Events

  1. Guided Bird Walk

    Apr 8, 2023, 9:00am - 11:00am

    Members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society guided birders of all skill levels. Spot birds, learn their calls and discover their habitats in the arboretum. Parking and admission are free. Please dress for the weather.

  2. People learning about trees at a monthle tree walk

    Guided Tree Walk

    Apr 12, 2023, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Monthly tree walks feature all things trees.  A variety of topics will be covered, including proper selection and planting, insect pests and diseases. Please dress for the weather. Walks will cover large trees and small trees within the arboretum. These walks are led by arboretum staff.

  3. People learning about trees at a monthle tree walk

    Guided Tree Walk

    May 10, 2023, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Monthly tree walks feature all things trees.  A variety of topics will be covered, including proper selection and planting, insect pests and diseases. Please dress for the weather. Walks will cover large trees and small trees within the arboretum. These walks are led by arboretum staff.

  4. People buying plants at Plant Discovery Day

    Members Only Plant Discovery Day Pre-Sale

    May 12, 2023, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

    Friends of Secrest Arboretum enjoy the best selection of annuals, perennials and herbs at this members only pre-sale. Friends of Secrest also receive a 10% pre-sale discount. Join Friends of Secrest Arboretum today to shop this sale.

  5. People buying plants at Plant Discovery Day

    Plant Discovery Day

    May 13, 2023, 9:00am - 1:00pm

    The annual Friends of Secrest Arboretum sale features new and unique annuals, perennials, herbs and woody plants. Check back later for annual, perennial, herb, woody and Silent Auction plant lists! Parking and admission are free.

  6. Annual & Perennial Herbaceous Plant Workshop

    May 24, 2023, 9:00am - 4:00pm

    Attend this helpful workshop featuring an extensive flower line-up, annual and perennial walk and a series of educational presentations. Topics include New, Mostly New, and Old Standby Selections, Herbaceous Plant Maintenance, Key Family Characteristics of Selected Herbaceous Plants and Natural History of Selected Herbaceous Plants. Registration required. Lunch and materials are provided. Speakers and registration coming soon.

  7. NEO5 Brass Quintet

    NEO5 Brass Quintet: Lights, Camera, MUSIC!

    May 26, 2023, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) and the Friends of the Secrest Arboretum open their third season of Music at the Arboretum on Friday, May 26, 2023, with the NEO5 Brass Quintet.

  8. Chinese Fringetree Flowers

    Floral Botany

    Jun 1, 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    Never look at a flower the same. Discover different types of flowers and what makes them unique. Time will be spent dissecting various flower types and walking through the collection. Lunch will be provided.

  9. Whiz Bang Science Show

    Jun 8, 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

    Dr. Dave Lohnes, OARDC's popular Whiz-Bang Scientist, teaches children about science and the natural world in an enriching outdoor environment. The 2021 season features: Amazing Air Pressure and Tales of Tails. Shows are fun for the entire family! Parking and admission are free. The show is cancelled in the event of severe weather.

  10. People Enjoying Secrest Garden Fair in 2022

    Secrest Garden Fair

    Jun 10, 2023, 9:00am - 4:00pm

    Handcrafted birdhouses, custom metal art, recycled treasures, awesome pottery and much more will be featured at the Secrest Garden Fair on Saturday, June 10 at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, Ohio. The free event will also feature local food vendors, activities for children, and Master Gardener-lead tours of the arboretum, gardening workshops, and a raffle. And don't forget to bring your plant and gardening questions for our Master Gardeners to answer. The Secrest Garden Fair will feature over 40 vendors in 2023. There will also be some surprising new vendors to discover!

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