MetroParks hikes, nature walks for October, beyond | Our activities guide covers the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Have a news release or tip? Email: in**@me**********.net. Office: 330-259-0435.
CYCLING
MetroCyclers: Lake Newport. West Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Meet at West Newport Wetlands Parking Lot for a bike ride along Lake Newport. 12-15 miles moderately difficult with hills. Call for details 330-740-7114. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15.
HIKES & NATURE WALKS
Fantastic Fungi Hike. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107. www.mil……. Join a park educator as the group hikes and searches for mushrooms. Learn how to identify mushrooms using a field guide. Hike will be 2-3 miles on uneven terrain. The group will stop along the way to identify mushrooms. Wear hiking shoes and bring a mushroom field guide, if you have one. Registration required. Register/pay by Oct. 8 online or call. No pets. No walk-ins. 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10. $3 per person.
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Meet at Wick Recreation Area Parking Lot, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. Call 330-740-7114 for details. Moderate, 1-3 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Meet at overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil……. Easy, 2-4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25.
October Full Moon Hike. Parking lot, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-330-740-7107. www.mil……. Join park educators for a hike under the full moon. Be prepared for a moderately difficult, 3-mile hike. Register/pay by Oct. 25, online or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27. $3.
Fall Foliage Hike. Lily Pond, Lily Pond Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107. www.mil……. This moderately challenging, 2-mile hike will be led by a park educator. Hiking shoes are recommended. Dress for the weather. Registration is required. Register/pay by Oct. 28, online or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 4-5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30. $3.
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Lanterman’s Mill overflow lot on East Park Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7114. www.mil……. Hike is moderate, 2-4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil……. Moderate 1-3 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Meet at the Calvary Run Linear lot on Calvary Run Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Easy, 1-3 miles. Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Parking Lot, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7114. www.mil……. Moderate, 2 or 4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27.
HIKES WITH PETS
MetroMutts: Howl-O-Ween Hike. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Includes a hike, a dog Halloween costume contest, prizes, and refreshments. Easy, 2 miles. Call for details. 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 21, MetroMutts members free, non-members $10.
MetroMutts: Jingle Mutts. Yellow Creek Lodge, Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, 19 1/2 Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Jingle on down to the Yellow Creek Lodge and hike the Yellow Creek Trail. Refreshments available. Moderate, easy, 1-mile hike. MetroMutts members free, non-members. Call for details. Noon-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. $5.
NATURE WALKS
Botanical Mornings. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Discover the progress of the seasons at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by Oct. 25, online or call. 9-10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27. $5.
Botanical Mornings. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Discover the progress of the season. Register/pay by Nov. 15, online or call. 9-10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 17. $5.
OPEN SKATE
Metroparks Open Skate at the DEK Rink. Wick Recreation Area DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. www.mil…. Welcome to Metroparks Open Skate! Sundays Noon-4 p.m. Aug-Oct. Bring your roller skates or inline skates to the DEK hockey rink for four hours of skating. Music and lights available when construction is completed at The Warming House. Skates are not available to rent. This event is open to any ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24-Oct. 29.
YOGA & T’AI CHI
Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Marina Perdos will lead a blend of yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online or call. Walk-ins welcome. 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Oct. 3-31. $15/class.
T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register online or call. Walk-ins welcome. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4-25. $12/class.
Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength and flexibility. Gentle but thorough classes guided by experienced instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. This is an eight-week course. 9:15-10:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 15-Dec. 3. $96.
T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register online or call. Walk-ins welcome. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1-29. No class Nov. 8. $12/class.
Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Marina Perdos will lead a blend of yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online or call. Walk-ins welcome. No class on Nov. 23. 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Nov. 2-30. $15/class.
Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil….Marina Perdos will lead a blend of yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online or call. Walk-ins welcome. 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Dec. 5-21. $15/class.
T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register online or call. Walk-ins welcome. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6-27. $12/class.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107. Take a stroll along pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night. Includes children’s activities at the new Cushwa Outdoor Education Pavilion at Fellows. Sponsored, in part, by 21 WFMJ/WBCB. 4-8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15.
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