Perennials for Your Garden!

Perennials for Your Garden!

When: Now through Monday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

What: Join the master gardener volunteers from OSU Extension to see their display of perennials and other plants to consider for your garden. Ask your gardening questions and learn more about gardening.

Where: Building 44, Floral, Canfield Fairgrounds

Info: Call 330-533-5538.

Hike With a Naturalist

When: Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

What: Enjoy an early morning hike with a naturalist that takes you above the Lily Pond along the One Way Drive Trail continuing on the Old Tree Trail and back. Look for transitions as summer fades to autumn.

Where: Lily Pond at the end of McCollum Road, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate difficulty with hills, 2 miles.

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

Children’s Nature Hour - Busy Beavers

When: Next Thursday, 10-11 a.m.

What: What has a large flat tail, webbed feet, chops down trees and is really busy this time of year? Beavers, of course. Join us as we learn about our largest and busiest rodent.

Where: Slippery Rock Pavilion, Robinson Hill Drive near Lake Glacier, Youngstown.

Cost: $4 for Mahoning County residents, $6 NR.

Details: Age 3 to 5 plus adult. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Tuesday.

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

Midweek Relax Hike

When: Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m.

What: Stroll along the trails of Yellow Creek Park with naturalist Cody Stoll to unwind while being surrounded in nature. Be ready to pass through the creek, water level permitting.

Where: Yellow Creek Park, 17 Lowellville Road, Struthers.

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate difficulty, 2.5 miles.

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

Farm Hands

When: Next Thursday, 4-6 p.m.

What: It takes some work to care for the animals daily. Come experience first-hand chore time at the farm.

Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield

Cost: Free

Details: For age 8-12. Space is limited. Register by Wednesday.

Info: Call 330-533-7572

Paddlin’ for Woodpeckers

When: Sept. 8, 9-11 a.m.

What: Join naturalist Cody Stoll on a morning kayak ride on Lake Newport with high hopes of seeing our resident woodpeckers and some migratory birds. Breathe in the fresh, warm air and enjoy a morning on the lake.

Where: East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Youngstown.

Cost: $12 for Mahoning County residents, $15 NR; 1/2 price for second person in tandem.

Details: Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by next Thursday. Age and experience restrictions may apply.

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