Programs
Throughout the duration of MCMP events, programs and/or classes, there are opportunities for photographic and video coverage by MCMP which may include your participation or observance of the activity. MCMP reserves the right to use the photos and video at its discretion for media coverage and promotional materials, including broadcasts, reports, publications, social media and marketing materials of MCMP. If you do not wish to be photographed or video recorded at the event, please let the photographer or videographer know prior to being photographed or videotaped. MCMP shall otherwise assume that it has your permission to photograph or video you and/or your child's involvement and participation in this activity. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Engagement Department at 330.702.3000 ext. 120.
End of Season Trolley Tour
Enjoy an end of season trolley tour in Mill Creek Park aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 11/6, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
End of Season Trolley Tour
Enjoy an end of season trolley tour in Mill Creek Park aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 11/8, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
End of Season Trolley Tour
Enjoy an end of season trolley tour in Mill Creek Park aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 11/8, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Park Wanderings - End of Season Trolley
Join Educator Miss Lynn for Park Wanderings. This month let's wander the Park on an end-season-trolley tour on the Cohasset Express. Meet at Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Rd. Dress for the weather as the trolley has no heat. Register/pay by 11/11, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5. Accessibility Notice: Please note that the trolley is open-air and does not have heat or air conditioning. It is not handicap accessible, and boarding requires stepping up a large step, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.Friday, November 13, 2026, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley
Throwback Thursday: Ford Nature Center
Join a Park Educator and learn about the history and memories of Ford Nature Center on this Throwback Thursday. Who has lived here? Why is it home to the Education Department? Enjoy a warm beverage (provided) as we learn the ins and outs of the beautiful Ford Nature Center! After the talk we will take an all-inclusive tour of the entire Ford Nature Center. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided. Registration required. Children should be at least 12 years old. Register/pay by 11/17, online or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5 per person.Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:30-8 pm
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
Wildlife Track and Sign Hike - Collier Preserve
Animals don't cover their tracks. Head on out with a Park Educator to find and identify animal tracks and other signs of life in the autumn landscape of Collier Preserve. What we encounter is totally dependent upon the season and the activity of the wildlife on the landscape. Learn how to better distinguish coyote from dog tracks, identify woodpecker cavities, what scat tells us about an animal's life, and so much more. Recommended for ages 10+. Difficulty: Moderate. Registration required. Register by 11/19, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. FREESaturday, November 21, 2026, 1-3 pm
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve
Coffee With the Birds: Blue Jays
Blue jays are some of the most conspicuous and fascinating birds at our feeders. Learn about these charismatic corvids while savoring a hot cup of coffee, or tea. Then enjoy guided indoor birdwatching at the feeders outside Nancy's Nook at the Ford Nature Center. Registration required; space is limited. Register/pay by 11/20, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. Ages 10+. $5Sunday, November 22, 2026, 8:30-9:30 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)
Traveling Naturalist: Wick Recreation Area
Ford Nature Center is out on the road! Stop by the Wick Recreation Area for a wildlife biofact touch table and Q&A with a Park Educator. All are invited to stop by to chat. Call 330.740.7107 x 129 for details. FREESunday, November 22, 2026, 11 am-1 pm
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Area
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Area
Walk with a Geologist: East Gorge Trail
Join Park Educator for a walk along the East Gorge trail to learn the geology and history of the Gorge and Lanterman's Falls. Meet at Lanterman's Mill Overflow Parking Lot. Be prepared for a 1 - 2-mile moderate walk; dress for the weather, study hiking boots are recommended. In the event of inclement weather, an alternative date will be provided. Register by 11/20, online or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREESunday, November 22, 2026, Noon -2 pm
Lanterman's Mill Overflow Lot
Lanterman's Mill Overflow Lot
Golden Hour Stroll
The 'Golden Hour' - a time when day becomes dusk, the sun begins to set, and evening awakens. Wander from the Lanterman's Mill Overflow Lot towards Oak Grove during this magical hour, where every step reveals stories from the area's past. Enjoy a relaxing stroll learning about the Park's history while enjoying the setting sun. Relaxing 1.5 - 2-mile stroll on uneven paths. Don't forget to bring a camera! Register by 11/20, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREESunday, November 22, 2026, 4-5 pm
Lanterman's Mill Overflow Lot
Lanterman's Mill Overflow Lot