Mystery of Seeds

Mystery of Seeds

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

What: Meet Horticulture Director Keith Kaiser in Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Antonucci Library for first in quarterly series about plants. Explore the wealth of knowledge available in the library about seeds. Bring seeds to donate to new Seed Library at the Gardens.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $12, FFRG member $10.

Info: 330-740-7116

Caribbean Breakfast

When: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.

What: Georgia Newton, a mom who often prepares large island-style meals for her family and community, will teach how to make delicious Caribbean breakfast.

Where: Demonstration Kitchen, 822 Billingsgate Ave. (at back of Iron Roots Urban Farm).

Info: Register with Sophia Buggs — 330-480-0423 or sbuggs@yndc.org.

Photos With Bill

When: Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

What: Join Bill Whitehouse as he reminisces about his slides spanning his career at Mill Creek Park, which he recently donated and haven’t been seen in years.

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

Info: 330-704-7107

BENEFITS OF COVER CROPS

When: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.

What: Bill Snyder will discuss varieties, benefits of cover crops for Northeastern Ohio.

Where: Demonstration Kitchen, 822 Billingsgate Ave., at back of Iron Roots Urban Farm.

Details: RSVP strongly recommended. Contact Sophia Buggs at 330-480-0423 or sbuggs@yndc.org to pre-register. No fee.

Winter Twigs

When: Feb. 9, 2 p.m.

What: Learn to identify trees in winter using twigs, bark and growth form with Dr. Chuck McClaugherty. Participants will collect twigs and learn to use dichotomous keys for identification.

Details: Program will be indoors and outdoors. No registration required.

Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu, mountunion.edu/nature-center

Four Seasons of Color

When: Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What: Garden experts will take you through steps in planning and plant selection to create an ever- changing landscape to enjoy all year.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Info: Sponsored by the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown (www.mgcy.org).

Contact: John Kolar, 330-545-2266