1. Oh The Places We
Will Go!
Michelle Shinew at the
Worthington Hills Garden Club
March 11, 2015

2. Here’s my story—
I love to watch
people bloom and
grow. During the
past four years…

3. Our Garden Keeps Growing

4. If you had a few hours to explore…
Down on the Farm-Stratford Ecological Center
Out in the Garden-Kobacker OhioHealth Hospice
Into the Swamp-Sawmill Wetlands Educational Area

5. Stratford
Ecological
Center
Greenhouse, barn, woods,
swamp, pond and gardens
provide a place for visitors to
touch growing things and learn
about their magic.
740-363-2548
www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org

6. Located just 10 minutes north of
Powell, it will take you out of the city
and back in time! Kids of all ages come
out and play.
Greenhouse, Gardens and Farm keeps
plenty growing for visitors to taste and
take home—plants, veggies, eggs, meat,
honey for sale.
740-363-2548
www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org

7. Barn, Farm Equipment,
Crops, Syrup, Cider—Lots
of Work to be Done!!!
Sheep, Goats, Llamas,
Pigs, Cows, Chickens
and Bees depend on us. Nature Trails, Sugar
Bush, Wildflowers, Frogs,
Salamanders, Birds, Lions
and Tigers and Bears.

8. Kobacker
House-
OhioHealth
Hospice
Linda Hanson
Volunteer Resources Manager
OhioHealth Hospice
Kobacker House
800 McConnell Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Email: Linda.Hanson@ohiohealth.com
Phone: (614) 533-6005

9. The McConnell-
Kobacker-Red’s
Lodges Complex is
open to the public
and a beautiful spot
to meet someone
for a quiet walk
and talk. Take the
opportunity to see
why so many find
comfort here.

10. This Is Like Home—
Artwork, Kitchen, Library,
Cozy Living Rooms, Patios
and Lyden, our Dog
Patient Rooms with
Family Accommodations
Chapel and Legacy
Room

11. Sawmill
Wetlands
Educational
Area
An incredible oasis in the middle of a
retail wasteland is a place for kids of all
ages to come out and play.
Join us on Facebook and come the First
Saturday of Every Month from 10-
noon.

12. The Wetlands
were waiting
for some
Friends to care.
There is no reason to
compete with others to
share nature
experiences. When we
get folks outside,
everyone wins!
What We’ve Done What We’re Going to Do
Partnered with ODNR
and others
Expand the Access and
Programs
Established 1st
Saturdays and Special
Programs
Create a GreenSpot
Community
Started Clearing
Invasives and Planting
Natives
Develop School and
Scout Connections
Became a 501.3.c with
City
Build New Features:
Kiosk, Chimney Tower,
Shared Use Paths…
Invited the Audubon
Young Birders to
Monitor Houses
Watch Our Gardens
Grow
Recognized for our
Accomplishments
Spread the Word, Share
the Wealth, Keep the
Faith

13. Worthington Hills Garden Club Friends
Partners Programs

14. Worthington Hills Garden Club Friends
Promotions Planting

15. Sawmill Wetlands Calendar of Events
• APRIL
4th-Sawmill Saturday 10-Noon Trail Blazing -Continue to replace invasives
with native plants and create a new walkway for visitors to enjoy the
Wetlands and Woodlands.
22nd Earth Day Celebration 6-8 p.m. Bring your picnic! -Join us for a
chance to watch the sunset as we learn how we can make the Sawmill
Wetland Area one of Columbus’ best Green Spot Neighborhoods.
26th-National Wildlife Federation Tree/City of Columbus Planting-1-3 p.m.
Come to celebrate the planting of trees and milkweed at the Wetlands
and your backyard. Bring shovels, gloves and buckets for water!

16. Wherever you
go, there will
be Friends.
Now it is time for
audience
participation—write
down the places you’ve
discovered.
OUTSIDE IN OHIO INSIDE
Dublin 4th of July-
top of the Stadium
Mentor Headlands
Beach
Worthington
Farmers Market
Medick Estates
Lightning Bugs
Geneva State Park Highbanks Nature
Center
Worthington
Farmer’s Market
Any Preservation
Park
Ohio Supreme
Court Tour
Any Darlene Sillick
Program-Ohio
Wildlife
Center/Columbus
Audubon
Mt Adams
Cincinnati Art
Museum & Taft
Museum-Free
Sundays
Grange Ins.
Audubon Center
Library
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Coursera MOOC
Dublin Chimney
Swifts and Indian
Run Trail/Falls
Yellow Springs,
Glen Helen &
Raptors/Clifton
Falls
Columbus Art
Museum-Sundays
free
Greenlawn
Cemetery First
Saturday
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Zoo Free March
14-Wear Green
Biggest Bird
Week-Magee
Marsh
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Circleville Pumpkin
Show
OSU-
Baccalaureate,
Presentations,
Planetarium
Shows, Top Floor
of Library