Bird Walk at Sanctuary

Bird Walk at Sanctuary

When: Saturday, 8 to 9:30 a.m.

What: Enjoy an early morning bird walk at the Mill Creek Sanctuary, led by Jeff Harvey.

Where: Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, West Calla Road, Beaver Township.

Cost: Free

Details: Register at Ford Nature Center by today; boots required.

Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.

Sprout Club

When: Today

What: Join Sprout Club this spring to learn about the amazing world of plants with topics that include: maple syrup, worms and dandelions.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $15 for the series; $7 per class

Details: Age 3 to 5, plus adult. Each class will include an activity and snack. Attend all three classes and receive a plant-related prize.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

Traveling Naturalist

When: Saturday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

What: Explore the lily pond’s habitat and wildlife while chatting with a naturalist.

Where: Lily pond parking area on Birch Hill Drive, off McCollum Road, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.

SPRING PERENNIAL SCHOOL

When: Tuesday

What: Join Pam Bennett, Ohio State University associate professor, to learn about perennials that will be successful and beautiful in your garden, as well as maintenance and care. Pam specializes in herbaceous ornamental plant trials and evaluates more than 200 varieties of annuals and two genera of ornamental grasses and presents programs on landscape topics statewide and nationally.

Where: Canfield Fairgrounds

Cost: Free

Details: Space is limited; registration is required and can be placed by visiting http://go.osu.edu/perennialschool2017

Info: Call 330-533-5538.

SPRING FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINIC

When: April 22

What: Learn fruit-tree pruning from the experts at White House Fruit Farm and OSU Extension. A blueberry session will take place at the end of class.

Where: White House Fruit Farm, Canfield

Cost: $20; includes pruners

Details: Class takes place rain or shine.

Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/fruitprune2017, or call 330-533-5538.

Grow Great Veggies

When: April 25

What: OSU Extension’s spring vegetable gardening clinic will feature a planting and seeding demonstration, followed by breakout sessions on tomatoes; What’s in the Bag? Soil Amendments; Lettuce, Peas & Other Greens; and All the “other” vegetables as a general Q&A session.

Where: Canfield Fairgrounds

Cost: $20; includes a vegetable publication and seeds.

Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/greatveggies, or call 330-533-5538.