Mandala Paper Craft

Mandala Paper Craft

When: Saturday, 1–3 p.m.

What: Learn about healing wholeness of circular forms that occur in nature and how to create mandalas that induce calm and focus.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Details: Ages 8 and up

Cost: $22 per guardian & child/pair; $15 adult.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

ACOUSTIC JAM

When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

What: Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Beginners welcome.

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

Cost: Free

Details: No registration required.

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

JEWELS OF WINTER

When: Tuesdays– Sundays, Feb. 1-March 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

What: Orchids are the jewels of the plant world; let them dazzle you with their brilliance and splendor. Bring your camera to photograph amazing flowers.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Open Studio Garden Design

When: Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-noon

What: Planning your ornamental garden? Wanting some help on a garden design challenge? Bring any design problems or questions and a Fellows Riverside Gardens staff member can offer suggestions. Some basic sketching tools will be provided.

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

Cost: Free

Details: No registration required. Call 330-740-7116 for more information.

Orchid Walk-About

When: Feb. 7, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

What: Join one of our experts on an orchid walk highlighting main varieties of orchids displayed at the Davis Center.

Cost: Free

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

Details: No registration required. Call 330-740-7116 for more information.

The Comforts of Winter

When: Feb. 7, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

What: Enjoy light comforting foods while journaling about winter memories with Michelle O’Brien. Bring a notebook and writing tools of your choice.

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

Cost: $30; FFRG, $26.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

BACKYARD SUGARING

When: Feb. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.

What: Take a crash course in making maple syrup in your backyard before sugaring season begins. Tree ID, tapping demonstration and information on how to collect and boil sap will be included. Program will take place rain or shine. Portions will be indoors and outdoors.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Registration required and closes Feb. 6.

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