Sustainability

**Registration required [HERE](https://events.wwf.ch/de/day-of-good-deeds-clean-up-by-the-international-volunteers-zurich-4a6vVj1bwn/)!** Switzerland is considered a very clean country. What not everyone knows: We also have a waste problem with a considerable impact on nature and the environment. On the Day of Good Deeds, we want to counteract this and carry out a clean-up together. To begin with, we hear an expert talk about the specific situation of waste and recycling in the city of Zurich. Our guest is Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich. **Program** From 8.45 on: Arrival, welcome-Croissant (offered) 9.00: Start with an expert talk, Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich, 30' 9.30: Start Clean-up, 90' 11.00: Conclusion, sorting and weighing the waste Approx. 11.30: End **Requirements for participation** Good physical condition. **Food and drink** Please bring sufficient drinks with you. Snacks will be provided. **What to bring/equipment** Good shoes, sturdy clothing, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses or rain gear depending on the weather, your own (filled) water bottle, work gloves (if available) **Comments** The event must be canceled in the event of flooding or thunderstorms. You will be informed by email. The Day of Good Deeds is an initiative by Coop.

🌳Join us in combating waste along the banks of the Lake Zug! On the Day of Good Deeds, we will walk along the beautiful lage of Zug, collect discarded litter and dispose of it properly. Registration required at this link: https://events.wwf.ch/de/tag-der-guten-tat-clean-up-in-zug-4a6vVj1biH/overview Most people do not realise that the Zugersee is sadly not exempt from waste. This waste has a considerable impact on nature and the environment. Due to wind, high water, and other variables, these pollutants end up in waterways and can be transported all the way to the ocean. Plastic and other waste are not only an aesthetic problem, but a concrete danger for plants, animals, and people. 📍Meeting Point Train stop Chollermulli, Zug. Meeting point by the public bike parking area on the side of Chamerstrasse. 🤩For who Adults, Families ✅Requirements Good physical condition 🍏Catering Please bring your own beverages. Snacks will be provided by Coop 🥾Equipment Hiking or trekking shoes, robust clothing, depending on the weather sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses or rain gear, your own (filled) drinking bottle, work/gardening gloves (if available). We will need to get down along the bank of the lake, so please wear good shoes and clothing. ⛈Event Cancellation In case of high water or thunderstorm the event has to be cancelled you will be notified through message from Meetup. Please ensure your account is set to receive these notifications.

**Zum Mond und zurück: Was ist die Mathematik dahinter?** Nach einer erfolgreichen Wasserlandung im Pazifischen Ozean wurde **Artemis II** zur ersten bemannten Mission seit über 50 Jahren, die den Mond umrundet und wieder zur Erde zurückgekehrt ist. **Dahinter steckt jede Menge Mathematik.** Warum starten Raketen möglichst nahe am Äquator? Warum gibt es nur ein kurzes „Startfenster“? Wie berechnet man die Flugbahn eines Raumfahrzeugs? Und wann genau muss eine Rakete ihre Triebwerke für ein Manöver zünden? Mit **nur grundlegenden Mathematikkenntnissen** und einem neugierigen Geist entdecken Sie die faszinierende Mathematik hinter **einer Reise zum Mond und zurück**. Begleiten Sie uns zu einem Abend voller Entdeckung und orbitalem Denken. In **Volketswil** heisst es: **we have lift-off**. **Tickets** * Ab 16 Jahren: CHF 25 bei Voranmeldung via info@volkibrains.ch, CHF 30 CHF an der Abendkasse * Bis 15 Jahre: kostenlos **Ort:** Chappeli – Schulstube, Alte Gasse 5, 8604 Volketswil **Datum:** 30\. Mai 2026\, 18:00–19:30 Uhr \(Türöffnung 17:45 Uhr\)

[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)** or **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **Make New Friends this Sunday** Join us for a relaxed forest walk focused on great conversations, not intense hiking. We’ll match you with new friends for one-on-one chats – no small talk, just real connection. It’s the perfect Sunday to move your body, breathe fresh air, and meet like-minded people! ☯️ **Coming alone? That’s totally fine!** We’ll match you with people who share your vibe using the Social Circle app - we will introduce you to it during the event **Stay in the loop:** Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location on the day: [https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU](https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU) *If the link doesn’t open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer.* **Timeline** * ⏰ **11:45** – Meet under the big clock at Zurich Main Station (HB) * **12:15** – Take line 10 up to Uetliberg * **12:40** – Arrival at the top and quick icebreakers to get things flowing * ️ **13:00** – Walk through the forest (panorama trail) with one-on-one matchups (we switch partners along the way) Enjoy live music with Annebel Personeni * ️ **14:30** – Arriving at Restaurant Felsenegg and head back to the city **What to Bring** * Your smartphone for the friend-matching * Comfy shoes for forest trails * Water and a small snack to keep your energy up Let’s make your Sunday social, simple, and refreshing! **Disclaimer** Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners. Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

**Brief description:** Starting our journey in Walenstadt, we set off on a spectacular hike along the northern part of the Walensee towards Weesen. The trail leads us through forests and along rocky paths, rewarding us with magnificent panoramic views of the lake and the majestic Churfirsten mountain range. Along the way, we will hike through the charming, car-free village of Quinten with its unique Mediterranean flair, and then pass the Seerenbach Falls, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Switzerland, before finally reaching our destination in Weesen. During our break in Quinten, we can go for a refreshing swim in the lake and enjoy lunch in some of the restaurants. **Komoot Link:** [https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2988439408](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2988439408) **Key data** Length: 20,1 km Ascent: 730 m Descent: 720 m Duration without breaks: approx. 6:52 hours Technical difficulty: according to Komoot SAC T2. SAC T2: Mountain hiking trail - Trail with a clear route throughout. Terrain is steep in places. Risk of falling cannot be ruled out. Elementary sure-footedness. Elementary sense of direction. **Arrival and departure** Meeting point: 8:30 Zürich HB under the blue angel 8:43 S25 from Zürich HB track 7 to Ziegelbrücke 9:28 S17 to Walenstadt Start of Hike: 9:46 in Walenstadt **Breaks** We plan to take a short break about every hour. Around 12:00, we’ll take a 30-minute break for anyone who wants to have lunch. We expect to arrive in Quinten around 15:00 and take a longer break there of about 60 minutes. Anyone who wants to can have lunch at a restaurant, drink coffee, eat ice cream, or go swimming. Since this is a fairly long hike, please make sure to bring plenty of food and drinks. **Disclaimer** Important Notice This is NOT a guided tour, but an informal meetup of individuals acting on their own responsibility. Participation is at your own risk. Each participant is solely responsible for: * assessing the requirements and difficulty of the hike, * evaluating their own fitness and capabilities, * ensuring adequate equipment (boots, clothing, Sun cream, tick repellent etc.) and sufficient insurance coverage, * checking the weather forecast in advance. In case professional rescue services are required, each participant will be responsible for the costs. The organizer accepts no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or death that may result directly or indirectly from this event. The organizer does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the hike description. By joining this hike, you agree to the terms stated above. **Image license** (example image, not from the tour) GeminiAI generated

Start your weekend with good energy, movement and new connections. JAC Run Club is a relaxed social run in Zurich designed for all levels — whether you run often or just want to move, meet people and enjoy the city. We’ll do an easy-paced 4–5 km run together around the lake, followed by coffee and hangouts at MAME. Come solo or bring a friend — the goal is simple: run, connect and feel good. ✨ 📍 Bürkliplatz, Zurich 🕘 09:00 Meetup ☕ Coffee after the run Everyone is welcome.

**_DE_** (_EN below_): Wir, Peter und Patrick, sind zwei Physiotherapeuten mit einer Leidenschaft für Sport und Bewegung. Bei unserem **Gruppenfitness Training** trainierst du gemeinsam mit anderen, das motiviert, macht Spaß und hilft, dranzubleiben. Wir kombinieren Kraft, Ausdauer, Beweglichkeit und funktionelle Übungen, passend für alle Fitnesslevels. **Wichtig:** Bitte kommt in bequemer Sportkleidung. Wer nicht direkt auf dem Boden trainieren möchte, bringt gerne eine Matte mit. Du kannst an einem kostenlosen Probetraining teilnehmen. Danach besteht die Möglichkeit, ein Trainingsabo zu lösen: • 5 Trainings: 160 CHF • 10 Trainings: 280 CHF • 20 Trainings: 490 CHF Werde Teil unserer aktiven Community und erlebe, wie viel Energie Gruppentraining geben kann! **_EN_** We, Peter and Patrick, are two physiotherapists with a passion for sports and movement. In our **group fitness sessions**, you train together with others! it’s motivating, fun, and helps you stay consistent. We combine strength, endurance, mobility, and functional exercises, suitable for all fitness levels. **Important:** Please wear comfortable sports clothing. If you prefer not to train directly on the ground, feel free to bring a mat. You can join a free trial session. After that, you have the option to choose a training package: • 5 sessions: CHF 160 • 10 sessions: CHF 280 • 20 sessions: CHF 490 Become part of our active community and experience how energizing group training can be!

English below. Der Klang des Gongs erzeugt eine kraftvolle Welle, die durch den ganzen Körper fliesst, berührt jede Zelle, jeden Gedanken und jedes Gefühl, klärt, harmonisiert und führt zu tiefer Entspannung. Der Gong führt dich genau dorthin, wo deine Seele sein möchte. 💫 Mögliche Wirkungen der Klangtherapie: • Tiefe Entspannung • Befreiung von Anspannung • Abbau von Stress und Ängsten • Verbesserter Schlaf und erhöhte Konzentration • Regeneration des Nerven- und Hormonsystems • Emotionales und energetisches Gleichgewicht • Auflösung unbewusster Muster und Ängste • Verbesserung der Durchblutung und der Beweglichkeit, Entspannung der Muskeln 🎵 Klangtherapie ist eine uralte, spirituelle Methode der Heilung, Verjüngung und Transformation. Heute ist sie eine der natürlichsten Methoden, um mit sich selbst und seiner Lebensenergie in Verbindung zu treten. 💖 Kommen Sie und teilen Sie diese Erfahrung – lassen Sie uns gemeinsam in den Raum des Klangs eintauchen, wo sich der Körper entspannt, der Geist Frieden findet und das Herz sich daran erinnert, was Liebe ist. Anmeldung hier oder online: www.om-center.ch Bezahlung vor Ort auch möglich per Twint, Karte oder bar. \-\-\-\- ENGLISH \-\-\-\- The sound of the gong creates a powerful wave that flows through the entire body, touching every cell, every thought, and every feeling, clearing, harmonizing, and leading to deep relaxation. The gong takes you exactly where your soul wants to be. 💫 Possible effects of sound therapy: • Deep relaxation • Release of tension • Reduction of stress and anxiety • Improved sleep and increased concentration • Regeneration of the nervous and endocrine systems • Emotional and energetic balance • Dissolution of unconscious patterns and fears • Improved circulation and mobility, relaxation of muscles 🎵 Sound therapy is an ancient, spiritual method of healing, rejuvenation, and transformation. Today, it is one of the most natural ways to connect with yourself and your life energy. 💖 Come and share this experience—let's dive into the space of sound together, where the body relaxes, the mind finds peace, and the heart remembers what love is. Register here or online at: www.om-center.ch Payment on site via Twint, credit card, or cash possible.

☀️ Summer Hatha Yoga & Brunch in Zurich ☀️ Join us for a relaxed and refreshing Hatha Yoga & Summer Brunch on Sunday 31 May in Zurich – in the green area near Wollishofen. We’ll begin at 10:30 with 1h yoga practice, open to all levels – including beginners. 🧘 Yoga spots are limited to 20 participants. Cost is 25 CHF - please pay via Twint +41 791977702 to save your spot. 🥐 After yoga, we’ll stay together from for a relaxed picnic-style brunch. This part is open to everyone – no registration, no fees. Feel free to join us at any time :) Just bring your own food, drinks, and good vibes. What to bring: Yoga mat Comfortable clothes Water Your own brunch items 🍓🥐🧃 To stay up to date join the WhatsApp group 🌿 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT)

[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)**[ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)or **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **Aquarelle Workshop: Nature Sketching at Käferberg (nexto to the water fountain)** Explore the beauty of Zürich through watercolor! Join our weekly Sunday sessions (14:00) at **Käferberg Grillstelle**. We’ll translate the forest, the Waldhaus, and the people into unique art. * **Guided Instruction:** Learn to compose surroundings into beautiful paintings. * **All-Inclusive:** All materials provided for **CHF 40**. * **Be Prepared:** Bring snacks, a jacket, and something to sit on. The Fine Print (Keep this at the bottom of any version) 📲 **Stay Updated:** [Join the Event WhatsApp Group ](https://link.social-circle.ch/eTkI)*(Trouble joining? Try opening the link in WhatsApp Web on your desktop)* **Need help?** Contact Ravi: **076 224 26 99** **Join the Community:** [More events here](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD) **Important Info:** * No experience required—just your festive spirit! * Tickets are **non-refundable**. * Photos may be taken for social media; please inform the organizer if you prefer not to be included.

**BREATH, MUSIC & A SPACE TO FULLY SWITCH OFF** 🗓 Date: **Sunday**, **31\. May** 🕗 Time: **18:00 -20:00** 🎟️[Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47) 📍 Location: [ANNTIN studio, Glattbrugg train station](https://www.google.com/maps/place/ANNTIN+%7C+wellbeing+studio+%7C+reformer+pilates,+yoga,+dance,+relaxation/@47.4303607,8.5571861,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4790750ff37aaae5:0x6d7fac36f579e52a!8m2!3d47.4303607!4d8.559761!16s%2Fg%2F11ynkd5pn6?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwOC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=8e162335-44a5-4968-88b0-97308defc0c3) (10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon) ⸻ What to expect 🌬️ **Breath & movement** to unlock the body 🎵 **Deep immersive music journey** 🫁 **Conscious connected breathing** **⚡ Emotional release & nervous system reset** 🧠 From stress and overthinking into presence 🌙 Leave feeling calm, clear & deeply grounded ⸻ Most people end their Sunday already stressed about Monday. **This evening is the opposite.** **SOUND ESCAPE** is a guided breathwork & music experience designed to help you fully switch off the noise, release built-up tension and reconnect with yourself through breath, sound and feeling. We start with simple **breath-led movement** to open the body, lungs and airways, helping you land in the present moment instead of staying stuck in your head. Then the journey deepens. Through **conscious connected breathing**, carefully selected music and waves of activation and release, you’ll move through different emotional and nervous system states, from tension into calm, from mental noise into clarity, from holding on into letting go. **No performance.** **No pressure.** **Just music, breath and space to feel again.** [🎟 Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47) ⚠️ Limited spots available — join early to secure your spot. In case of any questions contact us here: [WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IguE1nGj7Eg7fbkA3kHr9M?mode=gi_t)

Join us on 31 May from 20:00 for a relaxed evening by the lake with good food, international vibes, and new connections. This is a potluck-style dinner, which means everyone brings something small to share — homemade, store-bought, snacks, drinks, or a dish from your home country are all welcome 😊 The goal of the evening is to meet new people, enjoy the sunset together, and create a warm and social community atmosphere outdoors. Everyone is welcome! Most participants will likely be young professionals between approximately 25 and 40 years old. Please note: I will be teaching a Pilates class at the same location until 20:00 (you can find more information about the event in the Meetup “Lakeside Pilates”). If you arrive earlier, I kindly ask you to keep the atmosphere calm and quiet until the class has finished 🙏 Bring: ✨ Something to share ✨ A blanket or something comfortable to sit on ✨ Warm clothes for the evening ✨ Good energy and openness to connect Looking forward to a cozy international evening by the lake ☀️ Join the Spring Together Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ESXXl7mYt5ALijJfdm27RP

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.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

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

Stop by the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers’ (MGVs) table at the Farmers Market to pick up your free Veggie plant of the month to add (or start!) your vegetable garden. The little plants come with instructions and tips. Have other garden related questions? Bring your questions to one of the MGVs in the green shirts. ******************* Newark Grows 1st & 3rd Friday, May 1-Oct. 2 Our Booth at the Canal Farmers Market 4pm- 7pm 36 E. Canal Street, Newark JOIN US AT THE CANAL MARKET DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET IN NEWARK, May – October (First and third Fridays of the month) Free plants, seeds, and gardening information! May 1 Buttercrunch Lettuce May 15 Double Curled Parsley June 5 Mark Twain Tomato June 19 Aconcagua Elongated Sweet Pepper July 3 Market Closed for 4th of July Weekend July 17 Silver Slicer Cucumber August 7 Wizard Coleus August 21 German Thyme September 4 Sweet Bunch non heading Broccoli September 18 Strike Shell Pea October 2 Garlic No RSVP needed- just show up and enjoy the market! See you there!

**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.