EXPLORERS
EXPLORERS
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. today.
What: The Explorers will head out in search of signs of spring in the forest.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva
Cost: Free
Details: For age 7 to 11. Dress for spring weather and trail conditions. Program will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Bring your own hammer; all other materials will be provided. Registration limited, required.
Contact: Call 330-823-7487 or email naturecenter@mountunion.edu.
DAHLIA TUBER SALE
When: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society sale.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: Free
Info: Call 330-740-7116
SPRING WILDFLOWERS
When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
What: Join Nature Center’s Naturalist Emeritus Patty Rickard for exploration of spring wildflowers.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.
Cost: Free
Details: Blooms vary depending on weather, but hepatica, coltsfoot and spring beauty likely will be in bloom. Dress appropriately for spring weather and trail conditions.
Info: Call 330-823-7487 or email naturecenter@mountunion.edu
BIRDS BEFORE WORK
When: Monday, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
What: Join Naturalist Adam Zorn on Nickel Plate Trail in Louisville, Ohio, for morning bird walk.
Where: Nickel Plate Trailhead, Pinevale Avenue, Louisville.
Cost: Free
Details: Great for beginners and experienced birders. Level, paved walking surface. Bring binoculars. Meet at trailhead. Event will be canceled in inclement weather. RSVP requested.
Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mountunion.edu
Spring into Gardening Seminar
When: April 16, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What: Join Penn State Master Gardeners of Mercer County for annual seminar.
Where: Penn State Extension-Mercer County Office, 463 N. Perry Highway, 1.5 miles north of Mercer.
Details: Open to public. Presentations will include phenology, Nature’s Alarm Clock and Garden Journaling, Keyhole Gardening, Feed the Birds, Garden Accents.
Cost: $14 per person.
Details: Light refreshments included. Registration deadline is Monday. If you need accommodation or have questions about physical access, contact Jon Laughner at 724-662-3141 in advance. Seating limited, pre-registration required by calling Extension Office at 724-662-3141.
Pruning Your Landscape
When: April 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon
What: Join Eric Barrett to get hands-on experience pruning. Learn to make right cuts at right time for a beautiful landscape.
Cost: $15
Details: Register at http://go.osu.edu/coffeeprune
Info: Call 330-533-5538