Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Features yoga with Marina Perdos. Bring a mat and small blanket. 9:30-11 a.m., March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30. $12/class.
Yoga Basics Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Choose Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings for this relaxing five-week yoga course. $50; 10 percent discount ($45) if registered by Feb. 28. 9-10 a.m., Sundays (March 5-April 2); 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays (March 7-April 4).
MetroMutts: Mardi Paws Hike. MetroParks Farm, Kirk Road Bikeway Trailhead; 330-740-7107. Your pups miss out on the excitement of Mardi Gras again this year? Come enjoy our very own Mardi Paws celebration hike as we stroll along the bikeway. Member dogs receive beads. Easy, 2 miles. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 5.
The Pillars of Health & Wellness: Stress Reduction. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Join Dr. Kathy Padgitt to learn more about the value of a plant-based diet and stress reduction techniques. Register/pay by March 5. 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 7. $10.
Chair to Mat Movement. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Chair to Mat Movement™ with Michelle O’Brien is designed to increase mobility and flexibility for those who find seated floor movement challenging. Drop-in. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 7, 14, 21, 28. $10/class.
Mill Creek MetroParks Recreational Hikes. Recreational Hikes, generally led by volunteers, are faster paced to focus on exercise. 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 8. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate, 2 or 4 miles. 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 22. Meet at overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive. Easy, 1 or 3 miles.
First Spring Wildflower Part II. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Last month we hunted for blooms of our first spring wildflower -Skunk Cabbage. Moderate with some hills, 2.5 miles. 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 12.
T’ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength with Marie Lew during this ten week course. $100; 10 percent discount ($90) if registered by March 11. Noon-1 p.m., Thursdays, March 16-May 18.
Lookin’ for Green. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all week? Come out and join us as we enjoy daylight savings time while lookin’ for green. Moderate, 3 miles. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 16.
Happy Spring. MetroParks Farm, Bikeway Trailhead, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-330-740-7107. Spring begins tomorrow. Let’s celebrate as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the new season while saying goodbye to the old. Moderate, 2 miles. 2-3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 19.
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