PHOTO CONTEST, EXHIBIT OPEN HOUSE

PHOTO CONTEST, EXHIBIT OPEN HOUSE

When: Friday, 6-8 p.m.

What: Photographers, friends, public invited to open house/artist’s reception. People’s Choice balloting begins during the open house and runs through March 15. Exhibit closes March 20.

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

Cost: Free

Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mount-union.edu

Sweet! Hike

When: Tuesday, 2–4 p.m.

What: Hike to Robinson Memorial Sugar Maple Grove to watch sugar project in action. Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

F.A.R.M. Mini-Conference

When: Monday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

What: Learn to grow your farm business and participate in local foods system. Topics include funding, labor, pricing, season extension methods, specialty crops marketing.

Where: Raymond J. Wean Foundation, 147 W. Market St., Warren.

Orchid Clinic

When: Tuesday, 6–8 p.m.

What: Stop by with questions for orchid experts, Dave Miller and Jackie Land. Bring problem orchids. Orchid bark mix and pots will be available at a nominal cost.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free.

Info: 330-740-7116

One With Nature Exhibit

When: March 6–April 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

What: Local artist Noreen Yazvac welcomes spring with her vibrant floral works and quiet serenity of nature.

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

Cost: Free

Orchid Walk-About

When: March 8 , 10:30–11:30 a.m.

What: Join experts on an orchid walk highlighting main varieties of orchids displayed throughout Davis Center.

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

Cost: Free.

Info: 330-740-7116

Coffee with Master Gardeners

When: March 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

What: Starting Your Seeds for Spring with Barb Delisio.

Cost: $10 per person

Details: Limited to 35. No walk-ins.

Info: http://go.osu.edu/donut2. For complete listing of OSU Extension programs (Ag, 4-H, FCS): http://go.osu.edu/MahoningCalendar

LANDSCAPE CLINIC

When: March 11, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

What: Mahoning Valley Landscape & Nursery Association’s spring horticulture clinic. Topics will focus on green industry innovations. Vendors will display current service products.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $70; MVLNA, FFRG & Garden Club members, master gardeners, $40.

Info: Call 330-398-7710 or visit www.mvlna.org.