Past Events

  1. Maple Syrup Grading Workshop

    Jun 22, 2022, 9:00am - 11:30am

    Bring a pint of your own syrup and go through the process of grading the syrup. Instructors Mike Rechlin of Future Generations University and Les Ober of Ohio State University Extension will take you through the process of how to grade syrup. Class is limited to the first 30 registrations.

  2. The Impact of Climate Change on Soils - webinar

    Jun 10, 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Join SENR's state soil specialist Brian Slater on this climate focused webinar.  Brian will explore the impact climate change is having on our soils and what we need to do to adjust to those changes.

  3. Webinar - Top 15 Trees for the Landscape

    Apr 22, 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Trees are the verdant backbone of our forests, landscapes, and neighborhoods. Botanical gardens like Secrest Arboretum exist to conserve and showcase their amazing diversity. Those exhibiting a useful combination of ecological value, ornamental beauty, and cultural sustainability deserve our attention and admiration. This presentation will highlight the top performers at Secrest, from old favorites and unsung gems to newer introductions.

  4. Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop

    Mar 26, 2022, 8:30am - 2:30pm

    Registration is open for the 2022 Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop.  The workshop will provide you with forestry and wildlife experts from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio who will address the questions and concerns that you have with the management of your properties. This year's workshop is hosted by our University of Kentucky colleagues and will take place at Boone County Enrichment Center, 1824 Patrick Dr. Burlington, KY 41005.

  5. 2022 Ohio Woodland Water and Wildlife Conference

    Mar 2, 2022, 8:30am - 3:30pm

    Join us March 2nd at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield, Ohio. This year offers a variety of presentations, including: What’s the Status and Outlook of Beech Leaf Disease - Daniel Volk, Cleveland Metroparks  Ticks and Tick-borne Pathogens in Central Ohio Parks: Implications for Management - Risa Pesapane, OSU, SENR/CVM Best Practices for Efficient and Effective Spraying of Pesticides - Erdal Ozkan, OSU, FABE

  6. Webinar - The Ecology of the Herbaceous Layer in Ohio Forests

    Feb 18, 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    In eastern forests, the herbaceous layer harbors the great majority plant diversity. Join Todd Hutchinson, US Forest Service Research Ecologist for this webinar that will focus on various aspects of the herb-layer vegetation, including the life history and ecology of select species, the response of plant communities to disturbance, and threats such as the impacts of non-native invasive species and deer browsing.

  7. Webinar - Extreme Weather and Other Climate Change Considerations in Maple Syrup Production

    Jan 13, 2022, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

    From increasing winter and spring temperatures to extreme weather events, climate change poses a risk to the maple syrup production community. These changes alter short-term conditions like quality and quantity of sap, while long term changes in climate are having impacts on the health of trees, roots, and shifting areas where production is viable. Projections of future climate pose significant challenges to the future of maple production across southern zones.

  8. 2021 Ohio Maple Days

    Dec 11, 2021, 8:30am - 4:00pm

    Join us Saturday, December 11th for a day of all things maple!  We will highlight research from Ohio State’s two ACER research grants and introduce you to some of our research partners from West Virginia and Pennsylvania.  Spotted lanternfly is now in Ohio so learn its impacts and how producers can help.  We will also talk about how to improve your public events at the sugarbush and a presentation on a new opportunity for selling bulk syrup.

  9. Maple Syrup Grading

    Dec 10, 2021, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

    Ohio State's Les Ober and Future Generations University's Mike Rechlin will take you through the process of grading syrup.  Bring a pint of your best syrup to use in this workshop.  Want to have your refractometer tested?  Bring it along as well. The workshop will start at 4pm and run until 6:30 pm when dinner will be served.

  10. Introduction to Invasive Plants and Insects

    Dec 2, 2021, 10:00am - 3:00pm

    This class will cover non-native invasive plants that are impacting Ohio's natural areas. We will talk about what you can do to help and how to work to control them. The second half of the day will focus on invasive insects and diseases that are impacting Ohio including a spotted lanternfly update and a beech leaf disease update.

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