MCC&TC Horticulture Autumn Open House


November 7, 2013 at 12:00a.m.

MCC&TC Horticulture Autumn Open House

When: Monday to Friday through Nov. 15, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

What: Nice selection of fall silk designs. Quality pieces created by students, reasonably priced.

Details: Stop in or call 330-729-4000, ext. 1671, for more information.

Rub-a-dub-dub ABC’s

When: Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

What: Soap Maven Barbara Lyons guides participants to create melt-and-pour soaps, balms and other economically friendly gifts. Everyone will receive free bar of her hand-crafted soap, and pre-made samples of whipped shea butter and liquid hand soap.

Fee: $10

Details: Register at 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.

Gardens in Watercolor: Eternal Spring

When: Through Sunday.

What: International artist Gary Bukovnik returns with his floral watercolor artwork to Weller Gallery. His not-so-still-life paintings express movement of time and space as flowers, leaves and stems appear to move on the paper.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Contact: 330-740-7116.

Puddle Jumpers

When: Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.

What: Designed for ages 3-5 with an adult companion. Participants will take a guided walk to uncover nature’s wonders.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.

Details: Registration is limited and required at 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.

Botanical Delights: Elderberries

When: Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.

What: Elderberry, 2013 herb of the year, is versatile culinary and medicinal plant. Learn the history and folklore surrounding the Elder Tree, savor elderberry delights, and make and take home some immune-supporting elderberry syrup. Instructor: Mandy Smith.

Cost: $16; FFRG member, $12.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 330-740-7116.

Introduction to Project FeederWatch

When: Nov. 17, 2 p.m.

What: This winter-long survey of birds that visit bird feeders in North America provides data that helps scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Participate at the Nature Center or at home.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva,

Details: For more information, contact 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.