Wreaths for Veterans


Wreaths for Veterans

When: Today, 10 a.m.-noon.

What: Public program and ceremony to honor our veterans at the North Jackson Cemetery. Family members are invited to place wreaths on their loved ones’ graves first.

Where: North Jackson Cemetery, 1103 N. Salem-Warren Road.

Info: Call 330-533-5538

Holiday Arrangement

When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

What: We’ll use natural plant materials to create unique arrangements for holiday tables. All materials provided, but bring any special items you want to add.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.

Details: Registration required; limited to 16 adults.

Info: Visit naturecenter@mountunion.edu or call 330-823-7487.

Hike with a Naturalist

When: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

What: Enjoy an afternoon hike through fields and forest with naturalist Bill Gilmour.

Where: McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, 4448 McGuffey Road, Coitsville.

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate difficulty, 1 mile.

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

Tales for Tots - The Snow Tree

When: Friday, 10-11a.m.

What: We’ll read and enact a holiday favorite, “The Snow Tree” by Caroline Repchuk. Outside discovery and a craft are part of the festivities.

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

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

Details: For kids age 2 to 3 plus adult. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Wednesday.

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

Geminid Meteor Shower

When: Friday, 9-11p.m.

What: Join naturalist Arika Preas on a short hike to enjoy this annual meteor shower.

Where: Vickers Nature Preserve, 9260 Akron-Canfield Road, Ellsworth.

Cost: Free

Details: Dress warm; wear boots, as it might be muddy. Flashlights suggested, but only red lights.

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

Bird Banding with Al Eibel

When: Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-noon.

What: See live songbirds and science in action during a bird banding demonstration with licensed bird bander Al Eibel.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.

Cost: Free

Details: Canceled in the event of rain, snow or temperatures below 20 degrees.

Info: Visit naturecenter@mountunion.edu or call 330-823-7487.

Winter Night Hike

When: Dec. 22, 7-9 p.m.

What: Celebrate one of the longest nights of the year with a quiet, self-guided luminary walk or guided night hike through the woods under a full moon.

Details: Register by Dec. 21.

Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva,.

Info: Visit naturecenter@mountunion.edu or call 330-823-7487.