Educational Opportunities and Dates
Most Garden Clubs in Region 6 meet monthly. These meetings include an educational program about gardening or demonstrations in floral design. Clubs are encouraged to sponsor formal flower shows. It is often during the social interaction at these functions that one learns the most about gardening from other gardeners. Clubs often have swap meetings where seeds and plants are exchanged.
There are two regional meetings a year. These meetings are educational by design. Day long programs, there is typically a morning and an afternoon speaker. The meetings are held the first Friday in May and the first Saturday in November.
Friday May 4, 2012 - Seneca County Hosting
Saturday November 3, 2012 - Erie County Hosting
OAGC conducts schools for flower show exhibitors and judges. Four schools are given over a two year period in spring and fall. Students who successfully pass the exams of all four schools may become an accredited OAGC Flower Show Judge. Anyone can attend the sessions and learn more about successfully showing horticulture specimens and artistic designs without becoming a judge.
May 21-22, 2012….……….E&J School #1, Deer Creek State Park
Mt Sterling, OH
August 27-28, 2012...........E&J School #2, Deer Creek State Park
Mt Sterling, OH
Annual State Convention. Clinics on horticultural and floral topics are given by outstanding speakers.
June 25-27, 2012...............Deer Creek State Park, Mt Sterling OH
Gardeners’ Day Out is held at various points of interest that promote nature, conservation and horticulture.
July 11, 2012.....................Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Nature Study Retreat is a five day meeting held in June in an outdoor location. It's aim is to further knowledge of and interest in nature and conservation.
June 3-8, 2012...................Deer Creel State Park, Mt Sterling, OH
Trips are also arranged by OAGC for its members. These are educational and fun.To be Announced