PRESENTATIONS,

DEMONSTRATIONS & ACTIVITIES

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Saturday, February 28

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10am - 1pm - Finns Fickle Goods will demonstrate hand stitching leather and finishing the edges of their signature Willy minimal wallet

 

11am - 2pm - Duane Carlson plays the piano in the Main Garden

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11am - Cooking with Dandelions - Presentation Stage

Michelle Sanfilippo, Medina County Herb Society, presenter

Enjoy an informative cooking demo showcasing how delicious and healthy dandelion greens can be transformed into a vibrant, flavorful dish packed with nutrients and surprising depth.

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12 to 3pm - Tara's Amazing Balloon Creations

 

12 to 3pm - John Burke portrays Colonel James Smith 

Colonel James Smith was captured and adopted by the Indians in the French and Indian War and spent the winter of 1756 at Whipp’s Ledges in Hinckley Ohio. Commissioned as a Colonel of 400 Revolutionary War sharpshooters, he fought in three battles under General Washington and helped build Ft. Laurens - the first and only fort in the Ohio country, located in Bolivar.
 

12pm - Mastering the Perfect Creme Brulee - Presentation Stage

Karl Gerhard, "Cooking with Karl," Medina Weekly News - presenter

Medina’s favorite foodie teaches you how to make this simple but elegant dessert to impress all your friends.

 

1pm – How to Make Your Own Fresh Butter” - Presentation Stage

Karl Gerhard, "Cooking with Karl," Medina Weekly News - presenter

Karl demonstrates how to make your own fresh butter - it’s easier than you think!
 

1:30 -4:30p – Medina Spinning & Weaving Guild - Main Garden
The Medina Spinning & Weaving Guild will be demonstrating spinning and weaving on various styles of wheels and looms.

 

2pm - Right Plant, Right Place - Presentation Stage

Kimberly Carey & Peggy Koesel, OSU Master Gardener Volunteers - presenters

Explore Ohio’s native plants and the ecosystems they support, highlighting how these species contribute to biodiversity, soil health, and wildlife habitat across the state.

 

Sunday March 1st

 

11:30am - to 1:30pm Wheelhouse Studio demonstrates Finger Pottery with a make-it-take it project.

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11:30am - Cat Chat with Kitten Krazy
Wendy Morrotto, founder & Executive Director, Kitten Krazy - presenter
Learn more about cat behaviors and which household plants can be toxic to our feline friends.
 

12 to 3pm - Duane Carlson plays the piano in the Main Garden

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12 to 3pm - Tara’s Amazing Balloon Creations

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12:30 to 3:30pm - John Burke portrays Colonel James Smith 

Colonel James Smith was captured and adopted by the Indians in the French and Indian War and spent the winter of 1756 at Whipp’s Ledges in Hinckley Ohio. Commissioned as a Colonel of 400 Revolutionary War sharpshooters, he fought in three battles under General Washington and helped build Ft. Laurens - the first and only fort in the Ohio country, located in Bolivar.

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1:30 - Spring is for Splitting - Presentation Stage

Claudia Cihlar, OSU Master Gardener Volunteer - presenter

​Learn how and when to split perennials in the spring, focusing on proper timing, techniques, and plant care to ensure healthy regrowth.

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2:00 to 4:30p – Medina Spinning & Weaving Guild - Main Garden
The Medina Spinning & Weaving Guild will be demonstrating spinning and weaving on various styles of wheels and looms.

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3:30pm - Don’t Trash It, Compost It - Presentation Stage
Eric Hange, Medina Soil & Water Conservation District – presenter
Learn practical tips on how to compost effectively, covering what materials to use, how to maintain balance, and ways to turn kitchen and yard waste into healthy soil.​