EDUCATION: Shimmer Watercolors
TO ATTEND YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EDUCATIONAL CLASS WITH THE BEXLEY RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
REGISTER HERE
Discover the eastern forest in this shimmer, watercolor workshop, led by artist, and Naturalist Nora Steele. Participants will learn about the diverse flora and fauna that call Ohio home in this class you will use shimmer watercolors that will make your subjects come to life with a glowing 3-D effect, which is perfect for the beginning, inexperienced artist, looking to deepen their understanding of the natural world.
DATE: Saturday, January 18
TIME: 10:30am-12:00pm
LOCATION: Jeffery Mansion, Garden Room
AGES: This program is family friendly, best suited for 8 and up
EDUCATION: Ohio Arts Council Presents- Aging Creatively (Class VII)
Art Series for seniors 55+
Location: Fairfield County District Library (219 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH)
Class VII: This hands-on program combines both art and nature education by challenging participants to explore a forest habitat and then express their discoveries through collaborative collage. Participants will first create a series of individual collages representing different aspects of a forest ecosystem. Then, through collaboration, participants will work together to blend and display the creations in a public exhibition; showcasing the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and our place within a larger ecosystem.
Please plan to attend all classes. There will be a commencement ceremony on December 13 at 2:30 pm.
Full List of Class Dates:
September 3 (10:15am-12:00)
September 10 (10:15am-12:00)
September 24 (10:15am-12:00)
October 8 (10:15am-12:00)
November 19 (10:15am-12:00)
December 3 (10:15am-12:00)
December 10 (10:15am-12:00)
Commencement Ceremony December 13 2:30-4:30pm
Project funding provided by the Ohio Arts Council, through a grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
SHOP: Brukner Nature Center Arts and Crafts Show
Vending table at Brukner Nature Center for their annual Winter Arts and Crafts Show
EDUCATION: Ohio Arts Council Presents- Aging Creatively (Class VI)
Art Series for seniors 55+
Location: Fairfield County District Library (219 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH)
Class VI: This hands-on program combines both art and nature education by challenging participants to explore a forest habitat and then express their discoveries through collaborative collage. Participants will first create a series of individual collages representing different aspects of a forest ecosystem. Then, through collaboration, participants will work together to blend and display the creations in a public exhibition; showcasing the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and our place within a larger ecosystem.
Please plan to attend all classes. There will be a commencement ceremony on December 13 at 2:30 pm.
Full List of Class Dates:
September 3 (10:15am-12:00)
September 10 (10:15am-12:00)
September 24 (10:15am-12:00)
October 8 (10:15am-12:00)
November 19 (10:15am-12:00)
December 3 (10:15am-12:00)
December 10 (10:15am-12:00)
Commencement Ceremony December 13 2:30-4:30pm
Project funding provided by the Ohio Arts Council, through a grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
SHOP: Holiday Tree Lot and Wreath Making with ‘Deeply Rooted Landscapes
LOCATION: 1230 N Montgomery County Line Rd Tipp City, OH, 45371
You MUST pre-register event for this event!
Register for Wreath Making Workshop HERE
Register for the Holiday Tree Lot HERE
From 10am-4pm: Shop for live, native holiday trees, evergreen wreaths, and more at Deeply Rooted Landscape's first-ever Holiday Tree Lot experience! Enjoy holiday tunes and complimentary hot beverages, and snag a few native plant-inspired stocking stuffers from Nora Steele Art.
From 12-3pm: Make a gorgeous wreath using fresh evergreens, dried Ohio native plants, and seed pods on a locally harvested grapevine wreath form. Get festive with Deeply Rooted Landscapes in our workshop! We'll play holiday music and have hot beverages to sip, along with some sweet treats for snacking. After you make your wreath, you can shop for a live holiday tree for your home.
Deeply Rooted Landscapes will supply all the materials and instructions for making your wreath. We recommend that you bring your own pair of gloves, as the evergreen needles can be prickly. If you have a preferred pair of plant snips, you are encouraged to bring them!
Dress for the weather in layers! This workshop will be held in our insulated shop at Deeply Rooted Landscapes HQ on Sunday, December 1st, from 12 to 3 pm. The fee is $65 per person, and the number of participants is limited to 20.
EDUCATION: Mandala Painting Class
TO ATTEND YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EDUCATIONAL CLASS WITH THE BEXLEY RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
REGISTER HERE
Register and then drop in anytime between the times listed, and create your own magical Mandala Rock Painting to take home. Nora Steele, a local nature artist, naturalist and instructor of Mandala painting, will be on hand to help participants create their own masterpiece. This family-friendly project takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
DATE: Sunday, November 24
TIME: Anytime between 12:00 and 3:00
LOCATION: Jeffery Mansion, Garden Room
AGES: This program is family friendly, Adults and Children, best suited for 8 and up though younger children are welcome to participate. Wear paint-friendly clothing
SHOP: OSU Maker’s Market
The Ohio State University’s School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) Local Maker’s Holiday Market
Thur Nov 21 10:00am to 3:00pm
Kottman Hall (2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus OH)
EDUCATION: Ohio Arts Council Presents- Aging Creatively (Class V)
Art Series for seniors 55+
Location: Fairfield County District Library (219 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH)
Class V: This hands-on program combines both art and nature education by challenging participants to explore a forest habitat and then express their discoveries through collaborative collage. Participants will first create a series of individual collages representing different aspects of a forest ecosystem. Then, through collaboration, participants will work together to blend and display the creations in a public exhibition; showcasing the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and our place within a larger ecosystem.
Please plan to attend all classes. There will be a commencement ceremony on December 13 at 2:30 pm.
Full List of Class Dates:
September 3 (10:15am-12:00)
September 10 (10:15am-12:00)
September 24 (10:15am-12:00)
October 8 (10:15am-12:00)
November 19 (10:15am-12:00)
December 3 (10:15am-12:00)
December 10 (10:15am-12:00)
Commencement Ceremony December 13 2:30-4:30pm
Project funding provided by the Ohio Arts Council, through a grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
EDUCATION: Things That Go Bump In The Night
TO ATTEND YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EDUCATIONAL WALK WITH THE BEXLEY RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
REGISTER HERE
A hoot of an owl, a curious raccoon, the eye shine of a passing animal and the slow chatter of insects come alive in an awakening night time woods. Listen and look for those things that go “bump in the night” with this family-friendly stroll through Jeffrey Woods.
DATE: Saturday, November 16
TIME: 7:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: Jeffery Mansion, Memorial Shelter
AGES: This program is family friendly
EDUCATION: Create It Saturday Holiday Edition
Come Make Art—Free for All Ages!
Choose from two fun ornament projects or make both–rustic painted wood ornaments or cute snowman ornaments.
No registration required for this FREE event
Ohio Craft Museum
1665 W 5th Ave, Columbus OH
November 16, stop by between 10am and 12pm
SHOP: Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Attending the 30th annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, November 6-10
SHOP: Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting
Get excited for our Texas Master Naturalist 2024 Annual Meeting – to be held Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th in San Marcos, Texas. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
The Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for the Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and receive all their Advanced Training requirements for the year in one weekend. It’s also an opportunity for program participants and supporters to network, share new ideas, and to learn from chapters in different regions of the state.
Camp Oty’okwa Fall Festival
Embrace the colors of fall at Camp Oty’Okwa’s FREE Fall Festival
Date: October 12
Time: Festivities begin at 1, concert begins at 5:30pm
Location: Camp Oty’okwa, 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomington OH
EDUCATION: Ohio Arts Council Presents- Aging Creatively (Class IV)
Art Series for seniors 55+
Location: Fairfield County District Library (219 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH)
Class IV: This hands-on program combines both art and nature education by challenging participants to explore a forest habitat and then express their discoveries through collaborative collage. Participants will first create a series of individual collages representing different aspects of a forest ecosystem. Then, through collaboration, participants will work together to blend and display the creations in a public exhibition; showcasing the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and our place within a larger ecosystem.
Please plan to attend all classes. There will be a commencement ceremony on December 13 at 2:30 pm.
Full List of Class Dates:
September 3 (10:15am-12:00)
September 10 (10:15am-12:00)
September 24 (10:15am-12:00)
October 8 (10:15am-12:00)
November 19 (10:15am-12:00)
December 3 (10:15am-12:00)
December 10 (10:15am-12:00)
Commencement Ceremony December 13 2:30-4:30pm
Project funding provided by the Ohio Arts Council, through a grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Ohio Wildlife Center 40th Anniversary Celebration
A fall evening at our wildlife campus where you can learn all about the mission of the Ohio Wildlife Center while enjoying entertainment.
More information at: Ohio Wildlife Center
EDUCATION: Ohio Arts Council Presents- Aging Creatively (Class IV)
Art Series for seniors 55+
Location: Fairfield County District Library (219 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH)
Class II: This hands-on program combines both art and nature education by challenging participants to explore a forest habitat and then express their discoveries through collaborative collage. Participants will first create a series of individual collages representing different aspects of a forest ecosystem. Then, through collaboration, participants will work together to blend and display the creations in a public exhibition; showcasing the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and our place within a larger ecosystem.
Please plan to attend all classes. There will be a commencement ceremony on December 13 at 2:30 pm.
Full List of Class Dates:
September 3 (10:15am-12:00)
September 10 (10:15am-12:00)
September 17 (10:15am-12:00)
September 24 (10:15am-12:00)
October 8 (10:15am-12:00)
November 19 (10:15am-12:00)
December 3 (10:15am-12:00)
December 10 (10:15am-12:00)
Commencement Ceremony December 13 2:30-4:30pm
Project funding provided by the Ohio Arts Council, through a grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Osborn Fall Fest
Osborn Fall Fest and the Grand Opening of the Roger Johnson Nature Center
September 21 from 11am to 5pm
Ohio Pawpaw Fest
Pawpaws to the People!
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled, educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the pawpaw (Asimina triloba). This all-weekend event highlights the rich history and future possibilities of the pawpaw through delectable food and beverages, and a full line-up of presentations and activities that cover pawpaw growing, cooking, genetics, medical use and other topics related to sustainability. Special events at the festival include competitions for the best and biggest pawpaw, a pawpaw cook-off, a best pawpaw-related work of art and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest.
September 13 through September 15, Albany OH
EDUCATION: Ohio Arts Council Presents- Aging Creatively (Class II)
Art Series for seniors 55+
Location: Fairfield County District Library (219 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH)
Class II: This hands-on program combines both art and nature education by challenging participants to explore a forest habitat and then express their discoveries through collaborative collage. Participants will first create a series of individual collages representing different aspects of a forest ecosystem. Then, through collaboration, participants will work together to blend and display the creations in a public exhibition; showcasing the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and our place within a larger ecosystem.
Please plan to attend all classes. There will be a commencement ceremony on December 13 at 2:30 pm.
Full List of Class Dates:
September 3 (10:15am-12:00)
September 10 (10:15am-12:00)
September 24 (10:15am-12:00)
October 8 (10:15am-12:00)
November 19 (10:15am-12:00)
December 3 (10:15am-12:00)
December 10 (10:15am-12:00)
Commencement Ceremony December 13 2:30-4:30pm
Project funding provided by the Ohio Arts Council, through a grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Lithopolis Honeyfest
BOOTH NUMBER 89!
Vendor booth set up at the Lithopolis Honeyfest- Friday September 6 through Saturday September 7th.
It's All Things Honey - from bee beards, educational sessions, and a bee train to food trucks and hands-on honey extraction...and more!
See more at: Lithopolis Honeyfest
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Annual Convention
Vendor booth set up at Maumee Bay Lodge for the Annual OAGC Convention- TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY only.
Sign up for the Convention here: OAGC Annual Convention
Midwest Native Plant Conference
Vendor table set up at the Midwest Native Plant Conference, August 2-3
Register for the Conference here: https://midwestnativeplants.org/midwest-native-plant-conference/
Cottage and Garden Tour - Lancaster Campground
Vending table set up at The Lancaster Campground’s Cottage and Garden Tour
Come to the historic Lancaster Camp Ground and tour the beautiful grounds during the first annual Cottage and Garden Tour! The tour will be on June 28th, 2024 from 5-8:30pm and Saturday, June 29th from 9am-3pm. The grounds will be filled with the sights and smells of summertime gardens and aromatic flowers. The café will be open, there will be various seminars available and artists performing and painting! This is a free event and fun for all ages, so be sure to bring the kids!
Biodiversity Begins at Home - Arts and Crafts Show
Biodiversity Begins at Home
Saturday, June 15
Native Plant Workshop
9:00am – 10:00am ($20/person due by June 14)
Vendors & Events 10:00am – 3:00pm (Free for everyone!)
• MEET three local plant vendors who will not only have a variety of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers for sale, but can also provide valu- able advice for your native plant gardens!
• TAKE a selfie with our new monarch butterfly sculpture created by Doug Drieling!
• ENJOY a self-guided hike to learn more about our native plants and the wildlife they support!
• MEET our wildlife ambassadors and discover their connection to native plants!
• SHOP local artisans to further enhance your landscape with one-of-a-kind pieces of art!
Secrest Arboretum Garden Fair
Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 9 am - 4 pm
Secrest Arboretum | 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, Ohio
Over 50 juried artists and crafters will be featured in the third annual Secrest Garden Fair. The free event will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 9 am—4 pm at Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, Ohio.
Along with awesome garden-themed arts and crafts, the event will include activities for kids, a plant sale, and local food trucks. Free workshops and guided tours through the arboretum make this an event everyone can enjoy. Plus, be sure to get some raffle tickets for handmade items donated by our vendors.
The highlight of the event is of course the craft show. Artists and crafters will line the paved pathway through the arboretum showcasing their handmade wreaths, jewelry, pottery, signs, garden art and much more. Bird baths, wooden flags, chimes, natural soup, vintage garden décor . . . There will be so much to see!
Local food trucks will be on hand along with specialty food booths for you to get some unique, local treats!
Guided Tours of the beautiful arboretum begin at 11 AM and 1 PM at the Welcome Center. Master Gardeners Volunteers will lead tours, giving insider information about the expansive 110 acre outdoor laboratory and landscape garden and the over 2,500 varieties of perennials, shrubs and trees growing there.
Secrest Arboretum is located on the Wooster Campus of The Ohio State University, at 2122 Williams Drive, Wooster, Ohio.
The event is sponsored by Friends of Secrest Arboretum.
The Wilderness Center Naturefest
NATURE FEST 2024 OUTDOOR ARTISTS' MARKET
Saturday June 1, 9 am - 2 pm
Sunday June 2, 11 am - 3 pm
Birds in the Hills
Vending booth set up at ‘Birds in the Hills’ event, on SATURDAY MAY 18 ONLY.
In 2024, Nora Steele Art attended 32 in-person events!