Experience life in another culture at a global village. Investigate hunger and poverty throughout the world. Volunteer locally to make a difference globally.

“What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ — not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.” — Daniel Goleman What is Emotional Intelligence? It is the awareness of our emotions that drive our behavior, and how it impacts others (both positively and negatively), and then learning how to manage these emotions. Why is it important to have a high emotional intelligence?

The Master Gardeners will host a seminar on June 15, 2019 at the Bravo Room in Hobart Arena in Troy. Topics will cover diversifying your landscape, new conifers, encouraging communities to support pollinators and others. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. See flyer for full details. Additional speaker details can be found here.

“What is the gray stuff attacking my tree and how can I kill it?” This is one of the most common questions we receive at Secrest! Lead by Jim Toppin, Ohio Moss and Lichen Society, learn about these complex organisms and how to identify common lichens. Lunch is included in registration.

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. No reservations required.

WOOSTER, Ohio — Come experience the nightlife most never see at Secrest Arboretum’s annual Insect Night, a free event with family activities and a graduate student-led night walk. Among the stars: ghostly moths, burying beetles and (thanks to bioluminescence) coldly glittering fireflies. Plus hopefully only a few blood-sucking mosquitoes. This popular event will be held on Saturday, July 13st from 8 – 10:30PM. It’s free for kids of all ages and their families at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster.

2019 Private Applicator testing dates Location: Portage County Extension Office, 705 Oakwood Street, Ravenna, Ohio 44266 Dates: January 17th, March 21st, May 16th, July 18th, September 19th, November 21st Time: Testing Begins at 10:00 a.m. To register call the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987 or online at http://go.osu.edu/pesticide_exams

Working with the natural environment can be a challenge in many respects.  This workshop will improve your skills when it comes to diagnosing what is happening with that sickly looking tree.  There is a great process to follow - questions to ask yourself and the landowner - that will lead you to either an answer or other sources to tap into to explore further.  Part of the morning will include an update on the non-native insects impacting Ohio's trees and introduce Ohio's new invasive plant law.  The workshop will expose the attendee to a wide variety of tree issues that are currently on ou

Dr. Dave Lohnes, OARDC's popular Whiz-Bang Scientist, teaches children about science and the natural world in an enriching outdoor environment. The 2019 season features: Under Pressure, Moon Landing and Egg-streme Science.  Shows are fun for the entire family! Parking and admission are free. The show is cancelled in the event of severe weather.