Events
Facility Tours, Workshops, Community Events, and More!

Container Gardening Workshop
Presented Saturday, May 4th at Bob’s Market in Belpre by Marcus McCartney, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, OSU Extension Washington County, this workshop will explore the benefits of container gardening.

Garden Salsa with Chef Yancy (Morning)
Join Chef Yancy at Bob's Market in Belpre, OH as he makes fresh salsa with heirloom tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Natural Gardening with Ducks as Pest Assassins
Unleash a "quack" team of assassins in your garden to kill insects! Join us on Monday, Sept. 26 to find out how ducks can fit the bill for insect removal.

Beekeeping Workshop
Beekeeping is a hobby that is gaining in popularity across the US, and with concerns over honeybee health over the past few years it is a topic we are very interested in. At this workshop you will hear from Scott Carpenter, an avid beekeeper, as he shares his experiences in beekeeping. Also, we'll share some great information on how we can all promote healthy pollinator populations.

Fertilizer Fun 101
Join us as Doug Jessie from JR Peters, Inc. shares his extensive knowledge of fertilizers.
Vermiculture Workshop
Join us as we hear from Jenny Ridenour, Education Coordinator and District Technician for the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District. She is going to be sharing a presentation on vermiculture, the process of using worms to decompose organic food waste, turning it into amazing compost your plants will love!
We have limited seating so there will only be 30 seats available!