Urban Farm Plant Sale


May 19, 2016 at 12:00a.m.

Urban Farm Plant Sale

When: Saturdays through June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Details: Plants are for sale individually or mix and match as a “garden in a flat.” We offer a variety of veggies, herbs, flowers, blueberry bushes and strawberry hanging baskets.

Where: Iron Roots Urban Farm, 822 Billingsgate Ave., Youngstown.

Details: 330-480-0423 or facebook.com/ironrootsurbanfarm

Peepers!

When: Saturday, 8:30 to 10 p.m. Listen to the sounds of frogs. Remember: Tonight is for listening, not catching. Wear boots. We hope the nearly full moon will brighten our walk, but flashlights are permitted. Moderate, 1.5 miles.

Where: Mill Creek Preserve, 2668 W. Western Reserve Road.

Call: Ford Nature Center, 330-740-7107

Cost: Free

CATCHING BUGS

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Explore the diverse and extraordinary world of insects through catch and release. Join our staff for a guided bug-catching session on the preserve. Bring your favorite bug net and jars or borrow ours. No registration required.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva 44657

Cost: Free

Contact: 330-823-7487 or naturecenter@mount-union.edu

Wagon Rides

When: Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Tractor-wagon rides leave about every half-hour for a guided tour through Mill Creek MetroParks Farm. Barns are open to visit the animals. Donations are accepted. Craft fee $1. Barns will be open every weekend, but weekend wagon rides are only offered as scheduled.

Where: 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.

Call: 330-533-7572

Botanical Mornings

When: May 27, 9 to 10 a.m. Discover the joy in the blossoming spring at Fellows Riverside Gardens with one of our knowledgeable staff members.

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

Cost: $5

Info: 330-740-7116

EXPLORERS

When: May 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Explorers will learn about the origins, importance, and process of bird banding, weather permitting. Live birds will be banded and released as part of the program. Participants must be age 7 to 11. Registration is limited, required and closes May 25.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center Visitors Center

Cost: Free