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Event Calendar

There are so many great events happening in Franklin County and Central Ohio regarding pollinators and native plants. Our calendar serves as a master calendar for all things pollinators, native plants, and habitat improvements in Franklin County and Central Ohio. If you have an event you would like us to promote, please email it to us at mikaela@franklinpollinatorpathway.org so we can add it to our calendar!

Our Signature Events

In addition to habitat projects, volunteer opportunities, and promoting local events, we are doing some of our own events as well - such as a free winter sowing class, a fall plant sale, and having guest speakers talk about local pollinator projects or topics. We also coordinate or collaborate to host volunteer work days for pollinator habitat projects. Additionally, we attend several events in and around Franklin County to spread the word about Franklin County Pollinator Pathway.

Upcoming Events

Fall Plant Sale & Fundraiser

Saturday October 4, 2025

10am-1pm

On Saturday October 4th from 10am to 1pm, we will have a native plant sale benefiting Franklin County Pollinator Pathway in partnership with Ohio Native Concepts LLC. Come shop for pollinator plants and support FCPP! The sale is at Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District at 1404 Goodale Blvd Ste 100, Columbus, OH 43212.

Past Events

Native Plant Swap - Saturday July 12, 2025

On Saturday July 12th, we held our first ever Native Plant Swap at Franklin Soil and Water! Folks brought native plants and seeds to swap, and there was more than enough to share. Thanks to everyone who came or donated plants!

Free Winter Seed Sowing Class

We had ~30 people attend our free winter seed sowing class in January 2025. Thanks to two of our board members (Michael Keeler with Ohio Native Concepts LLC and horticulturist Lynette Overholser) for leading the class. Everyone went home with at least 1 or 2 completed milk jugs of native seeds for FREE! Stay tuned for the next one in January 2026.

Fall End-of-Season Plant Sale & Fundraiser - October 2024

In October 2024, we held an end of season native plant sale benefiting Franklin County Pollinator Pathway in partnership with Ohio Native Concepts LLC. Thank you to everyone who shopped or volunteered with us. We raised $1,150 for FCPP.

Past Guest Speaker Events

We love to bring in guest speakers and provide free learning opportunities to residents. Check out some of our past guest speakers.

January 2025 - Guest Speaker from the Garden at Gantz Farm

When: Thursday January 9, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm

Where: Eagle Pavilion at Rotary Lake in Fryer Park, Grove City; 3670 Discovery Dr, Grove City, OH 43123

Guest Speaker: Gloria Hartung, from the Gardens at Gantz Farm, to share with us their efforts regarding restoration of native plant habitats.

Visit the Gardens at Gantz Farm to see the lovely native plants and pollinator gardens! Picture credit: Gardens at Gantz Farm Facebook

October 2024 - Guest Speaker from LinkUS & Habitat Opportunities in a Massive Local Transportation Improvement Project

Guest Speaker: Rory McGuiness, Deputy Director, Columbus Department of Public Service

Topic: LinkUS project information and opportunities for native habitat

Location: Columbus Library Whetstone Branch

September 2024 - Guest Speaker from Columbus Monthly Magazine on Native Plant Habitat vs. Zoning Codes

Guest Speaker: Joel Oliphint, Columbus Monthly Magazine

Topic: Native plant habitat vs. zoning codes

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

July 2024 - Guest Speaker from Licking County Pollinator Pathway

Guest Speaker: Susan King, Licking County Pollinator Pathway

Topic: Licking County Pollinator Pathway

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

Initial Interest Gatherings

When we initially were getting started, we had 2 initial formation events in 2024. We gathered citizens and local stakeholders to see what the needs and wants are of Franklin County and where we could fit in, amplify, and fill gaps.

August 2024 - FCPP Updates & Defining Franklin County Pollinator Pathway's Role

Topic: General updates and defining Franklin County Pollinator Pathway

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

June 2024 - The First Franklin County Pollinator Pathway Interest Meeting

Our first meeting ever!

Facilitated by: Mikaela Mohr and Madison Wisniewski, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

Topic: First interest and stakeholder gathering regarding a Franklin County Pollinator Pathway group

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

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