Jewels of Winter

Jewels of Winter

When: Today and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

What: Find the spirit of the tropics in the comfort of the Davis Center where you’ll observe orchids, the jewels of the plant world.

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

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

Sugar Shack Shindig

When: Today, 1-3 p.m.

What: Come out to the Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association’s Sugar Shack to see what it takes to make our favorite sugary breakfast treat – maple syrup.

Where: Sugar Shack near Morley Pavilion.

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

Pig Day

When: Today, 10 a.m.-noon

What: The year of the Pig began in February and National Pig Day is celebrated each year on March 1. We will do our own special celebration of the pig with games, crafts and a visit to the barn to see Penelope, our resident pot-belly pig.

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

Details: For ages 5 and older, with adult.

Info: Call 330-533-7572.

Hypertufa Cast Basket Planter

When: Monday, 6-8 p.m.

What: Sculptor Dan Dinsio will walk you through the process of mixing the components of hypertufa and making a cast with an old basket.

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

Cost: $36, Mahoning County residents; $40, NR.

Details: Pay at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Info: Call 330-533-7572.

Barks, Buds, Twigs & Sap

When: Sunday, noon-2 p.m.

What: Herbalist Leah Wolfe will demonstrate how to identify winter twigs and buds, provide lessons learned in collecting sap and provide a tea made from barks. If weather permits, we’ll take a walk.

Where: Birch Hill Cabin.

Cost: $22, Mahoning County residents; $24, NR

Details: Register/pay at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

The Fundamentals of Green Gardening Course

When: March 26, April 9, 16 and 30, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

What: The course covers ways to take your home landscape to the next level.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Cost: $45 Mahoning County residents; $55, NR

Details: Register/pay by March 12.

Info: Call 330-740-7116.

Spring Gardening Workshop

When: April 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

What: Join us to get inspired for the 2019 gardening season. Learn from two keynote presentations on home landscape design and vines for the landscape. Do a make-n-take alcohol ink tile for the garden, choose from six breakout sessions, win door prizes and have tons of fun. Garden Art Sale all day. Handmade items by master gardener volunteers.

Where: Arts and Crafts Building, Canfield Fairgrounds.

Details: Register by calling 330-533-5538.

Info: Visit http://go.osu.edu/SpringWorkshop.