CICADAS!

CICADAS!

When: May 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

What: Learn all about the 17-year cicada that is emerging in the Mahoning Valley (Brood VIII this year). What does it do? Why is it in the ground for 17 years? Are they a problem for pets? Trees? Shrubs? Ashley will share an energetic presentation about the life cycle and wonder of this phenomenal insect. Made possible by a partnership between OSU Extension and Mill Creek MetroParks.

Where: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield

Info: go.osu.edu/cicadamania

Info: Call Wick Recreation Area, 330-533-5538

LAKE COHASSET

When: May 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

What: Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in the evening as we hike around beautiful Lake Cohasset. Join Naturalist Marilyn Williams on this evening hike.

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

Cost: Free

Info: 330-740-7116

GUIDED HERB WALK

When: June 1, 11 a.m. to noon.

What: Learn about herbs grown at the Gardens and their benefits.

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

Info: 330-740-7116

IKEBANA EXHIBIT

When: June 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Enjoy the unique beauty of Ikebana flower arranging with this exhibit.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free.

Info: 330-740-7116

TREE ID 101

When: June 9, noon to 2 p.m.

What: Learn basic tree anatomy, terms and how to use a dichotomous key to learn to identify Ohio trees.

Where: MetroParks Farm, Front of Education Building, Canfield.

Info: 330-740-7116

GROWING GRAPES

When: June 12, 6 p.m.

What: Join us to learn about growing grapes in your backyard.

Where: OSU Extension, 520 W. Main St., Suite 1, Cortland.

Cost: Free (bring a lawn chair)

Info: 330-638-6783

HYDRANGEA SCHOOL

When: June 12, 6 to 8 p.m.

What: Join Eric Barrett to discover the world of hydrangeas. Learn about types, care, pruning and bloom times. You’ll receive a quick reference chart – and everyone gets a hydrangea plant to take home.

Where: Canfield Fairgrounds

Cost: $30 per person

Info: go.osu.edu/hydrangea19

To register: 330-533-5538

flower show

What: Garden Forum Flower Show

When: June 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Enjoy the unique beauty of Ikebana flower arranging with this exhibit.

Where: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Cost: Free

Info: 330-740-7116