Saturday, May 25, 2019
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