Our Meetings

General Meetings

Our general meetings are informational sessions on specific topics and updates on what we have been working on. We aim to have guest speakers at all of our general meetings and provide education opportunities. We hope you can join us! We will do quarterly meetings in 2025. 

Next General Meeting

When: Thursday April 3, 2025 

Where: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, 1404 Goodale Blvd Ste 100, Columbus, OH 43212

Guest Speaker: Jenny Pope, Franklin Park Conservatory

Previous General Meetings

1st Quarter 2025

When: Thursday January 9, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm 

Where: Eagle Pavilion at Rotary Lake in Fryer Park, Grove City; 3670 Discovery Dr, Grove City, OH 43123 

Guest Speaker: Gloria Hartung, from the Gardens at Gantz Farm, to share with us their efforts regarding restoration of native plant habitats.

Visit the Gardens at Gantz Farm to see the lovely native plants and pollinator gardens! Picture credit: Gardens at Gantz Farm Facebook

October 2024 Meeting 

Guest Speaker: Mr. Rory McGuiness, Deputy Director, Columbus Department of Public Service 

Topic: LinkUS project information and opportunities for native habitat 

Location: Columbus Library Whetstone Branch

LinkUs Presentation for FCPP
10.24.2024 Meeting Agenda and Minutes

September 2024 Meeting 

Guest Speaker: Joel Oliphint, Columbus Monthly Magazine

Topic: Native plant habitat vs. zoning codes 

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

Joel Oliphint Presentation on Municipal Zoning Code and Native Plants.pdf

August 2024 Meeting 

Topic: General updates and defining Franklin County Pollinator Pathway  

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

8.15.2024 Minutes.docx

July 2024 Meeting 

Guest Speaker: Susan King, Licking County Pollinator Pathway 

Topic: Licking County Pollinator Pathway

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

Pollinator Pathway Licking County (1).pptx
7.18.2024 Minutes.docx

June 2024 Meeting 

Our first meeting ever! 

Facilitated by: Mikaela Mohr and Madison Wisniewski, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District 

Topic: First interest and stakeholder gathering regarding a Franklin County Pollinator Pathway group

Location: Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District

Pollinator Pathway Meeting 06.06.24.pptx
6.6.2024 Minutes.docx