Holiday Plants

Holiday Plants

When: Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

What: Discover myths, legends and fun facts about many popular holiday plants, including poinsettia, mistletoe, amaryllis. Ellen Speicher will share some unique stories and tips on caring for them. Each participant will receive a poinsettia to take home.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown.

Cost: $18; FFRG member, $16.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Footprints in the Snow

When: Friday or Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m.

What: Although we may not always be able see animals, we can still see signs that they were there. We will be forest detectives and investigate animal tracks through fun activities.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Details: For age 3-6. Register/pay 2 days in advance. $5 for residents; $7 nonresidents. Additional fee after deadline.

Info: Call 330-740-7107

WINTER CELEBRATION: GINGERBREAD GARDEN

When: Tuesdays-Sundays, Saturday-Jan. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

What: The area’s premier holiday plant display along Gingerbread Lane; Delphinium’s Gingerbread Shoppe — the children’s bakery; 46-plus trees decorated by local nonprofits.

Where: Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Level 1 Food Safety Training

When: Monday, 9 a.m. to noon.

What: Basic food safety education course approved by Ohio Department of Health for licensed food establishments.

Where: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm

Cost: $35

Details: Register by calling 330-533-5538.

Natural Holiday Workshop

When: Dec. 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What: Children age 7-12 will create festive holiday decorations.

Where: Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks.

Cost: $7

Details: Register by Monday at 330-740-7107.

Growing Microgreens

When: Dec. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.

What: Learn to grow microgreens for direct sales to consumers and restaurants.

Where: Iron Roots Urban Farm in the HMHP Kitchen, 822 Billingsgate Ave.

Cost: Free

Details: Register by calling Liberty Merrill at 330-480-0423.

Darling Deer

When: Next Thursday, 10-11 a.m. or Dec. 13, noon to 1 p.m.

What: Deer have hooved feet, slender bodies and long, thin legs, but can run up to 40 miles per hour and jump 9-foot fences. Kids will learn about white-tailed deer through story, crafts and activities.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Cost: $5 for residents: $7, nonresidents. Additional fee after deadline.

Details: For age 2-3. Register/pay two days in advance by calling 330-740-7107.