Events Of September, 2017

Download the official form HERE

Clary Gardens is sponsoring a Scarecrow Trail that will be open FREE to the public the entire month of October 2018! We are hoping to establish some spirited 'competition' between local agencies, families, school groups, and area businesses. Download the 2018 Clary Scarecrow Registration (also posted on our Facebook Page). This contest is an annual garden fundraiser and requires a $10 or $25 tax-deductible donation to Clary Gardens to participate (all proceeds going toward children's garden improvements). **Participants must call to schedule scarecrow placement ahead of time - To be eligible: Scarecrows must be set-up in the garden as early as 9/18 at 8am and placement deadline is 9/26 by 4pm. Get your creative juices flowing and let's have some good old-fashioned fun!

*2018 Clary Gardens Scarecrow Contest*

*Participate in Coshocton’s 3rd Annual Scarecrow Competition*

Available for public viewing at Clary Gardens all of October 2018

This contest is sponsored by the CLARY GARDEN FOUNDATION (CGF). All scarecrow funds raised go toward capital improvements in the children's garden. Competition is encouraged between agencies, families, school groups, businesses, and any organization in general - Let’s get creative and have some fun!

-------------------Clary Gardens is open FREE to the public every day during daylight hours--------------------

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS:

(1) Construct a scarecrow that can be positioned by CGF staff (with your assistance if necessary).

(2) Garden placement as early as Tuesday, Sept 18^th at 8am, and no later than Wednesday, Sept 26^th at 4pm.

(3) Submit: Your completed registration (below) AND tax-deductible registration fee:

                  $10 for family/child-created entries OR $25 all other entries          *Cash or Check made out to: Clary Gardens

THOUGHTFUL CONSIDERATIONS:

• All entrants must schedule with CGF ahead of time, letting them know which day/time you will be dropping off or assisting in scarecrow placement (days/times listed above)
• Scarecrows should be constructed with materials to withstand the elements for up to 6 weeks
• Use of metal rods, posts, or wood stakes is permitted – Please call ahead if questions – Pinterest is helpful
• Creating a scene with scarecrow(s) is allowed (fee is per scarecrow) – All entries must incorporate straw
• This year’s scarecrow judging will be conducted by garden patrons and will also include a People’s Choice category - Winners will be notified and published in local media
• Accompanying signage will be created by CGF (from registration) and will be posted next to each entry
• CGF reserves the right of refusal to display offensive entries

                              *Posted on CGF signage next to scarecrow

Download the official form HERE or learn more on our Facebook Page!

Clary Gardens is excited to announce a kids crow program! September 23-26 from 5:00P.M.-6:30P.M. children between the ages of 7 and 12 are invited to Clary Gardens to learn all about corvid birds, especially crows and their environmental impact. Each day, Jodi Shrimplin will teach the kids a different topic pertaining to this family of birds, leading up to the construction of a scarecrow to be placed in the Children’s Garden during the Scarecrow Town event.  The topics for the program are as follows: scientific corvid studies, corvid folklore and myth, the impact of nuisance birds on crops (with special guest Ben Young), and scarecrow building. The goal of this program is to give children the “why” in reference to scarecrows and then they will use their new found knowledge to build their very own scarecrow! The cost of the program is $25 per child, which includes the cost of scarecrow materials. Space is limited, so please email us at events@clarygardens.org to reserve a spot! This will be super fun and educational after school program, and we hope to see you there!

Each October since 2015, the Clary Gardens Foundation has hosted the Scarecrow Trail fundraiser. Businesses and organizations register with the Gardens, build a scarecrow to place in the Gardens, and then enter into a contest where people get to vote for their favorites. This year, we are excited to announce that, with the help of the Coshocton Visitors Bureau, we are expanding the trail into a city-wide Scarecrow Town! From September 30-October 31, businesses, organizations, and even residents will have their scarecrows up for everyone to see. We will still have a scarecrow walking trail, but people can see so many more scarecrows in the city of Coshocton too! Visit scarecrowtown.com for more a map of where to find all of these amazing scarecrows! All scarecrows will be entered into a contest where they can win in the following categories: Traditional, Creepy, Pop Culture, and the coveted People’s Choice. Be sure to vote for all of your favorites! For more information about Scarecrow Town or for details on how to register please contact us at info@clarygardens.org.

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Bring garden gloves and your favorite gardening trowel if you'd like (but not necessary). Last year the MGVs and Clary Gardens collaborated on two 3' x 60' perennial beds that we will be teaching from this evening. Come if you can and bring a friend - there is NO CHARGE to attend this event. We will meet in the upper most parking lot (top left) at Clary Gardens, but guests may park in any of the lots.

No RSVP is required, but questions may be addressed by contacting Clary Gardens at: events@clarygardens.org or (740) 622-6524 or the Coshocton County OSU-Extension Office at (740) 622-2265.