Dayton plant events

Let's Explore for Nature in Our Downtown Home

Nature thrives and is alive downtown! Come join us as we take a leisurely naturalist guided stroll through downtown and along the river seeking out the animals and plants that have made a home in o...

Spring Wildflower Walk

Plants, especially spring wildflowers, bring joy to our lives. During the months of April and May, Aullwood s wildflower trail is full of colorful spring favorites...

Master Silviculturist

Local forests face unprecedented challenges due to invasive pests such as the Emerald Ash Borer...

Picturing Petals and Plants

Discover methods for photographing flowers and other kinds of plants. Learn to use focus to direct the viewer's eye, and to portray flowers within the larger context of a garden...

Healthy Waterway

Healthy waterways make for healthy plants, animals, and people...

Leave it to the Leaves

Learn about the important role leaves play in a plant's life and on our plate.

Nature's Garden Helpers

We know plants need water and sun to help them grow, but some plants need insects and birds to help them too...

Pioneer Pasttimes at Parky's Farm

Ride the wagon to a pioneer campsite, play old time games, plant a garden, experience farm animals and visit the old schoolhouse. Bring your picnic lunch...

Butterfly Walk

Join a volunteer guide for an informative walk looking for butterflies. Discover more about native butterflies and the plants that attract them...

Shiloh Farmers' Market

Shiloh Farmers' Market is a well established group of farmers, gardeners and bakers who have been serving North Dayton since 1999 with fresh baked goods, local produce, flowers, poultry and pork...

What's New @ 2

Explore the Children's Discovery Garden with our staff and volunteers to learn about plants through crafts, recipes, and other hands-on experiences...

Bunnies in the Garden

Farm Walk on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Come enjoy the beauty of spring with a stroll in the garden. Pick some herbs, plant some seeds, work the soil up and listen to a story about a funny bunny...

Butterfly Walk

Join a volunteer guide for an informative walk looking for butterflies. Discover more about native butterflies and the plants that attract them...