Birding the Sanctuary

Birding the Sanctuary

When: Saturday, 8 to 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.

Cost: Free

Details: Register at Ford Nature Center by today

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

Herb and Plant Sale

When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Stop by Canfield Fairgrounds to buy the latest and greatest herbs and perennials for your garden from Holborn Herb Growers Guild. Members will be on hand to help you pick the best items for your tastes.

Where: Canfield Fairgrounds’ Pumpkin Barn.

Wetland Walkabout: An Introduction

When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon

What: Join Arika Preas on this three-part hiking series to see just a few of the wetlands in Mill Creek MetroParks. In this first session, learn about the when, where, what and how of wetlands, then end with a wetland stroll.

Where: Newport Wetlands Parking Area, West Newport Drive, Boardman.

Cost: Free

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

Goats Galore

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Mahoning County Junior Fair Goat Club members and their four-legged friends will do handling demonstrations and obstacle course training with their animals. The group will offer goat-milking opportunities and more.

Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road.

Cost: $1 craft fee

Info: Call MetroParks Farm at 330-533-7572

O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Limber Seniors)

When: Monday, 10 a.m. to noon

What: Short presentation on Pond Life, discussing different wildlife we see, and why feeding wildlife is prohibited in the park.

Where: Lily Pond Parking Area on Birch Hill Drive off McCollum Road, Youngstown.

Cost: $1 at the door

Details: Coffee or tea included

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

Hypertufa Pots with Succulents!

When: June 12, 1 to 3 p.m.

What: Join other gardeners to make a set of three hypertufa pots, complete with plants. The pots will be a great addition to your indoors or outdoors plants

Cost: $25, includes three pots and succulents

Details: Register by calling 330-533-5538

Info: Visit go.osu.edu/tufapots

Plant Sale

When: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: The MCCTC students in Floral Design/Landscape’s annual spring plant sale has flowering hanging baskets and planters (oval and round) as well as a great variety of potted plants, vegetables and houseplants.

Where: Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, Canfield.

Info: Call 330-729-4000