SCIO — An upcoming educational symposium hosted by the Harrison and Jefferson County Master Gardener Volunteers invites community members to step Into the Woods for a morning of discovery, creativity, and practical gardening knowledge.

The Into the Woods garden symposium will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at the Scio Branch Library, Downstairs Meeting Room, located at 331 W. Main St. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with presentations beginning promptly at 9 a.m.

This immersive program will guide participants through a woodland-inspired landscape of learning, with sessions focused on foraging, fairy gardens, log-grown mushrooms, mushroom cultivation and shade and moss gardening. Attendees will receive take-home leaf castings, enjoy door prizes and participate in a vibrant, hands-on educational experience led by Master Gardener Volunteers.

The cost to attend is $30 per person, which includes lunch, along with complimentary refreshments and morning snacks. Those interested in registering or learning more about the event can contact the Harrison County Extension Office at (740) 461-6136 or email lyon.194@osu.edu. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card, and pre-registration is required. Additional information about the Master Gardener Volunteer program is available at go.osu.edu/jeffharrmgv, and updates can be found on Facebook at @JHCmgv.

The Into the Woods symposium is hosted by Ohio State University Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer program serving Harrison and Jefferson counties, which provides research-based horticulture education and community outreach through trained volunteers.