Oh The Places We Will Go!

Michelle Shinew at theWorthington Hills Garden Club

March 11, 2015

Here’s my story—I love to watch people bloom and grow. During the past four years…

Our Garden Keeps Growing

If you had a few hours to explore…

Down on the Farm-Stratford Ecological Center

Out in the Garden-Kobacker OhioHealth Hospice

Into the Swamp-Sawmill Wetlands Educational Area

Stratford Ecological CenterGreenhouse, barn, woods, swamp, pond and gardens provide a place for visitors to touch growing things and learn about their magic. 740-363-2548www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org

Located just 10 minutes north of Powell, it will take you out of the city and back in time! Kids of all ages come out and play.

Greenhouse, Gardens and Farm keeps plenty growing for visitors to taste and take home—plants, veggies, eggs, meat, honey for sale.

 740-363-2548www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org

Barn, Farm Equipment, Crops, Syrup, Cider—Lots of Work to be Done!!!

Sheep, Goats, Llamas, Pigs, Cows, Chickens and Bees depend on us. Nature Trails, Sugar Bush,

Wildflowers, Frogs, Salamanders, Birds, Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Kobacker House-OhioHealth HospiceLinda HansonVolunteer Resources ManagerOhioHealth HospiceKobacker House800 McConnell DriveColumbus, Ohio 43214 Email: Linda.Hanson@ohiohealth.comPhone: (614) 533-6005

The McConnell-Kobacker-Red’s Lodges Complex is open to the public and a beautiful spot to meet someone for a quiet walk and talk. Take the opportunity to see why so many find comfort here.

This Is Like Home—Artwork, Kitchen, Library, Cozy Living Rooms, Patios and Lyden, our

Dog

Patient Rooms with Family Accommodations

Chapel and Legacy Room

Sawmill Wetlands Educational AreaAn incredible oasis in the middle of a retail wasteland is a place for kids of all ages to come out and play.

Join us on Facebook and come the First Saturday of Every Month from 10-noon.

The Wetlands were waiting for some Friends to care.There is no reason to compete with others to share nature experiences. When we get folks outside, everyone wins!

What We’ve Done What We’re Going to Do

Partnered with ODNR and others

Expand the Access and Programs

Established 1st Saturdays and Special Programs

Create a GreenSpot Community

Started Clearing Invasives and Planting Natives

Develop School and Scout Connections

Became a 501.3.c with City

Build New Features: Kiosk, Chimney Tower, Shared Use Paths…

Invited the Audubon Young Birders to Monitor Houses

Watch Our Gardens Grow

Recognized for our Accomplishments

Spread the Word, Share the Wealth, Keep the Faith

Worthington Hills Garden Club Friends

Partners Programs

Worthington Hills Garden Club Friends

Promotions Planting

Sawmill Wetlands Calendar of Events• APRIL

4th-Sawmill Saturday 10-Noon  Trail Blazing -Continue to replace invasives with native plants and create a new walkway for visitors to enjoy the Wetlands and Woodlands.22nd  Earth Day Celebration 6-8 p.m.  Bring your picnic! -Join us for a chance to watch the sunset as we learn how we can make the Sawmill Wetland Area one of Columbus’ best Green Spot Neighborhoods.26th-National Wildlife Federation Tree/City of Columbus Planting-1-3 p.m.  Come to celebrate the planting of trees and milkweed at the Wetlands and your backyard.  Bring shovels, gloves and buckets for water!

Wherever you go, there will be Friends.Now it is time for audience participation—write down the places you’ve discovered.

OUTSIDE IN OHIO INSIDEDublin 4th of July-top of the Stadium

Mentor Headlands Beach

Worthington Farmers Market

Medick Estates Lightning Bugs

Geneva State Park Highbanks Nature Center

Worthington Farmer’s Market

Any Preservation Park

Ohio Supreme Court Tour

Any Darlene Sillick Program-Ohio Wildlife Center/Columbus Audubon

Mt Adams Cincinnati Art Museum & Taft Museum-Free Sundays

Grange Ins. Audubon Center Library---------Coursera MOOC

Dublin Chimney Swifts and Indian Run Trail/Falls

Yellow Springs, Glen Helen & Raptors/Clifton Falls

Columbus Art Museum-Sundays free

Greenlawn Cemetery First Saturday-----------Zoo Free March 14-Wear Green

Biggest Bird Week-Magee Marsh----------Circleville Pumpkin Show

OSU-Baccalaureate, Presentations, Planetarium Shows, Top Floor of Library