Gardening Basics: Shrubs for Your Garden

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. Callicarpa, Kerria and Enkianthus are just a few that can add interest to your garden.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Fee: $10; FFRG members, $8.

Info: 330-740-7116

BIRD BANDING

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. Drop in any time between 8 a.m. and noon. Canceled for rain; session may be shortened due to weather.

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

Cost: Free

Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu

Wax Pumpkins

When: Saturday, 10–11:30 a.m.

What: Learn how to create your own wax pumpkin candles by melting those leftover bits and pieces of crayons.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Details: For age 6–9

Cost: $5

Info: 330-740-7116

Carved Pumpkin Art

When: Saturday, noon to 1:30 p.m.

What: Make your pumpkins works of art. Learn techniques with various tools.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Details: For age 10–17

Cost: $10

Info: 330-740-7116

Cultivate the Mind for Well-Being

When: Saturday, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

What: You are a calla lily. Session three with Michelle O’Brien recaps the previous sessions and focuses on practical methods to have the confidence to believe you operate in more accomplished ways.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $24; FFRG member, $20 (Series: $62; FFRG member, $50)

Info: 330-740-7116

ACOUSTIC JAM

When: Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m.

What: Join us for a music jam. Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Beginners are welcome. Make new friends and learn a new tune or two.

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

Cost: Free

Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.