Eclipse of Hunger Moon


February 9, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

Eclipse of Hunger Moon

When: Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

What: Tonight is a double feature: February’s full moon and the only lunar eclipse visible here in 2017.

Where: Kiosk at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, Canfield.

Cost: Free

Details: Easy, 1.5 miles.

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

Inspiration Walks

When: Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m.

What: Explore the awe-inspiring aspects of Fellows Riverside Gardens, including its collections and celebrations.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

Details: Dress for the weather. Drop-in.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Tales For Tots: Eastern Cottontails

When: Friday, 10 to 11 a.m.

What: Rabbits don’t just come out for Easter. Join us as we meet a real rabbit and learn about our Eastern Cottontails. We’ll also look for rabbit tracks.

Where: Bears Den Cabin, off Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Cost: $4 for Mahoning County residents, $6 NR.

Details: For kids age 2 to 3 plus adult. Includes story and craft. Deadline to register/pay was Wednesday. Additional fee after deadline.

Info: Call the nature center at 330-740-7107.

FIRE AND ICE

When: Sunday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

What: Volcanoes and glaciers have sculpted much of the terrain on our planet. Learn about some of the most active and dangerous volcanoes – the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest – during this illustrated talk. The Cascades include various well-known volcanoes; many are topped by glaciers, but molten magma lies threateningly close to the surface.

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

Cost: Free

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

Sweetheart Hike

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Grab a loved one and come out to enjoy the season of love. After a short hike, refreshments and supplies to make your loved one a Valentine’s Day gift.

Where: Birch Hill Cabin, at the end of McCollum Road, Youngstown.

Cost: $7/pair for Mahoning County residents, $10/pair NR.

Details: Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Friday. Additional fee after deadline.

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

Winter Seminar Great Gardens

When: Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What: Learn to make your garden attractive, appealing, alluring, fascinating. Books of our speakers will be available for purchase.

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

Cost: $50

Info: Email Robert McGowan at rjfmcgowan@aol.com, or call 330-518-6397.

Details: Register at http://go.osu.edu/mensgc