BIRDS BEFORE WORK!

April 2, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

BIRDS BEFORE WORK!

When: Monday, 7-8:30 a.m.

What: Join Naturalist Adam Zorn on the Nickel Plate Trail in Louisville for a morning bird walk.

Where: Meet at Nickel Plate Trail Head on Pinevale Ave., Louisville

Cost: Free

Details: Great for beginners and experienced birders. Level, paved walking surface. Bring your binoculars. Canceled for inclement weather. RSVP requested.

Contact: 330-823-7487

SCHOOL GARDEN WORKSHOP

When: Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

What: This workshop is for those interested in starting or working with School/Youth Center Greenhouses and Gardens. We’ll cover all kinds of garden activities and resources to get your school garden rolling.

Where: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, Canfield.

Cost: $35/person, includes lunch, handouts, and activities to take home.

Details: To register, contact Katie Wears at 330-533-5538 or wears.13@osu.edu

Info: http://go.osu.edu/schoolgarden

For a complete listing of OSU Extension programs (Ag, 4-H, FCS): http://go.osu.edu/MahoningCalendar

FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINIC

When: April 11, 1-4 p.m.

What: Come learn to prune fruit trees.

Cost: $20 for the entire afternoon. Includes price includes set of pruners.

Where: White House Fruit Farm in Canfield.

Details: Register by calling 330-533-5538 or visiting http://go.osu.edu/2015fruitprune.

NATURE IMPRESSIONS IN CLAY

When: April 11, 2-4 p.m.

What: Clay is one of earth’s most amazing materials. While it is soft, it can be modeled into many forms, and it can be impressed with objects (seeds, sticks, leaves, etc.) to create beautiful designs and textures. When it is fired, it becomes hard and durable. Workshop participants will explore rolling out slabs of clay, texturing them and then building a small birdhouse. For anyone age 10 to adult. Limited to 16 participants.

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

Cost: $5

Contact: 330-823-7487

WOODCARVERS WORKSHOP

When: April 13, 6:30 p.m.

What: Woodcarving enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to meet Don in the Visitors Center at 6:30 p.m. Beginners and those just curious about woodcarving are especially welcome.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva, OH 44657

Cost: Free

Contact: 330-823-7487

Coffee & Tomatoes

When: April 15, 10 a.m. to noon.

What: 3rd installment in Coffee with the Master Gardeners Series: Totally Tomatoes. Join Eric Barrett as he discusses everyone’s favorite garden plant.

Where: OSU Extension, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

Cost: $10