Thursday, May 31, 2018
Hydrangea School
When: Today, 6-8:30 p.m.
What: Learn how to get your hydrangeas to bloom, or pick other sure bloomers. We’ll cover the five major categories available.
Where: OSU Extension, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
Cost: $30, includes hydrangea chart and hydrangea.
Details: http://go.osu.edu/hydrangea
Info: Call 330-533-5538.
Volunteer Naturalist Hike
When: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.
What: Enjoy an afternoon hike with Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Jim Thornton to Lanterman’s Mill.
Where: Scholl Recreation Area, 2665 Bears Den Road, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
Details: Moderate difficulty, 2.5 miles.
Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.
Community Garden & Urban Farm Tour
When: Monday, 6-8 p.m.
What: Learn about getting started with a vegetable garden.
Where: Dorothy Day House Gardens , 620 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.
Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/localflavor2018
Children’s Nature Hour
When: Next Thursday, 10-11a.m.
What: We read the beautiful story, “Quiet in the Garden” by Aliki, then discover what we see and hear when we are quiet in the garden.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown.
Cost: $4 for Mahoning County residents, $6 NR.
Details: Ages 3 to 5 plus adult. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Tuesday. .
Info: Call Ford Nature Center at 330-740-7107.
Bees in Your Backyard
When: Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
What: Learn from bee expert Olivia Carril. Focus on practical ID in the field, using cameras or phones to capture images. We’ll practice hands-on bee identification through microscopes and exploration in the field with Olivia and a team of biology experts.
Where: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.
Details: Register at http://go.osu.edu/gobees. Co-sponsored by Ohio State University Extension.
Info: Visit naturecenter@mountunion.edu or call 330-823-7487.
Family Tour Thursdays
When: Next Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
What: Explore the MetroParks Farm with a tour guide, including the playroom and barns plus a tractor-wagon ride. Bring a snack or lunch and enjoy our picnic area after your tour.
Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.
Cost: Free
Details: Space limited. Registration required.
Info: Call the farm at 330-533-7572.
Herbs for Pollinator Conservation
When: June 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon.
What: What is your role in pollinator conservation? Learn what types of herbs attract pollinators and ensure they’ll stick around for generations.
Cost: $15, includes refreshments and handouts.
Details: Visit http://go.osu.edu/herbsandbees