Winter Celebration: The Forest

Winter Celebration: The Forest

When: Through Jan. 3

What: Enjoy a stroll through a reimagined forest to discover enchanting fairies, a life-size eagle’s nest, bountiful blooms and the annual holiday tree walk. Every Saturday and Sunday, we are open until 8 p.m. for you to experience the Electric Garden, where the grounds will be lit with thousands of twinkling lights.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Ave. Youngstown

Cost: Free

Info: Contact 330-740-7116

Botanical Art and Illustration exhibition

When: Through Jan. 10, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

What: The Hunt Institute of Pittsburgh brings the remarkable work of 35 botanical documentation artists from around the world to the Weller Gallery. Botanical art depicts plant portraits, both visually pleasing and botanically accurate. The works are part of the permanent record of the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.

Cost: Free

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown.

Info: 330-740-7116

Trumbull SWCD Movie Night

When: Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m.

What: Education Program: Growing Up Wilderness

Where: Trumbull County Agriculture & Family Education Center, 520 W. Main Street, Cortland.

Cost: Free

Details: Light refreshments provided.

Info: Contact Amy Reeher at reehera@embarqmail.com or 330-637-2056, ext. 111

ACOUSTIC JAM

When: Jan. 3, 2-4 p.m.

What: Join us at the Nature Center for a music jam. Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Beginners are welcome. Make new friends, have fun and learn a new tune or two.

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

Cost: Free

Details: No registration required.

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

STARK PARKS WILDLIFE REHAB

When: Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m.

What: Learn about the amazing work of the Stark County Park District’s Wildlife Center. The center’s staff cares for 1,700 injured and orphaned native wild animals each year. Meet some of their nonreleasable animal ambassadors and learn how you can support the center’s work.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Registration required. Bring an item from the center’s wish list to donate. Wish list is available online at http://www.starkparks.com/wildlife.asp?view=5

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

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