Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit

Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit

When: Tuesdays through Sundays until March 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Let these jewels of the plant world dazzle you. During the heart of winter, find the spirit of the tropics at the Davis Center as you observe these exotic beauties on display. Bring your camera to capture plenty of amazing blooms.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

When: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.; Monday, 9-11 a.m.

What: Join Nature Center staff and members of Canton Audubon Society as participants in the Great Backyard Bird Count in the comfort of the Bird Observatory.

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

Cost: Free

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

WINTER GARDENING

When: Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m.

What: Gardening does not have to end when temperatures (and leaves) fall. With a little forethought and effort, you can enjoy fresh garden produce during the same months you are busy shoveling snow. Come and learn how.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Register by Feb. 19.

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

Creating an Ornamental Garden

When: Feb. 27, 10–11:30 a.m.

What: Can’t wait for spring? This class will provide the beginning gardener with resources to create and keep-up an ornamental garden. Garden designer Bridget Beck will provide all the basics to start thinking about a plan and things to consider for the garden’s health and longevity.

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

Cost: $12; FFRG, $10.

Details: Call 330-740-7116 to register for this orientation.

Nature Photography

When: Feb. 20 to March 13.

What: Annual exhibit.

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

Details: Entries deadline was Sunday for your favorite original photos in these categories: Wild Animals, Wild Plants, Wild Scenes, People in Parks, Mill Creek MetroParks Scenes, Black & White and Young Photographers. Applications available for download at millcreekmetroparks.org.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

OSU Ext. master gardener training

When: Wednesdays, March 9 to May 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Master gardener volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, disabled; other horticultural activities.

Details: For applications and program information, visit http://go.osu.edu/2016class.

Info: Call 330-533-5538.