FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE

FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE

When: Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

What: Walk the trails to the east end of the 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.

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

GARDEN FORUM FLOWER SHOW

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

FLORAL DRAWING WORKSHOP

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

What: Marianne Hilke encourages you to use your creative skills and journey into the stages of floral drawing using colored pencils during this three-day workshop.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $44; FFRG, $36

Details: Covers materials, their usage, and how to put it all together in a floral project. Valuable drawing techniques and problem-solving will be explored. Supply list will be provided upon registration.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

HOW TO CREATE A RAIN GARDEN

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Learn how a rain garden could fit into your landscape.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Rain gardens keep water on site, out of storm-water systems and allow water to soak back into the ground and filter pollutants with the help of deep-rooted native plants. They recharge the groundwater supply, provide beautiful landscaping and provide valuable habitat. Registration required by Friday.

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

FALL PRUNING CLINIC

When: Tuesday, 9 to 11a.m.

What: What gets pruned in fall? Join Eric Barrett for a discussion on proper pruning techniques and tools to keep your landscape looking its best.

Cost: $20, includes pruners.

Details: Register at http://go.osuedu/ 2016prune

Info: Call 330-533-5538

AUTUMN PLANT SALE

When: Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sept. 25 , noon to 5 p.m.

What: Ornamental cabbage, gourds, pumpkins, chrysanthemums, plus a variety of spring blooming bulbs will be for sale.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

Info: 330-740-7116

Farmers Markets

When: Nearly every day of the week

What: Support local farmers and get fresh produce at farmers markets.

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