BOTANICAL MORNINGS

BOTANICAL MORNINGS

When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m.

What: Discover the joy in the blossoming summer at Fellows Riverside Gardens with one of our knowledgeable staff members.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $5

Info: 330-740-7116

NEIGHBORHOOD NATURALIST: TICKS

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Ticks! Just saying the name gives some people goose bumps. We will debunk myths, learn the tick lifecycle and tick identification and hunt for ticks. Registration is required by Friday.

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

Cost: Free

Details: If you intend to hunt ticks, wear long pants and bring bug spray. Best for age 16 and up.

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

Urban Farms & Gardens Tour Series

When: Monday, 6 to 8 p.m.

What: Join us on a site visit to ask questions and learn about growing vegetables. You’ll get personal answers and gain new skills through hands-on demonstrations.

Where: Hope for Newport, 420 Clearmount Ave., Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Details: Visit http://go.osu.edu/localflavor2016 or call 330-533-3338.

PHOTO TRANSFERS

When: Aug. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: The final craft in the Summer at the Barn series: transferring photos onto wood.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Because the process takes 24 hours to dry, this craft will take 2 sessions (Aug. 6 and 7). Participants should bring two 8x10 laser copy photos on white copy paper.

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

Pollinator Certification

When: Aug. 9, 7 p.m.

What: Come learn about native Ohio pollinators, their importance to our natural areas and your yard/farm. Denise Ellsworth will share her expertise.

Where: OSU Extension Office, Canfield.

Details: Register at http://go.osu.edu/pollinatorclass or by calling 330-533-5583.

Plant Exchange 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, so why not share and get a few new things for your garden? Join the OSU Extension master gardener volunteers.

Where: Pumpkin Building, Canfield Fairgrounds.

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

Valley farmers markets

When: Nearly every day of the week.

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

Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/mahoning-valleymarkets