Thursday, August 17, 2017
Natural Selection: Discoveries in Bloom
When: Tuesday–Sunday, through Sept. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
What: Stop in to see Doug McLarty’s work in the Weller Gallery.
Where: Weller Gallery, Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Birding the Sanctuary
When: Saturday, 8-9:30 a.m.
What: Enjoy an early- morning bird walk at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, led by Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited.
Where: Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, 2650 West Calla Road, Beaver Township.
Details: Boots required. Moderate difficulty, 1.25 miles. Register at Ford Nature Center by today.
Cost: Free
Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.
Family Fun Fridays
When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Take part in fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden, where families can learn and explore together. Special guests visit each week with activities such as yoga, a pop-up library, crafts, storytelling and more.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Cost: Free
Details: Drop-in.
Info: Call 330-740-7116
Hike with a Naturalist
When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
What: Escape the heat with a cool hike down the gorge trail with naturalist Arika Preas, and end with a refreshing splash at the Scholl spray pool.
Where: Scholl Recreation Area, 2665 Bears Den Road, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
Details: Moderate difficulty, 3 miles.
Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing
When: Monday, 1-4 p.m.
What: We’re not on the path of the full eclipse, but our friends from YSU’s Ward Beecher Planetarium will provide safe partial eclipse viewing.
Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.
Cost: Free
Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107
Sprout Club
When: Next Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
What: Join the Sprout Club this summer to learn about the amazing world of plants. Topics include: symbols of Ohio, wheat and The Little Red Hen, pasta.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Cost: $15/series; $7/class
Details: For ages 3-5, plus adult. Each class includes an activity and snack.
Parkitecture Trolley
When: Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
What: MetroParks landscape architect Justin Rogers will guide this special trolley trip and help us appreciate the beautiful, historic landscape features and building architecture in Mill Creek MetroParks.
Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.
Cost: $7, Mahoning County residents, $10 NR; $5, residents 12 and younger or 60 and older, $8 NR.
Details: Register/pay in advance at Ford Nature Center.
Info: Call 330-740-7107