Programs

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Traveling Naturalist: Fellows Riverside Gardens

Ford Nature Center hits the road! A Park Educator will be on site at the Fellows Riverside Gardens with a wildlife artifact touch table. All are welcome to stop by and chat! Weather dependent. Call 330.740.7107 x 129 for details. FREE
Saturday, August 9, Noon -3 pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Outdoor Concourse

Nature Explorers - Kitchen Science

Calling all 1st-3rd graders! Join our new program - Nature Explorers - where each month we will explore nature through experiments and hands-on activities. This month is Kitchen Science! Let's whip up a little kitchen chemistry with food science including some tasty treats. This is a child only program. Parents will drop off and pick up. Register/pay by 8/7, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $7
Saturday, August 9, 1-2 pm
MetroParks Farm: McMahon Hall

Walk with a Geologist: Yellow Creek

Join a park educator as we travel back in time to explore the geology of Yellow Creek Park! Explore the powerful nature of water as we learn about the geology of the beautiful, exposed sandstone cliffs. Total distance hikes will vary 2 to 3 miles depending on the overall interest of the group. Meet at Hopewell Furnace Parking Lot. Waterproof shoes or hiking sandals recommended - we will get our feet wet while exploring, we will be crossing the stream multiple times to reach the Hopewell Furnace! Registration required. Register by 8/7 online or call 330.740.7107 x129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Saturday, August 9, 2-3:30 pm
Hopewell Furnace Parking Lot

August Full Moon Hike: The Sturgeon Moon

Join Park Educators for a moon-lit evening walk through George L. Fordyce Park (formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary) and enjoy nature's sounds and sights all under the Full Sturgeon Moon! In the event of inclement weather, an alternative date will be provided. Ages 12+. Difficulty: moderate terrain, 2 miles. Register/pay by 8/7, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3 per person.
Saturday, August 9, 8-9:30 pm
George L. Fordyce Park (formally Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary)

Coffee With the Birds: Field Guides

Puzzled by field guides? Learn how to use a field guide as well as some tips on which one might be right for you. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with a bird themed mini lesson. Then enjoy guided birdwatching at the feeders outside Nancy's Nook at the Ford Nature Center. Registration required; space is limited. Register/pay by 8/8 online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. Ages 12+. $5
Sunday, August 10, 8:30-9:30 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A

Bug Safari

Enter the wild world of bugs! We'll walk along the Axtman All People's Trail on an educational expedition in search of tiny yet ferocious predators and hungry herbivores. Curious minds of all ages will enjoy this program. Rain or shine. Difficulty: Easy. Register by 8/8. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE.
Sunday, August 10, Noon -1:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B

MetroCyclers Bike Trip

Meet at the W Golf Drive Overflow Parking Lot for our bike trip along the E Golf Hike & Bike Trail. Bring your own helmet, bike, and source of hydration. Cost for non-members: $10 Mahoning County residents, $15 non-Mahoning County Residents per bike trip. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Sunday, August 10, 1-2 pm
Mill Creek Golf Course : West Golf Drive Overflow Parking

Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 8/8, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Sunday, August 10, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 8/8, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Sunday, August 10, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 8/10, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Tuesday, August 12, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
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