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Program Details
Site Location-Central Region
Civic Garden Center,
2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 (Corryville) (map)

Native Plants for Urban and Suburban Landscapes
Saturday, Set Program Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Presented by: Greater Cincinnati Chapter Wild Ones and Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
Use this phone on day of event: (513) 221-0981

You have heard about the growing trend to plant native plants, but what are they exactly and why should I plant them? And what about the omnipresent honeysuckle that smothers everything in our woodlands? This presentation covers the major invasive plants of the Ohio valley, some methods of eradication, the reasons for composting organic matter, and suitable native plants for your yard, including trees, shrubs, spring ephemerals, grasses, and sun loving wildflowers.

For ages 12 and above, Stroller accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms available, Program happens rain or shine

Organization Contact Info:
Greater Cincinnati Chapter Wild Ones
P.O. Box 83, West Chester, Ohio, 45071-0083
(513) 205-0742 • www.cincinnatibirds.com/wildones

Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206 (map)
(513) 221-0981 • www.civicgardencenter.org

The Breakdown on Compost
Saturday and Sunday, Ongoing throughout day. Drop in any time between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Presented by: Civic Garden Center
Use this phone on day of event: (513) 221-0981

Stop in throughout the day and find out how to turn your garden waste into a garden treasure. Bring the compost expert your questions and come away with answers and new ideas.

For entire family, Stroller accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms available
Program happens rain or shine

Organization Contact Info:
Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206 (map)
(513) 221-0981 • www.civicgardencenter.org

Compost Society
2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206 (map)
(513) 221-0981 • www.compostsociety.org

Composting with Worms: An introduction
Saturday and Sunday, Set Program Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Presented by: Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
Use this phone on day of event: (513) 221-0981

Come learn more about the many exciting benefits to composting the worm way! This course will introduce the basics of composting with worms such as the: 1. Needs of the red worm or  ”compost worm” are and how those needs can easily and efficiently be maintained. 2. Components of a vermicompost system and a few good practices to follow when composting with worms. 3. Materials required for establishing your own vermicompost system. Immediately following the basic course will be an optional “buid your own” worm compost bin. More details are available at the site.

For entire family, Stroller accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms available, Program happens rain or shine

Organization Contact Info:
Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206 (map)
(513) 221-0981 • www.civicgardencenter.org

Rain Barrels for Everyone!
Saturday and Sunday, Set Program Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Presented by: Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
Use this phone on day of event: (513) 221-0981

FREE WATER for your plants! Come learn how to construct and use a rain collection system from Jerome Wigner, rain collector extraordinaire! A rain barrel is a great way to help with storm water runoff and save a little money spent on summer watering. Jerome has tips that will help you install a barrel at your home.

For ages 16 and above, Stroller accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Restrooms available, Program happens rain or shine

Organization Contact Info:
Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206 (map)
(513) 221-0981 • www.civicgardencenter.org