Past Events

Recycle Your Unwanted Plant Pots, Trays Help make a positive impact on the environment and free up space during the plastic pot recycling event that runs from July 24 through July 28. Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) are teaming up to collect your unwanted plant pots and trays so that they can be recycled. Help keep material out of the landfill and promote sustainable gardening practices like reuse.   Event Details:

OSU Cultivar Trials Showcase Our Cultivar Trials Garden offers the opportunity to evaluate the performance of ornamental cultivars in typical Central-Ohio conditions. Don’t miss this brilliant showcase of this season's 115 cultivars on display while mingling with other Green Industry professionals from the Cultivate'23 conference. Enjoy our gardens at their peak of the summer season! This event is free and open to the public. 

The Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens presents its annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and Auction. Visitors can peruse a selection of about 16,000 new, unusual, and tried and true edible and ornamental plants, as well as garden planters, vendors, food trucks and even a tool sharpening service. Proceeds from the event benefit the 30-acre OSU Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses. Note, we accept credit cards only.   Event Schedule: (click on each day for complete schedule details)

The Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens presents its annual Spring Plant Sale and Auction. Visitors can peruse a selection of about 16,000 new, unusual, and tried and true edible and ornamental plants, as well as unique offerings from local businesses and student organizations. Proceeds from the event benefit the 30-acre OSU Chadwick Arboretum and student organizations.                 **Credit Cards Only, All Sales Final**