Event Listing

August 6, 2021
Soil and Water Conservation in the Great and Little Miami Watersheds
CSU Speaker Series || Event Flyer (PDF)
4-5 p.m.
Soil and water are two key natural resources required for sustained agricultural productivity. Adopting on-farm and off-farm best management practices are critical for conserving these resources and minimizing negative environmental impacts. Dr. Subburayalu will talk about the efforts happening in our neck of the woods to conserve and manage these precious resources.
Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Educator Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.
(Adults 18+) Masks and Social Distancing Required.

August 10, 2021
Edible Flowers in the Landscape
Seed To Bloom Summer Series || Event Flyer (PDF)
10:30 a.m.- Noon
The Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of St. Rt. 42 E and Wilberforce Switch Rd. (across from the CSU main entrance)
Are you wondering what you can do to make your meals and dinner parties little more interesting? Are you curious as to what flowers from your garden can be used in a salad? Or, are you wanting to add more edible flowers to your garden? Come to learn what kind and types of plants you can use.
Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Educator Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.
(Families and Adults) Masks and Social Distancing Required.

August 10, 2021
1:30.-2:30 p.m.
Mobile Food Market
Central State University Extension will distribute free food through the Central State Mobile Farmer's Market. The marketplace is a program by the Central State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program. Food distribution will take place between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in the parking lot of the Ward Center, on Central State's campus, located at 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce.

The marketplace is free to all students, staff, and community residents.

For more information email mkershaw@centralstate.edu

August 21, 2021
Bubble Science
Seed To Bloom Summer Series || Event Flyer (PDF)
10:30 a.m.- Noon
The Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of St. Rt. 42 E and Wilberforce Switch Rd. (across from the CSU main entrance)
Bubbles have a way to bring joy, a smile and fascinate us all! We'll discuss the science behind these airy treasures, have some bubble fun and create bubble prints.
Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Educator Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.
(Families and Adults) Masks and Social Distancing Required.

September 14, 2021
1:30.-2:30 p.m.
Mobile Food Market || WDTN News
Central State University Extension will distribute free food through the Central State Mobile Farmer's Market. The marketplace is a program by the Central State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program. Food distribution will take place between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in the parking lot of the Ward Center, on Central State's campus, located at 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce.

The marketplace is free to all students, staff, and community residents.

For more information email mkershaw@centralstate.edu

September 16, 2021
Final Harvest
5-6:30 p.m.
Home Vegetable Gardening Series
CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden (Intersection of ST. Rt. 42 N and Wilberforce Switch Rd, right across from the CSU main entrance)
Central State University Extension (CSUE) is offering a series of free gardening seminars on growing home vegetables for the beginning gardener at the CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road across the entrance to the university.
Sessions are designed for both adults and families; participants may come to one or all of the educational programs. Those attending all of the gardening programs will receive a certificate.
Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, participants are limited to 25 individuals. Participants will be asked to wear masks and be safely socially distanced.
Reservations are requested and be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Educator Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu

September 30, 2021
Garden Clean-up
5-6:30 p.m.
Home Vegetable Gardening Series
CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden (Intersection of ST. Rt. 42 N and Wilberforce Switch Rd, right across from the CSU main entrance)
Central State University Extension (CSUE) is offering a series of free gardening seminars on growing home vegetables for the beginning gardener at the CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road across the entrance to the university.
Sessions are designed for both adults and families; participants may come to one or all of the educational programs. Those attending all of the gardening programs will receive a certificate.
Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, participants are limited to 25 individuals. Participants will be asked to wear masks and be safely socially distanced.
Reservations are requested and be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Educator Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu

October 12, 2021
1:30.-2:30 p.m.
Mobile Food Market || WDTN News
Central State University Extension will distribute free food through the Central State Mobile Farmer's Market. The marketplace is a program by the Central State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program. Food distribution will take place between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in the parking lot of the Ward Center, on Central State's campus, located at 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce.

The marketplace is free to all students, staff, and community residents.

For more information email mkershaw@centralstate.edu

October 13, 2021
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Agri-Business Information Summit || Save The Date Card (PNG)
Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio
Hosted by Central State University Extension - Community & Economic Development

Featuring the Ohio Secretary of State, US Small Business Administration, USDA Rural Development, the Minority Business Development Division of Ohio, Department of Development, and others.

Save the Date! - Registration opening soon!

November 9, 2021
1:30.-2:30 p.m.
Mobile Food Market
Central State University Extension will distribute free food through the Central State Mobile Farmer's Market. The marketplace is a program by the Central State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program. Food distribution will take place between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in the parking lot of the Ward Center, on Central State's campus, located at 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce.

The marketplace is free to all students, staff, and community residents.

For more information email mkershaw@centralstate.edu

December 14, 2021
1:30.-2:30 p.m.
Mobile Food Market
Central State University Extension will distribute free food through the Central State Mobile Farmer's Market. The marketplace is a program by the Central State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program. Food distribution will take place between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in the parking lot of the Ward Center, on Central State's campus, located at 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce.

The marketplace is free to all students, staff, and community residents.

For more information email mkershaw@centralstate.edu