February 2026 - Barn Owl Garden Center

Black History Month Dr. J. Drew Lanham Barn Owl Garden Center

23 Feb Celebrating Black History Month: Dr. J. Drew Lanham , A Birder With Heart, Humor, and a Whole Lot of Insight

Posted at 17:43h in Gardening, Remembrance, Sustainability

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Black History Month gives us a chance to reflect on people whose lives and work broaden our understanding of nature, culture, and belonging. One such person is Dr. J. Drew Lanham, a wildlife ecologist, poet, storyteller, and beloved voice in conservation whose work, scientific, literary,...

18 Feb Now Hiring: Plant and Garden Center Associate job

Posted at 15:59h in Employment

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Now Hiring: Plant & Garden Center Associate Barn Owl Garden Center is looking for a hardworking, team-oriented person who loves plants, enjoys working outdoors, and is ready to jump in wherever needed. Pay: Based on experienceHours: 15–30 hours per week About the RoleThis position supports many areas of...

Solomon Brown Black History Month Barn Owl Garden Center

16 Feb Solomon Brown: The Self-Taught Naturalist Who Helped Shape American Conservation

Posted at 17:22h in Gardening, Remembrance, Sustainability

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This Black History Month, Barn Owl is celebrating Solomon Brown, a true Renaissance man whose love of learning, nature, and birds helped shape American natural history. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1829, Solomon Brown began working at the Smithsonian Institution as a young teenager. At a...

Charles Henry Turner, BARN OWL GARDEN CENTER

10 Feb Charles Henry Turner: Discovering Intelligence in the Smallest Creatures

Posted at 17:14h in Gardening, Remembrance, Sustainability

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Born in Cincinnati in 1867, Charles Henry Turner came into this world right after the Civil War. He began his studies to become a scientist at a challenging time. Much of the racial equality momentum following the Civil War had unfortunately disappeared and African Americans...