Published: Sunday, September 24, 2006
Activities planned this month at Mill Creek MetroParks facilities:
Activities planned this month at Mill Creek MetroParks facilities:
Oct. 1: 1-4 p.m., Bobbie Schwartz, an Ohio landscape designer, will discuss her approach to gardening. A question-and-answer session and a book signing will conclude the program. Call (330) 740-7116 to register.
Oct. 1: 2 p.m. Begin the new month by admiring fall wildflowers in this hike. Meet at MetroParks Farm in Canfield. Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.
Oct. 3: 5:30-8 p.m., Lynn Cardwell will teach students how to make a clay bowl embossed with leaf patterns. The work will be glazed in autumn colors, fired and ready to take home Oct. 24. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $32 ($25 FFRG members).
Oct. 3: 6:30-8 p.m., children ages 6 and older with their adult companions will mix up cake batter and bake a decorative herbal cake. The cake pan will be lined with scented geranium leaves, the herb of the year. Each child will take the recipe, cake and plant cuttings home. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5R, $7 NR.
Oct. 4: 9 a.m., health and wellness Walk. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway trailhead at MetroParks Farm. Easy rating, paved surface, 2 or 4 miles.
Oct. 6: 7 p.m., take a hike beneath the Harvest Moon. Meet at Stavich Bicycle Trail at the eastern end of East Liberty Street in Lowellville. Moderate difficulty because of length and hill, 4 miles.
Oct. 7 and 14: 9 a.m., join volunteer naturalist Nancy Brundage to learn about our local birds during these walks. Bring binoculars. Meet at Newport Wetlands. Easy rating, less than a mile.
Oct. 7-8: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., see the selection of bulbs at Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens bulb sale. Pre-orders will be ready for pickup. Call (330) 740-7116 for information.
Oct. 7: 2-4 p.m., kayaking around Lake Newport. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch. Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join the escorted trip. Single and tandem kayaks are available. Minors 11-15 must share a tandem kayak with an adult; 16- and 17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult. Participants need to complete a waiver. Reservations must be made 36 hours before the program. Call (330) 740-7107 for details. Fee: $12/person R, $15/person NR; second person in tandem kayak, half-price.
Oct. 8: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daylong walking tour led by naturalist emeritus Bill Whitehouse through the park's northern section. Participants must be at least 16 and may join us for the morning, afternoon or entire day. Bring a lunch, drink and extra water. Lunch break at Ford Nature Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Call (330) 740-7107 to register by Oct. 7. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Pace will be moderate, but the hike will be difficult because of length, 10 miles.
Oct. 8: 1-4 p.m., enjoy a story about pumpkins during wagon rides at 1:30 and 3 p.m. at MetroParks Farm. Kids will make a pumpkin craft to take home.
Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31: 5:30-7 p.m., reduce stress and relax while learning the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $10 per class.
Oct. 12, 19 and 26: 8:30-10 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m., Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens. See above.
Oct. 12: 6-8 p.m., Ohio State University Master Gardeners and Mahoning County Extension sponsor a free lecture presented by Dr. David Tay from the Ornamental Germplasm Center in Columbus. Tay will explain the center's flower gene bank, which collects and conserves the seeds of herbaceous ornamental plants worldwide. Held at FRG.
Oct. 13: 11 a.m. to noon or 1-2 p.m., preschoolers ages 3-5 with their favorite adults will celebrate National Herb Day by making herbal soap, tasting herbal snacks and learning about herbs. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5R, $7 NR.
Oct. 14, 21 and 28: 8:30-10 a.m. See Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens. See above.
Oct. 14: 11 a.m. to noon. See Oct. 13 listing.
Oct. 15: 1 p.m., a 10-mile heart-pumping walk around Cohasset and Newport lakes. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Difficult rating with hills and steps.
Oct. 18: 8-11 a.m., photography workshop by local photographer Patrick Hyland. The workshop is geared for beginner and intermediate students with practical knowledge of either digital or 35mm cameras. A strong emphasis will be placed on composition and the elements of nature. The three-hour session will include a lecture, handouts and photographing opportunities. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $20 R/session, $26 NR/session.
Oct. 18: 9 a.m., health and wellness walk. Meet at Lanterman's Mill. Moderate difficulty with hills and steps, 2 or 4 miles.
Oct. 19: 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m., get in the Halloween spirit with Miss Carol as she performs "The Legend of Boo Bat" for 2-year-olds and their favorite adults. We'll play "batty" games and go in search of bat haunts. Call (330) 740-7107 to register.
Oct. 19, 20 and 21: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., pumpkin-carving workshops. Pumpkins will be placed on display at the park's Pumpkin Walk held Oct. 22. Sample toasted pumpkin seeds. Call (330) 740-7116 to register.
Oct. 20: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., 10 a.m., Oct. 21, preschoolers 3-5 and their parents will learn about autumn changes through a story, rhyme, craft and an outdoor walk. Preregister at Ford Nature Center. Fee: $2R, $3NR.
Oct. 21: 6-8 p.m., Halloween at the Judge Morley Pavilion. There will be a mummy wrap competition for families, followed by the pie-eating contest for adults. A Halloween-themed stage show features a performance by Bob the Juggler. Children of all ages can compete for prizes in the costume competition at 7 p.m. Pet owners can bring their animals dressed in costume for a special competition. Held at the Judge Morley Pavilion.
Oct. 22: 1 p.m., presentation by Walt Sturgeon of East Palestine, a nationally recognized mushroom expert. After an indoor slide presentation, he'll lead a walk to look for mushrooms. Meet at Yellow Creek Lodge, Struthers. Moderate difficulty, 1 mile.
Oct. 22: 1-4 p.m., the last chance to take a wagon ride before the MetroParks Farm closes for the season.
Oct. 22: 5-8 p.m., Pumpkin Walk at Twilight through FRG. Harvest decorations highlighting gourds will be on display throughout the Davis Center. Enjoy refreshments after the walk.
Oct. 24: 7 p.m., Jim Kerr, curator of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, will discuss the topic of this month's Audubon Society Mahoning Valley meeting — bird songs and calls. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. Call (330) 783-6287 for more information. Held at MetroParks Farm.
Oct. 26: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dolly Vivalo will help participants construct a unique arrangement combining feathery Celosia, poppy heads, straw flowers and ornamental peppers in a gourd container for a decorative centerpiece. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $25R, $32 NR.
Oct. 27: 8:30-10 a.m., start your morning with a brisk walk through FRG. Return to the Garden Cafe to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about the maple family. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $6R, $8 NR.
Oct. 28: 10 a.m., health and wellness walk. Meet at FNC. Moderate difficulty with hills and steps, 4 miles.
Oct. 29: 1:30 p.m., Halloween stroll for toddlers. Toddlers and their adult companions can dress up for a short hike and enjoy cider after the stroll. Call (330) 740-7107 to register by Oct. 27. Easy rating, less than 1 mile.
EXHIBITS
FRG
Davis Education and Visitor Center
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Weller Gallery: "Gourds, Designs From the Vines," through Nov. 11. Hal Hall transforms gourds from the garden into artistic objects detailed with wood-burned scenes reminiscent of whaler's scrimshaw.
Melnick Museum: "Warren H. Manning, Landscape Architect," through December. This prominent Midwest landscape architect worked on the "Big Cut," a 1920s park project that carved a road through the hill to create West Drive.
Key: R=Resident, NR= NonResident, FRG=Fellows Riverside Gardens, FNC=Ford Nature Center, FFRG=Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Activities planned this month at Mill Creek MetroParks facilities:
Oct. 1: 1-4 p.m., Bobbie Schwartz, an Ohio landscape designer, will discuss her approach to gardening. A question-and-answer session and a book signing will conclude the program. Call (330) 740-7116 to register.
Oct. 1: 2 p.m. Begin the new month by admiring fall wildflowers in this hike. Meet at MetroParks Farm in Canfield. Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.
Oct. 3: 5:30-8 p.m., Lynn Cardwell will teach students how to make a clay bowl embossed with leaf patterns. The work will be glazed in autumn colors, fired and ready to take home Oct. 24. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $32 ($25 FFRG members).
Oct. 3: 6:30-8 p.m., children ages 6 and older with their adult companions will mix up cake batter and bake a decorative herbal cake. The cake pan will be lined with scented geranium leaves, the herb of the year. Each child will take the recipe, cake and plant cuttings home. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5R, $7 NR.
Oct. 4: 9 a.m., health and wellness Walk. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway trailhead at MetroParks Farm. Easy rating, paved surface, 2 or 4 miles.
Oct. 6: 7 p.m., take a hike beneath the Harvest Moon. Meet at Stavich Bicycle Trail at the eastern end of East Liberty Street in Lowellville. Moderate difficulty because of length and hill, 4 miles.
Oct. 7 and 14: 9 a.m., join volunteer naturalist Nancy Brundage to learn about our local birds during these walks. Bring binoculars. Meet at Newport Wetlands. Easy rating, less than a mile.
Oct. 7-8: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., see the selection of bulbs at Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens bulb sale. Pre-orders will be ready for pickup. Call (330) 740-7116 for information.
Oct. 7: 2-4 p.m., kayaking around Lake Newport. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch. Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join the escorted trip. Single and tandem kayaks are available. Minors 11-15 must share a tandem kayak with an adult; 16- and 17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult. Participants need to complete a waiver. Reservations must be made 36 hours before the program. Call (330) 740-7107 for details. Fee: $12/person R, $15/person NR; second person in tandem kayak, half-price.
Oct. 8: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daylong walking tour led by naturalist emeritus Bill Whitehouse through the park's northern section. Participants must be at least 16 and may join us for the morning, afternoon or entire day. Bring a lunch, drink and extra water. Lunch break at Ford Nature Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Call (330) 740-7107 to register by Oct. 7. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Pace will be moderate, but the hike will be difficult because of length, 10 miles.
Oct. 8: 1-4 p.m., enjoy a story about pumpkins during wagon rides at 1:30 and 3 p.m. at MetroParks Farm. Kids will make a pumpkin craft to take home.
Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31: 5:30-7 p.m., reduce stress and relax while learning the basics of energizing yoga movements taught by Heidi Suraci. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $10 per class.
Oct. 12, 19 and 26: 8:30-10 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m., Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens. See above.
Oct. 12: 6-8 p.m., Ohio State University Master Gardeners and Mahoning County Extension sponsor a free lecture presented by Dr. David Tay from the Ornamental Germplasm Center in Columbus. Tay will explain the center's flower gene bank, which collects and conserves the seeds of herbaceous ornamental plants worldwide. Held at FRG.
Oct. 13: 11 a.m. to noon or 1-2 p.m., preschoolers ages 3-5 with their favorite adults will celebrate National Herb Day by making herbal soap, tasting herbal snacks and learning about herbs. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $5R, $7 NR.
Oct. 14, 21 and 28: 8:30-10 a.m. See Yoga at Fellows Riverside Gardens. See above.
Oct. 14: 11 a.m. to noon. See Oct. 13 listing.
Oct. 15: 1 p.m., a 10-mile heart-pumping walk around Cohasset and Newport lakes. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Difficult rating with hills and steps.
Oct. 18: 8-11 a.m., photography workshop by local photographer Patrick Hyland. The workshop is geared for beginner and intermediate students with practical knowledge of either digital or 35mm cameras. A strong emphasis will be placed on composition and the elements of nature. The three-hour session will include a lecture, handouts and photographing opportunities. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $20 R/session, $26 NR/session.
Oct. 18: 9 a.m., health and wellness walk. Meet at Lanterman's Mill. Moderate difficulty with hills and steps, 2 or 4 miles.
Oct. 19: 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m., get in the Halloween spirit with Miss Carol as she performs "The Legend of Boo Bat" for 2-year-olds and their favorite adults. We'll play "batty" games and go in search of bat haunts. Call (330) 740-7107 to register.
Oct. 19, 20 and 21: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., pumpkin-carving workshops. Pumpkins will be placed on display at the park's Pumpkin Walk held Oct. 22. Sample toasted pumpkin seeds. Call (330) 740-7116 to register.
Oct. 20: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., 10 a.m., Oct. 21, preschoolers 3-5 and their parents will learn about autumn changes through a story, rhyme, craft and an outdoor walk. Preregister at Ford Nature Center. Fee: $2R, $3NR.
Oct. 21: 6-8 p.m., Halloween at the Judge Morley Pavilion. There will be a mummy wrap competition for families, followed by the pie-eating contest for adults. A Halloween-themed stage show features a performance by Bob the Juggler. Children of all ages can compete for prizes in the costume competition at 7 p.m. Pet owners can bring their animals dressed in costume for a special competition. Held at the Judge Morley Pavilion.
Oct. 22: 1 p.m., presentation by Walt Sturgeon of East Palestine, a nationally recognized mushroom expert. After an indoor slide presentation, he'll lead a walk to look for mushrooms. Meet at Yellow Creek Lodge, Struthers. Moderate difficulty, 1 mile.
Oct. 22: 1-4 p.m., the last chance to take a wagon ride before the MetroParks Farm closes for the season.
Oct. 22: 5-8 p.m., Pumpkin Walk at Twilight through FRG. Harvest decorations highlighting gourds will be on display throughout the Davis Center. Enjoy refreshments after the walk.
Oct. 24: 7 p.m., Jim Kerr, curator of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, will discuss the topic of this month's Audubon Society Mahoning Valley meeting — bird songs and calls. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. Call (330) 783-6287 for more information. Held at MetroParks Farm.
Oct. 26: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dolly Vivalo will help participants construct a unique arrangement combining feathery Celosia, poppy heads, straw flowers and ornamental peppers in a gourd container for a decorative centerpiece. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $25R, $32 NR.
Oct. 27: 8:30-10 a.m., start your morning with a brisk walk through FRG. Return to the Garden Cafe to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about the maple family. Call (330) 740-7116 to register. Fee: $6R, $8 NR.
Oct. 28: 10 a.m., health and wellness walk. Meet at FNC. Moderate difficulty with hills and steps, 4 miles.
Oct. 29: 1:30 p.m., Halloween stroll for toddlers. Toddlers and their adult companions can dress up for a short hike and enjoy cider after the stroll. Call (330) 740-7107 to register by Oct. 27. Easy rating, less than 1 mile.
EXHIBITS
FRG
Davis Education and Visitor Center
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Weller Gallery: "Gourds, Designs From the Vines," through Nov. 11. Hal Hall transforms gourds from the garden into artistic objects detailed with wood-burned scenes reminiscent of whaler's scrimshaw.
Melnick Museum: "Warren H. Manning, Landscape Architect," through December. This prominent Midwest landscape architect worked on the "Big Cut," a 1920s park project that carved a road through the hill to create West Drive.
Key: R=Resident, NR= NonResident, FRG=Fellows Riverside Gardens, FNC=Ford Nature Center, FFRG=Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens
Sunday, September 24, 2006
bird songs and calls. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. Call (330) 783-6287 for more...
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