Indoor Plants and Plant Care

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

Bonjour à toutes et à tous, En mai, faisons ce qu'il nous plait le plus dans l'histoire du Meetup **AgilePlayground Paris** : le **Forum Ouvert**. Une présentation formelle : le Forum Ouvert est une manière dynamique et participative de structurer un événement, en mettant l'accent sur la participation et l'échange d'idées. Plus simplement : **ce sont les personnes présentes qui font le programme**. \- Tu pourras donc proposer une activité : un atelier\, un jeu\, une activité que tu aimerais présenter\, essayer\, partager dans notre cadre bienveillant\. \- Tu peux venir avec un ou des outils gamifiés\, utilisés dans ta vie professionnelle par exemple\. \- Si tu es en phase d’apprentissage ou de prototypage\, tu auras probablement beaucoup de retours qui te permettront de t’améliorer\. \- Et si l’inspiration manque\, c’est ok\, tu pourras découvrir des ateliers\, des outils professionnels \(ou sérieux\)\, des formats d’animation collective proposés par d’autres\. Et bien sûr, nous remercions chaleureusement **Goood Paris** et **[Gwen-Anne Le Corre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwen-anne-le-corre-5850732/)** pour l'accueil dans les locaux parisiens proches de Denfert-Rochereau, le **mercredi 27 mai** à partir de **18:30** au **10 villa Lourcines 14e**. **L'agenda indicatif de la soirée :** 18:30 : Accueil 18:45 : Marché aux ateliers (on construit le programme ensemble) 19:00 : Début des ateliers (on va où l'on veut) 20:00 : Poursuite des ateliers (on va où l'on peut) 21:00 : Réseautage (on partage, discute, refait le match ou la partie) 21:30 : Derniers ateliers (on va où l'on meuh) 22:30 : Fin du Meetup Au plaisir de se retrouver en nombre ! PS: Tu peux venir avec tes jeux, tes ateliers, tes envies, ta flemme (aussi) et surtout ta bonne humeur ! ;-) Eric, Gwen-Anne, RegisBob

Hello everyone! The Tonicity & Flexibility class for Dancers with Camille is designed to boost your physical condition and flexibility! Specially created for dancers, it combines targeted exercises that strengthen deep muscles, improve posture, balance, and endurance, while enhancing your flexibility to refine your dance technique. A true asset to help you elevate your dance and your technique! 👉 The trial class is available for **5€.** **TRIAL CLASS REGISTRATION :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant) **📅 CLASS SCHEDULE :** 🔹 **Studios Micadanses (Paris 4th)** 15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – Metro: Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie **Tuesday :** * 21:00–22:00 : Portoricain Salsa On2 – Beginner+/Intermediate **Wednesday** : * 19:00–20:00 : Tonicity & Flexibility – All levels * 20:00–21:00 : Bachata – Beginner * 21:00–22:00 : Bachata – Intermediate/Advanced 🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17th)** 6 rue Lechapelais – Metro: La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome **Saturday :** * 14:00–15:00 : Portoricain Salsa On1 – Intermediate * 15:00–16:00 : Portoricain Salsa On1 – Beginner * 16:00–17:00 : Bachata – Beginner All studios are spacious and equipped with mirrors. **📲 INFO & BOOKINGS:** * Tel : 06 27 48 50 88 * Email : yous.dance@gmail.com * Instagram : @yous.dance / @cami.danse * Facebook : Yous.dance * Website : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)

🇫🇷 Rejoignez-nous pour un atelier théâtral où vous pourrez pratiquer et améliorer votre français tout en vous amusant! Les étudiants de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus à participer à cette session interactive et conviviale, encadrée par des professionnels du théâtre. Venez développer vos compétences linguistiques, votre confiance en vous et votre créativité tout en rencontrant d'autres passionnés de la langue française. Ne manquez pas cette opportunité unique d'allier l'art du théâtre et l'apprentissage de la langue dans une atmosphère chaleureuse et bienveillante. 🇬🇧 Join us for a theatre workshop where you can practise and improve your French in a fun and supportive environment! Students of all levels are welcome to take part in this interactive and friendly session led by theatre professionals. Come along to develop your language skills, self-confidence, and creativity, and to meet other French language enthusiasts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine theatre and language learning in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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)

日本語の説明は下にあります↓ Que se passe-t-il quand on met 3 Français et 3 Japonais autour d’une même table dans un café à Paris ? Furamori organise de petits groupes soigneusement constitués de 4 à 6 personnes, avec 1 à 3 francophones et 1 à 3 japonais, dans un café chaleureux à Paris. Vous pratiquez la langue de l’autre naturellement, comme c’est censé se faire : autour d’un café, avec de vraies personnes, en parlant de la vraie vie. ⚠️ **IMPORTANT :** le RSVP ne réserve PAS votre place. Vous devez vous inscrire sur notre site pour être placé dans un groupe : 👉 furamori.com **Comment ça marche :** * Vous vous inscrivez et complétez un court profil sur notre site * Nous vous plaçons dans un groupe de 6 (Français + Japonais) * Vous recevez l’adresse du café et les informations de votre groupe avant l’événement * Vous venez, vous vous asseyez, et la conversation commence **Cet événement est pour vous si :** * Vous êtes français et apprenez le japonais (tous niveaux) * Vous êtes japonais et apprenez le français (tous niveaux) * Vous voulez pratiquer avec de vraies personnes, pas des applications * Vous êtes curieux de découvrir l’autre culture 🎟️ **Le billet coûte 5 € par personne.** Vous devez vous inscrire et payer sur notre site pour participer : furamori.com Les consommations au café sont à votre charge. Selon la demande, tout le monde ne pourra pas forcément obtenir une place pour cet événement. Si c’est le cas, vous pourrez bien sûr vous inscrire à nouveau pour le prochain événement, car nous donnons la priorité aux personnes qui ont déjà postulé. 📍 L’adresse du lieu sera communiquée après l’inscription. — 🇯🇵 日本語で： パリに住んでいる日本人の方へ！ Furamoriは、フランス語話者と日本語話者あわせて4〜6人の少人数グループを作って、パリのカフェで言語交換をするイベントです。教科書なし、先生なし。ただ本物の会話を楽しむだけ。 フランス語を練習したい方、フランスの文化に興味がある方、ぜひ参加してください！ 参加登録・詳細はこちら → furamori.com/jp

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

Pour la première rencontre du cinéclub je vous propose de découvrir Le Roi et l'Oiseau (1980), un grand classique d'animation. Inspiré du conte de fées d'Ansersen La Bergère et le Ramoneur, ici, leur amour est contrarié par le roi Charles V et Trois Font Huit et Huit Font Seize, redouté de tous sauf de son oiseau moqueur. Il a marqué les fondateurs du Studio Ghibli Miyazaki et Takahata, Takahata en particulier avait déclaré qu'il ne serait pas lancé dans l'animation sans le choc que lui avait procuré ce film. Je vous propose de nous retrouver 10 minutes avant le début de la séance (donc 17h50 au Studio les Ursulines) et pour ceux qui le veulent de prendre un verre en sortant.

**SIGN UP : [yogaclubparis.fr/booking](http://yogaclubparis.fr/booking)** Aiming to tap your own Prana/Vital force/ life energy to heal yourself and enhance the immunity, this is the class for you!! This class will introduce you to different Pranayama (breathing exercise) and Meditation Techniques and will involve a practice of all these techniques coupled with gentle asana/posture practice. Prana is the vital energy needed by physical and subtle layers on our body. It is the Prana or life force in us that nourishes the mind and keeps the body alive. Pranayama means working in the dimension of Prana and is an integral part of a developing yoga practice. In addition to supporting and deepening your Yoga asana practice, learning ways to calm or invigorate the body through breathing will greatly benefit all aspects of your life. Prior practice of Yoga asana/posture is recommended. Meet us at Dally Daoud Speedwell - Dance School in 24 Rue Juge, 75015 Paris. Contact Anu with any questions : +33618285547

[Version française en dessous] Hi! We are aiming to recreate the atmosphere of the Franglish language exchange sessions : you get 30 minutes with a language partner speaking the language you want to practice, then switch to another partner, all while enjoying a drink! Equal time for everyone, and everyone will get to practice! For example if you are an anglophone and want to practice French, you will be paired with someone, speak English for 15 minutes, then switch to French for 15 minutes. After that, you will get a new partner, and start all over again. There will be a 5€ entry fee (in cash or with the Lydia app), and participants will have to buy one drink or get something to eat. We will take a short break at around 8:30, and that will be the perfect time to grab some charcuterie, cheese, or mixed board for 13€. Salut ! Nous souhaitons recréer l'atmosphère des rencontres Franglish : 30 minutes avec un.e partenaire qui parle la langue que vous voulez pratiquer, et ensuite vous passez à un.e autre partenaire, le tout en profitant d'un verre ! Autant de temps de parole pour tous et toutes, et tout le monde pourra pratiquer ! Par exemple si vous êtes anglophone, et vous souhaitez pratiquer le français, vous serez en face de quelqu'un qui parle anglais pendant 15 minutes, puis vous passerez tous les deux au français pendant 15 minutes. Après ça, vous changerez de partenaire, et tout recommence. 5€ de participation (en liquide ou avec l'appli Lydia) seront demandés à l'entrée, et les participants devront commander une consommation. Nous ferons une courte pause vers 20h30, qui sera l'occasion de profiter des planches charcuterie, fromage ou mixte à 13€ proposées par le café.

### **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**

Step into the moody elegance of Le Pigalle and discover an intimate evening curated by Dani — founder of Humble Warrior. For one night, you’re invited to a refined Apéro & Tarot experience where intuition meets atmosphere in the heart of Pigalle. Set within the hotel’s signature, effortlessly chic Parisian vibe, this gathering blends warmth, connection, and a touch of mystery. Guests will enjoy cocktails and conversation while taking turns for a private tarot reading with Dani. Each session offers a moment of personal insight, clarity, and intuitive guidance — a pause to reconnect with yourself within the rhythm of the evening. Between readings, settle into the soulful ambiance, meet like-minded guests, and let the night unfold naturally — somewhere between a Parisian apéro and a deeper inner journey. You will also receive a personalized crystal to take home with you. A night to sip, connect, and realign — where tarot meets the spirit of Pigalle. ✨🍸 **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)

🇬🇧 Welcome to Chitchat ! 😎ChitChat is a friendly social event in Paris where people come together to practice languages and meet new friends. Whether you want to improve the language you’re learning, connect with locals, or simply enjoy conversations with an international crowd, you’ll feel at home. Perfect for newcomers, travelers, and anyone who loves meeting cool people. 🍻 Every Thursday - Starting at 7:30 PM Timeout bar - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (We didn’t choose this place for nothing, the beers are cheaper than a croissant in the Marais 🥸) Feel free to join our 👉🏼 ***[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4qCmyVOuYgLkMVtcfbuO5?mode=ems_copy_t)*** 👈🏼 group for faster and more efficient communication 🇫🇷 Bienvenue au ChitChat ! ❤️‍🔥ChitChat, c’est le meilleur spot à Paris pour faire l’apéro, pratiquer les langues que tu apprends et te faire des potes du monde entier. Nouveau en ville ? De passage ? Ou parisiens confirmé, c’est ici que tu peux discuter librement avec des locaux et des internationaux. 🍷 Chaque jeudi à partir de 19h30. ( T’as de la chance on accepte les retardataires ☘️) au TimeOut - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (On n’a pas choisi ce bar pour rien — les bières sont moins chères qu’un ticket aller-retour de métro. 😉) N'hésitez pas à rejoindre notre groupe 👉🏼 ***[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4qCmyVOuYgLkMVtcfbuO5?mode=ems_copy_t)*** 👈🏼 pour une communication plus rapide et plus efficace

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

SAVE THE DATE! POLLINATOR PATHWAY + LICKING LAND TRUST Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Granville Farmers Market Raccoon Valley Park 1225 River Road | Granville Plant package pre-order available as of 6-May at this link [https://lickinglandtrust.org/store/plant-sale](https://lickinglandtrust.org/store/plant-sale) Sun, Shade and Native Tea garden packages available

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.

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

Nature’s Bounty: Teas & Traditions Hosted by Ohio History Connection: * May. 30 * Time: Noon-4 p.m * General - $15 * Ohio History Connection Member - Free * Location: Newark Earthworks - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Octagon Earthworks 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055 Did you know that Red Willow has the same natural compounds as aspirin? What about Staghorn Sumac and Purple Coneflower, containing large amounts of Vitamin C? Join us as we learn all about the uses of plants. This program will hike the grounds of the Octagon to learn about nature’s bounty. In addition, it will explore the vast knowledge of American Indian peoples regarding how plants help humans. Guests will be able to sample several teas made from plants that will be discussed. Disclaimer: This is for interpretative purposes only, and we are not promoting natural healing or any use of self-care or medical advice. Click here to register [https://hopewellearthworks.org/events/natures-bounty-teas-traditions/](https://hopewellearthworks.org/events/natures-bounty-teas-traditions/) Contact 740.344.0498 or newarkearthworks@ohiohistory.org https://hopewellearthworks.org/site/octagon-earthworks/

**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.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.