Past Events

  1. Guided Bird Walk

    Feb 14, 2026, 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. Attendees should bring binoculars if they have them.

  2. Winter Wonderland Nature Walk

    Feb 6, 2026, 9:30am - 11:30am

    Experience the quiet beauty of Secrest Arboretum in winter. Join Jason Veil, Curator, and Paul Snyder, Operations Manager and Master Gardener Coordinator, for an expert-led hike through the Arboretum. Discover the unique characteristics of trees and landscapes that shine in the colder months, and learn how Secrest’s plant collections adapt and transform with the season. After the walk, warm up with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate while enjoying conversation with our Arboretum experts.

  3. Winter Grafting Workshop

    Jan 29, 2026, 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, and receive a grafting knife with registration. 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. FSA members should contact Paul Snyder for the discount code.

  4. Seasonal Flow: Autumn Grounding Practice

    Sep 18, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

    Free session open to all levels and ages 12 and up As the season begins to shift, nature invites us to slow down and release. This gentle outdoor wellness session offers space to move, breathe, and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful surroundings of Secrest Arboretum.

  5. Rose Rosette and Other Important Diseases of Roses: Symptom Identification, Disease Rating, and Management Options

    Aug 22, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Roses are some of the most beloved garden plants. However, they are very susceptible to a variety of plant diseases some of which can lead to extensive plant mortality. Led by Dr. Francesca Hand, this program will train attendants in identifying important diseases of garden roses and strategies for disease management. Additionally, participants will walk a research demonstration trial to get insights into the latest research being conducted at Ohio State to combat rose rosette and black spot diseases.

  6. (Cancelled) ----CANCELLED----Rose Rosette and Other Important Diseases of Roses: Symptom Identification, Disease Rating, and Management Options

    Jul 21, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    This progam has been postponed to Friday August 22.

  7. Guided Tree Walk

    May 8, 2025, 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 encouraged but not required.

  8. Crabapple Walk

    May 1, 2025, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Enjoy a guided walk through the largest crabapple collection in the United States. We will learn about top plants, diseases, and phenology.

  9. Guided Tree Walk

    Apr 10, 2025, 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 encouraged but not required.

  10. Guided Tree Walk

    Mar 13, 2025, 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 encouraged but not required.

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