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The Ohio State University Extension in Lucas County invites you to celebrate the annual August 8th gardeners’ holiday, “Sneak A Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch” by donating your excess produce to help reduce hunger in our community. Bring your clean homegrown vegetables and fruits to the Lucas County Extension Office on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm to OSU Extension at Toledo Botanical Garden located at 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, OH. All food will be shared with local food pantries.
The August 8th zucchini day was the brainchild of Thomas Roy — an actor and gardener credited with creating this whimsical “holiday”. Although the exact year of the holiday’s inception is unknown, the day gives gardeners a zany opportunity to share their extra zucchini and other produce in a spirited way. The holiday acknowledges the overabundance and easy-growing nature of zucchini.