Children’s Nature Hour SENSING THE SEASON

Children’s Nature Hour SENSING THE SEASON

When: Today, 10-11 a.m.

What: Explore the wonders of fall by using our five senses. A walk, story and craft are all part of the fun.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Details: Age 3 to 6 plus adult.

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

Meet a Falcon!

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Beavercreek Wildlfie Education Center, 12798 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool.

What: Mick Brown, master falconer, and other falconry experts will show the birds they use to hunt prey. Demonstrations will take place after noon.

Details: Extended center hours for last week of the year.

Info: Visit www.beavercreekwildlife.org

Pioneer Days

When: Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

What: This annual event takes place in the restored village area and includes arts, crafts, demonstrations, food, and grinding of grain in the old mill.

Where: Beaver Creek State Park , 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool.

Info: Call 330-385-3091

Garden & Landscape Soils Classes

When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m.

What: Learn about improving the soils in your landscape; get free soil test, courtesy of Farm Bureau.

Where: OSU Extension, Canfield (Tuesday); Poland Library (Wednesday)

Details: Bring soil sample. Samples are for first 25 to register. Register by calling 330-533-5538.

Info: For Canfield, visit http://go.osu.edu/canfieldsoils; for Poland, visit http://go.osu.edu/polandsoils

JACK O’LANTERNS

When: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.

What: Join Ron Roberts, master pumpkin carver, to learn techniques beyond triangles and circles.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $14; FFRG, $12

Details: For ages 12 and older with adult. Register/pay by Sunday

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Working with Gourds

When: Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

What: Learn about the origin, growing, harvesting and crafting gourds to know how to grow your own festive fall decorations.

Where: OSU Extension, 490 S. Broad St,, Canfield.

Details: Includes gourd seeds.

Info: Visit go.osu.edu/ilovegourds or call 330-533-5538.