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Culinary Arts Classes includes specific offerings such as Spring Cookery. The program takes place in a setting that features a demonstration kitchen and a Live-Fire Cooking Theater as part of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus, which also includes an apiary, rose pavilion, berry house and 40 community garden plots.
• Price: $70, $65 for members (for Spring Cookery)
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been creating memories since 1993, and the John F. Wolfe Palm House dates back to 1895. It is described as Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden and is home to the iconic John F. Wolfe Palm House. The visitor experience spans about 13 acres, including the Conservatory building, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and the Grand Mallway, and admission includes a collection of glass works by artist Dale Chihuly. The organization offers a full menu of classes, workshops and camps focusing on gardening, cooking, fine art and wellness, and also serves as a venue for special events and corporate gatherings.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located within an 88-acre City of Columbus park that borders several historic neighborhoods, has brought international artists and exhibitions to the city, and has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus is open to the public at no charge from dawn until dusk. The organization has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Columbus Top Workplaces.
Leadership for Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens includes President & CEO Bruce Harkey; Vice President of Planning Garry Clarke; Vice President of Event Sales/Facilities James Butch; Director of Horticulture and Exhibitions Karin Noecker; Director of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Wilson; Director of Community Outreach and Education Jenny Pope; Director of Human Resources Hillary Thompson; Director of Visitor Experience Heather Popio; Vice President of Philanthropy Carmen Boy; and Chief Financial Officer Jill Lukshin-Hoff. The stated mission is: “As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life-enhancing experiences.”
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Price: $70, $65 for members (for Spring Cookery)
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been creating memories since 1993, and the John F. Wolfe Palm House dates back to 1895. It is described as Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden and is home to the iconic John F. Wolfe Palm House. The visitor experience spans about 13 acres, including the Conservatory building, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and the Grand Mallway, and admission includes a collection of glass works by artist Dale Chihuly. The organization offers a full menu of classes, workshops and camps focusing on gardening, cooking, fine art and wellness, and also serves as a venue for special events and corporate gatherings.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located within an 88-acre City of Columbus park that borders several historic neighborhoods, has brought international artists and exhibitions to the city, and has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus is open to the public at no charge from dawn until dusk. The organization has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Columbus Top Workplaces.
Leadership for Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens includes President & CEO Bruce Harkey; Vice President of Planning Garry Clarke; Vice President of Event Sales/Facilities James Butch; Director of Horticulture and Exhibitions Karin Noecker; Director of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Wilson; Director of Community Outreach and Education Jenny Pope; Director of Human Resources Hillary Thompson; Director of Visitor Experience Heather Popio; Vice President of Philanthropy Carmen Boy; and Chief Financial Officer Jill Lukshin-Hoff. The stated mission is: “As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life-enhancing experiences.”
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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