Naked Trees


January 26, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

Naked Trees

When: Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

What: The trees may be bare but you can still tell who’s there. Join us on a brisk hike through the park and learn how you can identify trees even when there are no leaves.

Where: Lily Pond Parking Area

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate, 1.5 miles.

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

WINTER TREE ID

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

What: Learn to identify trees without looking at their leaves. Bark, buds and branches are sufficient indicators to separate one species from another.

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

Cost: Free

Details: This is a great program for amateur naturalists or those interested in finding maple trees to make syrup. Takes place indoors and outdoors. Registration required by Friday.

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

Men’s Garden Club Talks

When: Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m.

What: Explore the awe-inspiring aspects of Fellows Riverside Gardens, including its collections and celebrations throughout the year. February’s focus is on witch hazels.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

Details: All walks are outside; dress for the weather. Drop-in.

Info: Call 330-740-7116

ACOUSTIC JAM

When: Feb. 5, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Join us at Nature Center for music jam.

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

Cost: Free

Details: Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Beginners welcome. Make new friends, have fun and learn a new tune or two!

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

Great Gardens Start Here!

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

What: Join us in exploring ways to make your garden attractive, appealing, alluring and fascinating. Books of our speakers will be available for purchase.

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

Cost: $50

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

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

Orchid Repotting Clinic

When: Feb. 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

What: Bring your orchids for care and nurturing and have the experts repot them for you.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: $5

Details: $5 per plant up to 4-inch diameter pot. Includes pot and orchid bark. Additional charge of $2 per additional pot inch for orchids needing larger pots. Additional pots and orchid bark mix may be purchased. Drop-in.

Info: Call 330-740-7116