Thursday, August 23, 2018
Botanical Mornings
When: Friday, 9-10 a.m.
What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Where: The Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown.
Cost: $5
Info: Call 330-740-7116.
Family Fun Fridays
When: Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
What: Each Friday, take part in fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden, where families can learn and explore together. Special guests visit each week.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Cost: Free
Details: Drop-in.
Info: Call 330-740-7116.
Horticulture Show
When: Saturday and Sunday
What: Adults and kids can submit entries of veggies, annuals, perennials, fruits and roses from 7-10 a.m. Saturday.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens
Details: Cash prizes and ribbons for winners. Sponsored by the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown.
Info: Visit https://mgcy.org/horticultural-show or call Rodney Toth at 330-759-1993.
Book Discussion: The Hidden Life of Trees
When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
What: Peter Wohlleben’s “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries from a Secret World” draws on his own observations and scientific discoveries to make a case that forests and the trees within them exhibit their own complex social structure, similar to human families – complete with the ability to share and communicate. Read the book, then join our discussion to share your thoughts.
Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
Info: Call the center at 330-740-7107.
Trot with your Tot!
When: Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
What: Bring your little ones to explore and play in the park. Join Naturalist and new-mom Cody Stoll to for a short guided hike.
Where: East Golf Hike & Bike Trail.
Cost: Free
Details: Strollers welcome. Easy difficulty, 1-1.5 miles. Meet at Golf Course Overflow Parking Lot
Info: Call 330-740-7107.
Stroll Through the Woods
When: Sunday, 9-11 a.m.
What: Enjoy a late summer stroll through Hitchcock Woods with a naturalist.
Where: Hitchcock Woods, 8156 Deerpath Drive, Boardman.
Cost: Free
Details: Moderate difficulty, 1.4 miles.
Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.
Sunday Morning Paddle
When: Sunday, 8-10 a.m.
What: Enjoy a relaxing guided paddle with naturalist Nick Parish.
Where: East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Youngstown.
Cost: $12 for Mahoning County residents, $15 NR; half price for second person in tandem.
Details: Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Friday.
Info: Call the center at 330-740-7107.