June 1: Noon-4 p.m. Hopewell Furnace commemoration. The Hopewell Furnace, Ohio's first blast

June 1: Noon-4 p.m. Hopewell Furnace commemoration. The Hopewell Furnace, Ohio's first blast furnace, marked the dawn of the iron and steel industry in the Mahoning Valley. Speakers, refreshments, games and activities for the entire family, plus a hike to the furnace. Held at Yellow Creek Park.
June 1: 1-5 p.m. Sundays at the MetroParks Farm. Do you know that more people in the world drink goat's milk than cow's milk? To celebrate Dairy Month, you can try your hand at milking goats. Wagon rides will be given every half-hour from 1:30-4:40 p.m.
June 1-2: 10 a.m.-noon. Preschool-K. This beginner camp is geared for children ready to enter kindergarten this fall. Indoor and outdoor activities planned along with a story and craft. Campers will go on short walks to learn about nature. Registration and fee are due at Ford Nature Center by June 17. Fee: $10 resident, $15 nonresident.
June 3, 10, 17, 24: 5:30-7 p.m. Yoga in the Gardens. Surround yourself with the beauty of Fellows Riverside Gardens while learning the basics of yoga movements. Tea will be served after class. Call FRG to register. Fee: $36R, $48NR.
June 3: 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Culinary herb container garden. Plant a traditional terra-cotta strawberry jar with a variety of cooking herbs. This arrangement will provide an ornamental touch as well as produce cuttings to flavor summertime recipes. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. Fee: $28R, $36NR.
June 3-5: 6-8 p.m. Adult Learn to Golf Clinic. Mill Creek Golf Course. Call the pro shop to register. Fee: $30R, $40NR.
June 4: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wetlands kayaking excursion. Venture into the Newport Wetlands to look for nesting birds and other wildlife. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.
June 5, 12, 19, 26: 5:30-7 p.m. Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens, yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Tea will be served after class. Call FRG to register. Fee: $36R, $48NR.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: 8:30-10 a.m. Yoga in the Gardens. Call FRG to register. Fee: $36R, $48NR.
June 7: 10 a.m. William McGuffey: His Youngstown Roots. Children ages 8 and up along with their parents can join Denise Kellerman as she explains McGuffey's contributions to Youngstown and to education. Held at Yellow Creek Park.
June 7-8: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Ikebana Flower Show. The beauty and gracefulness of Japanese flower arrangements are presented in modern as well as traditional environment. Davis Center.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: 9 a.m.-noon. Chore Time at MetroParks Farm. It chore time and you can lend a hand helping. Our barns will be open to the public to see the animals.
June 8: 1-4 p.m. Incredible Wild Edibles. Join us for a slide presentation featuring edible native species. Then venture outside to see their growing habits and learn when to harvest. Enjoy beverages and treats from the wild. Call Ford Nature Center to register by June 6. Approximately one mile with hills and steps. Meet at FNC.
June 8: 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Metroparks Farm. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm. Every half-hour between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.
June 11: 8:30-10 a.m. Rise & amp; Bloom: Shrub Roses. Start your morning with a walk in the Gardens to admire shrub roses in bloom. Breakfast on fruit and muffins afterward while learning more about these plants. Call FRG to register. Fee: $6R, $8NR.
June 11: 7 p.m. Yellow Creek Park Concert. Polka with the Mahoning Valley Button Box Club. The concert will be moved indoors for inclement weather. Meet at the Captain John Struthers Pavillion. Lawn seating.
June 11-12: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Curious Critter Camp. Children ages 5-6 will study creepy critters and beautiful bugs through activities, crafts and hikes in this adventurous camp. Call Yellow Creek Park to register by June 9. Fee: $15R, $20NR.
June 12: 10, 10:45, or 11:30 a.m. Tales for Twos. Two-year-olds and their adult companions will experience an outdoor adventure as they search for our resident hawks and hear a story about these magnificent birds. Call Ford Nature Center to register.
June 13-14: 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Friday, or 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Rose Petal Pictures. Everything's coming up roses at this class for children 3-5 years old accompanied by their favorite adults. Each child will be photographed with roses, decorate a picture frame with rose petals and listen to a rose story while tasting rose petal snacks. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. Fee: $5.
June 14: 1:30-3 p.m. Flag Day arrangement. In honor of Flag Day, children ages 6 and up will arrange summer flowers in enameled tin mugs. The flags and fresh flowers will make this an eye-appealing gift for Father's Day. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. Fee: $6.
June 14: 9:30 a.m. Morning Along the Lake. Hike the shores of Lake Cohasset and watch for wildlife along our way. Approximately 2.5 miles, moderate difficulty with inclines. Meet at Ford Nature Center.
June 14: 2-4 p.m. Watercolor for Beginners. Artist Celesta Moran will guide you through a complete floral painting of your own. All materials will be supplied. Call Ford Nature Center to register by June 7. Fee: $25.
June 14-15: Noon-5 Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Garden Forum Summer Flower Show. Summer garden show presented by Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown.
June 15: Noon-4 p.m. Father's Day at the Mill. Bring Dad to visit Lanterman's Mill and he will be admitted free. Dads must prove their fatherhood by bringing photos of their adoring children. A scavenger hunt is planned and short walks along the boardwalk will be led at 1-3 p.m.
June 15: 1-5 p.m. Sundays at the MetroParks Farm. Make a dairy treat in honor of Dairy Month. You can sample homemade butter and ice cream.
June 16-19: 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday. Junior Golf Camp. Par 3 Golf Course. For ages under 18. Registration begins Saturday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Par 3 Golf Course or by phone. Fee: $20R, $30NR.
June 18: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Kayaking on Lake Glacier. We'll learn the fascinating history of this area and watch for waterfowl. Meet at Lake Glacier Boathouse.
June 18: 7 p.m. Soundoctrine kicks off the MetroParks summer series of free outdoor concerts with a blend of jazz and funk. Judge Morley Pavillion.
June 20 or 21: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Friday, or 10 a.m. Saturday. Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their adult companions are invited to "put on their deer ears" to hear a special story, enjoy a hike and other fun activities while learning about the white-tailed deer-Ohio's state animal. Call Ford Nature Center for registration information. Fee: $2.
June 21: 12:30-2 p.m. Primary Nature Hour: Oh, Deer! Kindergarten and 1st-grade children are invited to learn about Ohio's state animal, the white-tailed deer. Activities include exploring outdoors for tracks. Call Ford Nature Center for registration. Fee: $3.
June 21: 10 a.m. Take a journey through the seasons with author Charles Fergus in "Thornapples." Essays such as "Hunting for Giants" and "Buffleheads and Thunder Pumpers," will entertain and educate. Meet at Ford Nature Center for this naturalist-led discussion.
June 21: 7-8:30 p.m. Summer Solstice Kayak. On the longest day of the year, we'll explore the Newport Wetlands as animals prepare for the night. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.
June 21-22: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Mahoning Valley Rose Society Show. Entries from novice to experienced growers will highlight this American Rose Society-affiliated show.
June 22: Noon-5 p.m. Rose Festival. This family event at Fellows Riverside Gardens is centered around our national flower, the rose. Activities include children's hands-on projects, information about rose growing herbal treats, garden demonstrations and a sale of miniature rose plants. Attend the 2 p.m. lecture, "Rose Arranging Magic."
June 22: 2 p.m. Newport Wanderings. Traverse the trails of Lake Newport to look for signs of beaver and late-blooming spring wildflowers. Approximately 5 miles, medium difficulty with hills and steps. Meet at Newport Wetlands parking lot.
June 22: 1-5 p.m. Sundays at MetroParks Farm. Join 4-H members as they show their goats in preparation for the fair. Have your questions answered by the young exhibitors.
June 24: 7:30 a.m. start. Junior Golf Tournament. Mill Creek Golf Course, South Course. For ages under 18. Call the Pro Shop to register. $20 entry fee includes green fees, prizes and lunch.
June 24-27: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Ecology Camp. Grades K-1 (just completed) Find out what makes nature "tick" in this hands-on camp. Through stories, songs, puppets and activities, campers will learn how plants and animals depend on each other. Hikes are less than one mile. Registration and fee are due at the Ford Nature Center by June 17. Fee: $40R, $50NR.
June 25: 7 p.m. Joe Fedorchak & amp; Friends and the Bob Matasy Band at the Judge Morley Pavilion.
June 26: 6-8 p.m. Hosta and companion plants will be highlighted in a slide program on shade gardening before a guided walk through the Shade Garden in Fellows Riverside Gardens. Call FRG to register. Fee: $8R, $11NR.
June 28: Noon-4 p.m. Canoe and Kayak Expo. Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join these escorted trips through the waters of MetroParks. Minors ages 11-17 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. A limited number of single and tandem kayaks are available. Call Ford Nature Center.
June 28: 7 p.m. "Untamed Paradise." Mad River Theater Works presents this original bicentennial play based on the true story of black pioneers who helped settle the frontier 200 years ago. Unsing music and drama, the show paints the life of brave individuals who worked to build a better tomorrow in Ohio. Held at the Morley Pavilion. Lawn seating.
June 28: 7:30 a.m. start. Best Ball Tournament. Mill Creek Golf Course, North Course. Call the Pro Shop to register. $60 entry fee includes greens fee, prizes and food.
June 29: 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the MetroParks Farm. Local 4-H kids and rabbit breeders are preparing rabbits for exhibition at the fair and will be available to answer your questions.
June 29: 1-2:30 p.m. Kayaking in the Wetlands. Learn about the flora and fauna that are found in the unique habitat of the Newport Wetlands and get an up-close look at a beaver lodge. Meet at Newport Wetlands parking lot.
June 30-July 3: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday. Junior Golf Camp. Par 3 Golf Course. For ages under 18. Registration begins Saturday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Par 3 Golf Course or by phone. Fee: $20R, $30NR.