FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE

FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE

When: Today, 8 to 10 p.m.

What: Walk the trails to the east end of the nature preserve to see the rising moon.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Bring a flashlight, insect repellent and water. Registration required. Best for ages 10 to adult.

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

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

ANNUAL HORT SHOW

When: Saturday and Sunday

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. Saturday.

Where: FRG

Info: Rodney Toth at 330-759-1993

BRING ONE, TAKE ONE

When: Saturday, 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

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

GARDEN ART SALE

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

What: Handmade hypertufas, concrete accents for your garden, whimsical and colorful items will highlight the selection.

Where: Pumpkin Building at Canfield Fairgrounds

Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/gardenartsale or call 330-533-5538.

EDIBLE FLOWERS

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Judi Strauss will enlighten us as to why eating flowers is one of the most fun trends in cooking today. Learn how to cook with them, where to get them, and what parts are edible – as well as have a taste.

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

Cost: $9 per person

Info: Call 330-823-7487 or visit naturecenter@mountunion.edu

Farmers Markets in the Mahoning Valley

When: Nearly every day of the week

What: Support local farmers and get fresh produce for your family at our area farmers markets. Everywhere from Austintown to Warren and Idora to Struthers – there’s a market close to you!

Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/mahoningvalleymarkets