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Historic Preservation Events Today
Join in-person Historic Preservation events happening right now
Coding Club Presents @Sentry: Adapting songs with ChatGPT; Code, Posture and AI
**Location:**
Sentry \| Jakov\-Lind\-Straße 5/4OG 1020 Wien \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ccu6A5W5Wm9YKcJ46](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ccu6A5W5Wm9YKcJ46)
(entrance is next to Max&Benito, 4th floor)
**Agenda:**
18:00 \| Arriving\, Networking\, Registration
18:30 \| Keynote and welcome
18:45 \| Talk 1 \| Evgenii \| Adapting Songs with ChatGPT \- How to Translate a Song Without Killing It
19:15 \| Break\, networking
19:30 \| Talk 2 \| Balazs \| Code\, Posture and AI: Preventing Spine Problems in Developers
20:00 \| Open Mic: 1\-Minute Lightning Talks \- add your slide here: [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13w2QJtmDnn3_YqJy9eRWbvgtyyc7t1ISF4nHNnnHMfE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13w2QJtmDnn3_YqJy9eRWbvgtyyc7t1ISF4nHNnnHMfE/edit?usp=sharing)
20:15 \| Food\, Drinks & Networking till 21:00
***Overview about Talks:***
**Talk 1st:**
**Adapting Songs with ChatGPT**
In this talk, I’ll explore how ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Suno can be used to adapt songs from Russian, Spanish, and Hindi into singable English. We’ll look at why literal translation often fails, how to preserve emotion, rhythm, and rhyme, and how AI tools can help turn raw meaning into lyrics that actually work as a song.
**Talk 2nd:**
**Code, Posture and AI: Preventing Spine Problems in Developers**
This talk explores how AI-based tools can support early detection through posture monitoring, movement analysis, and ergonomic feedback, and where medical expertise is still needed to prevent long-term spinal damage.
**About Dr\. Balazs Abraham \|**
Balazs is a medical specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, he brings a perspective from outside the usual software bubble, connecting professional experience, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary ideas.
**About Evgenii Avdeev \|**
Evgenii has been playing music, singing, and performing since the age of five. In his free time, he enjoys vibe coding and experimenting with AI-assisted music and lyrics
**Our sponsor:**
Sentry \| [https://sentry.io/](https://sentry.io/)
[Coding Club Vienna @Lindedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/coding-club-vienna/)
Jim Libby's Re-Actor's Studio
Where Imagination Meets Expression
Use this event for drop in style attendance. You will pay 55€ per session.
You can book the whole season at a reduced price [here](https://reactors.viennaimprov.org)!
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Payment
Click on "Participate" to join a session and pay 55€ per session by sending the amount to
IBAN: AT072011184621669600
BIC: GIBAATWWXXX
Account Holder: ViennaImprov eV
Reference: WSRS + Your Meetup Name
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Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your participation, you can just attend another session, just make sure you make it in time so others can join from the
waiting list(if there is one), otherwise you will lose this "voucher".
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Event Description
Whether you’re deep in your craft, starting your journey, or finding your way back to performing, this 8-part workshop series invites you to take creative risks, sharpen your tools, and connect through play.
Led by actor, director, improviser, and seasoned teacher, Jim Libby, each session brings a fresh focus: sometimes physicality or emotional truth, other times improvisation or text work, or even authenticity training, or the craft of connection.
Bilingual and welcoming: Sessions flow naturally in both English and German. No matter which language you bring, you’re fully included.
What participants say:
👉 “A safe space - even when I was way out of my comfort zone.”
👉 “Sometimes challenging, sometimes life-changing, always fun.”
👉 “Jim doesn’t preach one method… he asks the right questions.”
👉 “An energy boost every time. You grow just by doing… and watching.”
Photo Walk - Foto Arsenal
Join me for a visit to Foto Arsenal! :)
Exhibitions at that time will be [Photo I Brut. Feeling Photography – From the Bruno Decharme Collection](https://www.fotoarsenalwien.at/en/exhibition/photo-brut-en) and [Lu Yang. The DOKU Trilogy](https://www.fotoarsenalwien.at/en/exhibition/lu-yang-en).
IMPORTANT: please note that there is an entrance fee to Foto Arsenal (10€ normal, 7€ discounted)
Board Game Tuesday
We know that meeting new people in Vienna’s Meetup scene can feel a bit repetitive. While different hosts and formats exist, you often end up seeing the same faces. That’s why we’re shaking things up!
We’ve teamed up with Mausen Bar to bring you an exciting new Board Game Night - one that goes beyond Meetup and expands your social circle even further!
📅 Every Tuesday (except some holidays/celebrations), 7-10PM
📍 Mausen Bar (Türkenstraße 33, 1090 Wien).
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and great company. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just looking to meet new people in a relaxed setting, this is the perfect event for you! Plus, you can order delicious food and drinks right at the venue while you play.
Come for the games, stay for the connections, and make Vienna feel even more like home. See you there!
Please note that this free event is made possible through the generous support of the restaurant. In order to maintain a strong partnership and continue offering events like this at no cost, we kindly ask that all attendees support the venue by placing an order during their visit. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sound & Cacao | Opening space for new energy
## Sound & Cacao \| Opening space for new energy
**Unwind midweek and join us for a cacao & sound experience.**
**Contribution: 39,56 €**
[Please book your tickets on Eventbrite, just klick here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-cacao-opening-space-for-new-energy-tickets-1988752135172?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*3yesh8*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODUwOTM1NzYwLjE3Nzg1MzU3MDk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzg1MzU3MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzg1MzU3NjYkajIkbDAkaDA.)
We begin with ceremonial cacao from Guatemala (the finestquality, full-bodied criollo).
From there, you’ll be guided into a simple meditation, followed by a calming sound bath with crystal and tibetien bowls to deepen the experience.
We close the evening with a sharing circle (optional) and integration, letting the uplifted mood carry into the days ahead.
Held in English.
No prior experience needed. Just come as you are.
**What to expect**
* Ceremonial cacao (Criollo, Guatemala)
* Sound bath with crystal bowls
* Meditation & awareness practice
* Sharing circle (optional)
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**Contribution: 39,56 €**
**Max 15 person - reserve your place in time!**
[Get your ticket!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-cacao-opening-space-for-new-energy-tickets-1988752135172?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*3yesh8*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODUwOTM1NzYwLjE3Nzg1MzU3MDk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzg1MzU3MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzg1MzU3NjYkajIkbDAkaDA.)
Location: Holi Holland - Hollandstraße 9, 1020 Wien
**Your hosts**
Tina \| Sound Healing \| @yogaclub\.tina
Timea \| Cacao & Meditation \| @solunarituals
Sound Bath for Grounding and Renewal
On Tuesday at 19:30, I invite you to join me for a 75-minute meditation and sound bath journey.
We’ll begin with gentle breathwork to arrive fully in the body and create space within. From there, you’ll be guided into a deep sound meditation — a moment to slow down, quiet the mind, and reconnect through sound and stillness.
This is a space for rest, grounding, clarity, and inner calm.
Everyone is welcome, and no previous experience is needed.
Just come as you are.
Feel free to bring a blanket, warm socks, or anything that helps you feel safe, cozy, and relaxed.
After the session, we’ll share a cup of tea and have some time to connect and chat.
Outdoor Yoga
Outdoor Yoga Stunde auf English oder Deutsch, je nach dem wer kommt :)
Auf Spendenbasis!
Einfach ne Yogamatte mitbringen und entspannen.
Bis denn :)
PS: Bitte früh genug kommen!
English:
Outdoor Yoga class in English or German, depending on who comes :)
Based on donations!
Just bring a yoga mat and relax.
See you soon :)
P.S.: Please arrive early!
Historic Preservation Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
#3 PostgreSQL Meetup Vienna (Afterwork Edition)
Special (aka "no time to prepare more") - Edition of the **PostgreSQL Meetup in Vienna** is coming up!
We have no talks planned, no agenda in place. Just join for drinks and meals and networking with other PostgreSQL people.
**When:** May 28, 2026 — 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
**Where:** tbd Vienna
**Preliminary Agenda:**
The group makes the agenda :)
please RSVP. I will organize a place to meet, drink & eat.
Photo Walk - Vienna before work
Join me for a photo walk through the city centre :)
We will gather at Stephansdom and make our way past Am Hof to Minoritenkirche and Volksgarten (opens 7am).
The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 10 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear.
Afterwork: Il Dolce Far Niente
Please read everything! Check this event again on the day (weather updates, last‑minute changes, etc.).
And please be polite: cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend.
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**Hello everyone!**
Escape the workday for **Il Dolce Far Niente.**
Let's meet this time at "**Der Garten"** at the Prater—a beautiful outdoor space perfect for a relaxed evening. Come enjoy some food and drinks in the fresh air as we toast to the art of doing absolutely nothing.
Join me on this little adventure!
Stock Market MeetUp Vienna | Aktien-Stammtisch Wien
**Your community to connect, interact, and exchange in person.**
We delve into topics like **stocks, ETFs, currencies, options, and crypto**. Whether you're a **beginner** eager to learn the basics or an **advanced investor** looking to refine your strategies, our discussions offer valuable insights for everyone. Our community-driven approach fosters shared learning, enhances understanding, and aims to improve financial outcomes, all while having fun. We encourage sharing strategies, resources, and insights. If your plans change, kindly update your RSVP to "not attending." More about our community: [https://wiesinger-investment.at/community/](https://wiesinger-investment.at/community/)
If your goal is simply to sell products, there are other events more suited to your needs.
**Location:**
We are in a **separate room in the basement**. After you enter the restaurant, just go straight and after a few steps, turn left and head downstairs to our event location. For every main course, you will receive one small drink for free.
**Agenda:**
👉 18:30 \- 19:30 \| Welcome & Networking
👉 19:30 \- 20:00 \| Market Insights: Understanding Current Economic Indicators
👉 20:00 \- 20:30 \| The European Playbook: Essential Keys for Local Stock Picking
👉 20:30 \- 22:30 \| Networking \| Connect\, interact and exchange
**Speaker:**
Olivier - Member of Stock Market Meetup and successfull private investor.
Klaus - Passionate Investor since 2014 with a return of 1.200% in stocks, founder of Stock Market Meetup Vienna & Wiesinger Investment "Börse ohne Blabla" seminars.
**Photos and Videos:** Photos and videos will be taken during the event to capture the great atmosphere and moments of togetherness. These photos will then be uploaded to social media pages. By attending the event, you agree that photos and videos of you may be taken and published. If you do not want photos and videos of you to be published, please let me know before the event starts.
Waldmüller exhibition at the Lower Belvedere
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller: True to Nature brings together the iconic Austrian painter's sweeping landscapes alongside works by his European contemporaries: Constable, Corot, Rousseau. It's a rare chance to see Waldmüller's nature paintings placed in their full 19th-century context.
We'll meet at the Lower Belvedere entrance, explore at our own pace, and gather afterwards for coffee nearby.
[https://www.visitingvienna.com/sights/museums/belvedere-sites/waldmuller-exhibition/](https://www.visitingvienna.com/sights/museums/belvedere-sites/waldmuller-exhibition/)
**Please buy your tickets before coming to the event.
A-B-SEE – Cinema of Challenge
**A-B-SEE** is a serious, responsible idea; intended strictly for the strong of heart and anti-dogmatic, open-eyed, and courageously curious cinematic adventure seekers.
*Apply only if the description fits.*
These events center on uncompromising, taboo-free, film art exploration.
*Leave your comfort zone outside.*
For **[FilmStory](https://www.meetup.com/filmstory/)** regular members only.
* Orientation call prior to first date of participation.
* Limited to 10 participants per event.
Humming Traditions: SODAI - Straw, Form & Wind
An immersive workshop for adults, quiet hands, patient minds, and those who enjoy the slow rhythm of creation.
🌿Limited spots. The group is limited to 8 people. You can secure your place by purchasing a ticket through the link:
https://doobeedoo-goodies.sumupstore.com/produkt/humming-traditions-sodai-straw-form-and-wind
🌿Date: 27th of May
🌿Time: 18:00—20:30 (it might take longer, depending on group tempo)
🌿Location: DooBeeDoo Goodies Atelier (Märzstraße 86, 1150 Vienna)
Step into the gentle rhythm of creation and discover Sodai, traditional Lithuanian straw mobiles that once filled homes with balance, harmony, and quiet beauty. In this workshop, we will explore the geometry of air, learning how to prepare and string straw into delicate symmetrical forms that sway softly with every breeze. Piece by piece, your hands will follow the same patterns that generations before us used to invite order and peace into their homes.
You’ll learn the basic techniques of straw preparation, stringing, and construction, and experience how a simple natural material can transform into something light, precise, and full of meaning. Together, we’ll move through a calm, meditative process, each gesture connecting thought, breath, and creation in quiet balance.
By the end, you’ll leave not only with your own handmade Sodas, a timeless ornament carrying both heritage and your creative touch, but also with the knowledge, focus, and stillness that this ancient craft awakens. It feels less like finishing an object and more like completing a gentle ritual of patience and peace.
To keep the experience personal and attentive, the group will be small and intimate, space is limited, so that every participant can receive individual guidance and care.
This workshop invites you to slow down, focus, and reconnect — with your hands, your thoughts, and the quiet poetry of simple materials. No previous experience is needed, only patient hands, a calm mind, and an eye for quiet detail.
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Humming Traditions is a series of creative workshops that explore the living, breathing essence of cultural practices. Each event invites participants to connect with ancient techniques, natural materials, and artistic expression in a hands-on, immersive experience.
The series celebrates the quiet resonance of tradition, the subtle vibrations, textures, and forms that have carried meaning through centuries. Whether through sound, movement, or craft, Humming Traditions is about experiencing culture as a living, dynamic, and tactile art form.
Each workshop stands on its own yet shares a common thread: creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to nature and heritage. Participants leave with newly learned skills, a calm mind, and a deeper appreciation for cultural artistry.
Historic Preservation Events Near You
Connect with your local Historic Preservation community
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**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.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Food Preservation Workshops - Water Bath Canning - Granville - Free
Hosted by OSU Extension
Summer 2026 Food Preservation Workshops
Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food at home. Learn basic food preservation methods including pressure canning, water bath canning and drying.
June 4 - Water Bath Canning
July 9 - Pressure Canning
August 6 - Drying Fruits and Vegetables
We're excited to once again welcome Shari Gallup from The Ohio State University Extension Office to lead a series of Life Local food preservation workshops.
These hands-on sessions are designed to help participants learn practical, time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal foods at home.
Registration is not yet open but will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on this wonderful series.
Time 5:00 p.m.
Location Bryn Du Mansion
587 Jones Road, Granville
https://www.bryndu.com/public-events
Free Backyard Conservation Workshop - get $50 voucher for your yard! Westerville
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



















