Earthkind Roses

Earthkind Roses

When: Next Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.

What: Rosarian Caye Aiello used to pamper her hybrid tea roses until she studied the Earthkind method at Texas A&M and returned home to install a trial rose garden at Ohio State University’s Chadwick Arboretum. She now teaches workshops on selecting low-care roses and planting with Earthkind techniques.

Where: OSU Extension, Trumbull County, 520 W. Main St., Cortland.

Cost: $15

Details: Register by calling 330-638-6783 or emailing http://trumbull.osu.edu/node/261.

PRODUCE SAFETY: GAPs Training

When: Next Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

What: This class meets the standards for the Food Safety Modernization Act for those farmers/growers who are raising produce for sale to the public.

Cost: $20

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

Details: Register by calling 330-533-5538 or emailing http://go.osu.edu/canfieldsafety.

Nature in Bloom

When: Next Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

What: Explore spring’s delicate blooms in the wilds of western Pennsylvania at the Wildflower Reserve at Raccoon Creek State Park, and the new Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and its woodlands. Enjoy spring-inspired meals and a special visit at Joe Hamm’s daffodil delights.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown.

Cost: $155; FFRG, $110.

Details: Includes several miles of walking along easy to moderate trails. Hiking boots or waterproof footwear required. Register by calling 330-740-7116.

Starry Night

When: April 17, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

What: Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society and MetroParks’ Recreation Department’s “star party.” View galaxies, star clusters, double stars, nebulae and Jupiter through high- powered telescopes.

Details: Free. Weather- dependent. Presentation will take place inside McMahon Hall. Rain date: April 24.

Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.

Hike & Walk

When: Sunday, April 25 and May 3, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Search for spring wildflowers.

Where: Sunday, meet at Scholl Recreation Area. April 25, meet at Yellow Creek Park.

Details: April 25, wear boots for creek crossings. Moderate difficulty, 2 miles. Spring beauty, adders tongue and squirrel corn are just a few of the vernal bloomers you’ll see with on these walks.

Farm Tours

When: Sunday, April 26, 1 to 4 p.m.

What: Take a guided tractor wagon tour of the MetroParks Farm. Tours leave about every half-hour. Barns will be open to visit with the animals.

Where: 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.

Cost: Free; small fee for some activities.