Programs

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T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens

Join Marie Lew for a nurturing journey that combines gentle warm-ups, soothing breathing exercises, and the beautiful practice of Chen T'ai Chi. With classes available year-round and walk-ins always welcome, it's an easy way to relieve stress, enhance your health, and rejuvenate your spirit--all for just $12 per class. register online or calling 330.740.7116 ext230 today!
Wednesday, Jan. 8-Dec. 17, Noon -1 pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom

Yoga Basics Course

Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength & flexibility. Gentle and thorough, welcoming and inclusive, Yoga Basics classes are guided by experienced instructor Karres Cvetkovich. register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $96-8 week course.
Sunday, Jan. 12-Mar. 2, 9:15-10:30 am
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom

Yoga in the Gardens

Join Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles that will help you keep a healthy outlook. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. With classes available year-round and walk-ins always welcome. Register / pay online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $15/class No classes on May 27, July 1, & 3 September 2, November 27, December 23, 25, 30
Tuesday, Thursday, Jan. 14-Dec. 18, 9:30-11 am
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom

Hike With an Educator: Newport Wetlands and Channel Islands

Hike with an Educator - Join a Park Educator on a casual and educational hike along the Newport Wetlands and the Channel Islands trail. Meet at the Newport Wetlands parking lot on West Newport Dr. Difficulty: moderate. Registration requested, not required. Walk-ins welcome. No pets. Rain or shine. Free
Monday, February 24, 9-11 am
Mill Creek Park: Newport Wetlands Parking Lot

Critter Tales -- Winter Tails

Ages 3-5, plus adult. Brrr! It sure has been cold in the Park! Ever wondered how our animal friends keep warm in the winter? Where do they go? What do they eat? We'll read a tale of animals in winter, take a hike on a snowy scavenger hunt, and warm up inside with a simple birdfeeder craft to take home. Register/pay, online by 2/25 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $7 per child
Thursday, February 27, 10-11 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B

MetroCyclers Club Membership

MetroCyclers is a cycling club that will explore the designated bike trails that Mill Creek MetroParks has to offer. Whether your goal is to explore the MetroParks' bikeways for the first time, or you are an experienced cyclist, MetroCyclers is a club for you! Bike trips range from easy to difficult and are approximately 7-18 miles each. Bikes and helmets are not provided by Mill Creek MetroParks. First-time members will receive an authentic cycling shirt, drawstring backpack, sticker, and water bottle. Cost: $30 Mahoning County Resident; $40 Non-Mahoning County Resident. Deadline to become a member is August 10, 2025. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Friday, February 28, Midnight
Various locations

MetroMutts Club Membership

Join our MetroMutts program to emBARK on monthly, dog-friendly hikes through Mill Creek Metroparks! First-time MetroMutts members will receive a drawstring bag, water bottle, dog bowl, dog waste bag holder, and sticker. Family membership includes immediate family and up to 3 dogs for $40.00. Individual membership includes one dog and one person for $30.00. An additional dog or person is $5.00. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Friday, February 28, Midnight
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Area

"Winter Talks" - Frozen Ecosystems

The Ford Nature Center "Winter Talks" series invites you to join Zack Felger, Mahoning SWCD District Outreach & Education Specialist, as he presents Frozen Ecosystems. Discover how ecosystems transform during winter and explore the profound impacts these changes have on both terrestrial and aquatic life. Register/pay by 2/26, online or call 330-740-7107 x 129. Adults 16+ years or older. $3
Friday, February 28, 6-7 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B

Coffee With the Birds

Get cozy with the locals on a brisk winter's morning! Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and watch our feathered friends at the feeders in Nancy's Nook at the Ford Nature Center. A Park Educator will guide you in identifying the birds that frequent the Nature Center and interpret their behavior and ecology. Registration required; space is limited. Ages 12+. Register/pay by 2/28, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. $5
Sunday, March 2, 8:30-9:30 am
Mill Creek Park: Ford Nature Center

Recreational Hike

Artists Trail & Hemlock Hill Trail. Meet at the Orchard Meadow Parking Lot. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Wednesday, March 5, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: Orchard Meadow Parking Lot
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