Bug Day
August 3, Sunday, Noon - 4 p.m.
Do you know that bugs can be fun? Don't miss this festive event devoted to insects and their relatives. Play bug games, race wax worms, hunt for bugs, view bugs through microscopes, learn about bees, and earn a "Master of Bugology" degree. Call Ford Nature Center for details. Held at MetroParks Farm.

7UP Summerfest Spectacular
Judge Morley Pavilion, Lawn seating, Free performances

August 3, Sunday, 7 p.m.
Ron Chick's Friends vocals by Bobby Remp
(Big Band sounds of the Idora Park ballroom)

August 6, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
John Morton and Friends (Jazz)

August 13, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Rainbow Tribe (Reggae)

August 20, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
The Great Pretenders (Rock-n-roll oldies)

August 22, Friday, 7 p.m.
Joe Bonamassa (National recording artist)

August 27, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
The Hern Brothers Band (Classic rock)

Yellow Creek Park Concert
August 12, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Mahoning Valley Button Box Club will play a variety of music for an evening of entertainment. Lawn seating.

Community Day & Concert
August 16, Saturday, 6 p.m.
Smith Township Trustees and Mill Creek MetroParks present an evening of bluegrass music by Get Out and Push at 6 p.m. preceded by free food, nature walks, and family fun beginning at 4 p.m. Held at Maple Ridge/Smith Township Park. Lawn seating.

Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens
August 10, Sunday, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely walk in Fellows Riverside Gardens to admire the vibrant hues of bedding plants displaying their summer colors. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour.

Botanical Pottery: Orchid Pot
August 13, Wednesday, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Lynn Cardwell will teach students to construct a planter suitable for growing orchids. The pottery will be glazed, fired, and ready for pickup approximately three weeks after the class. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $32 ($25 FFRG members)

Breakfast Botany: Mint
August 15, Friday, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a brisk walk through the Gardens. Return to the Garden Cafe to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about the ornamental and flavorful mint family. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $6 R, $8 NR

The Culinary Garden: Garden to Table
August 17, Sunday, 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Relax in the Beeghly Terrace while Victor and Heidi Suraci prepare a delicious vegetarian dinner. Learn the benefits of cooking with fresh local produce and take home the recipes. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $35 ($28 FFRG members)

Silver Sneakers
August 5, 12, 19, 26
August 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m.
Increase muscular strength and range of movement through a variety of exercises. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Held at the MetroParks Farm. Call MetroParks Office for information.

T'ai Chi in the Gardens
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesdays, Noon - 1 p.m.
Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality in the quiet atmosphere of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercise and selected movements from a classic Chen T'ai Chi form. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

Yoga in the Gardens
August 12, 19, 26
August 14, 21, 28
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (beginner level) & 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Thursdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (intermediate level) and 5:30 - 7 p.m. (beginner level)
Learn a blend of yoga styles amidst the restorative power of nature with instructor Heidi Suraci. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat, small blanket, and water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

Meditation in Movement
August 17, Sunday, Noon - 2 p.m.
Join Julie Thomas in the Tara Dance. Through simple, graceful movements learn to focus on inner strengths while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $10

Restoration Yoga
August 24, Sunday, 9 - 11 a.m.
Restoration Yoga promotes heightened awareness and self-healing through specialized breathing techniques and postures. This state of deep relaxation will create an atmosphere perfect for meditation. Bring a mat. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $20

Mini Ag Camp
August 1, Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For children entering grades 4 - 6. Kids will enjoy this one-day camp that focuses on agriculture. A family picnic is scheduled at the end of the day. Call MetroParks Farm for a registration form.
Fee: $15

Preschool Nature Hour: Gliding Along Glacier
August 8 or 9
Friday 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. or Saturday, 10 a.m.
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their parents are invited to explore Lake Glacier. Fun activities include a ride on the Glacier Passenger Boat and a very "fishy" craft. Pre-register at Ford Nature Center.
Fee: $2 R, $3 NR

Family Garden Day
August 10, Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
Fellows Riverside Gardens invites children with their families to an afternoon of fun and activities in the Family Garden. Pot a plant to take home, design in the digging garden, weave plants, listen to a story with puppets, snack on butterfly cookies and nectar, and leave your handprints on the garden fence.

Tales for Twos: Dragonfly, Dragonfly!
August 14, Thursday, 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m.
Oh, those magical dragonflies! We see them everywhere this time of year. Two-year-olds and their adult friends will learn about these masters of the air through story-telling, dramatic play, and outdoor exploration. Call Ford Nature Center to register.

Community Day & Concert
August 16, Saturday, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Smith Township Trustees and Mill Creek MetroParks present this community event. Enjoy free food and guided nature hikes followed by a bluegrass concert at 6 p.m. Held at Maple Ridge/Smith Township Park. Call MetroParks office for information.

INTERPRETIVE HIKES Hikes are generally slow-paced. Group will stop to enjoy information about the hike's topic.

Strollin' & Cruisin'
August 10, Sunday, 11 a.m.
We'll stroll down to Lake Glacier Boathouse to board the brand new Passenger Boat. Relax while you learn about the natural and cultural history of this area as we cruise the lake, then return on foot. Seating is limited. Call Ford Nature Center by August 9 to reserve your seat. Meet at Davis Center in Fellows Riverside Gardens. Moderate difficultly due to hills, 1 mile.

Ferns: No Flowers, Still Beautiful
August 17, Sunday, 2 p.m.
YSU graduate Brandon Sinn will lead this leisurely introduction to fern identification. Brandon will also compare the species collected generations ago by the first park naturalist, Ernest Vickers, to the species we find today. Meet at Lanterman's Mill parking lot. Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.

Climate Change and Ohio: A Serious Look at a Serious Issue
August 24, Sunday, 1 p.m.
Delve into the science, speculation, and substance of climate change in Ohio. Join us for a presentation followed by an interpretive hike to discuss possible changes in the natural world. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Easy rating, 1 mile.

Hopewell Hike
August 31, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Two hundred years ago the Hopewell Furnace cast its final iron. Enjoy a hike to this historic landmark. Meet at Yellow Creek Park Lodge. Moderate difficulty due to creek crossings, 3 miles.

RECREATIONAL HIKES
Hikes are generally fast-paced. The focus is exercise in the outdoors.

Health & Wellness Walks
August 6, 12, 20, 26
Tuesdays 6 p.m. & Wednesdays, 9 a.m.
Join us for the health of it and experience the many benefits of walking.
August 6--Meet at Ford Nature Center. 4 miles, moderate.
August 12--Meet at the Golf Course overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive. Easy rating, 1 or 3 miles.
August 20--Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm. Easy rating, 2 or 4 miles.
August 26--Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. Easy rating, 2 or 4 miles.

"Kricket" Kayak
August 1, Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Here's a warm up for Sunday's Bug Day. We'll hope that singing summer insects will serenade us on this special saunter. Not for first-time kayakers. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.

Maize Moon
August 8, Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tonight's first quarter moon will light our way on this evening excursion. Not for first-time kayakers. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.

Mahoning River Kayak
August 9, Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m.
We'll paddle up the Mahoning and explore a lovely tributary named Eagle Creek. Restrictions apply. Meet at Trumbull County Metroparks' Canoe City Park. Call Ford Nature Center for details and directions.

Wildlife of Newport
August 23, Saturday, 10 a.m. - Noon
Join us to discuss unique critters that inhabit the Lake Newport environs. Learn about their diets, homes, and day-to-day activities. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.

Cotton Candy Kayak
August 30, Saturday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
You don't need to go to the Fair for cotton candy this Labor Day weekend. Join us on this kayak excursion through Newport Wetlands and paddle under what we hope will be a brilliant blue sky filled with cotton candy clouds. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.

Boat Rides Into Nature
August 7 through August 28
Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m.
The Lake Glacier Passenger Boat has returned! Every Thursday, beginning August 7 and continuing through August 28, a naturalist will accompany the Passenger Boat on three 20-minute tours of Lake Glacier. Register for a tour by calling Ford Nature Center beginning at 9 a.m. on the Monday before you wish to attend. Not for organized groups. Meet at Lake Glacier Boathouse.

Mill Creek Pro-Am
August 13, Wednesday, 1 p.m. shotgun start
Join the top NOPGA Golf Professionals in a full day of fun at Mill Creek Golf Course and the Davis Center. Fee includes golf, lunch, prizes, cocktails, and dinner. Call the Pro Shop to register.
Fee: $125

After Hours Tournament
August 15, Friday, 8 p.m.
Two-person best ball; eighteen holes. Prizes and refreshments included. Registration begins August 3. Call Par 3 to register.
Fee: $15/team

Compost Seminar
August 10, Sunday, 1 or 3 p.m.
Learn how to start your own backyard compost with helpful hints from the Green Team. Pre-registration is required; call 330-740-2060 to register for the 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. session.
Fee: $5

Family Tours
August 14 & 21, Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a guided tour of the MetroParks Farm. The playroom and animal barns will be open. Space is limited; reservations are recommended. Bring a snack or lunch for a picnic after the tour.

Farm Tour
August 10 & 17, Sundays, 1 - 4 p.m.
August 23, Saturday, 9 a.m. - Noon
Take a guided tour of the MetroParks Farm. Children can make a craft to take home. Wagon leaves every half hour.

Canfield Fair
August 27 - September 1
We'll be at the fair with some of our animals. Stop by Old McDonald's Farm to visit us.

Men's Garden Club Horticulture Show & Mum Sale
August 23 - 24
Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admire summer's bounty of flowers and vegetables at this show.

Blooms of Summer
July 25 - September 14, Weller Gallery
The large, floral watercolor paintings by San Francisco artist Gary Bukovnik fill the gallery walls with an explosion of joyful, colorful blooms.

John Paolano--Landscape Architect
Through December 2008, Melnick Museum
The design influences of John Paolano, landscape architect of Fellows Riverside Gardens, have been admired for 50 years. This exhibit honors his remarkable talents.

Sunset at the Farm
September 13, Saturday, 5 - 8 p.m.
Don't miss this family fall celebration at the MetroParks Farm. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be given throughout the evening. You can taste homemade apple butter and cider, experience up-close visits with farm animals, roast marshmallows at the campfire, search for candy and toys in a haystack, find your way through a corn maze, and participate in an egg toss and sack race competition. Be sure to see the room-sized train display presented by the Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club. Bring lawn chairs or blanket to sit on and enjoy the evening entertainment with folk singer Jon Mosey.

Fall Into Fun--A Family Festival
September 27, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Families and friends are invited to share a day of fun celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Stroll though the garden marketplace to purchase food from vendors, crafts from local artists, mums, bulbs and other plants. Admire autumn displays throughout the Gardens, have your questions answered by gardening experts, enjoy entertainment, and participate in activities for all ages. For information call 330-740-7116.

7UP Summerfest Spectacular
Judge Morley Pavilion, Lawn seating, Free performances

September 3, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Easy Street Productions
(An evening of favorites)

Yellow Creek Park Concert
September 9, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
John Gabriele will play a variety of music for an evening of entertainment. Lawn seating.

INTERPRETIVE HIKES Hikes are generally slow-paced. Group will stop to enjoy information about the hike's topic.

Animal Ins and Outs: A Day in the Life of Mill Creek Critters
September 7, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Join us on a hike around the Lake Newport environs and learn about the daily habits of Mill Creek Park's common critters. Meet at Newport Wetlands parking lot. Easy rating, 2 - 3 miles.

Bird Walks
September 20 & 27, Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Nancy Brundage to search for early fall migrants. Please bring binoculars. Meet at Newport Wetlands parking lot. Easy rating, less than 1 mile.

Animal Farm
September 21, Sunday, 2 p.m.
We'll walk the Farm and visit some of its residents. Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at the MetroParks Farm. Easy rating, 2 miles.

In Search of the Pawpaw
September 28, Sunday, 2 p.m.
What on earth is a pawpaw? Spend the last day of summer with us and find out! Meet at Deerpath Trail off Hitchcock Road. Moderate difficulty, 1.5 miles.

RECREATIONAL HIKES
Hikes are generally fast-paced. The focus is exercise in the outdoors.

Health & Wellness Walks
September 10, 16, 24 & 30
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. & Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Join us for the health of it and experience the many benefits of walking.
September 10--Meet at Golf Course overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive. Easy rating, 1 or 3 miles.
September 16--Meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate difficulty, 4 miles.
September 24--Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm. Easy rating, 2 or 4 miles.
September 30--Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. Easy rating, 2 or 4 miles.

Beaver By Boat
September 6, Saturday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Come and learn all about the beaver while boating Lake Glacier. Meet at Lake Glacier Boathouse.

As the Season Changes
September 14, Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the changing season as we paddle the Lake Newport area. Meet at East Newport Boat Launch.

The Last Season
September 20, Saturday, 10 a.m.
The Last Season is an account of the extraordinary life and the disappearance of James Randall Morgenson, National Park Service ranger in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Read this compelling true story filled with mystery and adventure then join our discussion.

Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley
September 23, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Owls frequent our yards but we rarely see them. Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited will present a special owl program for this evening's meeting. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. Call 1-888-846-8851 for information. Held at MetroParks Farm.

Getting to Know the Wildflowers III
September 27, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Beginners are welcome to attend the third session of our four-part, four-season approach to the study of wildflowers. Program is held indoors and outdoors. Bring your own lunch/drink. Call Ford Nature Center to register by September 24. Held at FNC.

Botanical Pottery: Anniversary Planter
September 9, Wednesday, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Lynn Cardwell will teach students to construct a planter with a letter-stamped medallion celebrating a special event. The pottery will be glazed, fired, and ready for pickup approximately three weeks after the class. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $32 ($25 FFRG members)

Fall Wreath
September 13, Saturday, 10 a.m. - Noon
Construct an autumn wreath adorned with seeds, berries, bundles of wheat, and colorful leaves. Marie Borocz will help you create this beautiful project that displays the fiery colors of the season. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $25 R, $32 NR

Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens
September 14, Sunday, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely walk in Fellows Riverside Gardens to admire the display beds. In celebration of the anniversary year, bedding designs were selected from favorites of past years. A guide will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Sign in at the information desk on the afternoon of the tour.

Advanced Master Gardener Class: Deciduous Shrubs
September 18 or 23
Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m. or Tuesday, 1 - 3 p.m.
This new series of classes taught by our Assistant Horticulture Director is geared specifically for master gardeners. Learn about plant ID, cultural requirements, and propagation of some of our most popular and unusual deciduous shrubs in the Gardens. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $10 R, $14 NR

Breakfast Botany: Hydrangea
September 19, Friday, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a brisk walk through the Gardens. Return to the Garden Cafe to enjoy a light breakfast and learn about hydrangeas. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $6 R, $8 NR

Silver Sneakers
September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
September 4, 11, 18 & 25
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m.
Increase muscular strength and range of movement through a variety of exercises. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Held at the MetroParks Farm. Call MetroParks Office for information.

Yoga in the Gardens
September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
September 4, 11, 18 & 25
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (beginner level) & 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Thursdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. (intermediate level) and 5:30 - 7 p.m. (beginner level)
Learn a blend of yoga styles amidst the restorative power of nature with instructor Heidi Suraci. Students at all levels are welcome. Bring a mat, small blanket, and water. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

T'ai Chi in the White Garden
September 3, 10, 17 & 24
Wednesday, Noon - 1 p.m.
Ease stress, improve health, and increase vitality in the serene White Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercise and selected movements from a classic Chen T'ai Chi form. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for information.
Fee: $10 per class

Meditation in Movement
September 14, Sunday, Noon - 2 p.m.
Join Julie Thomas in the Tara Dance. Through simple, graceful movements learn to focus on inner strengths while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $10

Restoration Yoga
September 21, Sunday, 9 - 11 a.m.
Restoration Yoga promotes heightened awareness and self-healing through specialized breathing techniques and postures. This state of deep relaxation will create an atmosphere perfect for meditation and journaling. Bring a yoga mat. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register by September 19.
Fee: $20

Preschool Nature Hour: Chipmunk Song
September 12 or 13
Friday, 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. or Saturday, 10 a.m.
Preschoolers 3 - 5 years old with their parents are invited to learn about those acorn-snatching critters--chipmunks! Fun activities include a craft and short walk in the woods to look and listen for chipmunks. Pre-register at Ford Nature Center.
Fee: $2 R, $3 NR

Tales for Twos: Raccoons and Ripe Corn
September 25, Thursday, 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m.
It's fall and our favorite masked bandits are out searching for food and fun! Two-year-olds and their adult companions will learn about this valuable friend through a story, craft, and song. We will also explore the trails for raccoon homes. Call Ford Nature Center to register.

Beautiful, Bountiful Fall Tour
September 7, 21 & 28
Sundays, 1 - 4 p.m.
Join us for a tractor-wagon tour through the MetroParks Farm and enjoy the beauty of the fall season. Tour wagon leaves every half hour. Children can make a craft to take home.

A Is for Apple
September 14, Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
The apple season is here! Families can listen to a special autumn story, make an apple craft to take home, and taste an apple treat.

The Culinary Garden: Garden to Table
September 14, Sunday, 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Relax in the friendly atmosphere of the Gardens' Beeghly Terrace while a delicious vegetarian dinner is being prepared by Victor and Heidi Suraci. Enjoy an educational evening learning the benefits of cooking with fresh local produce. Take home the recipes. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register.
Fee: $35 ($28 FFRG members)

Fall Best Ball Tournament
September 20, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Two-person best ball; eighteen holes. Food, refreshments, and prizes are included in fee. Registration begins September 6. Call Par 3 to register.
Fee: $24/team

Fall Plant Sale
September 6, Saturday, 8 a.m. - Noon
Chrysanthemums, asters, Montauk daisies, and ornamental cabbage and kale can be purchased for your fall garden at this Men's Garden Club sale at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Pre-sale orders must be picked up on this day.

Garden Forum Flower Show
September 13 & 14
Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admire beautiful blooms from area gardens on display at this Garden Forum Flower Show.

Blooms of Summer
Through September 14, Weller Gallery
The large floral watercolor paintings by Gary Bukovnik, San Francisco artist, fill the gallery walls with an explosion of joyful, colorful blooms.

Celebrating the Gardens
September 19 - November 9, Weller Gallery
Hoyt Artist's Association celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Gardens by displaying selected works of art from New Castle area artists.

John Paolano--Landscape Architect
Through December 2008, Melnick Museum
The design influences of John Paolano, landscape architect of Fellows Riverside Gardens, have been appreciated and admired for 50 years. This exhibit honors his remarkable talents.

R = Mahoning County Resident; NR = Nonresident