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Botanical Mornings

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Botanical Mornings

When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m.

What: Discover the joy in the blossoming spring at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $5/class

Info: 330-740-7116

Attracting Monarchs

When: Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What: Monarch butterflies are incredible pollinators, yet populations have decreased dramatically in the past several years due to habitat loss. Learn how to attract them with tips from Ellen Speicher.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $14; FFRG, $12

Info: Call 330-740-7116

GARDENING FOR POLLINATORS

When: Sunday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

What: Learn the elements needed to create a pollinator garden or enhance an existing garden to be more attractive to pollinators. Participants will receive plants to begin or enhance their gardens to be more pollinator-friendly.

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

Cost: Free

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

BIRD BANDING WITH AL EIBEL

When: Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon

What: See live, wild songbirds in the hand and learn why bird banding is an important tool for bird and wildlife conservation. Drop in any time between 8 a.m. and noon.

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

Cost: Free

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

WILDFLOWER WALK

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Join Nature Center Naturalist Emeritus Patty Rickard for exploration of spring wildflowers on May Day, which was started as a celebration of Flora, the goddess of flowers.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Dress appropriately for spring weather and trail conditions.

Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mount-union.edu

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 Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva

Cost: Free

Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mount-union.edu

POSIES FOR MOM

When: Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

What: Give your mom a fresh floral arrangement this Mother’s Day. Marie Borocz will guide you in the design of white, pink and purple carnations; white and purple daisies; purple statice; and baby’s breath.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $34; FFRG $28

Details: Register/pay by Sunday.

Info: Call 330-740-7116