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## Licking County and Central Ohio Garden Enthusiasts: Growing Community Through Local Gardening
NEW GROUP!
We're just getting started and looking for our first members to help this community grow from the ground up!
We're a relaxed community of gardening enthusiasts in Licking County and Central Ohio who share a passion for native plants, pollinators, sustainable practices, and Ohio's natural beauty.
*What to expect:*
• Regular posts about local gardening events, plant sales, workshops, and nature programs
• Opportunities to connect with fellow gardeners in our rural community
• A platform to share gardening tips, plant suggestions, and local resources
• Occasional informal meetups at community gardens, arboretums, and nature centers
*A personal note from the organizer:*
As a recent transplant to the area, I'm starting this group to put down roots in more ways than one! Gardening has brought me joy, better health, connection with nature, and a sense of purpose - benefits I hope to share with neighbors who feel the same way.
*This group is perfect for anyone interested in:*
• Learning about Ohio native plants and supporting pollinators
• Discovering local gardening resources and events you might otherwise miss
• Connecting with neighbors who share your gardening interests
• Building a more resilient, nature-friendly community in our rural area
Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, join us to stay informed about local gardening happenings and connect with like-minded enthusiasts in Licking County and beyond!
No membership fees or participation requirements - simply join, stay informed, and participate when you can.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Webinar: Composting Tips & Tricks - Tuesday August 12, 7-8pm on ZoomLink visible for attendees
Virtual Composting Tips & Tricks - Tuesday August 12, 7-8pm on Zoom
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Community Backyards Workshop - Bexley
Join us for a virtual Community Backyards workshop focused on composting! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits like composting. Whether you're experienced or not, learn all the tips and tricks from an experienced pro from Sunny Glen Garden.
City of Columbus residents 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.
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- Monarch Butterflies : From Mexico to Your Backyard! - CincinnatiFirst Unitarian Church, Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones & the Midwest Native Plant Society, Inc.
Monarch Butterflies : From Mexico to Your Backyard!
Presentation by Mark and Nan Plunkett
August 14, 2025 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Click here to register Free, registration required.First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, 536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219.
Free parking in the church lot across from the entrance.As long time monarch enthusiasts, Mark and Nan Plunkett recently visited two Monarch Butterfly overwintering sites, Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, in the Oyamel Fir forests located in Central Mexico. They will speak about their experience, using photos from their trip, and will give us an update of the monarch’s status as well as some interesting thoughts on the future (and past) of the monarch butterfly and what actions we as gardeners can take to help them thrive.
Mark and Nan Plunkett are trained Master Gardener Volunteers and members of the horticulture volunteer team at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Both have completed master’s degrees in Biology with a focus on local conservation from Miami University. As enthusiastic home gardeners, they enjoy not only the plants in the gardens they have created but love how these stationary, rooted plants actually move through the wings of the insects and birds they attract.
