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    • Friday, April 12, 2024
    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • Connections Event Center, 1036 Country Club Dr., Wooster, Ohio 44691
    • 92
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    For general information about the event contact:

    Lea Ewing oagceandjschool@gmail.com

    Where to stay overnight:

    Best Western 330-264-7750 or Link for reservations, ask for Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Rate: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.36082.html?groupId=G80FM9G6

    Photography and filming activities may be conducted during OAGC events, and attendees or personal property may appear in resulting photographic pictures or video and may be used in printed or
    digital publications, social media, advertising, or other OAGC activities. Participation in the OAGC event constitutes permission and consent for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs to use the resulting photographs and video for any purpose without payment or acknowledgement. Additionally, persons who participate in an OAGC event assume all risk of personal injury and loss or damage to
    property.

    • Sunday, May 19, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Friday, May 24, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Kirkmont Center, Zanesfield, Ohio
    • 38
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    2024 Nature Study Retreat

    Registration Deadline: April 19, 2024

    The 2024 Nature Study Retreat will move to Central Ohio this year, to the Kirkmont Center near Bellefontaine. This area features the Ohio Caverns and Cedar Bog, and these attractions are on our itinerary! We also have a Wild Edibles program in the works and an evening with an astronomer, along with hikes and other nature programs that are still being scheduled.

    We’re including some great crafts and are working with the Kirkmont director on varied and and fun meal options, such as an all-American cookout on the patio.

    Nature Study will begin Sunday, May 19, with an afternoon check-in and dinner, and will conclude Friday, May 24, after breakfast. Accommodations are dorm-room style, with four to eight to a room, depending on the building; all beds will be lower bunks, with room to store your gear on the top bunks.

    There will be opportunities to observe and assist with a bioblitz of species on the Kirkmont grounds.

    Schedule:

    Sunday, May 19: Check-in, make name tags and enjoy dinner.

    Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. bird/nature walk with naturalist Cheryl Erwin

    Monday, May 20: 9:30 a.m. Observational walk and Intro to Journaling

    Monday, May 20: 1:00 p.m. Wild Edibles hike and tasting with Bill Carpenter, 1 p.m. The “menu” might include such delights as sautéed greens and teas. In the evening, we’ll hold the annual plant auction.

    Monday, May 20: 3:30 p.m. Program on camouflage and mimicry with Judy Semroc

    Tuesday, May 21: 10 a.m. Geology of the Area with Molly Hunt, ODNR Geologic Survey and 1:30 p.m. Stepping stone craft

    Wednesday, May 22: A guided tour at Ohio Caverns (approx. 50 minutes), at 2 p.m. The cost of this tour will be included in the full-time registration fees; anyone planning to join the Nature Study Retreat on a part-time basis will pay an up-charge of $20 on top of their registration fees.

    Wednesday, May 22: 9:30 a.m. Design and tee-shirt

    Thursday, May 23, 10 a.m.: Visit the McCracken Fen and Owens Fen state nature preserves. Then, travel to Cedar Bog and eat a bagged lunch there, followed by a 1 p.m. Cedar Bog guided tour.

    The retreat is always an enjoyable time; please consider joining us, to connect with nature and one another!

    ATTENDANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS

    Juniors may attend NSR with an adult, who will room with and participate in programs with the junior attendee. Any junior (under the age of 18) attending NSR for the first time, may apply for scholarship assistance by submitting a letter explaining why they wish to attend the retreat. Please email to coordinator Sue Hagan, oagcnature@gmail.com). She will forward the request to the OAGC Foundation Development Director. Please include your name, address, phone number, and age. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is April 10. This will allow enough time for the Foundation to review the application before the NSR registration deadline. 




    • Monday, August 26, 2024
    • Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • Maumee Bay State Park Lodge

     

    Ohio Association of Garden Clubs

    2024 Convention 

    Flower Show ~ Horticulture

    August 26-28, 2024


    Full show schedule and information can be found on the Horticulture Department page HERE


    Photography and filming activities may be conducted during OAGC events, and attendees or personal property may appear in resulting photographic pictures or video and may be used in printed or
    digital publications, social media, advertising, or other OAGC activities. Participation in the OAGC event constitutes permission and consent for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs to use the resulting photographs and video for any purpose without payment or acknowledgement. Additionally, persons who participate in an OAGC event assume all risk of personal injury and loss or damage to
    property.

    • Monday, August 26, 2024
    • Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • Maumee Bay State Park Lodge
    • Monday, August 26, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • 9:00 PM
    • Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, Oregon, Ohio
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    2024 OAGC Convention

    Maumee Bay State Park Lodge

    1750 State Park Road #2, Oregon, Ohio

    Our location for our annual celebration is Maumee Bay State Park Lodge. It is almost 2000 acres of water, wetlands, and wildlife. Sitting on the Northwest basin of Lake Erie, Maumee Bay boasts views of both the Michigan and Ohio coastline. The newly remodeled Nature Center sits beside a 2-mile ADA accessible boardwalk that traverses through the marsh. A beach (lake and inland), marina, golf course and pool are just some of the many things to do! There are many activities to enjoy at the Lodge so come early or stay late! Check out https://www.maumeebaylodge.com/recreation

    Our convention will have many educational break out sessions. Each 45 minute time slot will have 3-5 choices with a limit of about 30 attendees for each. Tickets for the sessions will be available first come first serve at the beginning of each day. See the mini schedule below for topics. Schedule is subject to change so check here for the latest information. Some hands-on sessions will be offered with an additional cost of $5 each. These are also limited to 25 participants. Please sign up for these on your registration form.

    Monday - Basic Floral design classes at 10:30am, improve your understanding of the essentials and Potting around - Clay pot painting at 4:30pm.

    Tuesday - Relieve your “Tension” tray weaving at 9:30am. Create an 8” trivet with only reeds. High Magnification, Low Cost: Macro Garden Photography on a Budget with Danae Wolfe at 3:30pm. She will show you how to use your Smartphone to take great photos. Wine and Design with Joy Strine-Sprang at 7:30pm. This design study session, “How to incorporate the little things”, including some leaf manipulation.

    Tuesday - Lighthouse Boat tours - $40. The Toledo Harbor Preservation Society will offer about one hour tours around the Toledo Harbor lighthouse for $40. Tours will be available 9:30am, 10:30am, 3&4pm. Other times added if needed. Limited availability. About 6 people per boat. (weather permitting. If canceled, you will be reimbursed). Please sign up and pay for this on your registration so we may plan for enough boats. Sign up for a time upon arrival at the OAGC registration desk.

    Keynote Sessions are in the Ballroom are each day. Monday at 1:30PM will be OAGC Artistic design oral judging. Tuesday’s presentation at 2PM is about the little things we take for granted. Danae Wolfe, author, photographer https://www.chasingbugs.com/ will enlighten us with “Backyard Stewardship for Beginners: Protecting our Littlest Neighbors”. Did you know that Northwest Ohio is the Capital of Warblers?! Rob Swindell, president of Black River Audubon Society https://www.blackriveraudubon.org/ will present “Wonders of Warblers” on Wednesday at 1:30PM. We will be honoring award and contest winners throughout the 3 days. Wednesday breakfast will honor our past and present leaders.

    We have up to 23 vendor tables to offer so plan on spending! If you know someone who would like to be a vendor, please contact Carol Lemle lcarol@embarqmail.com .

    Join in with some optional activities during the evenings and have some fun!

    OAGC believes “It’s the Little Things” that make membership such a gratifying experience!

    2024 OAGC Convention Mini Schedule

    *subject to change as sessions are added. Registration and session tickets available at 8am each morning

     Monday August 26, 2024
     Time Event 
     9 am-1 pm Flower Show Entries 
    10:30 am 

     Sessions-shrub roses, attract/discourage wildlife,

    basic design hands-on, preregister $5

     11:30 am-12:30 pm         

     Brunch - assorted breakfast items

    with chicken & waffles, pot roast, ham,

    & blueberry French toast

    1 pm  Opening & Welcome 
    1:30 pm 

    Ballroom - Artist open oral judging

    closed Horticulture judging 

    3:30 pm 

    Sessions - Q&A with judges,

    Life on the lake and more 

    4:30 pm 

    Sessions - Life on the Lake,

    Q&A with Horticulture judges,

    Herb growing & preserving, 

    Attract/discourage wildlife,

    Wander & Walk Tree ID

    5:30 pm  Free Time 
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm  Banquet - Pork Tenderloin 
    7:15 pm - 8:00 pm 

    Awards - Faye Collins, Gladys Thomas,

    Artistic BOS, judges recognized,

    announce raffle winners 

    8 pm 

    Optional activities: 

    Succulent terrarium hands-on

    preregister - $5 

    Tuesday  August 27, 2024 
    9 am  Horticulture Show Awards 
    9:30 am - 5:00 pm 

    Pre-register $40 Lighthouse Boat Tour

    one hour, small boat(s) of 6 

    9:30 am 

    Sessions - Zoological horticulture,

    judging forms, plant disease and more

    Pressed flower plaque hands-on

    Preregister - $5 

    10:30 am 

    Sessions - Zoological horticulture,

    wellness gardening, plant disease, &

    Relieve your 'Tension'

    Tray Weaving hands-on, preregister $5 

     noon - 1 pm

    Brunch - assorted breakfast items,

    glazed ham, lemon chicken,

    blueberry French toast 

    1 pm - 2 pm Liaison Updates 
    2 pm 

    Ballroom - Danae Wolfe: Backyard

    Stewardship for Beginners: Protecting

    Our Littlest Neighbors 

     3 pm

    Sessions - evergreens, wellness 

    gardening, mushrooms 

    3 pm - 5:15 pm 

    Sessions - Kayaking & invertebrates,

    limit 15 attendees per 45 minutes 

    3:30 pm 

    Hands-on Session - Danae Wolfe - 

    High Magnification, Low Cost: Macro

    Garden Photography on a Budget -

    preregister $5 

     4 pm

    Sessions - evergreens, prairie growing,

    mushrooms 

     5 pm Meet & Greet 
    6 pm - 7 pm 

    Tony Packo's restaurant buffet with

    8+ of their specialty items

    Honor veterans, dress as your favorite

    M*A*S*H* character 

     7 pm

    Awards & More: Daisy Sticksel,

    Beautification, Citation,

    Service, Membership, life members,

    announce raffle winners

     7:30 pm

    Wine & Design: Make & Take

    preregister $5

    Optional evening activities 

     Wednesday August 28, 2024 
     8 am - 9 am

    Honor Breakfast - recognize past

    presidents, counselors, board

    members, & state chairs 

     9:30 am

    Sessions - climate change,

    microgreens, native seeds 

    10:30 am 

    Sessions - commercial cover crops &

    composting, microgreens, native

    seeds, hydroponics 

     Noon - 1 pm Lunch - Potato Bar 
    1 pm 

    Foundation - recognize scholarship

    winners, patrons, quilt raffle winner,

    People's Choice award winner 

     1:30 pm

    Ballroom - Rob Swindell, Black River

    Audubon Society, "Wonders of

    Warblers" 

    2:30 pm  Installation of 2024-2026 Officers 
    3 pm 

    Announce 50/50 winner,

    2025 Convention

    Adjourn 

       


    No refunds after August 10, 2024. 

    Registration fees are not refundable.

    Hotel reservations can be made by calling 1-800-282-7275. 

    Our Block Code is #1094RU for reduced rates available until July 10, 2024 or until rooms are filled.

    One king bed or two queen beds rooms are $159+taxes per night. There are only 2- four bedroom cottages held for $375 per night.  One night deposit holds your reservation.


    Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center




Photography and filming activities may be conducted during OAGC events, and attendees or personal property may appear in resulting photographic pictures or video and may be used in printed or digital publications, social media, advertising, or other OAGC activities. Participation in the OAGC event constitutes permission and consent for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs to use the resulting photographs and video for any purpose without payment or acknowledgement. Additionally, persons who participate in an OAGC event assume all risk of personal injury and loss or damage to property.

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