Chat with a Naturalist

Chat with a Naturalist

When: Today, 1-3 p.m.

What: Chat with a naturalist and learn about seasonal happenings at Mill Creek MetroParks.

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

Cost: Free

Info: Call the nature center at 330-740-7107.

Winter Walk

When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

What: What do animals eat in winter? Join Naturalist Arika Preas on a winter walk through Sebring Woods to find out.

Details: Moderate difficulty, 1 mile.

Where: Sebring Woods, Johnson Road, Sebring.

Cost: Free

Info: 330-740-7107

Little Explorers Club: Tracks

When: Thursday, 10-11 a.m.

What: Explore and enjoy the wonders of winter. This month we’ll discover whose track is that. Story, craft and outdoor adventure included.

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

Cost: $5 a class

Details: Ages 3 to 6 plus adult. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Tuesday.

Info: Call the nature center at 330-740-7107.

Owl Prowl

When: Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.

What: Join in to demystify the lives of owls and go on an exploration with naturalist Bill Gilmour. Remember that patience and silence are essential when prowling for owls.

Where: Golf Overflow Parking Lot, West Golf Drive, Boardman.

Cost: Free

Details: Dress for the weather. Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.

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

Yum, Yum Chocolate

When: Next Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon

What: Join us to learn where chocolate comes from in the world; make and taste some yummy treats. Extra candies will go home with you.

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

Cost: $5 for Mahoning County residents, $6 NR.

Details: Ages 8 to 12. Register/pay at MetroParks Farm by Monday.

Info: Call the farm at 330-533-7572.

Lily Pond in Winter

When: Next Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon

What: Visit this very popular spot during its “off-season” to see what happens with the wildlife during winter.

Where: Lily Pond, at the end of McCollum Road, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate difficulty, 1 mile.

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

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

When: Feb. 15

What: Join Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center staff and volunteers to count birds visiting the feeders outside the visitors center. This fun, educational activity contributes data to one of the world’s biggest citizen science projects.

Where: The nature center, 16146 Daniel St. NE, Minerva.

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