BIRD BANDING

BIRD BANDING

When: April 3, 8 a.m. to noon.

What: See live, wild songbirds in the hand and learn why bird banding is an important tool for bird and wildlife conservation.

Where: Meet Al outside on the east side of the Visitors Center, Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.

Details: Drop in any time between 8 a.m. and noon. Banding sessions are canceled in the event of rain.

Cost: Free

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

EXPLORERS

When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 7.

What: The Explorers will head out on the trail in search of signs of spring in the forest.

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

Cost: Free

Details: For ages 7-11. Dress for spring weather and trail conditions. Program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Bring your own hammer; all other materials will be provided. Registration limited, required and closes April 6.

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

NATURE IMPRESSIONS IN CLAY

When: April 9, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Workshop participants will explore rolling out slabs of clay, texturing them, then building a small birdhouse.

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

Cost: $5 material fee required

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

DAHLIA TUBER SALE

When: April 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What: Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society sale.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7116

SPRING WILDFLOWERS

When: April 10, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Join the Nature Center’s Naturalist Emeritus Patty Rickard for an exploration of spring wildflowers.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Blooms vary depending on weather, but hepatica, coltsfoot and spring beauty will likely be in bloom. Dress appropriately for spring weather and trail conditions. Cameras encouraged. No registration required.

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

Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic

When: April 23, 1 to 4 p.m.

What: White House Fruit Farm, Canfield, will host OSU Extension for a demonstration of pruning new fruit trees. Participants will walk through the orchard to see larger trees first hand. Learn to prune brambles through a demonstration, then learn about blueberries in the field.

Cost: $20

Details: Includes a pair of pruners.

Info: Call 330-533-5538 for questions or visit http://go.osu.edu/fruitprune2016.