Thursday, September 17, 2015
Growing Vegetable Crops in Pots
When: Next Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon.
What: Learn about container choices; potting mixes; watering; fertilizing.
Where: OSU Extension, Trumbull County, 520 W. Main St., Cortland.
Cost: $15
Details: Register by calling 330-638-6783 or visit http://trumbull.osu.edu/node/261.
Botanical Mornings
When: Friday, 9–10 a.m.
What: Enjoy discovering the change of seasons with one of the gardens’ staff members.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Cost: $5 per class.
Details: Register/pay by calling 330-740-7116.
River Otters FOR KIDS
When: Friday, 10-11 a.m.
What: Learn about these creatures through story time and fun activities.
Where: Ford Nature Center.
Details: For age 3–6. Register/pay by calling 330-740-7107.
Garden Forum show
When: Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, dahlias, foliage, container-grown plants and roses are part of this Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area’s diverse annual show.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Cost: Free
Info: Call 330-740-7116.
BIRD BANDING WITH AL
WHEN: Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon.
What: See live, wild songbirds in the hand and learn why banding is important for conservation. Meet Al outside on the east side of the Visitors Center. Sessions canceled if rain.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.
Cost: Free
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu
Birding with Jeff
When: Saturday, 8–9:30 a.m.
What: Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited and Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley will lead these walks.
Where: Meet at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary.
Details: Boots required. To register, call 330-740-7107 Friday.
Gardening Basics: Care of Houseplants
When: Saturday, 10–11:30 a.m.
What: Learn how to keep indoor plants looking their best, with Ellen Speicher. Learn proper watering, avoiding brown tips, pest control, repotting.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Cost: $14; FFRG members, $12
Info: Call 330-740-7116.