FAMILY FUN

FAMILY FUN

When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What: Family Fun Fridays. Each Friday, take part in fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden. Learn about the different parts of plants and what makes them grow. Special guests visit each week with activities like yoga, storytelling and more.

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

Cost: Free

Info: 330-740-7116

FORESTRY CONFERENCE

When: Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

What: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and the University of Mount Union bring together a group of specialists in the field of urban forestry. Each presenter will address tree issues that affect anyone living in an urban setting. Storm mitigation and planning, as well as tree-risk assessment, are examples of the topics that will be discussed. Open to the public.

Where: Hoover Price Campus Center, University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601

Cost: $25

Contact: Karen Santee at 330-829-8987, or santeeke@mountunion.edu

CARNATION DAYS FESTIVAL

When: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

What: Wildlife Hike ‘N’ Seek. A family-friendly, self-guided hike for all ages. Life-size wildlife images will be hidden along the trails, and it is your task to find them. Refreshments will be provided before and after the hike. No registration required.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva, OH 44657

Cost: Free

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

SCULPTURAL FLOWER POTS

When: Tuesday, 6 to 7:30 pm

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 12 and older.

What: Hypertufa is a lightweight cement-based mixture we will be using to cast custom flower pots. Learning and using this basic casting process will prepare you to make casts as a way of reproducing and creating unique sculptural elements for your home or garden. Dan Dinsio, Italian-trained stone sculptor, will lead you through the process. All materials included. Register and pay by Aug 14.

Cost: $42; FFRG $36

Info: 330-740-7116

ANNUAL HORT SHOW

When: Aug. 20-21

Sponsor: The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown

What: Enter your beautiful things for a chance to win a blue ribbon. Youth and adult divisions. Annuals, perennials, veggies, fruits are eligible. Entries should be taken to FRG between 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20.

Where: FRG

Info: Rodney Toth at 330-759-1993

BRING ONE, TAKE ONE

When: Aug. 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What: Late August is the best time of year to split many perennials in your garden to share and get a few new things for your garden. Join the OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

Where: Pumpkin Building at the Canfield Fairgrounds

Details: go.osu.edu/2016exchange or call 330-533-5538