Community Gardens Near Me

Type 1 Meetup of Central Ohio

Come and hang with other Type 1’s. Chill, make friends, vent about your endo or insurance, and swap tips about adhesive removal etc. This meetup is a part of WQC’s Community Network Series, and is therefore a safe space for everyone. Bigotry and insults will not be tolerated, and LGBTQIA+ BIPOC folks are affirmed and welcome. Can’t be nice to Trans folks of Color? Don’t come.

A Garden of Compromises - A Native Habitat Journey, by Mark Pizzi (free)

Hosted by Wild Ones Columbus **A Garden of Compromises - A Native Habitat Journey, by Mark Pizzi** Saturday, September 26th, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) Innis House (Inniswoods Metro Park) , 940 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH Public Welcome , Program/Speaker Presentation Public Restroom, Free Public Parking Mark will share how he and his wife, Maria are transforming their traditional suburban property into a thriving native plant habitat while working within neighborhood and HOA expectations. Their front garden showcases native plants in a formal landscape, while their wooded backyard is evolving into a natural woodland oasis. Learn about their compromises, challenges, and rewards of gardening with natives in a suburban setting.

Free - Seed Saving Workshop

Fall Seed Saving Workshop, September 18 at The Harbor Community Center, Buckeye Lake 1pm Hosted by Licking County Master Gardeners Free to attend

Open Barn Day in September at Sunrise Sanctuary!

## Time & Location Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Marysville, 16730 Martin Welch Rd, Marysville, OH 43040, USA ## About the event Open Barns are a chance for us to open our doors to the public. You can come and meet our 140+ beloved animal residents, tour our scenic property, ask our dedicated volunteers questions, and capture it all on camera. Tickets are required. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-17, and under 4 are free. ***As a vegan, volunteer-run nonprofit, all*** ***proceeds from our Open Barns go directly to the care and keeping of our precious animals.*** ***Advance tickets are required.*** To register for tickets[ ](https://sunrisesanctuary.app.neoncrm.com/forms/september-19th-2026-open-barn-day-registration?event=1263&&fbclid=IwY2xjawStIuZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSOE5FM0hFenFRcm9GZjg1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjNL-3pyDbZKTQBRblmshYCP9VPrnZuRoHYf81oadvNRGuyQ7-E81rtSClJI_aem_hIeSy01ebVyG1ac_G8Xajw)**[CLICK HERE](https://sunrisesanctuary.app.neoncrm.com/forms/september-19th-2026-open-barn-day-registration?event=1263&&fbclid=IwY2xjawStIuZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSOE5FM0hFenFRcm9GZjg1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjNL-3pyDbZKTQBRblmshYCP9VPrnZuRoHYf81oadvNRGuyQ7-E81rtSClJI_aem_hIeSy01ebVyG1ac_G8Xajw)**. We also love produce donations, especially melons, apples, pears, carrots, pineapple, squash, pumpkins, and lettuce. For the safety of our dogs, please no grapes.

Louisville Find Local Partners Speed Dating

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 6:00 PM on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted on Zoom for singles in Louisville. Enjoy rapid individual rounds organized by age group from the comfort of your home. Simply RSVP and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.

Free Vegetable Plant of the Month @CanalStreet Farmers Market- Strike Shell Peas

Stop by the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers’ (MGVs) table at the Farmers Market to pick up your free Veggie plant of the month to add (or start!) your vegetable garden. The little plants come with instructions and tips. Have other garden related questions? Bring your questions to one of the MGVs in the green shirts. ******************* Newark Grows 1st & 3rd Friday, May 1-Oct. 2 Our Booth at the Canal Farmers Market 4pm- 7pm 36 E. Canal Street, Newark JOIN US AT THE CANAL MARKET DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET IN NEWARK, May – October (First and third Fridays of the month) Free plants, seeds, and gardening information! May 1 Buttercrunch Lettuce May 15 Double Curled Parsley June 5 Mark Twain Tomato June 19 Aconcagua Elongated Sweet Pepper July 3 Market Closed for 4th of July Weekend July 17 Silver Slicer Cucumber August 7 Wizard Coleus August 21 German Thyme September 4 Sweet Bunch non heading Broccoli September 18 Strike Shell Pea October 2 Garlic No RSVP needed- just show up and enjoy the market! See you there!

Dinner on the Patio 🥳😎

Cleveland First-Timers Local Speed Dating

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 6:00 PM on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted on Zoom for singles located in Cleveland. Enjoy brief individual sessions organized by age group, all from the comfort of your home. Simply confirm your attendance and we will contact you with further information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.

Lets Meet at "Olive & Lime Cafe"

We will be Dining Out again, this time at "Olive & Lime Cafe" Dining out seems to be one of our most popular activities, so we hope to have a good turnout! Whether you're a language learner, ESL student, or simply passionate about exploring new cultures, this event is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a diverse and welcoming community. Come join us for an enlightening evening of language, culture, food, of course, and connections! (Everyone will choose individually from the menu and pay for their meal.) One of our members had good things to say about this place so we decided to give it a try. They specialize in Lebanese - Mediterranean foods. We hope you will join us! See you there!!

🎃 Paint & Propagate: Halloween Planter Workshop

**Get Your Halloween Decorations Ready!** Get ready for Halloween at **The Arcane Foundry** by creating a spooky decoration that's actually alive! Choose from a selection of **3D-printed Jack-o'-lantern and Halloween-inspired planters**, then paint and customize your favorite design. Once your planter is finished, you'll add a cutting of **purple and dark-purple Tradescantia (Wandering Jew)** and learn how to propagate and care for it at home. Its naturally dramatic purple foliage makes it the perfect living addition to your Halloween décor. **$35** - **Your planter, Tradescantia cutting, paints, and materials are all included.** No painting or gardening experience is necessary—just come ready to create your own Halloween decoration and take it home with you when you're finished. ### **BYOB and Refreshments** This is a **BYOB-friendly event**, so feel free to bring your favorite beer, wine, or other beverage to enjoy while you paint. **Light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available** at The Arcane Foundry. Come relax, get creative, and enjoy a casual Halloween evening while you paint and propagate your own spooky planter. **Check out the website: =>** [The Arcane Foundry | Makers Studio](https://thearcanefoundry.com/)

CMG Special Event: MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL at the Gateway Film Center!

\* One World \* One Week \* One Festival \* Join us as we get together for a CMG special event and fun annual tradition: THE MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL! If you haven’t attended with us before, you’ll LOVE it! (And if you have attended before you probably already signed up!) This event showcases 10 short films selected from hundreds from around the globe! We'll view each of this year’s 10 short film finalists back-to-back then cast our ballots to help pick this year’s winner! Afterwards, we’ll get together for a bite, a drink and to chat about the shorts! Here are complete details for this year’s event: ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: THE MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind! This year’s Ten Finalists will screen across the world during a one-week period. Finalists are selected from hundreds of films submitted from across the globe with the winner determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. Winning films will be announced after the festival and I’ll send an announcement to the group! All of this year’s finalists will be eligible in the Short Film categories at the 2026 Academy Awards. THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS: This year is extra special because for the first time in its history MANHATTAN SHORT has selected ten films from ten different countries, with films from USA, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Moldova, Russia, Cuba, Georgia and Mexico! Films include everything from comedy to drama, action to animation, and everything in between! 2026 TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdETuNe6E0 2025 MANHATTAN SHORT WEBSITE + DETAILS: Click here for more information about this one-of-a-kind festival and to learn more about his year’s finalists: https://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists.html PLAN: We’ll plan for mid-afternoon showing and will meet in the upstairs lobby about 30 minutes before showtime! We always bring a big group and previous events have sold out, so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible via the GFC website is advised! If seat numbers are assigned, please list your seat number in the Comments section for this event. Afterwards, don’t miss joining us for the always-fun post-show conversation, food and drinks at nearby Cazuela’s Mexican Grill! PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the garage located behind the theater! Access the garage through 9th or 11th Avenues, near High Street. Get your parking validated at the box office for just $2 and your covered for the night. Can't wait, Dan

Detroit Meet Locals Seeking Real Dates

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 6:00 PM on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted on Zoom for singles in the Detroit area. Enjoy rapid individual sessions organized by age group, all while relaxing at home. Simply sign up and we will contact you with further information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.