BRING YOUR SLED

BRING YOUR SLED

When: Jan. 2, 1 to 3 p.m.

What: Bring your sled and enjoy a winter hike looking for animals and their tracks, then slide down Little Ski Hill. Moderate rating; 1.5 miles.

Where: Lily Pond, Lily Pond Circle Trail, Youngstown

Info: call 330-740-7107

WINTER CELEBRATION

When: Through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: The Gingerbread Garden at the Davis Center, where you can see the area’s premier holiday plant display along Gingerbread Lane. Closed today.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown

Cost: Free

ACOUSTIC JAM

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Join us for a music jam. Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Beginners welcome.

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

Cost: Free. Registration limited and required.

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

WOODCARVERS WORKSHOP

When: Monday, 6:30 p.m.

What: Woodcarving enthusiasts of all skill levels invited to meet woodcarver Don Danford in Huston-Brumbaugh Visitors Center. Must be at least 18 to participate.

Cost: Free. Registration limited and required.

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

BIRD COUNTING

When: Jan. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What: Discover the world of citizen science through bird feeding. In addition to learning how to identify and count birds in the bird observatory, you’ll also construct a basic bird feeder to take home. Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva. Program takes place indoors.

Cost: Free. Registration limited and required.

Details: Participants should be 7 to 11 years old.

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

Winter Sunshine

When: Jan. 15, 1 to 2 p.m.

What: Have fun learning all about oranges, lemons, and limes – the sunshine plants. Make a citrus craft and have sunny snacks.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Details: Age 3 to 5, plus guardian

Cost: $5

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Garden Design Theory

When: Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to noon.

What: Class will answer the question of “where do I even begin in designing an ornamental garden?” Bridget Beck, garden designer, will cover basic design elements found in all art and design including concepts of order, unity and rhythm. This class is one part lecture on design theory and one part workshop in applying these theories when choosing perennials for your garden.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $14; FFRG members, $12.

Info: 330-740-7116

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