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.
Yoga Basics Course
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. 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, Jan. 11 - Mar. 1, 2026, 9:15-10:30 am
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Yoga in the Gardens
Join Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles that will help you keep a healthy outlook. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register / pay online or call 330.740.7116 ext230. Walk-ins welcome. $15/class No Class on January 29, April 14, May 26, July 7, Sept. 8, Nov. 26.Tuesday, Thursday, Jan. 13 - Dec. 17, 2026, 9:30-11 am
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Program Classroom
"Winter Talks" - Oak Hill Cemetery, a Virtual Tour
The Ford Nature Center "Winter Talks" series invites you to join Traci Manning, Curator of Education, Mahoning Valley Historical Society to learn about the history of Oak Hill Cemetery with an image guided virtual tour. The program will explore several families and individuals interred at the Cemetery and will feature a guide to cemetery and funerary symbols, artwork, monuments, and statues. Coffee and hot chocolate provided. Register/pay by 1/15, online or call 330-740-7107 x 129. Adults 16+ years or older. $5Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10-11 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Winter Tree ID Hike
See the forest for the trees! Em"bark" on a wintry hike around the Ford Nature Center. A Park Educator will guide you on tree identification in the deep winter using various tools. Recommended for ages 10+. Difficulty: Easy. Please wear proper boots and dress for the weather. Register by 1/15, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREESaturday, January 17, 2026, 11 am-12:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: Ford Nature Center
Mill Creek Park: Ford Nature Center
"Winter Talks" - Bigfoot - Do You Believe?
The Ford Nature Center "Winter Talks" series invites you to join local Bigfoot enthusiast, Amy Bue and members of her investigative team as they share their own Bigfoot experiences. Join us in the warmth and bright lights of our Education Building to learn where Ohio ranks in the number of sightings by state and how many sightings there have been in Mahoning County. Bring your own Bigfoot stories to share. Coffee and hot chocolate provided Ages 16+. Register/pay by 1/15, online or call 330-740-7107 x 129. $5Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1-2 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Rock Talk
Do you have a favorite rock sitting around your home? Not sure what it is? Bring it to Ford Nature Center Education Building to meet with a Park Educator to learn how to identify your rock and how it was formed. Please bring a rock! Park Educator will be on site from 2 - 4 pm to answer your questions about your rock and have others on display for you to learn about. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration required. FREESunday, January 18, 2026, 2-4 pm
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
Throwback Thursday: Birch Hill Cabin & Lily Pond
Did you know that Volney Rogers once stayed in a cabin on the property of Birch Hill Cabin? Or that the Lily Pond was the first man-made body of water in Mill Creek Park? Join a Park Educator to learn about the history and stories of the Birch Hill area while enjoying a warm beverage (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided). Registration required. Register/pay by 1/20, online or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. Recommended for adults. No walk-ins. No pets. $5 per person.Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
Birch Hill Cabin
Birch Hill Cabin
"Winter Talks" - Once Upon a Bedrock: The Story Beneath Mill Creek Park
Join Diana Alexander, Geologist and Mill Creek MetroParks Educator, for an immersive geological journey through Mill Creek Park as part of the Ford Nature Center "Winter Talks" series. In the warmth and comfort of the Ford Nature Center Education Building, you'll explore the formation of the region and get hands-on experience with local rock types. Together, we'll travel more than 320 million years into the past to uncover the geologic story of Mill Creek Park, discovering how ancient bedrock formed, how Ice Age glaciers shaped the terrain, and how these powerful forces created the remarkable landscape we enjoy today. Coffee and hot chocolate provided. Register/pay by 1/22, online or call 330-740-7107 ext. 129. Adults 16 years or older. $5Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10-11 am
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
"Winter Talks" - if These Walls Could Talk: Stories of Ford Nature Center
The Ford Nature Center "Winter Talks" series invites you to join Mill Creek MetroParks Educator Diana Alexander for a journey through the history and memories of Ford Nature Center. Who once lived within its walls? What stories did they leave behind? And how did this historic home become the heart of the Education Department? Settle in for a cozy afternoon in the warm Education Building as we explore the many layers and hidden tales of Ford Nature Center. Coffee and hot chocolate provided. Register/pay by 1/22, online or call 330-740-7107 x 129. Adults 16 years or older. $5Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1-2 pm
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
MetroMutts Club Membership
Join our MetroMutts program to emBARK on monthly, dog-friendly hikes through Mill Creek Metroparks! First-time MetroMutts members will receive a drawstring bag, water bottle, dog bowl, dog waste bag holder, and sticker. Family membership includes immediate family and up to 3 dogs for $40.00. Individual membership includes one dog and one person for $30.00. An additional dog or person is $5.00. Call Wick Recreation Center for more details.Saturday, January 31, 2026, Midnight -11:59 pm
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Area
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Area