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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Education & Youth Programs offers classes and activities such as Daylily 101, Succulent Planter, Story Time, Apiary Gatherings, Tacos Al Pastor From Scratch, The Communal Garden: Pest Pairs, Garden Club, Needle Felted Tropical Scenery, and Botanical Body Products. The program includes a full menu of classes, workshops and camps focusing on gardening, cooking, fine art and wellness, along with a variety of special events and activities available throughout the year.
• Price: $28, $22 for members (Needle Felted Tropical Scenery); $80, $72 for members (Botanical Body Products); $15, $12 for members (Daylily 101); $65, $55 for members (Succulent Planter); Free (Apiary Gatherings); $70, $65 for members (Tacos Al Pastor From Scratch); Free (The Communal Garden: Pest Pairs); Included with admission (Story Time); Included in Admission (Garden Club)
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens opened in its current form in 1993 and is recognized as Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden, with a visitor experience that spans about 13 acres and is included in admission. The organization’s mission is: “As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life-enhancing experiences.” The Conservatory features botanical biomes, lush gardens, special horticulture and art exhibitions, seasonal offerings, and a collection of glass works by artist Dale Chihuly that is included with admission. Exhibitions have included Paul Busse Garden Railway, Orchids, Blooms & Butterflies, Harvest Blooms, Pumpkins Aglow, Holiday Blooms, and Conservatory Aglow. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus is a 4-acre garden that encompasses an apiary, rose pavilion, berry house, 40 community garden plots, a demonstration kitchen, and a Live-Fire Cooking Theater, and it is open to the public at no charge from dawn until dusk. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Columbus Top Workplaces. The leadership team 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 Know Before You Go information provides tips on what to bring, what to see and do, and how to view current closures before arrival.
Last updated August 15, 2026.
• Price: $28, $22 for members (Needle Felted Tropical Scenery); $80, $72 for members (Botanical Body Products); $15, $12 for members (Daylily 101); $65, $55 for members (Succulent Planter); Free (Apiary Gatherings); $70, $65 for members (Tacos Al Pastor From Scratch); Free (The Communal Garden: Pest Pairs); Included with admission (Story Time); Included in Admission (Garden Club)
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens opened in its current form in 1993 and is recognized as Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden, with a visitor experience that spans about 13 acres and is included in admission. The organization’s mission is: “As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life-enhancing experiences.” The Conservatory features botanical biomes, lush gardens, special horticulture and art exhibitions, seasonal offerings, and a collection of glass works by artist Dale Chihuly that is included with admission. Exhibitions have included Paul Busse Garden Railway, Orchids, Blooms & Butterflies, Harvest Blooms, Pumpkins Aglow, Holiday Blooms, and Conservatory Aglow. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus is a 4-acre garden that encompasses an apiary, rose pavilion, berry house, 40 community garden plots, a demonstration kitchen, and a Live-Fire Cooking Theater, and it is open to the public at no charge from dawn until dusk. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Columbus Top Workplaces. The leadership team 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 Know Before You Go information provides tips on what to bring, what to see and do, and how to view current closures before arrival.
Last updated August 15, 2026.
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