Fall 2023

Adult TREE ID 101 | 18+ YRS Parks & Forestry Staff Learn the fundamentals of tree identification from certified arborist staff members. We provide tips and tricks for identifying trees and then walk through the park to put newfound knowledge to the test, using the City’s Tree Trek. 443707 A 2:30-4 pm Su 9/24 Fancyburg Park Shelter $7 R | $8 NR BONSAI DESIGN BASICS: WIRING AND PRUNING YEW FOR OUTDOOR BONSAI | 18+ YRS Ryan Huston, Ry2Tree2 Bonsai Learn how to take a raw nursery shrub along with using your creativity to begin to make a miniature bonsai tree. Bonsai can be made out of any woody plant species and for this workshop we use yews which are hardy in our area and must grow outdoors year-round. Learn the basics of bonsai care including watering and winter protection which are the two most important topics for long-term survival of bonsai in Ohio. After a brief presentation on those topics as well as on planning a design for your bonsai, we go through a wiring exercise so students can practice how wire is applied to bend branches in bonsai. Lastly, we use what we learned to prune and wire gallon-sized nursery yew bushes into beautiful bonsai. Yew bushes are provided as well as wire for bending branches. A limited amount of pruning shears are available to borrow, but students should bring their own. The class is led by Ryan Huston of Ry2Tree2 Bonsai who learned bonsai under Dan Robinson of the world famous Elandan Gardens. 443723 A 1-4 pm Sa 9/16 Sunny 95 Park, Amelita Mirolo Barn $50 R | $60 NR HOW TO SUCCEED WITH BACKYARD COMPOSTING | 18+ YRS Joanne Dole, Franklin County Master Gardener Have you wanted to try backyard composting but are not sure how to begin? Have you had problems when you tried? Composting keeps food and yard waste out of the landfill and produces a product that can greatly benefit your garden or soil. We discuss benefits, compost items, bin options and how to avoid common mistakes. 443711 A 7-9 pm W 9/13 Municipal Services Center, Lower Level Meeting Room $5 R | $6 NR

Older Adult GUIDED FOREST THERAPY | 50+ YRS Jennifer Ramsey

Forest therapy, or forest bathing, is a research-based framework for supporting wellness inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku. Slow down and connect with nature using your spirit and senses. Your guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, leads you in a series of activities on a gentle walk. Dress for the weather, including sturdy, preferably waterproof shoes, as trails can be muddy. 553686 A 1-3 pm M 9/18 Glacier Ridge Metro Park – Challenge Level 3 553686 B 1-3 pm M 10/23 Inniswood Metro Park – Challenge Level 3 553686 C 1-3 pm M 11/6 Blendon Woods – Challenge Level 4 553686 D 1-3 pm M 12/4 Northwest Kiwanis Park – Challenge Level 3 $15 per class HIKING CLUB | 50+ YRS Olivia Stuck, MS EP Enjoy the pleasure of a hike with company! Hiking terrain or the weather including sturdy, preferably waterproof, shoes as 9/19 Blacklick Woods Metro Park – Challenge Level 3 553841 B 1-2 pm Tu 10/17 Batelle Darby Creek Metro Park – Challenge Level 4 553841 C 1-2 pm Tu 11/21 Walnut Woods Metro Park – Challenge Level 2 $5 per class trails can be muddy. 553841 A 1-2 pm Tu

NATURE TRIP CHALLENGE LEVELS

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Challenge Level 1 (Easy) – Minimal walking/standing, may include some stairs Challenge Level 2 (Moderate) – Possible overnight stay, moderate walking/standing, may include stairs and/or uneven terrain Challenge Level 3 (Moderate Active) – longer walking/standing periods of time, quicker pace, includes stairs and/or more difficult terrain Challenge Level 4 (Challenging Active) – very active paced activity/program, extensive walking/standing, includes stairs/hills and/or extended outdoor weather exposure

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