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Miniature Orchids and Terrariums Lecture
Miniature Orchids and Terrariums Lecture
When: Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
What: Lecture by Dave Miller and Jackie Land of the Greater Akron Orchid Society on some of the orchids perfect for successful growing in the home.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: $10; FFRG member, $8.
Info: 330-740-7116
SUMMER BIRD COUNT
When: Saturday, 7 a.m.
What: Experienced bird-watchers can participate in a census of the Nature Center’s breeding bird population.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.
Cost: Free
Details: Registration required by Friday.
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.
BIRD BANDING WITH AL EIBEL
When: Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon.
What: See live, wild songbirds in the hand and learn why bird banding is an important tool for bird and wildlife conservation.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center.
Cost: Free
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.
STRAWBERRY JAM WORKSHOP
When: Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
What: Whether you grow your own or buy local produce, preserving at home doesn’t need to be intimidating. Join Karli Shultz to learn how to make preserves from scratch.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center
Cost: $8 food fee
Details: Registration required and limited to 16 adults.
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.
Botanical Delights: Hibiscus
When: Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
What: Explore differences between tropical, fruity hibiscus (H. sabdariffa) and our native, marsh-loving mallow (H. moscheutos) in habit, medicinal properties and more. Learn how to make herbal infusions from these two Hibiscus species with Mandy Smith.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: $20; FFRG member, $16
Info: 330-740-7116
Growing Flowers
When: Tuesday
What: Join Jenell Martin of Catalpa Grove Farm in Columbiana to learn how to cultivate flowers for profit.
Where: Iron Roots Farm – HMHP Kitchen, 822 Billingsgate Ave., Youngstown.
Info: Register at yndc.org or call 330-480-0423.