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Engagement Department at 330.702.3000 ext. 120.
As birds continue to travel through Ohio this month, we'll explore the fascinating phenomenon of bird migration and get up and moving ourselves! Sip your hot cup of coffee or tea as we stroll the paved Axtmann Trail at Ford Nature Center. Should the weather be inclement, we'll enjoy guided indoor birdwatching at the feeders outside Nancy's Nook. Registration required; space is limited. Register/pay by 5/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. Ages 10+. $5
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 8:30-9:30 am Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs) Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)
Yoga promotes harmonious and skillful living, while developing awareness and practical tools for navigating the physical, emotional, mental, & spiritual challenges of daily life. You are invited to join our mutually supportive and noncompetitive group which meets Outdoors when weather permits in morning splendor with birdsong. Karres leads the class, sharing the ancient wisdom teachings of Yoga, while drawing upon decades of experience. Note* Wear comfortable clothing, & bring a mat, light blanket & pillow register online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. $96-8 week course.
Sunday, May 3 - Jun. 21, 2026, 9:15-10:30 am Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 5/1, 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, May 3, 2026, 1:30-2:30 pm Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 5/1, 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, May 3, 2026, 3-4 pm Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 5/3, 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, May 5, 2026, 1:30-2:30 pm Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Enjoy Spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 5/3, 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, May 5, 2026, 3-4 pm Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Join us for the Women's Par 3 Golf League! This league is for women ages 18 and older, and begins on May 5, 2026, leading to a season-ending tournament on July 28, 2026. Group outings will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM and will follow a shotgun-style format. Each weekly outing will alternate play between the front and back 9-holes. Participants will receive one weekly round of golf and a MCMP-branded golf top with their registration. Additional golf clothing and accessories may be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. Registration deadline is May 5, 2026. Cost: $60 Mahoning County resident, $70 non-Mahoning County resident. Call Wick Recreation area for more details.
Tuesday, May 5 - Jul. 28, 2026, 5-7 pm Wick Recreation Area
Keep your eyes peeled for fascinating feathered travelers as we search for migrating birds along the Newport Wetlands and Channel Islands trail. Register by 5/4, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. Ages 8+. FREE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 4-6 pm Mill Creek Park: Newport Wetlands Parking Lot
Join us for the Men's Par 3 Golf League! This league is for men ages 18 and older, and begins on May 7, 2026, leading to a season-ending tournament on July 30, 2026. Group outings will be held weekly on Thursdays at 5:00 PM and will follow a shotgun-style format. Each weekly outing will alternate play between the front and back 9-holes. Participants will receive one weekly round of golf and a MCMP-branded golf top with their registration. Additional golf clothing and accessories may be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area team shop. Registration deadline is May 7, 2026. Cost: $60 Mahoning County resident, $70 non-Mahoning County resident. Call Wick Recreation area for more details.
Thursday, May 7 - Jul. 30, 2026, 5-7 pm Wick Recreation Area
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