MILL CREEK METROPARKS | June and July

June 13: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Garden Forum Summer Flower Show. This summer garden show presented by Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown will delight the senses.Show schedules are available one month before the show. Entries must be received Saturday by 10:30 a.m., followed by judging, with the show open to the public Saturday from noon-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The public is encouraged to enter all flower shows.June 13: 2-3:30 p.m. Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Enjoy a leisurely walk in the gardens to admire the vivid hues of peonies and roses displaying their warm summer colors. A garden guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the reception desk on the afternoon of the tour.June 13: 1 p.m. Dragons and Damsels. Larry Rosche, author of "Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio," will lead a hike to search for these intriguing insects. Afterward, a stop by the Weller Gallery to view artwork from his book. In the event of inclement weather, an indoor program will be substituted. Call (330) 740-7107 to register. Meet at Lily Pond. Easy rating, 1 mile.June 13: 1-5 p.m. Gregarious Goats at MetroParks Farm in Canfield. See pygmy, dairy, angora and carting goats in action as local 4-H club members show the variety of uses of these social animals. Tractor-wagon rides will leave every half hour.June 14-17: 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon. Junior Golf Camp. For boys and girls ages 7-17. Call (330) 740-7114 to register or sign up in person at the Par 3 Golf Course. Fee: $25 per person.June 15: 6 p.m. Health and Wellness Walk. Lace up your walking shoes and join in the fun "for the health of it." The benefits of moderate activity include weight control, reduced arthritis pain, reduction in risk for heart attack and prevention of osteoporosis. Learn of other areas in the park where you can walk as often as you like. Meet at Yellow Creek Park Office. Wear waterproof footwear. Moderate difficulty, 3 miles.June 16: 10 a.m.-noon. Bobbin' Along. Help clean up the shores of Lake Glacier. We'll collect litter and fishing line and a special prize will be awarded to the person who collects the most bobbers. Kayakers of all skill levels are welcome. Meet at Lake Glacier Boathouse. No fee: thanks for helping.Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join these escorted trips through the waters of the MetroParks. Single and tandem kayaks are available; reservations are necessary. Minors 11-15 years old must share tandem kayak with an adult; 16-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Call (330) 740-7107 for registration and information.June 17: 6:30 p.m. Tips for Entering the Rose Show. Tim Yova, an American Rose Society Horticulture judge, will explain the fine points of entering a flower show. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5 R, $7 NR.June 17: 10-11 a.m., Duds for Dads. Does Dad's wardrobe need some color? Join efforts with your preschooler age 3-5 to create coordinating dragonfly and leaf printed shirts. Bring two prewashed shirts, one child-sized and one adult-sized. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5 for all participants.June 18: 8:30-10 a.m. Breakfast Botany: The Rose Family. Start your morning with a brisk walk in the gardens to admire plants belonging to the rose family such as strawberries and crabapples. Return to the Garden Cafe to learn more while enjoying a light breakfast. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $6 R, $8 NR.June 18: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., Preschool Nature Hour: Streamside Story & amp; Stroll. Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their adult companions are invited to an outdoor story time and exploration along Yellow Creek. Program held rain or shine. Call (330) 740-7107 to register. Meet at Yellow Creek Park, Struthers.June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30: 11 a.m. Junior Golf League. Registration begins June 1. Call (330) 740-7112 to register. Fee: $50 per person.June 19: 10 a.m. Preschool Nature Hour: Streamside Story & amp; Stroll. Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their adult companions are invited to an outdoor story time and exploration along Yellow Creek. Program held rain or shine. Call (330) 740-7107 to register. Meet at Yellow Creek Park, Struthers.June 19: 1:30-3 p.m. Father's Day Arrangement. Children ages 6 and up will view the Weller Gallery exhibit featuring dragonflies before painting insects on glass mugs. These whimsical containers will make special Father's Day gifts. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $8.June 19: 10-11 a.m. Duds for Dads. Does Dad's wardrobe need some color? Join efforts with your preschooler age 3-5 to create coordinating dragonfly and leaf printed shirts. Bring two prewashed shirts, one child-sized and one adult-sized. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5 for all participants.June 20: 2 p.m. A "Gorge"ous Hike on Father's Day! In honor of the father of Mill Creek park, hike in the beautiful gorge area that inspired Volney Rogers to establish the park district. Fathers will receive free admission to the Mill. Meet at Lanterman's Mill. Moderate difficulty with steps and hills, 2 miles.June 20: 1-5 p.m. National Dairy Month at MetroParks Farm in Canfield. Help us celebrate dairy month and try our hand at making ice cream in a bag and churning butter. You can sample your homemade treat.June 21-24: 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-noon. Junior Golf Camp. For boys and girls ages 7-17. Call (330) 740-7114 to register or sign up in person at the Par 3 Golf Course. Fee: $25 per person.June 23: 9 a.m. Health and Wellness Walk. Lace up your walking shoes and join in the fun "for the health of it." The benefits of moderate activity include weight control, reduced arthritis pain, reduction in risk for heart attack and prevention of osteoporosis. Learn of other areas in the park where you can walk as often as you like. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate difficulty, 3 miles.June 23: 7 p.m. 7up Summerfest Spectacular. Enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars listening to the Youngstown Symphonic Band with Paul Rossi conducting. At the Judge Morley Pavilion. Lawn seating. Free.June 24: 10 a.m. Fitness Paddle. Work those muscles and lungs as we sprint and rest our way from the boat landing to Slippery Rock Bridge and back. We'll guide you with tips on correct technique to get the most for your workout. Meet at Lake Glacier Boathouse.Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join these escorted trips through the waters of the MetroParks. Single and tandem kayaks are available; reservations are necessary. Minors 11-15 years old must share tandem kayak with an adult; 16-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Call (330) 740-7107 for registration and information. Fee: $12 per person, R; $15 per person, NR. (Second person in tandem half price.)June 26 and 27: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mahoning Valley Rose Society Show. Entries from novice and experienced growers will highlight this American Rose Society affiliated show. Show schedules are available one month before the show. Entries must be received Saturday by 10:30 a.m., followed by judging, with the show open to the public Saturday from noon-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The public is encouraged to enter all flower shows.June 27: 2-3:30 p.m. Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Enjoy a leisurely walk in the gardens to admire the vivid hues of peonies and roses displaying their warm summer colors. A garden guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the reception desk on the afternoon of the tour.June 27: noon-5 p.m. Rose Festival. This festive family event at Fellows Riverside Gardens highlights our national flower, the rose. Highlights include hands-on activities, information about growing roses, tasty herbal rose treats, garden demonstrations and the sale of miniature rose plants. Attend the 2 p.m. lecture on planting and caring for miniature roses presented by Randy and Terri Lady.June 27: 1-5 p.m. Fruit and Veggie Month at MetroParks Farm in Canfield. Find out the difference between fruits and vegetables. We'll use some of these popular foods to make print patterns. Mahoning Farm Bureau will provide information about local farm markets. Tractor-wagon rides will leave every half hour.June 27: 2 p.m. Bike Hike. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon ride along the MetroParks Bikeway. We'll look and listen for wildlife and learn the history of the area. Helmets are required for participation. Meet at the Kirk Road Trailhead. Easy rating, 8 miles.June 28-July 1: 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-noon. Junior Golf Camp. For boys and girls ages 7-17. Call (330) 740-7114 to register or sign up in person at the Par 3 Golf Course. Fee: $25 per person.June 29: 6 p.m. Health and Wellness Walk. Lace up your walking shoes and join in the fun "for the health of it." The benefits of moderate activity include weight control, reduced arthritis pain, reduction in risk for heart attack and prevention of osteoporosis. Learn of other areas in the park where you can walk as often as you like. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway trailhead at Kirk Road. Easy rating, 3 miles.June 30: 10 a.m.-noon. Kayak With Wildlife. Learn the basics of kayaking, then paddle along Lake Newport and through the wetlands to listen to morning sounds and watch for wildlife. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join these escorted trips through the waters of the MetroParks. Single and tandem kayaks are available; reservations are necessary. Minors 11-15 years old must share tandem kayak with an adult; 16-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Call (330) 740-7107 for registration and information. Fee: $12 per person, R; $15 per person NR. (Second person in tandem half price.)June 30: 7 p.m. 7up Summerfest Spectacular. Cleveland Fats take to the Morley stage with an outstanding traditional blues show. At the Judge Morley Pavilion. Lawn seating. Free.July 6-9: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nature Detectives Day Camp (children just completing grades 2 and 3). Campers will become sleuths to solve mysteries of nature. Discover a variety of species from insects to mammals and learn how they survive in the wild. Hikes are two miles or less. Registration deadline is June 25. Fee: $40 R, $50 NR.All campers must bring a lunch. Registration is complete upon receipt of fee. Space is limited. Call (330) 740-7107 for registration information.July 13-16: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mill Creek Park Explorers Camp (children just completing grades 4 and 5). Find out how the American Indians and early settlers lived 200 years ago. Then hit the trails of our scenic park to learn more about natural resources and wildlife in the area. Hikes are two miles or more. Registration deadline July 2. Fee: $40 R, $50 NR.All campers must bring a lunch. Registration is complete upon receipt of fee. Space is limited. Call (330) 740-7107 for registration information.Hike for the Health of It! (See June 13, 15, 20, 23, 27 and 29): Join us in this series of escorted walks and hike for your health while experiencing the beauty of the MetroParks. You'll receive a "Hike for the Health of It" pin after participating in three hikes, a logo T-shirt after 10 hikes and a handcrafted walking stick after 20 hikes. Get on your way, step by step, to a great new habit.
EXHIBITS:
Fellows Riverside Gardens, Davis Education & amp; Visitor Center. Hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio. Original drawings by three Ohio artists from the book "Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio," illustrate these exquisite iridescent insects. This exhibit is on loan from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History at the Weller Gallery in the Davis Education and Visitor Center, through July 4.Postcards From the past. Over 100 years of sentiments are expressed in the colorful personal postcard messages written by summertime tourists describing the beauty of Mill Creek Park at the Melnick Museum in the Davis Education and Visitor Center, through August.Fellows Riverside Gardens, Davis Education & amp; Visitor Center. Hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.MetroParks Farm Summer Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. The barns are open to see the animals. Group tours by appointment only. Off-site programs are available.Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call (330) 533-7572 to reserve a space for your family on the 10 a.m. tractor-wagon guided tour.Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Our barns, including the AgVenture exhibit barn and playroom, are open.Sundays, 1-5 p.m. A different activity is scheduled each week for you and your family to enjoy (See June 13, 20, 27). Our barns will be open to see the animals.