Programs
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T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens
Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T'ai Chi form. Register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. Walk-ins welcome. $12/classWednesday, Jan. 7 - Dec. 16, 2026, Noon -1 pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
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. Register / pay online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. Walk-ins welcome. $15/class No Class on January 29, April 14, May 26, July 7, July 28, Sept. 8, oct 13, oct 15 Nov. 26.Tuesday, Thursday, Jan. 13 - Dec. 17, 2026, 9:30-11 am
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Yoga Basics Course
Yoga promotes harmonious and skillful living, while developing awareness and practical tools for navigating the physical, emotional, mental, & spiritual challenges of daily life. You are invited to join our mutually supportive and noncompetitive group which meets Outdoors when weather permits in morning splendor with birdsong. Karres leads the class, sharing the ancient wisdom teachings of Yoga, while drawing upon decades of experience. Note* Wear comfortable clothing, & bring a mat, light blanket & pillow register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $96-8 week course.Sunday, Aug. 23 - Oct. 11, 2026, 8-9:15 am
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
T'ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course
Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength. Designed for beginners, this course includes warm-ups, breathing exercises and the first steps of a classic T'ai Chi form. Learn to flow through your day feeling centered and attuned!Register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. course $120Thursday, Sep. 10 - Nov. 12, 2026, Noon -1 pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Fall Birding Ecotour Kayak
Search for migrating waterfowl and shore birds on this guided interpretive kayak program on scenic Lake Newport. Kayaks available to rent or bring your own kayak. Ages 16+. Registration required. Register / pay by 10/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $15 to rent a kayak, $5 to bring your own kayak.Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:30-11 am
Mill Creek Park: Lake Newport Boathouse
Mill Creek Park: Lake Newport Boathouse
Haunted Trolley Tour - Ghosts & Legends of Mill Creek Park PROGRAM FULL
Is Mill Creek Park Haunted? Journey into the Park at night aboard the Cohasset Express trolley to look for ghostly figures and unexplained orbs of light while docents share otherworldly stories. Don't miss this nighttime adventure in the Park. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Ages 12 and older. Limited seating available. Reservations required. Register/pay by 10/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $20 Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.Saturday, October 3, 2026, 6:30-8 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Haunted Mill? in the Dark of the Night
Is Lanterman's Mill haunted? Join Park staff and a local paranormal group to investigate the mill in the dark of night and decide for yourself. Lanterns will guide your path during your visit. Adults only; 18 and up. Participants must be able to climb multiple sets of stair steps. Space limited. Participants must be able to climb multiple sets of stairs. Registration required. Register/pay by 10/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Fee $25Saturday, October 3, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Overflow Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Overflow Parking Lot
Haunted Mill? in the Dark of the Night
Is Lanterman's Mill haunted? Join Park staff and a local paranormal group to investigate the mill in the dark of night and decide for yourself. Lanterns will guide your path during your visit. Adults only; 18 and up. Space limited. Registration required. Participants must be able to climb multiple sets of stair steps. Register/pay by 10/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Fee $25Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9-11 pm
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Overflow Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Overflow Parking Lot
Coffee With the Birds: Fall Migration
Where do the birds go when the seasons change? Who is still traveling at this time of the year? Learn about Fall bird migrations while savoring a hot cup of coffee, or tea. Then enjoy guided indoor birdwatching at the feeders outside Nancy's Nook at the Ford Nature Center. Registration required; space is limited. Register/pay by 10/2, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. Ages 10+. $5Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:30-9:30 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)
Raptor Hallow: Birds of the World Animal Ambassador Program PROGRAM FULL
Ford Nature Center welcomes the birds of Raptor Hallow to Mill Creek MetroParks! Birds live on every continent on Earth, from tropical rainforests to the frigid temperatures of Antarctica. In this exciting program, audiences will discover the incredible diversity of birds from around the globe. Guests will meet five bird ambassadors up close while learning about their unique adaptations, anatomy, natural history, and fun facts that help them survive in very different environments. Registration is required for this live animal encounter. Register/pay by by 10/2, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $15/person.Sunday, October 4, 2026, Noon -1 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)