BOTANICAL MORNINGS

BOTANICAL MORNINGS

When: Friday, 9-10 a.m.

What: Discover the progress of seasons.

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

Cost: $5

Info: Call 330-740-7116

Traveling Naturalist

When: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

What: Batty about bats? Stop by to learn about these flying mammals.

Where: Lanterman’s Mill.

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

Walking With Woodpeckers

When: Nov. 3, 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 Nov. 1.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

In Search of Owls

When: Nov. 5, 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: Nov. 6, 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.

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: Nov. 7, 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 Nov. 7.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

Cupcake Day

When: Nov. 9, 10-11:30 a.m.

What: It’s unofficially National Vanilla Cupcake Day. Learn where vanilla and other cupcake ingredients come from, then make a few of your own.

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

Cost: $8 Mahoning County residents; $9, NR.

Details: Ages 7-10. Space is limited. Register by Nov. 7. Cash only.

Info: Call 330-533-7572.