Thursday, October 16, 2014
HYDRANGEA SCHOOL
When: Today, 2-5 p.m.
What: Join Eric Barrett to learn about these flowers.
Where: OSU Extension, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
Cost: $30
Details: Includes hydrangea to take home.
Contact: 330-533-5538
Falling Leaves
When: Today, 1–2 p.m.
What: Walk through the gardens and learn why leaves fall; enjoy autumn-inspired snack, craft.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: $5
Info: 330-740-7116
Family Garden Fridays
When: Oct. 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
What: Fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden. Learn about garden creatures, tools, care. Make garden treats, listen to stories, take kid’s yoga, adventure with Alice and her friends.
Cost: Free
PUMPKIN CARVING
When: Today, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
What: Help carve pumpkins for display at Sunday’s Pumpkin Walk at Twilight.
Where: Service building, Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Details: Dress in warm layers. Carving tools will be available or bring your own.
Cost: Free
Info: 330-740-7116
PUMPKIN WALK AT TWILIGHT
When: Sunday, 5:30–8 p.m.
What: Experience the magic of the fall season as you walk along the gardens’ pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night. Families will enjoy live entertainment and children’s activities.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: Free
Details: Sponsored by Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens, WFMJ/WBCB, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
Info: 330-740-7116
ServSafe
When: Wednesday and next Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day
What: Course meets standards set by Ohio Department of Health as Level II Certification in Food Protection.
Where: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, Canfield.
Cost: $180
Details: Register at 330-533-5538
Gardening Basics: Shrubs for Your Garden
When: Next Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.
What: Explore the gardens with Lynn Zocolo to learn about lesser-known shrubs perfect for the home landscape.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: Fee: $10; FFRG members, $8.
Info: 330-740-7116