NATURE WALK

July 13, 2019 at 12:00a.m.

NATURE WALK

When: Today, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What: Do you ever feel good after a walk through the park? If the answer is yes, join in to learn about some of the current medical and scientific research to receive proof for your answer.

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

Info: Call 330-740-7116

TRAVELING NATURALIST

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Enjoy the scenery of the Lily Pond with naturalist Bill Gilmour, while learning about the importance of biodiversity and what it means to the ecosystem.

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

Cost: Free

Info: Call Fellows Riverside Gardens, 330 740-7116

URBAN GARDEN TOUR

When: Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

What: Join OSU Extension staff and trained master gardener volunteers to learn more about growing practices, helpful tips, soils, organic production and more. Bring a lawn chair for seating and a note pad. We’ll diagnose what’s going on in your garden, too.

Where: Horizon Science Academy Garden, 115 E. Ravenwood Ave, Youngstown.

Questions: 330-533-35538

Details: http://go.osu.edu/localflavor2019

RECREATIONAL HIKE

When: Wednesday, 9 to 10 a.m.

What: Enjoy a morning hike around one of Mill Creek Park’s popular sites.

Where: Meet at Newport Wetlands Parking Lot on West Newport Drive. Moderate, 1 to 3 miles.

Cost: Free

BIRDING THE SANCTUARY

When: Next Saturday, 8 to 9:30 a.m.

What: Enjoy an early summer morning walk at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary with Jeff Harvey. Space is limited. Boots required. Moderate, 1.25 miles.

Where: Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, 2650 W. Calla Road, Beaver Township.

Details: Register at FRG by Thursday.

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7116

FIREFLY WATCH

When: Next Saturday, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

What: How are these bioluminescent beetles doing here in the Mahoning Valley? With your help we can find out. Join Naturalist Arika Preas and participate in a nationwide survey of everybody’s favorite nocturnal performers. Moderate, 2.5 miles.

Where: Kiosk at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, Canfield.

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7116

FLOWER POUNDING

When: July 22, 9:30 a.m. to noon

What: Feeling creative and want to use nature to create beautiful art? Join the master gardeners for a morning of flower pounding.

Where: OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

Cost: $15

Details: http://go.osu.edu/flowerpounding