Birding the Sanctuary


October 19, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

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: Sanctuary, 2650 West Calla Road, Beaver Township.

Details: Space limited; registration required. Boots required. Moderate difficulty, 1.25 miles.

Cost: Free.

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

Beginner Cookie Decorating

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What: Learn decorating techniques with Cindy Velt to create a set of colorful cookies to take home.

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

Details: Hands-on. For adults and kids age 10 and older with paid adult.

Cost: $36 Mahoning County residents; $40, NR.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

Dinner-Party Centerpiece

When: Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What: Learn how to design the perfect dinner-party centerpiece with Judy Stanislaw.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $14; FFRG, $12.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

Take Better Fall Foliage Photos

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Learn how to capture the brilliant colors of autumn leaves, trees and skies. No camera? No problem. Join us anyway to enjoy the fall scenery.

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

Cost: Free.

Details: Moderate difficulty, 3 miles.

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

Halloween Floral Arrangement

When: Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

What: Marie Borocz will guide you in the creation of a Halloween-themed arrangement.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $34; FFRG, $28.

Details: Register/pay by Sunday.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

sprout club

When: Next Thursday, 1 to 2 p.m.

What: Join the club this autumn to learn about the amazing world of plants.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $7/class.

Details: For age 3-5, plus adult.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.