Past Events

  1. Natural Pruning of Woody Ornamentals

    Nov 15, 2023, 9:00am - 3:30pm

    Come to the beautiful Secrest Arboretum on the OSU/ATI campus in Wooster to learn natural pruning of woody ornamentals with Tim Malinich, OSU Extension Agent and Assistant Professor OSU, retired, Al Shauck, OIAA (Ohio Independent Arborist Assoc.) Vi

  2. Guided Tree Walk

    Nov 8, 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. Registration not required.

  3. Plant Families VI

    Nov 1, 2023, 9:00am - 4:00pm

    Our Plant Family School this year will explore the details of the poaceae, an insect order, we'll discuss the problem with the name cedar and cypress, and learn about monogeneric families. Lunch and materials provided. Presented by: Paul Snyder, Roger Downer, Jason Veil, and Jim Chatfield.

  4. Fall Nature Journaling

    Oct 28, 2023, 10:00am - 3:00pm

    Fall Nature Journaling with Artist Anna Rose  

  5. ArborEatum

    Oct 18, 2023, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

    A Smorgasbord of landscape delights; edible landscaping at its most personal. A fun evening of sampling creative landscape (food) design. Past standouts include pawpaw crème brulee and trifle, ramp soup, the multiple creations of Lois Rose from medlar jam to crème de cassis, from bitter orange marmalade to kousa dogwood jam, aronia thumbprint cookies, autumn olive pate de fruits, Dolgo crabapple butter, and fringetree olives.

  6. Guided Tree Walk

    Oct 11, 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. Registration not required.

  7. Autumn Discovery Day Plant Sale

    Oct 7, 2023, 9:00am - 12:00pm

     Friends of Secrest Arboretum is excited to host our annual fall plant sale. Stop by the Welcome Center to talk to the experts and shop for unique plants. Check out the sale list and plan to arrive early for best selection! Friends of Secrest members enjoy a 10% discount at our members-only presale on October 6th. Not a member? Join TODAY! View Plant List

  8. All About Maples

    Sep 28, 2023, 9:00am - 3:30pm

    Learn all about Maples. From the roles they play in Ohio's forests, to maple syrup production, and the maples in Secrest Arboretum. You will learn about this interesting group of trees. Time will be spent exploring the arboretum. Kathy Smith (OSU Forestry), Paul Snyder, and Jason Veil presenting. Meal included.

  9. How to Collect Seeds

    Sep 21, 2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm

    Join Paul Snyder for an educational look at the art of collecting and successfully germinating seeds from woody plants. Time will be spent in the arboretum collecting seeds as well as processing those seeds. Participants will take home seeds they clean.

  10. Guided Tree Walk

    Sep 13, 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. Registration not required.

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