Preregistration is required for this program designed for adults or families with children 5 and up.

Give back and have a unique experience by helping us increase the diversity of native plants in our pollinator garden. Learn how to properly plant new plants in our garden to increase the variety of food sources for wildlife. 

What to expect: This program will take place entirely outdoors in an open area. Participants will be using a variety of garden tools to plant new plants in the pollinator garden and other tasks such as pruning and mulching. Physical work involved includes standing, kneeling, lifting, bending, and reaching. Participants will learn how to correctly plant new plants which create habitat for wildlife.

Minimum age for children attending with an adult: This is a family-friendly class, most appropriate for adults and children 5 years old and above with a caregiver.

How to dress: Dress for heat and sun.

What to bring: Sunscreen, water, and bug spray. We will supply all necessary garden tools; you are welcome to bring your own garden gloves and large/small shovels.

Where to park: Take a right before the PlayScape parking lot and park along Groesbeck Drive with Abner Hollow Cabin in sight. (Abner Hollow Cabin is the cabin near our Nature PlayScape). Cross the street and head over a little bridge on the walking trail and continue the path. You will see the garden on the left before Lotus Pond. Feel free to ask questions about this location from our helpful gatehouse staff before you park.

Program participants should meet at the Pollinator Garden at our Rowe Woods location.

Members $5; nonmembers $11 (includes admission).

By registering below, you agree to the following:

Pet Policy for Programs/Events: For the comfort and safety of all guests, no pets are allowed at programs or events. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome. Therapy animals, whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support, do not qualify as service animals. For more information about pets on our grounds, please see our pet policies on our website.

Cancellation Policy: Please note that cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. All programs continue, rain or shine. In the event that Cincinnati Nature Center cancels a program, full refunds will be issued.

Covid-19 Policies: Cincinnati Nature Center will run advertised programs using consideration of recommendations made by the CDC and local health agencies. Current Covid-19 protocols can be found online on our website. Cincinnati Nature Center may update the status or format of programs and events based on Covid-19 conditions at the time of the program.

Important Information For All Program Registrants: Please retain your order number or print off/save an electronic copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You will need your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program.