Past Events

  1. Mar 9, 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.

  2. Mar 8, 2023, 9:00am - 2:00pm

    This introductory workshop covers basic pruning techniques. Topics include when to prune, required tools, tool care and making  proper cuts. Participants will have the opportunity to practice pruning skills. How to prune fruit trees will not be covered in this workshop. Lunch will be provided.

  3. Feb 17, 2023, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

    Witchhazels signal the arrival of spring at Secrest! Come discover the numerous witchhazels in the Secrest collection. Experience the beauty and fragrance of these fascinating plants. 

  4. Feb 11, 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.

  5. Feb 8, 2023, 8:00am - 12:00pm

    Learn the what, why and how behind the art of plant grafting. This hands-on workshop allows participants to practice various grafting techniques. Rootstock and scion will be provided. Participants can take grafted plants home to nurture. Pre-registration required. General grafting techniques will be taught that can be applied to fruit trees. We will not be grafting fruit trees in this workshop.

  6. Nov 16, 2022, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    Plant families are a fundamental way to understand plant relationships, from what plants did entomologists study to see if they were susceptible to emerald ash borer (fellow members along with ash in the olive family), to which plants are susceptible to bacterial fireblight (members like apples and pears in the rose family), from which plants might you be able to graft one plant to another (only plants in the same family) to which plants such as blueberries are in the rhododendron family and thus tend to thrive only in acid soils?

  7. Nov 9, 2022, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Guided tree walks have been approved for the first half of the year! Hooray! 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.

  8. Oct 22, 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm

    Come Paint "Landscapes in Watercolor" with Artist Cody Heichel.  Secrest Arboretum provides an endless opportunity to paint its landscapes of flowers, trees, birds, and gardens. Originally from the Wooster area, Cody Heichel is a member of the National, American, and Ohio Watercolor Societies and has exhibited in many art galleries, instructed painting workshops, and earned many awards. Cody is looking forward to coming back to Wooster and painting at Secrest Arboretum!

  9. Oct 21, 2022, 9:30am - 3:30pm

    Put on your walking shoes and join us for a guided adventure to the outer reaches of Secrest Arboretum. Paul will introduce you to the far corners and hidden treasures most visitors overlook. Golf carts will take us to the back forty, so space is limited. Register now; this is a tour you won't want to miss! Two tours will be offered:  9:30-noon 1-3:30 PM Select your time slot in the registration.

  10. Oct 12, 2022, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Guided tree walks have been approved for the first half of the year! Hooray! 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.

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