One Man’s Dream: 125 Years of Mill Creek

One Man’s Dream: 125 Years of Mill Creek

When: Today to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Saturday.

What: Take a trip back through the last century and a quarter as you rediscover Mill Creek Park. Stroll inside the Davis Center to see your favorite iconic park structures, the annual holiday tree walk, a student-led Chihuly- inspired display and seasonal blooms.

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

It’s for the Birds!

When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon.

What: Share the joy of the season by lending a hand to our over-wintering feathered friends. We’ll create edible bird ornaments using pinecones and other natural materials to decorate a pine tree outside the center.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road.

Cost: Free

Men’s Garden Club Talk

When: Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.

What: The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown invites you to attend their general meeting, which includes topics by local and regional speakers on horticulture and nature.

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

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7116

ACOUSTIC JAM

When: Jan. 8, 2-4 p.m.

What: Join us at the Nature Center for a music jam. Bring an instrument or just come to listen.

Details: Beginners welcome.

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

Cost: Free

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

Resolution Hike

When: Jan. 8, 2-4:30 p.m.

What: Resolve to exercise more during 2017? Join our steady, but moderate pace around Lake Newport – scenic in every season of the year.

Where: Newport Wetlands Parking Area

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate/difficult, 5 miles.

Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107

Recreational Hike

When: Jan. 11, 9 a.m.

What: Join our volunteer-led recreational hike and walk at your own pace.

Where: Golf course overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive

Cost: Free

Details: Easy, 1 or 3 miles.

Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107

Children’s Nature Hour: Stranger in the Woods

When: Jan. 12, 10–11 a.m.

What: Join us for a reading of the beloved children’s book, “Stranger in the Woods.” We’ll discuss the book, create an edible ornament for the birds and hand-feed chickadees.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Cost: $4 for Mahoning County residents; $6, nonresidents. Details: For children age 3-5 with an adult. Register at Ford Nature Center by Jan. 10.

Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.