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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: Owls

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 8+ 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

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

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

World Migratory Bird Day!

World Migratory Bird Day is a celebration of Spring migration of our feathered friends. Spend the day with Jeff Harvey on the observation platform at the George L. Fordyce Park (2650 W. Calla Rd., Canfield, OH) identifying and counting the different species of birds that we see. Drop in anytime between 6am-3pm. Binoculars recommended. No registration needed. Limited parking. Call 330-740-7107 x 129 for more details. FREE
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 6 am-3 pm
Nature Preserves: George L. Fordyce Park

First Time Ever - Paranormal Investigation of Bears Den Cabin

Join Park staff and the Collective Paranormal Research Society for an exclusive paranormal investigation of Bears Den Cabin built in 1931. 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 5/14, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. $40 per person.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8-11 pm
Mill Creek Park: Bears Den Cabin

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 7/16, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. FREE
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8-9:30 am
Nature Preserves: George L. Fordyce Park

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 8/13, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. FREE
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8-9:30 am
Nature Preserves: George L. Fordyce Park

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 $120
Thursday, Sep. 10 - Nov. 12, 2026, Noon -1 pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
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