivals.\* 🎤 **Who are the comedians?** We book **different comedians every show** and the best visiting comedians from **all around the world** (USA, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, UK, New Zealand, ... more than 50 countries) -- *We share clips of our comedians on Instagram @GreenMicComedy --* #### ABOUT YOUR TICKET :🎫 * You can make a free reservation which is "**first come first served**" for entry, with a donation at the start of the show. RESERVING A FREE TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. *\*\*This show is crowd-funded and our recommended price is 12euros and 7 euros for students.* Follow us on social media for updates and more information! \*\*[@GreenMicComedy ](https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/ "https://www.instagram.com/greenmiccomedy/")\*\*🎤 #ComedyInParis #StandupComedy #ParisNights #GreenMicComedy #LaughOutLoud #ParisEvents #ComedyNight #InternationalComedians #FreeComedy #ParisLife #FunInParis #ExpatsParis #LiveComedy #ThingsToDoInParis 🎭

Unleash your imagination and craft your very own stamp to print a fully personalized poster. You can draw your own design from scratch or choose from a wide range of inspiration that will be provided on the spot. style and home decor. Under expert guidance, you’ll learn the art of linocut, from cutting to printing, ensuring you leave with a beautifully handcrafted piece. You leave with the created stamp, reusable endlessly, and with 2 prints. To make the experience even more enjoyable, sip a soft drink (hot or cold) as you create in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come for the craft, stay for the good vibes, and take home a stamp and poster that’s uniquely yours! ✨🥂 **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

*[English below]* **Profitez de la belle saison pour vivre un "Bain de forêt" qui invite chacun.e à se reconnecter à la joie et l'émerveillement que la forêt nous offre, et emmagasiner pleinement ses bienfaits.** Lors d'un bain de forêt, nous alternons entre des temps de silence et des moments de partage. C'est à la fois introspectif et joyeux, pour (re)trouver de la détente et de la légèreté. * Pour en savoir plus sur les bains de forêt, cliquez [ici](https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret) Le point de départ de cette sortie est la gare de Bois-le-Roi à 11h (ou Gare de Lyon à 9h50 pour prendre le R de 10h05). Le retour se fait à 18h depuis Bois-le-Roi (arrivée Gare de Lyon 18h45). * **Les horaires peuvent varier selon la météo** **Tarif** : en participation consciente *(le montant "équilibre" pour moi serait une moyenne de 35€ par participant.e mais le plus important est que ces journées soient accessibles à tous.tes !)* *NB : je n'utilise pas Meetup come outil pour les inscription. Pour voir les détails pratiques et logistiques de cette sorties* : [c'est ici ](https://forms.gle/Go6Gppi3pdREP81j6) \-\-\-\- **Let the return of the gentle weather be an opportunity to reconnect to the wonderment that the forest offers.** During a forest bathing outing, we alternate between silent introspective moments, and joyful shared practices, so as to find relaxation and cheer. For more information about my forest bathing approach, the information can be found on my website: [https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret](https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret) The starting point of this outing is Bois-le-Roi station at 11am (or Gare de Lyon at 9.50am to catch the 10.05am R train), returning to Paris by the 6pm train (arrives at Gare de Lyon at 6.45) ***Times may vary depending on the weather*** **Tarif** : by "conscious donation" *(the amount which is a balance for me would be an average of 35€ per participant, but the most important thing is that everyone who is interested is able to come!)* *NB : I don't use Meetup as the signup tool. To see all the practical details, please click here* [c'est ici ](https://forms.gle/Go6Gppi3pdREP81j6)

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

Garden to the Max Join the Inniswood Garden Society for their annual meeting and garden reception. Featured speaker, Teresa Woodard, will discuss maximalist gardening Having a maximalist garden is a bold aesthetic choice—yet it also brings vitality back to the earth, in an abundant expression of more. Garden to the Max celebrates gardens across the US that embrace maximalism through joy and wonder, nonstop blooms, and abundant layers 06/07/2026 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Days: Sun Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S Hempstead Rd Westerville, OH, 43081 (614)508-8111 Location Map: Innis House.

Art in the Park: DIY Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone Saturday, May 30, 2026 In this fun hands-on workshop, let your creativity flow as you design and craft your own mosaic stepping stone, perfect for adding a personal touch to your outdoor space! You will use concrete, colorful tiles, and your imagination to create a unique piece of garden art. No experience needed! We will provide the concrete, molds, tiles, and some inspiration patterns. If you have any ceramic pieces, glass, or stones of your own that you would like to add to your mosaic, feel free to bring them, but we will also have plenty on hand. Your mosaic stepping stone will need to set and dry, so we will create them on this day and you will pick yours up within the next week. * Ages 16+. * Registration required by May 26. * Yard ReWild discount applies. Class Fee: $20 1PM - 3PM Location: Shelter 6, Infirmary Mound Park Register here [https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026)

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. Kreager is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with OSU Extension in Licking County * Lakewood Public Library (in Hebron)- May 26 at 7pm [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621) * Johnstown public library at 7:00 pm June 8 [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622) Free to attend, no RSVP needed

Hosted by Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District **Stream Team Sampling Events** Are you interested in the health of local rivers and streams? You can join the Licking County Soil and Water in a Stream Team assessment. These events are a night filled will fun in the water. We look at habitat, biology, and chemical parameters in waterways that indicate how healthy our water is! We would love to see you at one of these events! Family friendly. Free to attend. June Wildwood Park, Granville Where: 785 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Date: 6/11/2026 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. July Velvet Ice Cream, Ye Olde Mill Where:11324 Mount Vernon Rd, Utica, OH 43080 Date: 7/9/2026 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Hosted by Licking County Parks Registration opens at 9am on April 9th. Ladies are you ready? It's back! Every other year we hold the Women's Outdoor Skills Workshop! The day is a chance for women to relax, enjoy exploring new skills in a welcoming environment, and make new connections! Session topics this year include: archery, kayak, stand up paddleboard, outdoor cooking, firemaking, knot tying, foraging, forest bathing, orienteering, nature photography, nature journaling, intro to disc golf, yoga, Tai Chi, birding, intro to backpacking, and more! Lunch is provided. Fee: $75 * Event Address: James Bradley Center, Infirmary Mound Park, 4309 Lancaster Rd, Granville, OH 43023 * Ages 16+. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. * Cancellation: Cancellation deadline is May 20, 2026. Cancellations before this date will receive a refund. There will be 4 sessions: three 1.5 hour sessions throughout the day (9am-10:30am, 10:50am-12:20pm, 1:30pm - 3pm) followed by the final 1 hour wellness short session (3:20pm - 4:20pm). Each session will have 6 or more classes to choose from. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM TO BE FULLY REGISTERED - The link will be in your receipt email. It determines your sessions. Sessions assigned FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Register and pay here: [https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/271/June-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/271/June-2026)

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.