Saturday, August 17, 2019
BIRDING THE SANCTUARY
When: Today, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
What: Join Jeff Harvey looking and listening to the birds of summer. Space is limited. Boots required. Moderate, 1.25 miles.
Where: Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary.
LOOKIN’ FOR CRAYFISH
When: Today, 1 to 3 p.m.
What: Bring the whole family and join us for summer fun. We’ll be walking along and in Bear Creek. Wear shoes that can get wet. No flip-flops/crocs.
Where: New Cross Drive Parking Lot across from Bears Den Cabin, Youngstown.
Cost: Free
Info: Call Fellows Riverside Gardens, 330-740-7116.
SUMMER TREE ID
When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
What: Join Naturalist Arika Preas to learn how to identify some common backyard trees. Moderate, 2 miles.
Where: McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, 4448 McGuffey Road, Coitsville.
Cost: Free
Info: Call FRG, 330 740-7116.
SUCCULENT GARDENING
When: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
What: Looking for a new addition to your garden or something for indoors during the colder months? Join us for a morning of learning how to successfully care for succulents.
Where: Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.
Cost: $15, includes snacks and handouts.
Register: 330-533-5538
Details: http://go.osu.edu/succulentgardens
FAMILY FUN FRIDAY
When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Take part in fun drop-in activities in the Family Garden, where families can learn and explore together. Drop-ins welcome.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown.
Info: 330-740-7116
BOTANICAL MORNINGS
When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m.
What: Join us to learn about interesting plants and talk to the experts at the gardens. Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Cost: $5, Register and pay by Wednesday.
Info: 330-740-7116
HORTICULTURE SHOW
When: Next Saturday and Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: The 54th annual Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown Horticulture Show. Gardeners of all ages are encouraged to attend. Bring your flowers, vegetables and more to this great horticulture show. Download the show schedule from the website https://mgcy.org/horticultural-show. Admire summer’s bounty of flowers and vegetables at this show from the garden club. There will be 14 judging sections ranging from fruits and vegetables to perennials and annuals to hanging baskets and potted plants. Awards will be given in various categories.
Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Call: 330- 740-7116 for details.