Walking With Woodpeckers


November 1, 2018 at 12:00a.m.

Walking With Woodpeckers

When: Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.

What: Take a walk with Naturalist Nick Parish as you observe the woodpeckers’ plumage and listen for their drumming.

Where: East Golf Hike & Bike Trail, Mill Creek Park.

Cost: Free.

Details: Binoculars recommended. Register required at Ford Nature Center by today.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

In Search of Owls

When: Monday, 7-9 p.m.

What: Learn about the four species of owls that reside at the Nature Center. We will focus much of our attention on the saw-whet owl, a unique species that migrates through Ohio’s forests each fall and spring.

Where: 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.

Details: Registration required by emailing naturecenter@mountunion.edu

Info: mountunion.edu/nature-center or calling 330-823-7487.

Alcohol Ink Flower Pot

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

What: Create a decorative pot for one of your favorite flowers using alcohol and inks; under the guidance of Pam Baytos.

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

Cost: $16; FFRG members, $14.

Details: All materials provided. Register/pay by Nov. 3.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

Men’s Garden Club Talk

When: Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.

What: The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown invites you to attend their general meeting.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

Details: Drop-in.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

Tales for Tots: Gobble, gobble!

When: Nov. 9, 10-11 a.m.

What: Join us as we discover wild turkeys through a story, hike and more.

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

Cost: $4 Mahoning County residents; $6, NR

Details: Ages 2-3, plus adult. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Wednesday.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

Calling All Turkeys

When: Nov. 10, noon–4 p.m.

What: Turkeys aren’t only found on the farm or our dinner table, some live right here in Mill Creek MetroParks. Let’s enjoy this November afternoon hiking and looking for wild turkeys.

Where: Ford Nature Center

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.