Wild Ones South Central Ohio Chapter

06/17/2026

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Join the Department of Entomology for a series of Mothing Nights this summer at Chadwick Arboretum!

Email [email protected] to RSVP and receive event and parking updates.

⭐️June 20, 9pm - 11pm
⭐️July 24, 9pm - 11pm
⭐️August 21, 9pm - 11pm

📍Chadwick Arboretum North, 2235 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Click the link in our bio for the event page on our website!

06/17/2026

Nature journaling gives us a chance to meet new folks & share our passion for nature. It allows us to slow down and really explore nature in a rich & meaningful way. We would love to do this again! If you'd like to join us, give us a shout! You can comment, message or email us at [email protected]
Thanks to everyone who joined us! We really enjoyed it!

06/17/2026

Our Biocontrol of the Month for June is Bacillus subtilis! This bacteria lives in the soil and competes with harmful bacteria and fungi that may cause damage to plants. It also directly destroys fungal pathogens by breaking their cell walls. Although research on Bacillus is still limited, experiments done within the past couple years have shown that the bacteria is an overall positive addition to a soil ecosystem. As an additional fun fact, Bacillus subtilis is also the same bacteria found in natto, a Japanese health food made with fermented soybeans! To learn more about this fascinating biocontrol, follow the link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10686189/

06/17/2026

Spotted Lanternfly in Ohio | Early summer is when adult SLF start to appear. They go from egg masses to nymphs to adults in the span of 2-3 months.

These invasive insects are always the topic of lots of conversations and questions as the adults become more visible.

If you have specific questions about SLF in your community, contact your local Extension office.

More information about the SLF lifecycle can be found in the link in our comments:

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Absolute expert advice! Check it out!

06/16/2026

Garden journaling is a chance to sit and explore nature. The fun of it is exploring and adding color to your explorations. It's less about being artistic and more about taking the time to dig deeper about something you see. Join us! Materials will be provided.

This hands-on workshop, led by Wild Ones South Central Ohio Chapter, offers an inviting introduction to nature journaling; no art or writing experience is required.

06/15/2026

(228/250) Spotted turtles are easy to recognize thanks to the bright yellow spots scattered across their dark shells. Found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow ponds of the eastern United States, spotted turtles spend their days hunting insects, worms, snails, and other tiny aquatic snacks. They may be small, but they can live for more than 50 years.



Photo by Erin Huggins/USFWS