Programs

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Mushroom Meander

Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Gary Davenport and a Park Educator to find the first fungi of the season. Meet at the parking lot of Slippery Rock Pavilion. Hike may be up to 1.5 miles with uneven and wet terrain. Dress for the weather. Bring a mushroom field guide if you have one. Registration required. Register/pay by 9/11, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Saturday, September 13, 10-11:30 am
Slippery Rock Pavilion Parking Lot

MetroMutts: HIke the Bike Trail

Join us for a 1-2 mile hike along the E Golf Hike and Bike Trail! Meet in the West Golf Drive Overflow Parking Lot directly across from Mill Creek Golf Course. Members free, non-members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Saturday, September 13, Noon -1 pm
Mill Creek Golf Course : West Golf Drive Overflow Parking
Mill Creek Park: East Golf Hike & Bike Trail

Nature Explorers - Seed 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 Seed Science. Learn all about seeds and how important they are in nature. Activities include an outdoor seed scavenger hunt. Dress for the weather. This is a child only program. Parents will drop off and pick up. Register/pay by 9/11, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $7
Saturday, September 13, 1-2 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B

Walk with a Geologist: Sawmill Creek Preserve

Join a park educator as we travel back in time to explore the geology of Sawmill Creek Preserve! Explore the powerful nature of water as we learn about the geology of the beautiful, exposed sandstone cliffs. Total distance hikes will vary 1 to 3 miles depending on the overall interest of the group. Meet at Sawmill Creek Preserve on South Turner Rd., Canfield. Strudy hiking boots or shoes are recommended. No restroom facilities on-site. Registration required. Register by 9/11 online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Saturday, September 13, 2-3:30 pm
Sawmill Creek Preserve

MetroCyclers Bike Trip

Meet at the E Newport Boat Launch Parking Lot for our bike trip along the E Newport 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, September 14, 1-2 pm
Parking Lot

End of Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy the last days Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 9/12, 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, September 14, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

End of Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy the last days Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 9/12, 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, September 14, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

End of Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy the last days Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 9/14, 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, September 16, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

End of Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy the last days Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 9/14, 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, September 16, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

National Collect Rocks Day

Join a Park Educator (and geologist!) to celebrate National Collect Rocks Day! National Collect Rocks Day is a fun, non-official holiday observed on September 16th. It's a day to appreciate and celebrate the world of rocks and minerals, and to encourage people to learn more about geology. We will be exploring Bear Creek for unique and cool rocks to find. Learn what type of rock you have found and how it was formed! Waterproof shoes or hiking sandals recommended - we will get our feet wet while exploring! Registration required. Register by 9/14 online or call 330.740-7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE.
Tuesday, September 16, 6-7 pm
Birch Hill Cabin
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