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OSU Extension Master Gardeners to Host Free Native Plant Program in Kenton This Evening

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Ohio State Extension-Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer Program

The Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer program is hosting the annual ‘An Evening Garden Affair’ this evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

The program will feature an educational presentation about native plants by speaker Chad Carrell of The Native Pathways Nursery and Hancock Park District.

Participants will learn what native plants are, why they are important, why they should be planted, and how to incorporate them into their own landscapes.

The evening will begin at the Friendship Gardens for registration, a tour of the Friendship Gardens, and refreshments and will then move to the Simon Kenton building for the educational presentation.

The Friendship Gardens are located at 960 West Kohler Street, Kenton, OH 43326.

Please note that overflow parking will be at the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District parking lot located at 950 W. Kohler St. Simon Kenton School building has a fan but no air conditioning, so please dress accordingly.

The event is free and open to anyone with an interest in learning more about native plants.

Written by: bclark

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