Perennials TO Attract Bees & Butterflies


Perennials TO Attract Bees & Butterflies

When: Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon

What: Have coffee with master-gardener volunteers to learn about planting perennials for bees and butterflies that are both beautiful and provide for native pollinators.

Where: OSU Extension, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

Cost: $15, includes handouts, coffee and snacks

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

GARDEN FORUM FLOWER SHOW

When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

What: Summer flower show presented by Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Info: 330-740-7116

SUMMER AT THE BARN: FLOWER POUNDING

When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

What: This art form is simple, fun and therapeutic.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Bring a hammer; all other materials will be provided. Participants must be 8 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Limited to 20 participants.

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

FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE

When: Monday, 9-11 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 age 10 to adult.

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

Hands-On Vegetable Gardening

When: Monday, 6-8 p.m.

What: Join us on a site visit to ask questions and learn about growing vegetables.

Where: Mineral Springs Community Garden, 723 Mineral Springs Ave. (near Glenwood Avenue), Youngstown.

Info: Call 330-533-3338, or visit http://go.osu.edu/localflavor2016.

MOSAIC GARDEN STEPPING STONE

When: Tuesday, 5:30- 9 p.m.

What: Barbara Arndt will guide you in creating a stepping stone to highlight your garden. Register/pay by Sunday.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $36; FFRG $32

Info: 330-740-7116