FiG meets from 10-11:30am, Fridays in the Warren H. Corning Visitor’s Center, unless noted. Meetings start with light refreshments and conversation, followed by a presentation or walk with the experts. No need for reservations; just show up. Dress for the weather/terrain and bring your cameras or binoculars.
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May 2
No FIGs today. It’s Plant Sale weekend. Remember we have reinstated Members Only Day from noon-5pm on Friday, May 2. Hope to see you there!
May 9
Take a stroll through the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower garden with Holden’s horticulturalists, Mark Bir and Tom Yates. Discover the beauty of the garden as the plants begin to bloom.
May 16
Time to divide those plants before they get out of hand, especially if you didn’t do so in the fall. Bring plants to exchange and find something new for your garden. We will meet outside the Corning Visitor Center.
May 23
Visit the David G. Leach Station in Madison, Ohio for our yearly outing to see the beautiful rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias. Our special guides will be Steve Krebs and Don Whitney. Carpool from Corning Visitor Center or meet in Madison.
May 30
Introduction to the Education Department’s Bird Discovery Pack with Julie Dougherty. Pick up you safari journal and get ready to hike! Don’t forget to bring your binoculars.
June 6
Talk a stroll through the Display Garden and enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the lilacs with Toby Davidson and Meg Kempton. Have your questions for the experts.
June 13
Learn about the Bioneers Program from Debra Illes. Discover innovative solutions to our earth’s most pressing problems. Don’t miss it!
June 20
Join us as we take a tour of the Holden Science Center and learn about Holden’s research activities. Our tour guides will be Mary Topa, director of science and research and Kurt Smemo, soil biogeochemist.
June 27
Enjoy a fun filled morning learning about our Wild Child Program that will be featured at Holden this summer. Guiding us through the experience will be Marian Williams and Sharon Graper. Feel like a kid again!
July 4
No FIGs today. Come out and enjoy a picnic or a walk. Invite a friend to join you and share the beauty and wonder of Holden.
July 11
Explore the Venezuelan forest ecosystems with Juan Carlos Lopez, Holden’s soil ecology postdoctoral associate.
July 18
Take a stroll through Holden’s awesome Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden with Jenny Watson and Charles Tubesing. Have your gardening questions ready for the experts.
July 25
Low maintenance, No maintenance! That’s the way we all want to garden, although it seldom turns out that way. Join Dawn Cryberg for her informative presentation.
If you have any questions, please contact Anna Pavisich at 440.602.8006.