Thursday, November 26, 2015
Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill
When: Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
What: Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, give Santa your wish list, watch artisans demonstrate old-fashioned crafts, purchase unique handcrafted gifts, and enjoy entertainment by a juggler, balloon artist and many fine musicians. To share the holiday spirit with others, bring a new hat, scarf or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm up children in need this winter.
Details: Call Ford Nature Center for questions at 330-740-7115.
Where: Lanterman’s Mill, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown.
Santa’s Winter Barn
When: Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
What: Santa will make a special appearance with some of his unusual animal friends from around the world. Sit in Santa’s sleigh for a holiday picture.
Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.
Details: Event is in the barn which is not heated, so dress appropriately. Children’s holiday craft fee is $1.
Info: Call 330-533-7572.
EVERGREEN WREATH WORKSHOP
When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
What: Join us and create your own natural evergreen wreath.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.
Cost: Free
Details: All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS WORKSHOP
When: Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m.
What: Drop in to make beautiful holiday decorations from natural and recycled materials.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE.
Cost: Free
Details: No registration required.
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu
ACOUSTIC JAM
When: Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m.
What: Join us at the Nature Center for a music jam. 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: Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Beginners are welcome. No registration required.
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu
Botanical Art, Illustration EXHIBIT
When: Through Jan. 10 (Closed Mondays), 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
What: Hunt Institute of Pittsburgh brings the work of 35 botanical documentation artists to the Weller Gallery. Botanical art depicts plant portraits, both visually pleasing and botanically accurate.
Where: Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown.
Cost: Free
Info: Call 330-740-7116.
For a complete listing of OSU Extension programs: http://go.osu.edu/MahoningCalendar