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Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens

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Events

Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens host a variety of university, community, and industry events in our gardens. Many are open to the public while others are reserved for members of specific organizations.  Our calendar of events includes all events, while highlighting those that are open to the public. We hope you will join us for one of these events soon.      


  1. Mar 20, 2025, 10:00am - 10:45pm

    Interested in learning about volunteering at Chadwick Arboretum?  Whether you are an OSU Alumni, a Master Gardener Volunteer, a student, or a community member, volunteering at Chadwick Arboretum is an incredible way to give back in the way that you enjoy the most. Volunteers help in the garden, plan and execute outreach and community events, lead tours, and so much more. 

  2. May 8, 2025, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

    Members-Only Reception The members-only gala includes plenty of fun activities including a both live and silent auction, hors d'oeuvres by Steven's Catering, 16,000 plants, vendors, and a place to ask your gardening questions at the Ask a Master Gardener Booth! Enjoy live entertainment while you get the first opportunity to shop Chadwick Arboretum plants for 10% off.

  3. May 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Dive into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser! Explore 16,000 plants, bid at auctions, browse vendors, and savor food trucks. Get your tools sharpened while you shop by Bevel's Sharpening Service and enjoy educational demos in our Learning Lab. Proceeds benefit The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses. Credit/debit only. Activity Schedule on Friday, May 9, 2025 More information coming! Check back soon. 

  4. May 10, 2025, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    Dive into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser! Explore 16,000 plants, bid at auctions, browse vendors, and savor food trucks.Talk to experts about your gardening questions at our "Ask a Master Gardener" Booth and enjoy educational demos in our Learning Lab. Proceeds benefit The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses. Credit/debit only. Activity Schedule on Saturday, May 10, 2025 More information coming! Check back soon.