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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay online by 6/6 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR
Sunday, June 8, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay online by 6/6 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR
Sunday, June 8, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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Youth Sports Camp (Ages 6-12)

Join us for Sports Camp at the Wick Recreation Area! During the 4-day camp, participants will learn the fundamentals of various sports/recreational activities which may include soccer, flag football, hockey, tennis, golf, kickball, baseball/softball, gaga ball, and cornhole. Location: James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area in Youngstown, OH. Registration deadline is June 9, 2025. Cost: $100 Mahoning County residents, $110 non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Jun. 9-12, 9 am-Noon
Wick Recreation Area
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The Forest and Me Nature Camp Session 1-- The Forest Life Below My Feet

The Ford Nature Center is once again offering a three-week camp opportunity for children who will be entering grades 1-6 next school year (2025-2026) or ages 6-12. The goal of this nature camp is to directly address the nature-deficit that so many of our children experience because of too many hours indoors, in front of screens, or in organized social clubs. In each week-long camp, campers will be outside for nearly all their days, experiencing the beauty and calming influence that the forest brings. This summer, our nature camp theme is The Forest and Me. Week 1 will focus on 'The Forest Life Below My Feet' and run from Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Ford Nature Center. During this week, campers will learn about the forest below their feet. We will explore soil, decomposers, rocks and geology, burrowing creatures, and life underwater. Each day will be filled with hiking, lessons, crafts, and fun activities designed to bring the forest life beneath their feet to life. Cost is $125 for five days of camp. Spots are limited; don't delay in registering. A letter with additional information will be sent to you as soon as the paid registration is received. Register/pay by 6/2 online or call 330-740-7107 x 129 for more information. $125 per child.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Jun. 9-13, 9 am-1 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay online by 6/8 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR
Tuesday, June 10, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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Spring Trolley Tour

Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay online by 6/8 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR
Tuesday, June 10, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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Recreational Hike

West Newport Trail. Meet at the Lake Newport Boathouse Parking Lot. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Wednesday, June 11, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: Lake Newport Boathouse Parking Lot
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June Full Moon Hike - Strawberry Moon

Join Park staff for a moon-lit evening through Vickers Nature Preserve on the night of the Strawberry Moon! In the event of inclement weather, an alternative date will be provided. Ages 12+. Difficulty: moderate 2mi. Register/pay by 6/9, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3
Wednesday, June 11, 8:30-10 pm
Vickers Nature Preserve: Vickers Nature Preserve Parking Lot
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Wildflower Wander

Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Gary Davenport and a Park Educator on an leisurely evening hike to see what wildflowers and other plants are growing around the Ford Nature Center. Meet at the Ford Nature Center parking lot. Hike will be approximately 1 - 1.5 miles on uneven terrain. Registration required. Register/pay by 6/11 online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Friday, June 13, 6-7 pm
Ford Nature Center Parking Lot
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Mushroom Meander

Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Gary Davenport and a Park Educator to see what fungi are fruiting. Hike may be up to 1.5 miles with uneven and wet terrain. Dress for the weather. Wear water-resistant footwear and bring a mushroom field guide if you have one. No restroom on site. Registration required. Register/pay by 6/12, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No restroom on site. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Saturday, June 14, 10-11 am
Sawmill Creek Preserve
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