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Traveling Naturalist: Lily Pond

Our Traveling Naturalist is back on the road! Stop by the Lily Pond for a wildlife touch table and Q&A with a Park Educator. Hot chocolate available first come first served! All are invited to stop by to chat. Call 330.740.7107 x 129 for details. FREE
Friday, March 27, 2026, 2-4:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: Lily Pond

Creature Feature: Family Owl Pellet Dissection

Learn about the secretive world of owls! Bring the family to enjoy an educational, interactive program about Northeast Ohio's owls. Then, dissect an owl pellet and get up close in personal with an owl's lunch. Family members of any age are welcome, however due to small parts only ages 6+ may dissect an owl pellet. Register/pay by 3/26, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2-3:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B

Earth Hour Night Hike

Lights out! Take a night hike to celebrate Earth Hour at Collier Preserve. Learn about how the natural world depends upon the dark. Ages 12+. Difficulty: Moderate. 1.5-2mi. Registration required. Register by 3/26, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30-9 pm
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve

Fishing in the Park

Join us at for a fun evening of fishing! This outing is primarily for youth anglers ages 3-12 years old and will take place at the Lake Newport Boathouse off of W. Newport Drive. Fishing equipment and bait is provided for all registered youth participants. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 5-6:30 pm
Lake Newport Boathouse

Birding the George L. Fordyce Park

Enjoy birding with Jeff Harvey on this early morning hike at the George L. Fordyce Park, 2650 W. Calla Rd. Space limited. Boots required. Moderate. 1.25 mi. Ages 8+. Register by 4/16, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. FREE
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8-9:30 am
Nature Preserves: George L. Fordyce Park

MetroMutts: Daffodil Meadow Hike

Spring is in the air at Mill Creek MetroParks! Join us for an easy 1-mile hike along the E. Newport Hike & Bike trail leading toward Daffodil Meadow. Cost: Members are free / Non-Members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more information.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, Noon -1 pm
E. Newport Launch Parking Lot

Paranormal Investigation of Pioneer Pavilion

Join Park staff and the Collective Paranormal Research Society for an exclusive paranormal investigation of Pioneer Pavilion built in 1821. What makes it exclusive? Previous investigations were for up to 30 participants and for two hours. For this investigation we are limiting the number of participants to 15 people for three hours, plenty of time to interact with the investigators and the spirit energy. Adults only; 18 and older. Registration required. Register/pay by 4/16, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. $40 per person.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8-11 pm
Mill Creek Park: Pioneer Pavilion
Mill Creek Park: Pioneer Pavilion Parking Lot

Boaters Education Course

Join us for a one day, 8-hour class in boating and water safety designed and presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Watercraft. This course covers the fundamentals of safe boating including state-required equipment, watercraft laws, navigation rules of the road, basic safety and risk management, and aids to navigation. A proficiency exam will be issued at the end of the class, and those who pass the exam will obtain a lifetime boating license that satisfies the Ohio Boater Education Requirement. **Anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 is required to have a boating license if they are going to operate a vessel more than 10 horsepower, including jet skis.** Online pre-registration is required. Call or visit Wick Recreation Area for more details: (330) 740-7114
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9 am-5 pm
Community Room

Fishing in the Park

Join us at the MetroParks Farm for a fun evening of fishing! This outing is primarily for youth anglers ages 3-12 years old and will take place at the MetroParks Farm Fishing Pond off the spur trail. Fishing equipment and bait is provided for all registered youth participants. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-6:30 pm
Mill Creek Farm

Tiny Tikes Soccer League (Ages 3-5) *SPRING*

Join us for Tiny Tikes Soccer League this spring! This is a learning league that will run weekly on Saturdays at the Wick Recreation Area beginning on May 2, 2026, and ending on June 13, 2026. Weekly game times will vary between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Participants will receive a MCMP-branded uniform (top only), one pair of black socks, water bottle, soccer sticker and drawstring bag. Athletic shorts, shoes/cleats, and shin guards are required but are not provided by Mill Creek MetroParks. Cleats must be non-metal tips. Shin guards can be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. Registration deadline is April 19, 2026. Cost is $75 for Mahoning County residents, $85 for non-Mahoning County residents. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Saturday, May 2 - Jun. 13, 2026, 9 am-Noon
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Upper Field
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